Smotrich Speeds Up Land Theft in West Bank; Rafah No Longer Exists; Declining Support for Israel Impacts US Politics THE REPORT To Friends of ICAHD-USA Amplifying a critical Israeli voice in the US, opposing US government support of Israeli apartheid, supporting the One Democratic State Campaign. April 29, 2025 Your must-read for understanding Israel's "matrix of control," critical Palestine-Israel news, cutting edge analyses, opportunities for solidarity, and the work of ICAHD in the United States. ICAHD.org , click the ICAHD USA tab on the far right NEWS, ANALYSIS & OPINION Thank you for your continuing support Follow us on Facebook Email us at: info@icahdusa.org Smotrich speeds up land theft in West Bank In the first three months of the year, more Israeli settlement units have been approved than in all of 2024 combined. Rafah no longer exists. This is part of Israel’s plan to permanently occupy Gaza. Tareq S. Hajjaj, Mondoweiss Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images "Israel has completely wiped out Rafah, turning a fifth of Gaza's territory into a giant buffer zone. This is part of Israel's plan to permanently remain in Gaza and facilitate the ethnic cleansing of its people. How the declining support for Israel is impacting U.S. politics Mondoweiss spoke with political consultant Peter Feld about the declining support for Israel across the political spectrum and age groups, and the far-reaching effects it's having on U.S. politics, from local mayoral races all the way up to Trump. — ICAHD (icahd.org) /newsletter/smotrich-speeds-up-land-theft-in-west-bank-rafah-no-longer-exists-declining-supp