05-18-2021, 07:33 PM
** 18-May-2021 World View: Palestinians unify in general strike on 'Day of Rage'
![[Image: AP_21138392321744.jpg]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AP_21138392321744.jpg)
On-site reporters for the BBC and al-Jazeera are reporting that the
levels of anger and nationalism opposing Israeli security forces in
the West Bank are much higher than in the 2014 war.
Of special significance is that, for the first time, there is
unity among all the Palestinian groups -- not only the ones living
in Gaza and the West Bank, but also joined by the Arabs living
in Israel.
The Palestinians declared Tuesday to be a "Day of Rage." A
general strike in the West Bank left business districts deserted
in multiple cities.
There were large anti-Israeli demonstration in cities around the
world. Large Palestinian crowds in Lebanon and Jordan tried to cross
the border into the West Bank, and had to be stopped by the security
forces in those two countries.
The war with Gaza has been continuing without pause.
The Palestinians are attacking southern Israel with mortars,
and large cities like Tel Aviv with rockets supplied by Iran.
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday promised that tonight's
missile strikes by Israel into Gaza will be larger than ever, and
will particularly target new geographical areas.
In Gaza, thousands of people are being forced from their homes by
Israeli airstrikes. The deaths particularly of children are being
heavily criticized by the international press. International pressure
is growing to force Israel to accept a ceasefire on Hamas's terms.
However, Netanyahu will not have to agree to that, as long as
he has the support of Joe Biden.
In the Congress, the Mideast war is causing a serious split
among the Democrats, with leftist Democrats, led by AOC,
demanding that Biden withdraw all support and funding from
Israel.
---- Sources:
-- In Pictures: In show of unity, Palestinians go on strike
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/5...ral-strike
(Al-Jazeera, 18-May-2021)
-- Arabs hold general strike across Israel as Palestinians declare
‘day of rage’
https://www.timesofisrael.com/arabs-stri...y-of-rage/
(Reuters, 18-May-2021)
-- India expresses apprehension at spread of violence in West Bank,
Gaza
https://www.aninews.in/news/world/us/ind...516223917/
(ANI, India, 18-May-2021)
-- Middle East - Truce calls mount as Israel-Palestinian conflict
rages on
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-eas...021-05-18/
(Reuters, 18-May-2021)
-- Rocket from Gaza kills 2; Israel topples 6-story building
https://apnews.com/article/hamas-gaza-mi...084fca1a3d
(AP, 18-May-2021)
-- Abraham Accords / As Arab world rallies around Palestinians and
bloodshed mounts, Trump-era peace deals fade from view
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/ar...176741.php
(Stamford Advocate, 14-May-2021)
-- The 1936 Palestine strike: A history of Palestinian revolt
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pales...ned-revolt
(Mideast Eye, 18-May-2021)
----- Related articles:
** 16-May-21 World View -- Will there be a third Palestinian Intifada?
** http://www.generationaldynamics.com/pg/x...tm#e210516
** 14-May-21 World View -- Communal violence within Israel threatens much wider war
** http://www.generationaldynamics.com/pg/x...tm#e210514
** 11-May-21 World View -- Violence escalates between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem and Gaza
** http://www.generationaldynamics.com/pg/x...tm#e210511
- Anti-Israel demonstration during general strike in
Ramallah on Tuesday (AP)
On-site reporters for the BBC and al-Jazeera are reporting that the
levels of anger and nationalism opposing Israeli security forces in
the West Bank are much higher than in the 2014 war.
Of special significance is that, for the first time, there is
unity among all the Palestinian groups -- not only the ones living
in Gaza and the West Bank, but also joined by the Arabs living
in Israel.
The Palestinians declared Tuesday to be a "Day of Rage." A
general strike in the West Bank left business districts deserted
in multiple cities.
There were large anti-Israeli demonstration in cities around the
world. Large Palestinian crowds in Lebanon and Jordan tried to cross
the border into the West Bank, and had to be stopped by the security
forces in those two countries.
The war with Gaza has been continuing without pause.
The Palestinians are attacking southern Israel with mortars,
and large cities like Tel Aviv with rockets supplied by Iran.
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday promised that tonight's
missile strikes by Israel into Gaza will be larger than ever, and
will particularly target new geographical areas.
In Gaza, thousands of people are being forced from their homes by
Israeli airstrikes. The deaths particularly of children are being
heavily criticized by the international press. International pressure
is growing to force Israel to accept a ceasefire on Hamas's terms.
However, Netanyahu will not have to agree to that, as long as
he has the support of Joe Biden.
In the Congress, the Mideast war is causing a serious split
among the Democrats, with leftist Democrats, led by AOC,
demanding that Biden withdraw all support and funding from
Israel.
---- Sources:
-- In Pictures: In show of unity, Palestinians go on strike
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/5...ral-strike
(Al-Jazeera, 18-May-2021)
-- Arabs hold general strike across Israel as Palestinians declare
‘day of rage’
https://www.timesofisrael.com/arabs-stri...y-of-rage/
(Reuters, 18-May-2021)
-- India expresses apprehension at spread of violence in West Bank,
Gaza
https://www.aninews.in/news/world/us/ind...516223917/
(ANI, India, 18-May-2021)
-- Middle East - Truce calls mount as Israel-Palestinian conflict
rages on
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-eas...021-05-18/
(Reuters, 18-May-2021)
-- Rocket from Gaza kills 2; Israel topples 6-story building
https://apnews.com/article/hamas-gaza-mi...084fca1a3d
(AP, 18-May-2021)
-- Abraham Accords / As Arab world rallies around Palestinians and
bloodshed mounts, Trump-era peace deals fade from view
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/ar...176741.php
(Stamford Advocate, 14-May-2021)
-- The 1936 Palestine strike: A history of Palestinian revolt
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pales...ned-revolt
(Mideast Eye, 18-May-2021)
----- Related articles:
** 16-May-21 World View -- Will there be a third Palestinian Intifada?
** http://www.generationaldynamics.com/pg/x...tm#e210516
** 14-May-21 World View -- Communal violence within Israel threatens much wider war
** http://www.generationaldynamics.com/pg/x...tm#e210514
** 11-May-21 World View -- Violence escalates between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem and Gaza
** http://www.generationaldynamics.com/pg/x...tm#e210511
