(2023-12-23). Children and armed conflict in Afghanistan – Report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/893) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Sort des enfants dans le conflit armé en Afghanistan – Rapport du Secrétaire général (S/2023/893). reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). Afghanistan: Los niños y el conflicto armado en el Afganistán – Informe del Secretario General (S/2023/893). reliefweb.int
asianimage.co.uk (2023-12-23). They want you to move on from the Gaza massacres – Why we won't
This movement is Palestinian-led with the objective of giving the Palestinian people the same rights as the rest of humanity. | | The movement was inspired by the South African Anti-Apartheid movement and aims to pressure Israel to comply with international law.
(2023-12-23). UWI webinar: Regional cooperation to stop Israeli aggression. uwidata.com The Palestinian people is under intensive attack of Israel since the beginning of October. With this offensive, Israeli not only targets Palestine but also the entire Eurasian geography that is suffering under the plans of the Atlantic. Palestine is not only resisting on its own behalf; it is also fighting in the name of the …
(2023-12-23). Hoopa Valley Tribe Reclaim Over 10,000 Acres. popularresistance.org The Hoopa Valley Tribe announced today the acquisition of 10,395 acres of land bordering the western boundary of the Tribe's Reservation. The return of the Hupa Mountain property brings the Tribe's landholdings to a total of over 102,000 acres. When the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation was created, the Hupa people lost access to and use of more than two-thirds of their ancestral lands. The Tribe's $14.1 million purchase of the land rightfully returns management, conservation, and use of the land to Hupa People. | "Today is a day of intense celebration for our Tribe," said Hoopa Valley Tribal Chairman Joe Davis.
(2023-12-23). Unaccompanied minors among Indian passengers on flight grounded in France. devdiscourse.com Eleven unaccompanied minors were among 303 Indian passengers on a plane grounded in France, a source close to the Paris prosecutor's office said on Saturday, as an investigation into suspected human trafficking continues.
(2023-12-23). INDIA alliance demands 100% counting of VVPAT slips. ummid.com The 28-member bloc of the opposition parties, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), Tuesday December 19, 2023 demanded from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to count all the VVPAT slips to ensure fair elections.
(2023-12-23). Hajj 2024 : Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445 H), it said in an official notification published on its website Wednesday December 20, 2023.
(2023-12-23). Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide elected WFI Chief; Ace wrestlers protest. ummid.com Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been elected the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), according to the election result announced Thursday.
(2023-12-23). CAT 2023 result out; 14 score 100 Percentiles, 29 get 99.99. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) declared CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test 2023) result on its website iimcat.ac.in Thursday December 21, 2023.
(2023-12-23). AISSEE 2024 deferred, last date to make correction till Dec 24. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024 (AISSEE 2024-25) and has also extended the last date of application.
(2023-12-23). Al-Wefaq: Bahrain joining US-led coalition betrayal of Palestinian cause. presstv.ir Bahrain's opposition group al-Wefaq Society has denounced the Al Khalifah regime's decision to join the US-led maritime task forces in the Red Sea as a "betrayal of the Palestinian cause."
(2023-12-23). UN Women programming supports refugees worldwide. reliefweb.int Countries: Bangladesh, Jordan, Myanmar, South Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, World | Source: UN Women | UN Women works around the world with local partners and other UN agencies, including UNHCR, to ensure that programming for refugees takes gender into account, enhancing women's leadership and self-reliance in displacement settings. | UN Women facilitates displaced women's access to training, livelihood opportunities, and leadership positions. During the recent
(2023-12-23). 'Patients will die slowly, painfully' as Gaza hospitals stop functioning — WHO. mronline.org 
he World Health Organization (WHO) says northern Gaza has been left with no functional hospital, and only four operate at a minimum level, providing limited care.
(2023-12-23). Washington & CNN Are Setting Up Iran for Attack. thealtworld.com The Hypocrisy of Washington and the presstitutes is outrageous. The lie machines are content with Washington supplying the bombs, missiles, and protection for Israel's Genocide of the Palestinians but sees evil in Iran helping the Houthis, the people on whom Washington sicced the Saudis. | Don't you just love the names Washington puts on its military operations. All the warships Washington has po…
(2023-12-23). Egypt and Iran to discuss situation in Gaza. plenglish.com During a phone talk, the two leaders debated on the war in Gaza and "followed up on discussions to tackle down on outstanding issues between the two nations," an official statement said. | Raisi also congratulated El-Sisi on his victory in December ¥s elections. | The Egyptian leader on Friday also talked about Gaza with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron. | Both presidents agreed to work for a just solution to the Palestinian cause and urged for avoiding further escalation in the region. | In this regard, the two presidents insisted on solving the Palestinian issue in a sustainable manner by implementin…
(2023-12-23). Imam Khamenei Lauds "Unparalleled" Palestinian Resilience against Israeli Cruelty. english.almanar.com.lb 
Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei applauded on Saturday the Palestinian people for their resistance against the Israeli aggression, saying that the Palestinian greatest achievement in Gaza was infliction of disgrace on the US and Britain. In a meeting with thousands of people from the Iranian provinces of Kerman and …
tehrantimes.com (2023-12-23). Peaceful IranIn an analysis, the Iran newspaper discussed Iran's efforts to stop the Gaza war and wrote: The efforts to immediately stop the current war and evaluate new regional polarizations against the Zionist regime cannot be seen without Tehran's special actions.
(2023-12-23). Iran: Swedish citizen to be executed 'shortly' says UN. middleeasteye.net 
Iran: Swedish citizen to be executed 'shortly' says UN | Rights groups warn that Ahmadreza Djalali could face death in retaliation for Swedish court upholding conviction of former Iranian official | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 14: 13 | Demonstrators hold posters with a portrait of Swedish-Iranian doctor and researcher Ahmadreza Djalali who is imprisoned and sentenced to death in Iran, during a protest claiming to…
(2023-12-23). Yemen's warring parties commit to ceasefire steps – U.N. special envoy. devdiscourse.com The Saudi-backed Yemeni government and Iran-aligned Houthis have both committed to steps towards a ceasefire, the U.N. special envoy for Yemen said on Saturday. The Houthis, which control north Yemen, have been fighting against a Saudi-led military alliance since 2015 in a conflict that has killed hundreds of thousands and left 80% of Yemen's population dependent on humanitarian aid.
(2023-12-23). Iran: UN resolution on more Gaza aid deliveries 'positive but insufficient'. presstv.ir Iran has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution for increased Gaza aid delivery, but said it is not enough to ease the misery of Palestinian people.
(2023-12-23). Iran to Russia: No compromise on territorial integrity. presstv.ir Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the remark in a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
(2023-12-23). Iraqi Resistance Drone Strikes 'Israeli' Port of Eilat. orinocotribune.com 
The Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced that it had attacked the port city of Eilat in southern "Israel," and that the attack was in response to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people carried out by the Israeli regime. | On Friday, December 22, the Iraqi Resistance announced through a statement, "In line with our approach to resisting the occupation, in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against Palestinian civilians, including children, women and the elderly, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq has hit a target in Umm al-Rashrash…
(2023-12-23). Iraq: Six soldiers killed in attack on Turkish base. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq: Six soldiers killed in attack on Turkish base | Turkish defence ministry vows to 'neutralise' Kurdistan Workers Party fighters following attack | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 10: 51 | A picture taken on 26 October 2017 shows an Iraqi forces' M1 Abrams main battle tank advancing towards the town of Faysh Khabur, which is located on the Turkish and Syrian borders in the Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region (Ahmad a…
(2023-12-23). Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, Syria after 12 soldiers killed. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, Syria after 12 soldiers killed | Targets hit included bases, shelters and oil facilities believed to be used by PKK militants, Turkish defence ministry said after 12 soldiers killed in the past two days in northern Iraq | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 21: 09 | A picture taken on 27 September 2017 shows Turkish soldiers conducting military exercises…
(2023-12-23). 12 Turkish soldiers have been killed over 2 days in clashes with Kurdish militants, authorities say. devdiscourse.com Six Turkish soldiers were killed on Saturday in clashes with Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, a day after another six were also killed.
(2023-12-23). Iraqi resistance hits target in Israeli settlement of 'Eilat'. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has stricken a target in the city of Umm Rashrash, also known as Eilat, in the southern part of Occupied Palestine in retaliation for Israel's genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Iraq's Islamic resistance says hit Israeli target in Mediterranean Sea. presstv.ir Iraqi resistance fighters say they have targeted an Israeli gas rig in the Mediterranean Sea in support of the Palestinian people.
nationofchange.org (2023-12-23). The profiteers of war: Companies fueling the Israeli assault on Gaza
The U.S. government has facilitated the transfer of an immense array of weaponry to Israel. In the initial month-and-a-half following the October 7 declaration of war, over 15,000 bombs and 50,000 artillery shells made their way into Israeli hands. The secrecy shrouding these transfers highlights the sensitive nature of this support, a topic often left out of public discourse and congressional oversight.
(2023-12-23). Human Rights Groups Demand ICC Issue Arrest Warrants On Israeli Officials. popularresistance.org Hundreds of human rights organizations and activists issued a joint call on Wednesday, December 20 asking the International Criminal Court (ICC) to immediately issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials accused of being involved in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. | Addressed to Karim Khan KC, the ICC prosecutor, the letter underlines that the warrants are necessary to prevent the "continuing commission by Israeli officials of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes against Palestinians." | The letter was written in support of the three Palestinian human rights groups, Al-Haq, Al-Mezan Center for H…
english.almayadeen.net (2023-12-23). IOF killings of Palestinian children in West Bank occur with impunityHuman rights organizations warn that Israeli occupation forces encounter minimal accountability, if any, for the killing of Palestinian children during raids in the West Bank.
(2023-12-23). Palestine accuses Israel of exploiting war on Gaza 'to seize control of the Al-Aqsa Mosque'. muslimmirror.com RAMALLAH, Palestine : The Palestinian Foreign Ministry accused the Israeli government on Friday of exploiting the world's preoccupation with the Israeli war on Gaza 'to seize control of the Al-Aqsa Mosque' in occupied East Jerusalem. "Israel exploits the preoccupation with the genocide war in Gaza Strip and imposes more Judaization measures against Al-Aqsa Mosque," it …
en.irna.ir (2023-12-23). Hezbollah targets Israeli regime's military locationHezbollah announced in a statement on Friday that it has targeted a military location just outside the occupied Shomera village to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip in their resistance against the Israeli attacks.
news.yahoo.com (2023-12-23). Thousands rally in Yemen against US-led Red Sea operationOperation Prosperity Guardian, which has been initiated by the US, aims to boost the international military presence in the Red Sea following rocket and drone attacks on commercial shipping by the Houthis. | | The Houthis are attacking shipping they see as linked to Israel as part of efforts to support Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
boisestatepublicradio.org (2023-12-23). Why Houthis target shipsHouthi rebels in Yemen vow to continue attacking vessels passing through the Red Sea in response to Israel's war in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). "Stop the Gaza genocide! Build a socialist anti-war movement!"—SEP (Australia) holds well-attended public meeting. wsws.org More than 150 workers and young people joined the meeting to discuss the way forward for the working class in the fight to stop Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Melbourne dock protests continue but Australian unions do nothing to oppose Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Maritime Union of Australia is continuing to ensure the orderly loading and unloading of cargo for Zim, an Israeli shipping line that has committed its entire fleet to the Israeli war crimes.
(2023-12-23). IYSSE holds rally to mobilize Detroit area Stellantis autoworkers against US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org On Thursday, the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at Wayne State University held a rally at the Stellantis Warren Truck Assembly factory, where their call to mobilize autoworkers against the genocide in Gaza was met with strong support.
(2023-12-23). Gaza's churches are under attack at Christmas. electronicintifada.net Israel's snipers and warplanes don't spare places of worship.
(2023-12-23). Toronto Picketers At Military Contractor Pratt And Whitney. popularresistance.org On Tuesday morning of December 12, more than two hundred workers and union members from across the Toronto area picketed the Mississauga manufacturing plant of defence contractor Pratt & Whitney Canada. As Israel pursues its deadly assault on Gaza for a third month, the picket lines interrupted business as usual at an aerospace giant that makes engines for aircrafts that the Israeli military is using to carry out its bombing campaign against Palestinian lives and infrastructure. Encountering banners that read "Stop Arming Apartheid" and "Arms Embargo on Israel Now" as they arrived for morning shift, cars wer…
(2023-12-23). ICC Given Names Of 40 Israeli Officers To Investigate For War Crimes. popularresistance.org As the Palestinian death toll from Israel's obliteration of Gaza topped 20,000—mostly women and children—a U.S.-based advocacy group on Tuesday published a list of 40 Israeli military commanders it says are "prime suspects" for international war crimes investigation. | Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), founded by Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his 2018 assassination, said it submitted a dossier on "the officers and commanders responsible for executing Israel's war in Gaza" to the International Criminal Court (ICC). | "These 40 IDF commanders who have been responsible for planning, orde…
(2023-12-23). US Abstains From UN Gaza Resolution After Lobbying to Weaken It. truthout.org The United States on Friday abstained from voting on a U.N. Security Council resolution that it repeatedly stonewalled and lobbied to weaken in the face of intense international opposition as Israeli forces continue to kill hundreds of Palestinians daily. The newly passed resolution — which was introduced by the United Arab Emirates — calls for "urgent and extended humanitarian pauses and… |
(2023-12-23). Biden Administration's Flawed Response to Yemen Attacks Increases Possibility of Regional War. scheerpost.com 
By Mitchell Plitnick / Mondoweiss Israel's war on the people of Gaza is gradually seeping out of Israel and Palestine and into the wider region as groups take action in support of the Palestinians. At first, the focus was on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, where exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah have, indeed, been slowly escalating. But …
(2023-12-23). Israel: Starvation Used as Weapon of War in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-23). Israel's Killing of Journalists in Gaza 'Unparalleled,' Says Watchdog. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate increase in humanitarian aid into Gaza. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The UN Security Council on Friday passed a resolution calling for "urgent steps" to immediately allow "safe, unhindered, and expanded" humanitarian access to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli offensive on the strip, but with the US again nixing language calling for a cease-fire in the conflict before the vote. After several days of …
english.almayadeen.net (2023-12-23). IOF targeted Gaza churches using coordinates from Congress: PoliticoThe Catholic Relief Services had sent the coordinates of several sites in Gaza to Senate staffers, in an attempt to prevent Israeli strikes on internationally protected sites in the Strip.
(2023-12-23). Day 78: Gaza Resistance Still Steady Despite Israeli Carpet Bombing. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli occupation continues its deadly bombardment of Gaza as the Palestinian resistance shows ultimate levels of resilience and courage on day 78 of the brutal aggression. Al-Qassam and Al-Quds Brigades, the military wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad resistance movements said their fighters have been engaging Israeli occupation forces in several areas across the Gaza …
(2023-12-23). IDF's actions in Gaza reflect Israeli army's brutal roots. youtube.com Explore the dark history of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
(2023-12-23). oPt: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #76. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-23). WRAPUP 5-Fighting rages in northern Gaza after U.N. stops short of ceasefire call. devdiscourse.com Israel battled Hamas militants on Saturday in pursuit of its elusive goal of full control of northern Gaza, after the U.N. Security Council appealed for more aid for the Palestinian enclave but stopped short of demanding a ceasefire. Thick smoke hung over the northern town of Jabalia – which is also home to Gaza's largest refugee camp – and residents reported persistent aerial bombardment and shelling from Israeli tanks, which they said had moved further into the town.
(2023-12-23). Netanyahu thanks Biden for U.N. stand, says Israel will press Gaza war. devdiscourse.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin voiced appreciation in a call with U.S. Joe Biden on Saturday for the U.S. stand at the U.N. Security Council, Netanyahu's office said in a statement, apparently referring to the forum's discussions of the Gaza war.
(2023-12-23). Netherlands stands for 8,000 massacred Palestinian babies in touching gesture. ummid.com In a touching display of solidarity, the Olive Tree Planting Foundation under the patronage of Esther van der Most Thursday December 20, 2023 mobilised at the iconic Binnenrotte Square in Rotterdam over 8,000 pairs of shoes each symbolizing a Palestinian child killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). US again stops UNSC from taking Gaza ceasefire resolution. ummid.com Continuing its support for the Israeli massacre of Palestinians, the United States once again stopped the UN Security Council from taking a resolution demanding ceasefire and end of the inhuman Zionist offensive in Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). UN Security Council passes resolution calling for immediate increase in humanitarian aid into Gaza. muslimmirror.com WASHINGTON : The UN Security Council on Friday passed a resolution calling for "urgent steps" to immediately allow "safe, unhindered, and expanded" humanitarian access to Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli offensive on the strip, but with the US again nixing language calling for a cease-fire in the conflict before the vote. After several days of …
(2023-12-23). Twitter/X censors Susan Sarandon's support for protest demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. wsws.org X (formerly Twitter) has censored a post by actress Susan Sarandon for supporting a peaceful protest in New York City on Thursday to demand an end to the US-backed Israeli war in Gaza, which has killed 20,000 Palestinians since October 7. The reason given was that it was a violation of the platform's "rules against violent speech."
(2023-12-23). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 78: UNSC resolution criticized as 'meaningless,' hundreds of thousands evacuate central Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
While Palestine's envoy to the UN says that the Security Council resolution is a step in the right direction, others have called it "toothless" and "utterly meaningless" to civilians in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel continues its military raids into Jenin.
(2023-12-23). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 76: Extrajudicial Killings of Men in Front of Their Families in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
IDF in Shuja'iyya neighborhood in Gaza. Photo from Flickr by Chic Bee from December 7, 2023. | By Leila Warah / Casualties : | 19,650+ killed* and at least 53,000 wounded in the Gaza Strip. | 303 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem | Israel revises its estimated Octob…
(2023-12-23). Palestinian Activist Tied Up, Beaten, And Arrested By Israeli Forces. popularresistance.org On Monday morning in the occupied West Bank, just over 15 people of all ages, many still in their pajamas, were piled into Laila al Waraa's living room in Aida refugee camp, Bethlehem. | While the little room belonging to the 69-year-old family matriarch was accustomed to large gatherings, this time was different. | It was about 5: 00 in the morning, and everyone was trying to piece together what had happened hours before when the Israeli military conducted yet another overnight raid on the refugee camp. | Around 3: 00 a.m., the Israeli army loudly and without warning broke into her house, where she, her 20-year-ol…
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah fighters strike the deployment of the Israeli soldiers in the vicinity of Birket Risha occupation site with appropriate weapons: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). Hezbollah fighters bombard a gathering of Israeli infantry in Tayhat Hill and Mount Nothor: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-23). How Hezbollah Preemptive Strikes Frustrated Israeli Scheme to Attack Lebanon: Video. english.almanar.com.lb 
In light of the military escalation on Lebanon southern borders with occupied Palestine, the Western media concentrated on the possible repercussions of this escalation. The British paper, The Guardian, reported rising fears of an all-out confrontation between Hezbollah and the Israeli enemy. In an article, the newspaper mentioned that, after Hamas Movement carried out Operation …
(2023-12-23). PUMA withdraws its sponsorship of Israeli football. pressenza.com BDS achieved a major victory: PUMA was forced to drop its sponsorship of the Israel Football Association. | The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), a founding part of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) movement, welcomes the news that PUMA will not renew its contract with the Israel Football Association (IFA). | PUMA has been the target of a global BDS campaign since 2018 for its support of Israeli apartheid that oppresses millions of Palestinians. The IFA runs and supports the maintenance of teams in illegal Israeli settlements on stolen Palestinian land. | Leak…
(2023-12-23). Court victory for activists who disrupted Israel's weapons trade. electronicintifada.net Many allegations against the Elbit Eight have been rejected by a jury in a London trial.
(2023-12-23). How Israel Buys Support From Celebrities & Influencers (w/ Lee Camp). scheerpost.com 
By Lee Camp / BreakThrough News Why have so many celebrities, politicians, and influencers come out to strongly support Israel? The two word answer: the "Israel lobby." But it's much deeper than that. Comedian Lee Camp reveals the gruesome and often hidden details of how the Israel Support Industrial Complex's sausage is made.
(2023-12-23). Biden Urged Not to Attack Yemen Over Houthi Blockade of Israel in Red Sea. truthout.org Dozens of anti-war organizations on Friday urged U.S. President Joe Biden to rule out any military escalation in Yemen as tensions in the Red Sea continue to rise following a series of Houthi attacks on shipping vessels. "While these attacks are concerning, expanding the war into Yemen will not resolve them and instead may dramatically worsen the threats to commercial shipping both in the Red Sea… |
(2023-12-23). UPAL condemns Catholic clergymen ¥s visit to Israeli President. plenglish.com San Salvador, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Union of Latin America (UPAL) on Saturday strongly condemned the visit paid by Catholic clergymen to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
(2023-12-23). No to Antisemitism, No to Weaponizing it to Support Israel's Crimes. dissidentvoice.org 
MPs Anthony Housefather and Michael Levitt are more devoted to apartheid Israel than to their own prime minister and colleagues in the Liberal caucus. — Dimitri Lascaris, 2018 The above tweet was criticized by all the major federal party leaders even though few could argue with it today. After the Centre for Israel and Jewish …
(2023-12-23). Who are the Houthis? liberationnews.org 
You may have seen the headlines: The Houthis, a Yemeni resistance group, have been attacking Israeli-linked ships going through the Red Sea in solidarity with the Palestinian people's struggle for liberation.
(2023-12-23). A Dangerous Conflation. nplusonemag.com We reject antisemitism in all its forms, including when it masquerades as criticism of Zionism or Israel's policies.
(2023-12-23). Evidence Missing in 'Mass Rape' Charge Against Hamas. scheerpost.com 
Haaretz newsroom in Tel Aviv, 2019. (Deror Avi, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA 4.0) By Jonathan Cook / Jonathan Cook Blog This article is intended as a follow-up to my last article, on the western media's refusal to investigate what happened on October 7. As I argued there, journalists are suppressing evidence from credible sources, including the Israeli military, suggesting …
(2023-12-23). Landmark court cases sees Palestine Action's 'Elbit Eight' acquitted on 12 charges — but there's a catch. thecanary.co In a landmark case, eight Palestine Action activists who used direct action to shut down the Israeli weapons trade have been acquitted of a total 12 charges which included criminal damage, burglary and encouraging criminal damage. The trial, which commenced on 13 November, related to a series of actions taken during the first six months …
(2023-12-23). Malaysia bans ZIM shipping over Israeli massacre of Palestinians. ummid.com In another major setback for the Zionist regime in Israel, Malaysia has imposed docking ban on the Israel owned ZIM shipping company on all its ports, protesting the massacre of Palestinians by the Occupation Army.
(2023-12-23). In solidarity with Palestinians, Christians in UAE cancel Christmas festivities. ummid.com The Christians living in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates have decided to cancel Christmas festivities in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians massacred by the Israeli Occupation Forces.
(2023-12-23). Economic Costs of War: a Lesser Misfortune for 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com Al-Carmel Editorial Team — Dec 17, 2023 | Since the start of the Al-Aqsa Flood Operation on October 7, 2023, economic experts anticipated a substantial impact of the war on the "Israeli" economy. Indeed, figures released by "Israeli" newspapers and media revealed significant economic losses compared to previous wars waged by the enemy. However, this wasn't surprising. | The negative economic indicators of the occupying entity are deemed "natural consequences," as markets and economic estimations are affected by general conditions in any country, especially during periods of instability, whether financial, se…
(2023-12-23). Israel amplía ofensiva en Gaza, mueren en un ataque 76 miembros de una familia. cubadebate.cu Israel continuó reforzando su ofensiva en Gaza, donde en un solo ataque murieron 76 miembros de una familia, luego de que el viernes el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU aprobó una resolución que evitó pedir un cese urgente y sostenible de las hostilidades. La cifra de palestinos muertos superó los 20 000, y llegaron a 69 y 136 las de periodistas y trabajadores de la ONU fallecidos.
(2023-12-23). Ataque israelí deja al menos 18 muertos en el centro de la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Durante la nueva jornada de bombardeos, Israel atacó una serie de supuestas posiciones del movimiento de resistencia palestino Hamás.
(2023-12-23). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-23). Aumentan a 20.057 los muertos por ataques del Ejército de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net En las últimas 48 horas, se reportaron 390 muertos y 734 heridos en la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Made in the USA. counterpunch.org So much of Gaza has been disfigured by Israeli/US bombs that it is now a different color from space. A New York Times determined that Israel routinely dropped 2,000 lbs. bombs in the area south of Wadi Gaza, the place the IDF had repeatedly ordered civilians in Gaza to move to for safety. The US-made MK-84 2,000-pound bomb can leave craters 60 feet deep and create blastwaves capable of killing and maiming people up to 3,000 feet away. The NYT report concluded that the IDF dropped at least 200 such bombs in southern Gaza, where "even for those who followed every evacuation order, there was still no safety to be fo…
(2023-12-23). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). Yemen attacks cripple Israeli port's operations: Report. presstv.ir Ansarullah's attacks reportedly cripple operations at the port of Eilat at the southern tip of the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2023-12-23). US group urges ICC to probe Israel's military top brass for war crimes. presstv.ir A US-based rights group has officially called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute a list of 40 senior Israeli commanders for war crimes over their involvement in the occupying regime's genocide of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). UN chief blasts Israeli war for stonewalling aid deliveries to Gaza. presstv.ir The UN chief denounces the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war against Gaza over its blocking the transfer of humanitarian aid to the besieged territory.
(2023-12-23). Dec. 22: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid the Israeli regime's genocidal war on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian and regional resistance groups continue their operations against the regime. Here is what happened on December 22…
(2023-12-23). Yemen: Anti-Israel operations to intensify if Gaza aggression doesn't end. presstv.ir The Yemeni defense minister says the country's armed forces will intensify their strikes if Israel doesn't put an end to its military aggression and all-out blockade against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-23). Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza after UN approves aid resolution. presstv.ir Palestinian authorities are reporting heavy Israel shelling in several cities in Gaza hours after world powers demanded more aid be allowed into the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-23). Israel used one of its most destructive bombs in south Gaza: Report. presstv.ir Israel has used one of its biggest and most destructive bombs in an area designated safe for civilians in southern Gaza, a report says.
(2023-12-23). Hamas: Gallant's assassination threat shows defeat of Zionists. presstv.ir Hamas has dismissed the latest threats by Israeli minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant against the group, saying they represent the disgraceful defeat of Zionists in the war on Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Almost all Saudi nationals oppose Arab ties with Israel, poll finds. presstv.ir A new survey has found that 96 percent of Saudi Arabian citizens want Arab countries to cut all types of ties with Israel in response to the occupying regime's war on Gaza.
(2023-12-23). Yemenis rally in solidarity with Palestine, vow to respond to any US aggression. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets across the country to express solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, vow to answer back any US strike.
(2023-12-23). US military support for Israel unwavering. presstv.ir The Israeli killing machine has continued its assault on the besieged Gaza Strip, with the regime forces boasting about how they have struck 300 targets in 24 hours, which included a series of hospitals and homes.
(2023-12-23). Israel killed hundreds in Gaza in 48 hours: Health ministry. presstv.ir Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza has killed 390 people in two days.
(2023-12-23). Elite Israeli forces give up 'death trap' Gaza quarter after heavy losses: Report. presstv.ir Elite Israeli forces reportedly give up control of a neighborhood in the Gaza City after suffering heavy losses there.
(2023-12-23). Israel's targeting of Palestinian medical facilities 'unprecedented' in history. presstv.ir The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) denounced Israel's persistent attacks on Palestinian health workers and facilities in the besieged Gaza Strip as "unprecedented major crimes" in the history of warfare.
(2023-12-23). Israel trying to 'deport Gazans en masse,' UN expert warns. presstv.ir The Israeli regime is trying to 'deport the majority of the civilian population en masse' as part of its plan to 'permanently alter' the composition of Gaza's population, a UN expert has warned.
(2023-12-23). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-23). Ayatollah Khamenei: Usurping Zionist regime will be eradicated. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says he is confident the Palestinian people will triumph and Israel will be eradicated.
(2023-12-23). Ayatollah Khamenei: Usurping Zionist regime will be eradicated. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says the Palestinian people will triumph and Israel will be eradicated, hailing the people of aza and its fighters for standing "like a rock".
(2023-12-23). More shipping firms avoid Red Sea despite US promises. presstv.ir More shipping firms have decided to avoid the Red Sea although the US has created a naval coalition purportedly aimed to safeguard shipping after Yemen's retaliatory attacks on Israel-linked vessels.
vanityfair.com (2023-12-22). UN Security Council Approves Resolution For More Humanitarian Aid to Gaza; US AbstainsThe United States Biden Neocons abstained Friday from a United Nations resolution on calls for humanitarian pauses to allow for aid to reach Gaza, where the death toll surpassed 20,000 this week, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The US decision not to vote—a rarity for Security Council members—came after nearly a week of debate and 11th-hour negotiations. | The resolution was adopted by a vote of 13-0 with 2 abstentions by the US and Russia. Before the vote, Russia had proposed an amendment reinserting stronger language around a ceasefire that was vetoed by the US.
Comment in Plain Language. Basically, what the MSM is obfuscating on this topic is this: The US is steadfast in favor of a continuing Israeli genocide in Gaza and has been suppressing attempts by the UN Security Council members from taking a vote on a ceasefire (cessation of hostilities). For PR purposes, they finally allowed a vote on being in favor of a watered-down resolution, in principle and without requirements, for the delivery of more humanitarian aid, but nothing on ending Israel's murderous killing spree. During the U.S. delay tactics, many more thousands of indigenous Palestinian civilians were violently slaughtered. As alternative media options come in, we'll post more of them here.
(2023-12-22). At This Point We Have To Always Assume Israel Is Lying Until Proven Otherwise. caitlinjohnstone.com.au At this point the default assumption of any thinking person should be that all claims made by Israel are lies until proven otherwise by mountains of rock-solid evidence.
(2023-12-23). Corruption scandal threatens the stability of Japanese government. wsws.org Whatever the immediate lurid claims, the scandal will be exploited to further push the government to the right in pursuit of remilitarization.
(2023-12-23). Daihatsu suspends vehicle shipment over safety scandal. ecns.cn Toyota's subsidiary Daihatsu has suspended shipments of all its vehicles in and outside Japan after an investigation found rigged safety testing dating back over three decades.
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: SF: Paint Tears for Palestine. indybay.org Japantown Peace Plaza | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-23). A 'mammoth' move for Bornean elephant herd as it transitions to a new and freer environment in Malaysia. thecanary.co 
A momentous move for a group of elephants signals the start of a new chapter at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah, Malaysia. The relocation from one enclosure to another took place in October and involved five adult females and three calves. The herd, including matriarch Komali, have settled in well to the new area …
(2023-12-23). A 'mammoth' move for Bornean elephant herd as it transitions to a new and freer environment in Malaysia. thecanary.co A momentous move for a group of elephants signals the start of a new chapter at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah, Malaysia. The relocation from one enclosure to another took place in October and involved five adult females and three calves. The herd, including matriarch Komali, have settled in well to the new area — enjoying the serenity of a quieter section of the park surrounded by forest on three sides. | Lok Kawi's elephants get a new enclosure: | The new space has many exciting opportunities for the elephants — from a brand new swimming pool to cool off in, to tall sand piles which the young…
(2023-12-23). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2023-12-23). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). DPRK newspaper calls U.S. as exporter of wars. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) North Korean newspaper Rodong Sinmun described the United States as exporter of wars, and also condemned that the foundation of its economy is the war industry, ACNC agency reported Saturday.
(2023-12-23). Kate Cox abortion case exposes the lie of the "pro-life" far right. liberationnews.org 
For the first time since Roe v. Wade, an adult woman has been forced to seek abortion care outside of her home state after seeking permission from a court of law to obtain an abortion.
(2023-12-23). Dec 23, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Ralph Vaughan Williams — Romance SC Editorial: 2023 — The Year the World saw the US Emperor as Naked… and Grotesque Breaking Down Thinktank-land's Latest: Estonian MoD & ISW Analysis, by Simplicius The Thinker Now More Than Ever We Need a True Philosopher of Civilization, by Pepe Escobar Thoughts on War in Gaza and Ukraine, by Bill Astore The US and China at Year's End: Still Treading on the Precipice, by Michael T. Klare The Cost of Insouciance Is Death, by Paul Craig Roberts Colorado Ruling Makes Trump a Frontrunner, by Matt Taibbi Jung Predicted How the West Would Destroy Its…
(2023-12-23). Pakistan Meteorological Department: Weekly Drought Information (22 December 2023) [EN/UR]. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-23). Nation in ruins, Cadillac, Aircraft, and Lincoln in view: Jinnah's leadership examined. muslimmirror.com By Nasim Yousaf Since 1947, Pakistan has faced a tumultuous history marked by political upheavals, economic difficulties, corruption, and instability, with Muhammad Ali Jinnah serving as the inaugural Governor General. The nation was not given a sound foundation, and its challenges can be attributed to Jinnah's lack of foresight, limited governance experience, dictatorial tendencies, and …
(2023-12-23). Teaching Hatred And Normalizing Violence Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous Western officials publicly decrying school textbooks in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) and how they instill violence against settlers, occupiers, and the Zionist entity. The officials rely in their outcries on reports by a liberal institute that defames Palestinian textbooks, while aggrandizing Zionist entity's textbooks as harbingers for peace. Simultaneously, since the Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous videos circulating showing young settlers not only being apathetic to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza (when the time of writing, it has surpassed…
(2023-12-23). New York City: Monday global strikes for Palestine. workers.org 
New York City The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has called for global strikes to take on Mondays until the Zionist aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people ends. They stated, "The duty today for all the free people of the world, especially the sons and daughters . . . |
(2023-12-23). New York City: Monday global strikes for Palestine. iacenter.org By Toni Arenstein December 22, 2023 New York City The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has called for global strikes to take on Mondays until the Zionist aggression and genocide against the Palestinian people ends. They stated, "The duty today for all the free people of the world, especially the sons and daughters of the Arab nation, is to escalate pressure and protest using all means of struggle and its forms and tools, to strike the interests of the forces of aggression, besiege their embassies and bases and prevent financial and military support to the Zionist entity that slaughters and bes…
(2023-12-23). Bronx protesters chant: 'Same struggle, same fight! Gaza and the Bronx unite!'. iacenter.org By Richie Merino December 21, 2023 Bronx, New York This article is based on a talk given by Richie Merino Dec. 15 at a demonstration in the Bronx, New York. entitled "Gaza and the Bronx Unite, Same Struggle Same Fight." The goal of the protest was to make the connections between the struggles waged in the South Bronx with those waged in Gaza/Occupied Palestine. Organizations involved included the Bronx Antiwar Coalition and the People's Forum. Gaza and the Bronx Unite, Same Struggle Same Fight demonstration Bronx, New York, Dec. 15, 2023. Credit: @SChenHayes on X Today, I want to emphasize the direct connections…
(2023-12-23). 2,000 attend Labor for Palestine rally in Oakland, California. wsws.org The militant mood of workers attending Saturday's demonstration stood in contrast to the official speakers from local unions and the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America.
(2023-12-23). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. Let "The Power of Peace in the Time of War" Happen Again. Let Us Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca This Christmas, I have tears in my eyes. Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. …
(2023-12-23). Vichy-like Allies of 21st Century Zionism against the People of Palestine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-23). Calendar of Resistance for Palestine! Events and actions around the world. iacenter.org
(2023-12-23). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine condemns int'l naval force. iacenter.org December 22, 2023 The Central Media Department of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued the following statement publicized by Resistance News Network on Dec. 19, 2023. Since this statement was released, this naval force has been postponed due to lack of support from other Arab countries and U.S. allies. Both France and Spain have backed out of participating in the force for now. The U.S. decision to form an international naval force in the Red Sea aims to protect the Zionist entity and threatens the security of the region and world peace. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine confir…
(2023-12-23). Remember World War I, The 1914 Christmas Truce. "The Power of Peace in the Time of War". In 2023, "Let It Happen Again" in Solidarity with Palestine. Abolish All Wars. globalresearch.ca This Christmas, I have tears in my eyes. Let us have tears to our eyes in solidarity with the People of Palestine, in building a Christmas mass movement Worldwide, which confronts the ongoing mass slaughter before our very eyes. …
(2023-12-23). Landmark court cases sees Palestine Action's 'Elbit Eight' acquitted on 12 charges — but there's a catch. thecanary.co In a landmark case, eight Palestine Action activists who used direct action to shut down the Palestine Action: a landmark legal case: | Richard Barnard, co-founder of Palestine Action, was convicted by a 10-2 majority of one count…
(2023-12-23). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-23). Sunday 12/24: Watsonville: Don't Feed the War Machine! indybay.org 1992 Main St, Watsonville…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: Sacramento Run/Walk for Palestine. indybay.org 1725 L St. | Sacramento, CA…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/22: Santa Cruz: Carol for a Ceasefire. indybay.org 1550 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2023-12-23). Friday 12/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2023-12-23). Monday 12/25: Webinar: Christmas is Canceled: What Would Jesus Do for Palestine? indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-23). Saturday 12/23: Petaluma: Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Corner of Petaluma Blvd and East Washington | Petaluma, CA…
(2023-12-23). Tuesday 12/26: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-23). Sunday 12/24: Oakland: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org in front of Cathedral of Christ, 2121 Harrison Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-23). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-23). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-23). 'KSA Visa' to make Hajj, Umrah visa issuance simpler. ummid.com Saudi Arabia Tuesday December 19, 2023 launched a unified visa platform called 'KSA Visa' and accessible online via 'gov.sa' to make Hajj, Umrah and other visa application procedures simpler and easier.
(2023-12-23). Three Studies From South Korea Show Alarming Rise in Medical Conditions After Covid Vaccination. dailysceptic.org Three new studies from South Korea have found an alarming rise in medical conditions following Covid vaccination of a wide variety of types: inflammatory conditions, immune conditions and blood disorders.
(2023-12-23). The value added tax increase in Sri Lanka: A brutal attack on the working class. wsws.org The tax increases imposed under the orders of the IMF are intensifying the conditions for a social uprising, fueling the flames of class struggle.
(2023-12-23). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.
(2023-12-23). Birteksen Union President Mehmet Tàºrkmen in Turkey Appeals for World Support for Levis Workers. indybay.org Levis workers in Turkey have come under a vicious attack by the company and police because they want an independent union to represent them. The union has called for an international day of action at all Levis stores in the world…
(2023-12-23). UAE Provides 100 tonnes of food supplies through the World Food Programme to support Sudanese refugees in South Sudan. reliefweb.int Countries: South Sudan, Sudan, United Arab Emirates | Source: Government of the United Arab Emirates | The UAE dispatched a plane to the Republic of South Sudan carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies to provide essential humanitarian needs to the Sudanese refugees in South Sudan. | His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Development Affairs, highlighted that sending aid to the Republic of South Sudan through the World Food Programme for distribution amongst refugees is part of the UAE's extensive humanitarian assistance endeavors, which include several neighboring…
(2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2023-12-23). Yemen warring parties agree to implement new ceasefire: UN. middleeasteye.net 
Yemen warring parties agree to implement new ceasefire: UN | Roadmap to peace under UN auspices would include improving living conditions in Yemen and preparing for the resumption of an inclusive political process | Sat, 12/23/2023 – 16: 26 | Supporters of Yemen's Houthi rebels raise portraits of their leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi during a rally in the capital Sanaa on 3 June 2022 (…
(2023-12-23). Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov makes news. gilbertdoctorow.com This past week was quite dull for observers of Russian state television news and talk shows who are looking for dispatches bearing on international events. There was almost nothing about the Houthi (Yemen) attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, about Defense Secretary Austin's 'Operation Prosperity' naval force to secure shipping in the region, about …