Racist, Colonial, Apartheid State

In case you've had any doubts about whether or not Israel is really an Apartheid State:

"Israel on Monday banned Arab political parties from running in next month's parliamentary elections..."
Seriously? Apparently,
"Parliament spokesman Giora Pordes said the election committee voted overwhelmingly in favor of the motion, accusing the country's Arab parties of incitement, supporting terrorist groups and refusing to recognize Israel's right to exist."
Wow.

Also, read this article: "We could hear their bodies burning," on Ma'an News.

The death toll is nearing 1,000, according to Al Jazeera. It's been 18 days of war. To me, it simultaneously feels like it's been 3 days and 100 days...18. Well, and also 60+ years, depending you how you define "war."