Discovery of ancient Greek shepherd’s graffiti rewrites Athens history
“Now, researchers have found graffiti drawn by a shepherd named“Mikon” who lived in the 6th century BC, which depicts a temple on the Acropolis predating the Parthenon.
By signing his drawing using particular alphabets, Mikon has allowed the graffiti to be dated.”
“Baker’s brave defense of her community’s right to read is a testament to the vital role librarians play in upholding free speech and creative expression in the face of censorship.”
from #NewYorkTimes [expires in 30 days]
Carnage and Contradiction: Examining a Deadly Strike in #Rafah #Israel said it took care to avoid harming civilians when it targeted two #Hamas fighters.
from #NewYorkTimes [expires in 30 days]
‘A Hellscape’: Dire Conditions in #Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees
Access to medical care and clean water is limited, and the risk of infection is high, making it difficult for patients to get follow-up surgeries, prosthetics and rehabilitation.
"In what kind of society can one openly advocate policies modeled on Hitler's conduct? In a society that feels complete impunity due to #Americas protection," one foreign policy expert said.
Why there are no reporters in Europe like him any more?
They all have turned into cowards at best or genocide supporters at worst. The disgusting dirty and disgusting atmosphere created by Israeli supporters and right wing media owners not to forget the sold out politicians and indifferent public (on top of racism and islamophobia) have created a vaccume of strong, knowledgeable and brave reporters who are not afraid of telling the truth.
With Robert Fisk gone, The independent have also turned into a echo chamber of pro Israeli voices. German and Swedish media are not even worth reading any more and I get better news from Israeli media criticizing the fascist regime of Netanyahu than any of the so called progressives and liberals in those countries.
from #TheIntercept #Apple Matches Worker Donations to #IDF and Illegal Settlements, Employees Allege
In an open letter, a group of Apple workers, former employees, and shareholders are calling on the company to halt donations to nonprofits linked with #Israel's war effort.
"As long as Israel is killing Palestinian civilians in apparent contravention of international law, the UK. government has a responsibility to stop selling it arms."
The bill could be used to crush legitimate debate about #Israel, its policies, and #American policies toward it—policies that have given rise to one of the greatest acts of genocide since the #Holocaust.