Today on the show: We bring you an excerpt of South Africa’s moving testimony from today’s hearing at the International Court of Justice on charges that Israel is creating “Extermination Zones” in Rafah, as a part of its expanding genocide..
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Background Briefing – May 16, 2024
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Special Spring Fund Drive Programming
Today’s Bookwaves/Artwaves is preempted by special fund drive programming.
Fundraising special: a rare resignation on principle
Annelle Sheline, who’d been on BtN three times before, on her resignation from the State Department as a protest against the war on Gaza (her statement is here).
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 16, 2024
The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
Guest: Amy Tan is the author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy. Her latest book is The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
Democracy Now 9am – May 16, 2024
On today’s show: Israeli Human Rights Lawyer Attacked While Documenting Settler Raid on Gaza Aid Convoy Human Rights Watch: Israeli Forces Attack Known Aid Worker Locations in Gaza “In Cold Blood”: Russian Forces Executing Surrendering Ukrainian Soldiers “Rampage of Killings, Looting, Torture, Rape”: Ethnic Cleansing in Sudan’s Darfur Region
International Court of Justice Hears South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
In this hour of special coverage, we hear the end of the International Court of Justice hearing, listening to South African lawyers arguing the genocide case against Israel. Then, we go to analyst guests George Bisharat, Khury Petersen-Smith, and Barry Trachtenberg for analysis and reflection. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $100 and receive a black zippered sweatshirt celebrating … Continued