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Palestinian Courage Should Spur International Action

By Rick Sterling on June 6, 2018

After 70 years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is still unresolved. The conflict simmers for a few years, then erupts again with new massacres and violence. (more…)

Over 70 Syrian Tribes Declare War on US-Backed Forces, Foreign Troops in Northern Syria

Over 70 Syrian tribes issued a joint statement on Saturday that announced the formation of a new combined force that would fight the US-backed militias and foreign troops in northern Syria. (more…)

Children in Israeli Detention Suffer Scars for Life

By Annelies Verbeek on May 25, 2018

Muhammad Tamimi sat on the couch, occasionally laughing nervously as he described what had happened to him. (more…)

‘Burn them, Shoot them, Kill them’: Israelis Cheer in Jerusalem as Palestinians shot in Gaza

By Hind Khoudary, Lubna Masarwa and Chloé Benoist on May 14, 2018

The contrast could not have been more jarring on Monday between Jerusalem and Gaza, even as a mere 75 kilometres separated the two. (more…)

U.S. Media Whitewashes Gaza Massacre

By Joe Lauria on May 14, 2018

Typical of the mindset of corporate media reporting on what happened in Gaza on Monday as Israeli soldiers killed more than 50 protesting Palestinians, is this tweet from CNN. (more…)

At least 41 Killed, 1700 Injured by Israeli Army in Gaza

May 14, 2018

Israel police have deployed thousands of police officiers in Jerusalem for the U.S. embassy relocation ceremony. (more…)

Trump’s War Against Iran

By Eric S. Margolis on May 12, 2018

Israel attacked alleged Iranian military positions in Syria on Tuesday, just one hour after Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the nuclear deal with Tehran. (more…)

Israeli Threats Fail to End Detainees’ Boycott of Military Courts

By Tamara Nassar on April 18, 2018

April 17, Palestinian women protest to mark Palestinian Prisoners Day. Photo: Anne Paq

Israeli occupation forces are threatening and beating Palestinian detainees in an attempt to pressure them to end their boycott of Israeli military courts. (more…)

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