15 Democrats in Congress on a J Street trip to Israel met with Netanyahu even though Netanyahu refused to allow J Street staff in the meeting. Then Netanyahu lied. "No new settlements." And that afternoon Israel announced more settlements.

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‘Sprinkle magic dust and change their situation’ — Rep. Trahan’s response to witnessing Palestinian

Rep. Lori Trahan of Massachusetts visited occupied Hebron in February with a congressional delegation of 15 Democrats and was shocked to see the segregation and persecution of Palestinians. Trahan’s answer? “Sprinkle magic dust.”

^{Philip Weiss (Mondoweiss)}