More than three weeks into the Israel-Hamas war, President Joe Biden continues to signal his strong support for Israel. That support goes back decades. NPR's "Here and Now" program took a look at the political, cultural and religious factors that have played a role. See more at WBUR
Audio: How Palestinians in the Occupied West Bank View Israel’s Military Strikes on Gaza
Reporting from the West Bank, NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep and producer Nuha Musleh talked to Palestinians about life under Israeli occupation and the aftermath of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel that has led to renewed war in Gaza. See more at NPR
Graham Advocates for ‘No Limit’ on Israeli Response to Hamas Attacks
In a recent interview with CNN, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham stated that the U.S. should not impose any restrictions on the number of civilian casualties Israel may cause in its response to the Hamas terror attacks that occurred on October 7. When asked if there should be a limit...
San Francisco’s ‘Free Bathroom’ Will Cost $1 Million, Red Tape and All
Nothing in San Francisco comes cheap — not even a free toilet. There’s some good news and other news that will raise your blood pressure in the saga of the $1.7 million toilet once planned for the Noe Valley Town Square. The square will receive a free prefabricated bathroom with...
PG&E Hits Residents with Electricity Prices Over Double the National Average
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. residential electricity prices have surged to more than double the national average, according to recent data from the Public Advocates Office at the California Public Utilities Commission. The report reveals a 38% increase in rates from January 2021 to September 2023, and a staggering 92%...
Jury Rules Realtors Colluded to Keep Commissions High, Awards $1.8 Billion in Damages
A jury has ruled that real estate agents colluded to maintain high commission rates, resulting in a nearly $1.8 billion penalty. This decision, which is a significant blow to brokerages and the industry trade association, could potentially disrupt the home-sale sector. The ruling is the first of two significant antitrust...
Center for Constitutional Rights Alleges Complicity of US in Potential Genocide in Gaza by Israel
The Center for Constitutional Rights has released a legal analysis of what it describes as an ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people by Israel, with the U.S. being complicit. The release followed the U.S. veto of a United Nations Security Council resolution that condemned both Hamas's attack on Israel and...
Biden Seeks $14.3 Billion for Israel, Already the Largest Recipient of US Foreign Aid By Far
President Joe Biden is requesting that Congress provide $14.3 billion in additional foreign aid for Israel, as that country begins its invasion of Gaza with the goal of destroying Hamas. The emergency request further entrenches Israel as the the largest single recipient, by far, of U.S. financial assistance since the...
Muhammad Dahlan: A Beacon of Hope for Post-War Gaza
Muhammad Dahlan, a former security chief for the Palestinian Authority from Gaza, has shared his vision for the future of Gaza in the aftermath of the recent war. Despite not seeking leadership, Dahlan has proposed a two-year transitional period with an administration run by technocrats in Gaza and the West...
Israel-Hamas War: ‘Enough Of The Bigotry Against Palestinians!’
In a recent episode of "Piers Morgan Uncensored," Cenk Uygur, host and creator of The Young Turks and Democratic presidential hopeful, engaged in a fiery debate over the ongoing conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Palestine. Uygur expressed his frustration with what he perceives as a double standard in the treatment...