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SYRIA: The US Peace Council Responds to Attacks from Within Anti-War Movement

By Venessa Beeley on September 3, 2016

Vanessa Beeley and Henry Lowendorf of the US Peace Council delegation

Vanessa Beeley and Henry Lowendorf of the US Peace Council delegation

At the end of July 2016 the US Peace Council delegation entered Syria to meet with members of the elected Syrian government and opposition party members living inside Syria as opposed to those who have lived outside Syria since the beginning of the US allied war against Syria that was being fomented long before 2011. (more…)

Israeli Captain: “I will Make you all Disabled”

By Nora Barrows-Friedman on September 1, 2016

Photo: Wisam Hashlamoun - APA images

Photo: Wisam Hashlamoun – APA images

The Israeli army invaded the Dheisheh refugee camp near the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem early Friday morning last week. Soldiers shot the legs of two youths among those confronting the raiding army. (more…)

Bilal Kayed’s Hunger Strike Ends after 71 days with Agreement for his Freedom; Continued Mobilization Critical to Support Fellow Prisoners

August 25, 2016

PalestineIn a press conference held on Thursday morning, 25 August, Sahar Francis, the executive director of Addameer, confirmed that Bilal Kayed had ended his hunger strike after 71 days following the conclusion of an agreement with Israeli occupation prison administration that he will be released in December 2016, with no renewal of administrative detention. (more…)

Clintonites Prepare for War on Syria

By Rick Sterling on August 23, 2016

Neocons and Clintonites have launched a major campaign with the goal of direct US military intervention and aggression against Syria, potentially leading to war with Iran and Russia. An early indication emerged as soon as it was clear the Hillary Clinton would be the Democratic Party nominee. (more…)

Israel’s Bill to Legalize Prison for Children

By: Carlos Aznarez on August 17, 2016

The despotic regime that Israel imposes daily on the Palestine people is equivalent to what South Africa did during the years of Apartheid that was logically torn down by the international community. (more…)

Scottish Soccer Fans Wave Palestinian Flags Against Israeli Team

August 18, 2016

GLASGOW, Scotland — At a UEFA Champions League playoff soccer game between Scotland’s Glasgow Celtic and Israel’s Hapoel Beer Sheva, the home fans raised Palestinian flags, defying warnings by the European football governing body. (more…)

The Boy in the Ambulance: US State Dept-funded Groups Behind Latest ‘Iconic Image’ Designed to Demonize Russia and Encourage Further Bloodshed in Syria

By Joe Quinn on August 18, 2016

Things have not been going well for the US governments (and friends’) 5-year-long attempt to use proxy terror forces to overthrow the Assad government. (more…)

Call to Action – Bilal Kayed Entering 60 Days of Hunger Strike, Urgent Need for International Solidarity

August 11, 2016

Palestine- BialalBilal Kayed is about to enter his 60th day of hunger strike. As he moves into his third month without food, shackled hand and foot to a hospital bed and surrounded by prison guards in Barzilai hospital, the latest outrage has been issued from the Israeli occupation: (more…)

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