Inequality

Israel’s Vaccine Success Unleashes a Debate on Palestinian Inequities

Israel’s Vaccine Success Unleashes a Debate on Palestinian Inequities

Israel quickly became the world leader in vaccinating its population against Covid-19, but almost all Palestinian residents of the occupied West Bank are still waiting for their first doses of the inoculation.

That disparity has set off a roiling debate about Israel’s responsibilities as an occupying power in one of the world’s most protracted territorial feuds.”

Government calls on Amazon to redress inequities, discriminatory practice toward Palestinians

Government calls on Amazon to redress inequities, discriminatory practice toward Palestinians

“In a letter addressed to Amazon CEO and President Jeff Bezos, Palestinian Minister of Finance, Shukri Bishara, and Minister of National Economy, Khaled Osaily, said they were astonished to learn of Amazon’s policy of offering free shipping to customers in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and in Israel, while charging Palestinians fees of as much as $24 when they list the “Palestinian Territories” as their country.”