Justice and Accountability for Hind Rajab - 8.21.2026

Israel’s decision to open an investigation into the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab comes far too late. The Israeli military has acknowledged that its soldiers opened fire on the car carrying Hind and her relatives, while two Palestine Red Crescent medics sent to rescue her were also killed.

Israelis, perhaps more than anyone, should be especially sensitive to the brutal and deliberate killing of Palestinian children, having suffered the loss of so many children throughout their own history. The deliberate killing of a child is an ultimate moral sin—one that people of every faith, including Jews, should recognize.

We are all children of the same father, God. The life of a Palestinian child is no less precious than that of an Israeli child.

Yet the United States and other countries continue supplying weapons to Israel. By doing so, we risk sharing responsibility for the bloodshed. Enough is enough. No more weapons to Israel.

The world must demand an independent investigation, genuine accountability and a Palestinian state. Settler terrorists must not be allowed to prevail.

And where are the Rabbis? Why are so many silent while Palestinian children are being killed?

Justice for Hind Rajab demands that we speak out.

Huff & Puff - 8.21.2026

The Treasury Department’s threat to sanction Iran and its trading partners — essentially declaring, “you are either with us or against us” — echoes the dangerous rhetoric used by President George W. Bush before the invasion of Iraq.

that War devastated Iraq, killed tens of thousands of Iraqis, and involved abuses including waterboarding. the claim that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction proved false, as did attempts to link Saddam Hussein’s regime to the 9/11 attacks.

we should not repeat this history with Iran. Britain and the United States played a major role in destabilizing Iran, including the CIA-backed overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected Government in 1953 after its decision to nationalize its Oil Industry.

great Powers rarely acknowledge or make meaningful amends for such destructive interventions. instead, they too often resort to Sanctions, Threats and Military pressure.

if America and its Allies truly believe in Justice and International Law, they should confront their own History honestly. rather than threatening Iran with “with us or against us” ultimatums, we should pursue Diplomacy, Accountability and Reconciliation.

the United States and Britain owe the People of Iran and Iraq a profound Moral Reckoning — and,, Reparations — for the immense suffering caused by past Interventions.

Defending Muslim Women’s Rights - 8.20.2026

The treatment of women under the Taliban in Afghanistan and under Iran’s authoritarian system should concern people of every faith. Women should never be denied education, freedom of speech, employment, or the right to choose what they wear.

It is especially troubling when religion is used to justify discrimination or the abuse of women. Muslim women deserve the same dignity, freedom, education, and opportunities as everyone else. Muslim men who believe in equality should speak out against policies that oppress women.

The Quran contains passages affirming the spiritual and moral equality of men and women. For example, Quran 33:35 lists believing men and women together, promising both forgiveness and a great reward. Quran 9:71 describes believing men and women as allies who support one another in promoting good. Quran 16:97 says that whoever does good deeds, whether male or female, will receive a good life and reward.

No government or religious authority should use faith as an excuse to silence women or deny them education. The voices of Muslim women themselves must be heard and respected.

The struggle for women’s equality is universal. It is time for women—and men who support them—to reject every form of gender apartheid, wherever it occurs. 

A Demand for Accountability: Ending the Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - 8.20.2026

Israel continues to murder Palestinian men, women, and children under the leadership of a convicted war criminal, PM BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, while the U.S. and EU maintain a steady supply of weapons.

Israel’s continuing attacks on Palestinians in Gaza and its expansion of illegal Settlements should horrify the World. Reports of more Palestinians being killed, including Children, and the Military’s admission of responsibility for the deaths of five-year-old Hind Rajab, her Family and Paramedics demand accountability.

We must never ignore the Horror of the Holocaust. But let us not use the Holocaust as a reason to ignore the savage Crimes being committed against Palestinian Men, Women and Children today.

The growing international Revulsion is understandable. The suffering of Palestinians and Lebanese Civilians cannot be justified as “Security.” The expansion of illegal Settlements further demonstrates how violence and dispossession are being entrenched.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Government must be held accountable for its actions. The World cannot remain silent while Civilians are killed, Humanitarian suffering deepens and International Law is disregarded.

The United States and other Governments must demand an immediate end to attacks on Civilians, unrestricted Humanitarian Aid and genuine accountability for alleged War Crimes. No Government should be above International Law.

Gaza Cannot Have A Ceasefire In Name Only - 8.19.2026

The reports from Gaza And The Occupied West Bank should shock the conscience. At least seven Palestinians, including a child, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a cafe in Gaza, even as officials continue to speak of a truce. Since last October’s ceasefire, more than 1,200 Palestinians have reportedly been killed.

As Abu Ahmad said, “The people of Gaza are bleeding every day.” A ceasefire that exists only in statements is not a real ceasefire.

In The West Bank, Palestinian American Loui Ridi returned from Ohio to defend his family home after Israeli settlers surrounded it and blocked those inside from leaving. Even U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee described the settler siege as a “horrific act of terror.”

The United States must demand that ceasefires be genuinely enforced and that Palestinian civilians and their homes be protected. American diplomacy should not merely express concern after people are killed or families are terrorized. It should use America’s considerable influence to stop the violence, protect civilians, and advance a political solution that recognizes the humanity and rights of Palestinians. 

Response to Thomas L. Friedman - 8.19.2026

It’s a pity that Thomas L. Friedman, despite his excellent writing skills, consistently fails to use his powerful voice to expose what I see as Israel’s horrific mass killing, starvation, and destruction of Palestinian lives in Gaza, as well as settler terror in the West Bank.

At the bottom of his argument, Friedman points to Hamas and the Houthis as examples of small forces capable of effective resistance against much larger powers. But is he implying that the starving people of Gaza and Lebanon have no right to defend themselves?

Netanyahu, who faces serious international allegations and legal proceedings concerning alleged war crimes, should be held accountable under international law if the evidence establishes those crimes. Meanwhile, some of humanity’s best people—doctors, nurses, journalists, and humanitarian aid workers—have reportedly suffered abuse and mistreatment in detention.

One cannot demand that the weak surrender while ignoring the actions of the powerful. If Friedman is willing to examine resistance by Hamas and the Houthis, he should apply the same moral and journalistic scrutiny to the actions of Israel and its leaders.

The suffering of Palestinian civilians deserves the same attention, humanity, and moral outrage.

Finally, I urge Friedman to campaign vigorously for the immediate release of Dr. Ahmed Abu Safiya and other aid workers who have been brutally beaten and are languishing in Israel’s dungeons. 

The latest developments in Gaza are deeply troubling. According to the discussion on Democracy Now!, Israel has rejected a 15-point proposal that would require Hamas to disarm while also requiring Israel to stop its attacks and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to accept these terms appears to place political survival and hard-line demands above the urgent need for peace. As Mouin Rabbani explained, conditioning Israel’s obligations on the complete disarmament of Hamas could become a “poison pill,” allowing the cessation of hostilities to be postponed indefinitely.

Even more alarming are the reported statements by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has advocated killing 30–40 Palestinians every night in Gaza and used deeply dehumanizing language about Palestinians. Such rhetoric—especially when it encompasses civilians, including men, women, and children—must never be normalized or accepted.

The United States should use its influence to demand an immediate end to attacks on civilians, unrestricted humanitarian assistance, and a genuine political solution that recognizes the humanity, rights, and security of both Palestinians and Israelis. Diplomacy—not endless warfare—must be the path forward.