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July 24, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
News

Wave of Arrests as Anti-Israel Activists Storm Cannon House Building.

The U.S. Capitol Police made arrests after anti-Israel activists stormed the Cannon House office building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 23. Dozens of demonstrators dressed in red shirts reading ‘Not In Our Name’ attempted to occupy the building’s lobby area while chanting slogans and clapping their hands.

Reports state that Capitol Police officers soon confronted the activists and began arresting them. According to Axios (formerly Twitter), the number of arrests appears significant.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), commented on X, saying, “Pro-Hamas insurrectionists have infiltrated the Cannon House Office Building once again.”

“Why are these people not being prosecuted the same way J6 protestors have been?” Rep. Greene demanded.

Pro-Hamas demonstrators previously occupied the Cannon House building in October 2023, with multiple activists being arrested. Many questioned why the behavior was not labeled an “insurrection” like January 6. The National Pulse reported at the time that Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) egged protestors on outside the U.S. Capitol, falsely blaming Israel for an October 2023  explosion at a Gaza hospital that resulted in civilian casualties. 

In April, 50 pro-Hamas activists were arrested after staging a similar protest at the U.S. Senate cafeteria, causing the dining hall to be shut down to lawmakers and tourists alike.

Between 10,000 and 20,000 protestors are expected to descend on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress. The Israeli leader plans to meet with Joe Biden on Thursday and then with former President Donald J. Trump on Friday.

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The U.S. Capitol Police made arrests after anti-Israel activists stormed the Cannon House office building in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 23. Dozens of demonstrators dressed in red shirts reading 'Not In Our Name' attempted to occupy the building's lobby area while chanting slogans and clapping their hands. show more
May 1, 2024
Politics

Official Democrat Group Declares Support For Pro-Hamas Demos.

The official college affiliate of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has declared its solidarity with the pro-Hamas demonstrators on college campuses across the country. Bucking the Biden government’s attempt to appease both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the College Democrats of America (CDA) stated: “This past week, we witnessed heroic actions on the part of students around the country to protest and sit in for an end to the war in Palestine and the release of the hostages.”

“Since the beginning of this conflict, College Democrats and students from every walk of life have had the moral clarity to see this war for what it is: destructive, genocidal, and unjust,” the CDA statement continued. The College Democrats went on to denounce government officials, lawmakers, and “MAGA Republicans” who they say have labeled the pro-Hamas protests as “hateful.”

The College Democrats also criticized Joe Biden and his 2024 presidential campaign. While emphasizing that they remain committed to putting Biden back in the White House, the CDA statement noted they “reserve the right to criticize our own party when it fails to represent youth voices.” The National Pulse has previously reported that Biden and his re-election effort have seen plummeting support among young voters.

“The White House has taken the mistaken route of a bear hug strategy for Netanyahu and a cold shoulder strategy for its own base and all Americans who want to see an end to this war,” the College Democrats said. They added: “Each day that Democrats fail to stand united for a permanent ceasefire, two-state solution, and recognition of a Palestinian state, more and more youth find themselves disillusioned with the party.”

Colleges and universities across the country have seen a wave of violent pro-Hamas protests in recent days. At Columbia University, the New York Police Department (NYPD) had to storm a university building seized by students — where several janitors had been taken hostage the night before.

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The official college affiliate of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has declared its solidarity with the pro-Hamas demonstrators on college campuses across the country. Bucking the Biden government's attempt to appease both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the College Democrats of America (CDA) stated: "This past week, we witnessed heroic actions on the part of students around the country to protest and sit in for an end to the war in Palestine and the release of the hostages." show more
April 30, 2024
William Upton
War
World

Trump: Netanyahu Has Been ‘Rightfully Criticized.’

Former President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ‘Bibi‘ Netanyahu has been “rightfully criticized” for his country’s intelligence failures in the lead-up to the Hamas terrorist groups’ barbaric attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. In a lengthy interview with Time magazine, Trump spoke in depth on the nuances of America’s relationship with Israel but didn’t demur on what he thinks are failures on Netanyahu’s part.

“Bibi Netanyahu rightfully has been criticized for what took place on October 7,” the former President said. Earlier, Trump expressed dismay that the Israeli Prime Minister appears to have ignored mounting evidence that Hamas had been planning a large-scale attack. He said: “I would say that what happened on—October 7 should have never happened… They have the most sophisticated equipment. They had—everything was there to stop that.”

FATE OF THE HOSTAGES.

Addressing the grim reality of the fate of the hostages taken by the Hamas terrorists on October 7, Trump explained that the terror group’s disregard for human life has likely resulted in the death of many of those taken. “And I happen to think that on the hostages, knowing something about the enemy, and knowing something about people, I think you have very few hostages left,” Trump said.

ON BENNY GANTZ.

While the former President offered sharp criticism of Netanyahu‘s inaction and the barbaric actions of Hamas, Trump did signal an openness to working with other Israeli leaders. When asked if he’d rather work with a Benny Gantz-led Israeli government, Trump said: ” I think Benny Gantz is good, but I’m not prepared to say that.”

Gantz is a retired Israeli Defense Forces general who served as the country’s defense minister from 2021 to 2022, as well as eventually deputy prime minister. Despite his tenure in the Bennett-Lapid government, Gantz currently serves as a minister without portfolio in the Netanyahu government as part of the War Cabinet formed after the October 7 Hamas terror attacks.

Considered the most prominent opponent of Netanyahu, Gantz has said he will move to topple the unity government unless the Prime Minister secures the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas.

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Former President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu has been "rightfully criticized" for his country's intelligence failures in the lead-up to the Hamas terrorist groups' barbaric attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. In a lengthy interview with Time magazine, Trump spoke in depth on the nuances of America's relationship with Israel but didn't demur on what he thinks are failures on Netanyahu's part. show more
January 23, 2024
William Upton
War
World

Top EU Diplomat Wants to ‘Impose’ 2-State Solution in Middle East.

The European Union’s (EU) top diplomat, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said he believes a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is the only way to achieve regional security in the Middle East — even if it has to be imposed on both sides.

“The actors are too opposed to reach an agreement autonomously,” Borrell said in a speech in Spain, adding, “If everyone is in favor of this solution, the international community will have to impose it.”

Efforts to reach an accord between Israel and Palestine that would include an independent Palestinian state have been all but dead following the barbaric Hamas terrorist attack against the Jewish state on October 7th, 2023.

Israel Says No.

Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, has resisted calls for a two-state solution unless Israel receives non-specified security guarantees. Netanyahu and the Israeli government have consistently stated the continued presence of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Hamas group in the Gaza Strip – part of the Palestinian Territories – was an unacceptable situation.

Israel has held to their goal of removing Hamas in Gaza and eliminating the terrorist group entirely. The Israeli government says it believes any concessions may be framed as a political victory for Hamas and undermine their efforts to destroy the group.

Joe.

President Joe Biden’s government in the United States has repeatedly held that a two-state solution is desirable. Responding to Netanyahu, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said: “There is no way to solve [Israel’s] long-term challenges to provide lasting security, and there is no way to solve the short-term challenges of rebuilding Gaza, of establishing governance in Gaza and of providing security for Gaza, without the establishment of a Palestinian state.”

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The European Union’s (EU) top diplomat, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said he believes a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is the only way to achieve regional security in the Middle East — even if it has to be imposed on both sides. show more
November 21, 2023
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
War
World

Israeli Govt Says Resettling 2 Million Gazans Overseas is ‘Win-Win Solution’.

The Israeli government is ramping up its public pressure campaign to resettle Gaza’ population overseas, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Minister of Intelligence, Gila Gamliel, arguing the conflict with Hamas presents “an opportunity for Israel in the midst of crisis.”

“One of the issues on which my office has been working diligently is how to proceed the day after Hamas has been defeated and annihilated,” Gamliel wrote in the Jerusalem Post.

“We will still have around two million people in Gaza, many of whom voted for Hamas and celebrated the massacre of innocent men, women, and children,” she continued, describing Gaza as “a place devoid of hope, stolen by the genocidal terrorists of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other terrorist groups” – and arguing it would be better for everybody if the Gazans were resettled elsewhere.

“It could be a win-win solution: a win for those civilians of Gaza who seek a better life and a win for Israel after this devastating tragedy,” she said, insisting restoring Palestinian Authority rule once Hamas is deposed is not an option.

Gamiliel did not specify where Gazans should be resettled, but other Israeli politicians have been clear they see the West as their final destination, with two Knesset members arguing in The New York Times that America and Europe have “a long history of assisting refugees fleeing conflicts.”

The Palestinians’ Arab Muslim neighbors have been equally clear they will refuse to take the Gazans in, with the King of Jordan calling this a “red line” for his country and Egyptian officials warning they will send “one million” Gazans to Europe if they are displaced to Egyptian territory.

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The Israeli government is ramping up its public pressure campaign to resettle Gaza' population overseas, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Minister of Intelligence, Gila Gamliel, arguing the conflict with Hamas presents "an opportunity for Israel in the midst of crisis." show more
October 12, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics
World

Neocon Ron: DeSantis Accuses Trump of ‘Praising’ Hezbollah Amidst New War Push.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched his most brazen attack on former President Donald Trump to date, claiming Trump “attack[ed] our friend and ally, Israel” and falsely claiming he “praise[d] Hezbollah terrorists” during a speech in Florida.

The clip of Trump’s speech, however, undermines the claim. In context, it is clear the 45th President was referring to how “smart” Hezbollah leadership has been in comparison with the Biden government’s capabilities.

“I read all of Biden’s security people, can you imagine, national defense people, and they said ‘Gee, I hope Hezbollah doesn’t attack from the north, because that’s the most vulnerable spot!'” Trump said.

“You know, Hezbollah’s very smart, they’re all very smart. The press doesn’t like when I say it… I said that President Xi of China, 1.4 billion people, he controls it with an iron fist, I said he’s very smart – they killed me the next day,” he recalled.

In lock step with the corporate media, DeSantis chose to misrepresent this as “praise” for America’s enemies, rather than a sober warning not to reveal weaknesses that terrorists could exploit.

Trump described the Hamas raid as “savage” in the full version of his speech, and recalled how he “fought for Israel like no President in history, but then Crooked Joe Biden came along and tossed Israel to the bloodthirsty jihadists” by loosening sanctions on Iran and restoring aid to Gaza and the West Bank.

DeSantis’s claim that Trump attacked Israel also bore no resemblance to reality, as the 45th President was discussing Israeli intelligence failures, not the nation as a whole. Indeed, a full 86 percent of Israeli respondents to a poll released Thursday say their government’s failures were to blame for the Hamas attack.

DeSantis’s team have also been amplifying prominent neoconservatives in their attempt to frame Trump’s comments negatively, with national spokeswoman Carly Atchison sharing a post by war hawk Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin alleging the former president was “criticizing Bibi Netanyahu and Israel and praising Hezbollah as ‘smart.'” Griffin, in turn, was sharing a post by a Democrat PAC known as Meidas Touch, which was explicitly formed by the far-left to attack Donald Trump.

Neoconservatives have been using the backdrop of the Hamas attack on Israel to try and foment a new war with Iran.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has launched his most brazen attack on former President Donald Trump to date, claiming Trump "attack[ed] our friend and ally, Israel" and falsely claiming he "praise[d] Hezbollah terrorists" during a speech in Florida. show more

Editor’s Notes

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RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Trump’s willingness to be realistic about America’s relationship with Israel as the world moves “closer to World War III than anyone can understand” sets him apart from DeSantis, but the differences between the two should not be too surprising
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Trump’s willingness to be realistic about America’s relationship with Israel as the world moves “closer to World War III than anyone can understand” sets him apart from DeSantis, but the differences between the two should not be too surprising show more
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