Politics Corner May 10

 

photo mine (beware of Harlan)

No surprise that Texas is going after individual women for suspected abortions. [Texas Tribune]

via Texas Tribune

The Israel/Palestine story is all over the place today. The United Nations is overwhelmingly siding with Palestine and Israel is relying on US vetoes. This isn't new but the votes are far more lopsided now. [Associated Press]

via Associated Press

The US may be saving Israel's ass in the UN but they are questioning the legality of Israel's use of American weapons. [BBC]

via BBC

UNRWA has been forced to close it's location in East Jerusalem due to Israeli civilian arsonists and other problems. Israel seems to have completely forgotten that UNRWA was in Israel to provide support immediately after October 7. Netanyahu wants them gone because he wants to expand his control over Palestinian territories. UNRWA (and World Kitchen) don't care about borders. 

via BBC

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