The Intercept: “They Want People Scared”
Posted: 29th August 2026
“They Want People Scared”: Former Palestine Action Member Blasts Trump’s Terror Sanctions
Anti-genocide organizers say the “terrorism” label is intended to crush direct action against Israeli weapons shipments.
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“They Want People Scared”: Former Palestine Action Member Blasts Trump’s Terror Sanctions
Jonah Valdez
Anti-genocide organizers say the “terrorism” label is intended to crush direct action against Israeli weapons shipments.
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