Trita Parsi
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2010 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order Recipient. Executive VP @quincyinst. Author of Losing an Enemy & Treacherous Alliance. Views are my own.
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Joined May 2009
Hamas is not holding any hostages in Gaza. There are two bodies under the rubble that cannot be found. Meanwhile, Israel is holding 735 Palestinian bodies and 3,600 Palestinians without charges as hostages. Those are the facts.
HAMAS IS STILL HOLDING 2 HOSTAGES IN GAZA. IT HAS BEEN 788 DAYS. BRING THEM ALL HOME NOWđïž
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Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. The Justice Department estimated that this represents 4.5 billion doses of cocaine and that he was âat the center of one of the largest and most violent
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NEW @connor_echols does a deep dive into Israeli-American actor/author Noa Tishby's long relationship with Israeli govt and its propaganda campaigns in US. For all those who wonder how the "lobby" operates off the books, this is a great primer. (full below)
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Actress and influencer Noa Tishby portrays herself as an independent advocate for Israel. Leaked emails show that's not the whole story. My investigation in @RStatecraft (link below)
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What on earth....? BREAKING: Federica Mogherini, Former EU Foreign Policy Chief, is arrested https://t.co/jrL9Ldsg2n
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Edi Rama/Federica MogheriniFederica Mogherini has been detained in Brussels as part of a fraud investigation involving the College of Europe and the EU External Action Service, Belgian media reported
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Much to agree with in this magisterial @ForeignAffairs essay. But with all due respect to Professor Allison, whatâs missing is extraordinary, as he neglects to even mention the key foundation of our post-war peace: the successful fight against colonialism; the ending of
foreignaffairs.com
One of historyâs greatest achievements is under threat.
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âRitchie Torresâs unwavering support for Israel is no longer the mainstream opinion; it is the fringe opinion,â Andre Easton, a public school teacher running as an independent candidate, told the Guardian in an interview. Appreciated my conversation with @alicesperi about our
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Democrats like congressman Ritchie Torres face backlash for pro-Israel stances as Americansâ views of Israel sour
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Van Hollen is one of the only Dems meeting the moment: traveled to El Salvador for Kilmar Garcia, advocated for Mohammed Ibrahim, backed Mamdani, and aligned with the base on policy. So naturally Dem leadership tried to belittle him with the âChris Van Who?â gag a few weeks ago
We must stop tinkering around the edges of a broken healthcare system. Yes, let's extend the ACA tax credits to prevent a huge spike in healthcare costs for millions. Then, let's finally create a system that puts your health over corporate profits. We need Medicare for All.
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The EU insists on having a seat at the table during negotiations, but the EU does not believe in diplomacy and does not want to talk to Moscow. Here is the EU's Foreign Policy Chief, Kaja Kallas, explaining that she does not want to talk to Putin because "he's a war criminal".
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Remember the two brothers 8 & 11 years old that Israel killed? This is how Israeli news reported it: "The Air Force eliminated two suspects this morning in southern Gaza Strip who crossed the yellow line, carried out suspicious activities... and approached the forces."
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Dec 2021. John Kirby explains to MSNBC that no individuals will face accountability for the Afghan drone strike that k*lled civilians. He promises to improve procedures and processes. Legacy media said thatâs fine, and moved on.
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Just want to say, Happy 6th Birthday this month to @QuincyInst and @RStatecraft --we're 'all growns' up!
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The latest trend among Israeli youth is to call their parents and mockingly ask for donations for the children of Gaza and record their parents' vile reactions. Why do Western states not ask themselves how the region is supposed to co-exist securely with a society like this?
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"UEFA officials asked #GameOverIsrael to canvas insights from human rights experts, which would help inform decision-making." @UEFA executives have held meetings with the organisers of the @gameover_israel campaign, to discuss the circumstances around a potential ban of Israel.
UEFA executives have held meetings with the organisers of a leading pro-Palestinian campaign, including since Octoberâs ceasefire in Gaza, to discuss the circumstances around a potential ban of Israel from international competition, people familiar with the discussions have told
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Remember the two brothers 8 & 11 years old that Israel killed? This is how Israeli news reported it: "The Air Force eliminated two suspects this morning in southern Gaza Strip who crossed the yellow line, carried out suspicious activities... and approached the forces."
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Turkey is now also on record describing Israel as the greatest threat to stability in the Middle East. Turkish FM Fidan stated this publicly in Tehran... The "West" is completely out of sync with the region... https://t.co/EFaf3G2lij
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Ankara and Tehran outline plans to boost trade, upgrade border crossings, coordinate on migration and confront regional crises, while reaffirming shared opposition to Israeli policies.
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FARA Filing Shows Plans to Promote Pro-Israel Messaging at Conservative Salem Media Network
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Salem is home to Dinesh DâSouza and Josh Hammer.
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