Palestinians go on strike as Israeli forces kill at least 217 Palestinians and calls for ceasefire mount; President Joe Biden promotes $2.3 infrastructure plan at a Ford electric vehicle plant; Congress passes anti-Asian hate crime bill

Published: May 18, 2021, 6 p.m.

Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nPalestinians go on general strike as Israeli forces kill 217 Palestinians, and calls for ceasefire mount.\nIsraeli airstrikes destroy buildings, homes and damage infrastructure in Gaza.\nPresident Joe Biden promotes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan at a Ford Motor Company electric vehicle plant.\nRepublican leadership cold on bipartisan proposal for commission to investigate deadly capitol siege.\nCongress passes anti-Asian hate crime bill, sending it to President Joe Biden.\nGovernor Gavin Newsom pledges millions for for homeless, incarcerated and foster youth services.\nProtests as North Carolina prosecutor declines to charge shooting officers in Andrew Brown Jr.\u2019s death.\n\nPhoto screen shot of President Joe Biden at Ford electric vehicle plant in Dearborn, Michigan.\nThe post Palestinians go on strike as Israeli forces kill at least 217 Palestinians and calls for ceasefire mount; President Joe Biden promotes $2.3 infrastructure plan at a Ford electric vehicle plant; Congress passes anti-Asian hate crime bill appeared first on KPFA.