“US citizens are advised against traveling to Gaza by any means, including via sea. Previous attempts to enter Gaza by sea have been stopped by Israeli naval vessels and resulted in the injury, death, arrest and deportation of US citizens,” the warning states. *** Hayden’s Note: So, why isn’t the US condemning Israel for killing and injuring US Citizens? The phrase ‘Puppet Master’ comes to mind…

In what could be a serious blow to Israel’s narrative on the killing of at least nine humanitarian activists making their way to Gaza through international waters, raw video by an Al Jazeera producer, who was filming during the raid, appears to provide evidence that the IDF opened fire on the flotilla even before boarding it. Update: Turkey says it will escort future Gaza aid boats in case Israel attacks again.

Israeli tanks and bulldozers advanced about 500 meters into the east of the southern city of Khan Yunis on Wednesday, the Press TV correspondent in Gaza reported. This was days after Israeli armored vehicles crossed into an area near the southern town of Khan Yunis, leaving one Palestinian dead and several others wounded.

Vice President Joe Biden began an effort to mend strained ties with Israel, pledging a total U.S. commitment to that country’s security and declaring that the bonds between the nations were “unbreakable.” Israel then announced that it would begin construction on 1,600 new housing units in Palestinian territory. Biden emphasized his long personal ties to Israel and his affection for the country. “It’s good to be home,” he said.

According to the US Code, Title 22, Chapter 38, S 2656f, our country defines terrorism as “premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents.” …Yup, that’s what a large group of Israelis are doing to the Palestinians.

Report: Palestinians denied water Source: BBC Israel is denying Palestinians access to even the basic minimum of clean, safe water, Amnesty International says.  In a report, the human rights group says Israeli water restrictions discriminate against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. It says that in Gaza, Israel’s blockade has pushed the already ailing water [...]