Violent Israeli fanatics, hell-bent on expelling Palestinians from West Bank land, have escalated their violence. They now break into homes, beat people up, and steal things.

Apparently the fanatics think that it is valid to take revenge for HAMAS terrorism on any available Palestinian — a fundamentally racist attitude.

This is an addition to the fanatics' long-established practice of stealing agricultural land to drive Palestinians out. And, in some places, shooting at Palestinians' homes to make them impossible to live in.

(satire) *Israel Warns Gaza Still Harboring Hundreds Of Doctors.*

The UAW has won concessions from the Big 3 automobile manufacturers.

Large numbers of American Jews held protests against Israel's bombardment of Gaza, led by Jewish Voice for Peace.

I generally support the positions of Jewish Voice for Peace, and I think I would be a member of it if not for one thing: the organization speaks for its members as being Jews by religion, not only by ethnicity and culture. That excludes me, because I am proud to say I am an Atheist, on fundamental scientific grounds. I wish the organization's stance were consistent with my being a member.

*US House Republicans plan to give Israel $14.3bn by cutting IRS funds.*

The funds that the IRS has been allocated are for carrying out the war against ripoffs by billionaires. That is a crucial priority for the US.

By contrast, I am skeptical that Israel requires those billions simply to defend itself against HAMAS. The ground attack in Gaza is not necessary, not defense, and not compatible with the requirement to protect civilians