(2024-03-12). Tamer Hosny loses 1M followers over Ramadan chips ad. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian star Tamer Hosny lost about one million followers from his Facebook account after joining a Ramadan ad for Chipsy Potato Chips company, facing a boycott campaign amid the Gaza war.Tamer Hosni's followers on his verified Facebook account were 25 million, and hours after the release of the Ramadan ad, the number slipped to 24 million and still decreasing.Star Hosny was heavily backlashed on social media after presenting an ad for Chipsy Chips company, which is considered one of the boycotted companies after the latest Israeli war in Gaza on Oct. 7."ÿ•ŸêŸÜŸ&eac…
(2024-03-12). Israeli soldiers enjoy Ramadan Iftar, mock starving Palestinians. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A video circulating across social media outlets caused outrage among pro-Palestine activists and users as it showed Israeli soldiers celebrating Ramadan by having "Iftar" while Palestinians in Gaza are starving to death. The video in question was shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by a user called "Suppressed Voice" as he cpationed it with: "Israeli Army soldiers enjoying "Iftar" and wishing a "Ramadan Mubarak" while Palestinians are starved to death and being bombed by Israel."Israeli soldiers enjoy Ramadan Iftar, mocks starving Palestinians: Israeli Army soldiers enjoying "Iftar" and wishi…
(2024-03-12). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 158: Israeli airstrikes continue to pummel Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli forces bombed Gaza on the first day of Ramadan, killing two fishermen. Israel's fortified highway has reached the Mediterranean coast, effectively splitting Gaza in two. Meanwhile, hundreds of settlers stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
(2024-03-12). Gazans Break Fast Without 'Joy Of Ramadan' As Israel-Hamas War Grinds On. latintimes.com As the Muslim world welcomed the start of the holy month on Monday, Gazans faced continued Israeli bombardments and a spiralling humanitarian crisis.
(2024-03-12). Islamic philanthropy hits record $46m for refugees in 2023: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Islamic philanthropy hits record $46m for refugees in 2023: Report | Among the countries receiving the most support through zakat and sadaqah contributions are Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen | | Children break their fast on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at the Batinta camp for the in…
(2024-03-12). Leaders of UAE and Uzbekistan discuss multifaceted co-operation between countries. tvbrics.com 
They also exchanged congratulations on the beginning of the month of Ramadan…
(2024-03-12). Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barrier to Delivering Supplies Is Israel. The U.S. Must Pressure Its Ally. democracynow.org 
Palestinians in Gaza marked the first day of Ramadan on Monday amid rising hunger and desperation, with Israel continuing to restrict aid shipments into the besieged territory. United Nations officials have complained that even basic items like medical scissors have resulted in trucks being stopped by Israeli forces at the border. This comes as countries such as the United States conduct dangerous airdrops of essential supplies and have announced plans to build a pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver aid. "It's going to be more simple, more realistic and more efficient if the United States has pushed…
(2024-03-12). Israel Makes It Difficult for Palestinians to Enter Jerusalem. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced that Israel has tightened measures for the entry of Palestinians residing in the West Bank into Jerusalem during Ramadan, the sacred month for Muslims which began yesterday. | RELATED: | This year, only men over 55, women over 50, and children up to 10 years old will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount in the Old City…
(2024-03-12). Qatar Does Not Yet See a Solution to the Conflict in Gaza. telesurenglish.net Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Mayed al-Ansari said: "We are not close to a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, but we are still optimistic". | RELATED: | Mayed al-Ansari stressed that efforts have been intensified to reach an agreement on the occasion of Ramadan, however, the situation is complex. | Regarding Washington, Doha, he affirmed "We have the role of the United States in pressuring Israel in the negotiations". | The Qatari government annou…
(2024-03-12). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 158: Israeli airstrikes continue to pummel Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. mondoweiss.net
(2024-03-12). French newspaper criticized over cartoon mocking Ramadan in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Fench newspaper was heavily blasted on social media by pro-Palestinian activists after sharing a cartoon that was doubted to be mocking the situation in Gaza. Liberation newspaper unveiled a cartoon that was said to be showcasing the start of Ramadan month in the besieged Gaza Strip. However, activists rebuked the cartoon and slammed the left-wing newspaper.The cartoon was labelled by activists as "disgusting" amid the lack of aid and hunger, people in Gaza are facing after over 5 months of Israeli war, during which about 25 Palestinians died of malnutrition and dehydration.ü
(2024-03-12). Ramadan 2024: Is Tang part of boycott campaign. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Amid the start of the holy month of Ramadan, Arabs began to question whether the favourite Ramadan drink "Tang" is also part of the boycott campaign launched in support of Palestinians.Activists started a boycott campaign against several brands and products, including McDonald's, Starbucks, Carrefour, Nestle, Puma and many more, since the start of the latest Israeli aggression against Gaz on Oct. 7.Pro-Palestinians announced ditching all products and brands that are directly or indirectly linked to Israel amid the aggression on Gaza which left at least 31,112 killed.ÿߟџ&Ou…
news.yahoo.com (2024-03-12). Ariel Henry: Haiti's prime minister resigns as law and order collapsesHaiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign, the chair of the Caribbean group of countries has said, following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti.
(2024-03-12). Rifaat al-Assad to stand trial in Switzerland for war crimes. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Swiss attorney general office (OAG) said on Tuesday that Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will stand trial in Switzerland for for war crimes and crimes against humanity.The attorney general's office released a statement saying that Rifaat al-Assad is "charged with ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments and illegal detentions in Syria in February 1982" during the conflict between the Syrian Armed Forces and Islamist opposition.The statement continued: "The war crimes and crimes against humanity he was being charged with had taken place within the context of t…
(2024-03-12). UNRWA staffers tortured by Israeli troops to falsely admit 'Hamas links'. mronline.org 
Israel has sought for years to dismantle the UN agency to destroy Palestinian refugees' right of return.
(2024-03-12). Headlines for March 12, 2024. democracynow.org Haiti's PM Ariel Henry to Resign After Losing Support of Washington, Gaza Health Officials: Israeli Forces Have Killed 400 Aid Seekers, Israel Blocks Aid Truck Bound for Gaza Because It Contained Medical Scissors, U.S. Intelligence Head: Gaza War Will Have "Generational Impact on Terrorism", Israeli Groups Accuse Netanyahu Gov't of Failing to Abide by ICJ Ruling on Aid, UNRWA Says Israel Tortured & Waterboarded Staffers, Leading to False Confessions, India Enacts Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law Ahead of Election, Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead After Giving Evidence in Lawsuit, Trump Suggests…
(2024-03-12). UNRWA Staffers Tortured By Israeli Troops To Falsely Admit 'Hamas Links'. popularresistance.org An unpublished report from UNRWA said some of its employees released from Israeli detention were tortured into falsely stating that the agency has Hamas links and that staff took part in the 7 October attacks, Reuters reported on 9 March. | The testimonies are contained in a report by the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reviewed by Reuters and dated February 2024. | "Agency staff members have been subject to threats and coercion by the Israeli authorities while in detention and pressured to make false statements against the Agency, including that the Agency has affiliations with Hamas."
(2024-03-12). Silence over Israeli genocide provokes social media backlash. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Hebrew University suspends prominent Palestinian academic. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Hebrew University suspends prominent Palestinian academic | Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian suspended after calling for 'abolishing Zionism' and accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza | | Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, a law professor, was suspended by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem…
(2024-03-12). UN system in the dock: international law or rules-based order? thecommunists.org Two days after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favour of South Africa's prima facia case of genocide against it, Israel, and its primary sponsor the United States, along with the usual cohort of vassal states including Britain, all withdrew funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in …
(2024-03-12). "How to end the genocide in Gaza"—strong responses to SEP public meetings in key Australian cities. wsws.org Last week's meetings attracted workers, students and others horrified by Israel's military barbarism but wanting to go beyond the fruitless appeals to the Albanese Labor government which maintains unwavering support for Israel and its war crimes.
(2024-03-12). White House reaffirms it has no "red lines" for Israeli war crimes. wsws.org The Biden administration reiterated on Monday that the United States has no "red lines" for the war crimes it allows Israel to commit with US weapons, amid mounting global opposition to Israel's genocide and deliberate starvation of the population of Gaza.
(2024-03-12). Dr Zewlan Moor addresses SEP (Australia) public meetings against Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Queensland GP spoke about the ongoing doxxing and victimisation of medical practitioners who have opposed Israel's onslaught against the Palestinian people.
(2024-03-12). Israel Kills Civilians While They Wait for Help. telesurenglish.net Israel again attacked Palestinians awaiting humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. This while the occupation forces subdue the Gazati people through famine. | RELATED: | As the famine intensifies, the Zionist army bombards a group of civilians who were waiting for humanitarian aid, leaving 400 dead and 1300 injured. | The Gaza Press Office has denounced this by calling the massacres against civilian groups awaiting aid a fabrication of what is said about at…
(2024-03-12). Famine in Gaza 'imminent' unless Israel allows 'roaring river' of humanitarian aid: UN top official. scmp.com People in north Gaza have resorted to eating animal fodder and wild food, amid reports of children dying from malnutrition and dehydration at two hospitals.
(2024-03-12). Aid ship leaves Cyprus bound for Gaza where Palestinians are on the brink of famine. scmp.com The shipment is a test for the opening of a sea corridor to supply food aid to Gaza, where starvation is spreading five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.
(2024-03-12). First vessel carrying aid leaves Cyprus for Gaza as UN warns of famine. middleeasteye.net 
First vessel carrying aid leaves Cyprus for Gaza as UN warns of famine | Unidentified work crew is seen constructing a beachside dock to accept 200 tons of food | | Open Arms vessel set to sail to Gaza with humanitarian food aid at the Cypriot port of Larnaca, on 12 March 2024 (Proactiva Open Arms/…
(2024-03-12). War on Gaza: French newspaper Liberation criticised over cartoon mocking starving Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: French newspaper Liberation criticised over cartoon mocking starving Palestinians | Social media users slam the illustration as racist and dehumanising, as experts warn that Gaza is on the brink of famine | | The black-and-white line drawing depicts a Palestinian woman s…
(2024-03-12). Senators to Biden: US Law Forbids Arming Israel If It Keeps Blocking Aid to Gaza. truthout.org A group of senators said Tuesday that under U.S. law, the Biden administration must cut off American military assistance to Israel unless the Netanyahu government immediately stops impeding aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, where children are dying of starvation after months of incessant Israeli bombing and attacks on humanitarian convoys. "The severe humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza is… |
(2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Mother fears 'imminent' loss of last child to starvation. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Mother fears 'imminent' loss of last child to starvation | Fadi al-Zant needs urgent food and medicines not available in Gaza due to the Israeli war and siege | | Palestinian child Fadi al-Zant appears in a video with his mother on 11 March 2024 (X/Emad Ghaboun) | For the past two mont…
(2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Israel has killed over 400 people waiting for aid in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel has killed over 400 people waiting for aid in Gaza | At least 11 Palestinians were killed in Gaza City on Tuesday in the latest attack on aid seekers
| | Trucks carrying humanitarian aid make their way along a street in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, 10 March 2024 (Mohamm…
(2024-03-12). U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Arms Embargo & Sanctions on Israel over War Crimes in Gaza. democracynow.org 
We speak with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, who says the "monstrosity" of Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, including attacks on civilians and restrictions on aid, shows that the International Court of Justice's provisional orders to protect civilians are being ignored. "What should be done is an arms embargo right now and sanctions, because Israel is not in compliance with the critical measures ordered by the ICJ," says Albanese.
(2024-03-12). Gaza Strip: Israeli Restrictions Denounced. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the UN agency charged with supporting the Palestinians denounced that the people of Gaza are now dependent on humanitarian aid to survive, but Israel has increased restrictions on the entry of goods into the territory. | RELATED: | The general commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, denounced in his X account that…
(2024-03-12). Aid Wars over Gaza: Resuming Funding to UNRWA. counterpunch.org 
The steady and ruthless campaign by Israel to internationally defund the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), is unravelling. The lynchpin in the effort was a thin, poison pen dossier making claims that 12 individuals were Hamas operatives who had been involved in the October 7 attacks. Within a matter
(2024-03-12). Gazans Embrace Ansarallah. orinocotribune.com By Yousef Fares — Mar 8, 2024 | It is not an exaggeration to say that the Ansarallah Movement and the Yemeni army have captivated the hearts of the locals in the Gaza Strip. This is especially true for those who support the choice of armed resistance, and who make up the majority here. | Here in Gaza, the elderly eagerly listen to the military bulletins delivered by the spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces, Yahya Saree, through the radio, after each targeting operation of a British, American, or Israeli ship. They pray sincerely for the "the Houthis" and for their victory and success. | Al-Akhbar intervie…
(2024-03-12). Friday 3/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-03-12). Israel killed Israelis, confirms new 7 October documentary. electronicintifada.net
(2024-03-12). Houthi rebels attack another ship in Red Sea. plenglish.com Aden, Yemen, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Yemen's Houthi rebels, grouped in the Ansar Allah movement, launched a new attack against a container ship in the Red Sea, sources of this armed group reported on Tuesday. Houthis military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a press release broadcast on Al-Masirah TV that several naval missiles were launched against a ship named "Pinocchio" and it was hit.
(2024-03-12). US Missile Strikes Pound Yemen, 11 Reported Killed. news.antiwar.com The US launched a series of missile strikes against targets in Yemen's Red Sea province of Hodeidah on Monday as the US bombing campaign against the Houthis continues. US Central Command said it conducted six strikes and claimed it destroyed "an unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen." The Houthis' …
(2024-03-12). Strangled by Israel for decades, Gaza's future must begin with free movement. 972mag.com
(2024-03-12). War on Gaza: How Israeli army brutality killed a disabled Palestinian man. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: How Israeli army brutality killed a disabled Palestinian man | Ezz al-Din al-Banna was paralysed from the waist down, but Israeli soldiers beat and dragged him across the ground anyway | | Witnesses recall seeing Banna being dragged along the ground despite being paralysed…
(2024-03-12). South Dakota Governor Signs Bill Into Law That Conflates Criticism of Israel With Anti-Semitism. news.antiwar.com
(2024-03-12). Liberals Are Always Trying To Distance Biden From Netanyahu, And Netanyahu From Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Liberals only try to compartmentalize these things away from each other to stave off the cognitive dissonance inherent in their contradiction-soaked worldview.
(2024-03-12). Democracy Now! 2024-03-12 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barrier to Delivering Supplies Is Israel. The U.S. Must Pressure Its Ally; U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Arms Embargo & Sanctions on Israel over War Crimes in Gaza; Immigrants Held in Private Northwest Detention Center Report Death, Suicide Attempts Amid Crackdown | Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barr…
(2024-03-12). Türkiye, Russia and Palestine. uwidata.com Türkiye and Russia in addition to bilateral relations, are engaged in direct or indirect cooperation in various crisis points (Syria, the Caucasus, etc.) The perspectives of the two countries on the Palestine issue are also similar: End to Israeli occupation and the establishment of a Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem within the …
(2024-03-12). Hezbollah intercepts Israeli drone; hits Kafr Shuba with missile barrage. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a recent development along the Lebanese-Israeli border, Hezbollah fighters repelled Israeli aggression. According to Hezbollah sources, an Israeli drone was intercepted and forced to retreat from Lebanese airspace after a confrontation in the border areas. Moreover, Hezbollah claims to have targeted Israeli soldiers' artillery positions in Khirbet Ma'ar, resulting in direct hits on soldiers deployed in the vicinity. Additionally, missiles were launched at the Al-Samaqa site in the occupied Lebanese hills of Kafr Shuba, with confirmed direct hits.Further retaliation ensued as Hezbollah targeted a grou…
(2024-03-12). War on Gaza: Palestinian footballer killed after family home bombed by Israel. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-03-12). Zionist Theft of Palestinian Resources. orinocotribune.com By Basma Qaddour -Mar 6, 2024 | The story of Gas Resources and Gaza | Recently there was a discovery of oil and gas in the Levant Basin. And this Levant Basin extends over 85,000 square kilometers that would go from Egypt through Palestine, through Israel and Lebanon and going to Syria and to Cyprus. | The Levant Basin has about 122 trillion cubic feet of gas, 1.7 billion barrels of oil. And this resource, whether it's oil or the gas, straddles many political borders. these resources are underground. They do not obey political borders. They are shared resources. They are part of what is called in economics "The G…
(2024-03-12). Protests spread across Israel demanding elections to oust Netanyahu. peoplesworld.org 
TEL AVIV—Thousands of peace activists marched and more than a dozen were arrested in demonstrations against Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government this weekend. Opponents of Netanyahu and his war gathered for protests in at least 30 locations across Israel, including Tel-Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Jerusalem, Umm al-Fahem, and more. Anti-government protesters in Tel Aviv broke through …
(2024-03-12). Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu says Hamas leaders 'are all dead men', insists on total victory. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his intention to lead the country to 'total victory' in the war in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-03-12). The Real Reason 'From The River To The Sea' Has Garnered Condemnation. popularresistance.org By most measures, Palestinians are considered a small minority in the Arab world, and so infinitely smaller worldwide. Therefore, it is quite mind-bending to see millions around the world turning out on a regular basis to express solidarity with the Palestinian struggle since Israel's scorched-earth assault on Gaza began more than five months ago. Even the Western world, whose governments have been unguardedly condoning and abetting Israel's genocidal mission against the Palestinian people, has not been immune to this massive international solidarity phenomenon.
(2024-03-12). Israel Fans FREAK Over Jonathan Glazer Oscar Protest. youtube.com Krystal and Saagar discuss Israel supporters freaking after Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer's acceptance speech at the Oscars.
(2024-03-12). Palestine is the World (2002). counterpunch.org 
In Palestine the sick, the wounded, the women giving birth cannot go to the hospitals because the Israelis shoot them. In Africa people cannot go to the hospitals, even without the Israeli bullets—although Israel has played havoc in Africa too, propping every dictator, from Mobuto to the white South African apartheid regime. In both cases, the results are populations of refugees, the transfer of lands from the local people to the new colonial powers, forwarding and protecting the interests of international capital.
(2024-03-12). Israeli airstrikes claim two lives, leaves 11 injured in Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes targeted a building near Saraain in the Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of two Lebanese individuals and injuries to 11 civilians. The strikes, which targeted the Bekaa region, caused significant damage and casualties, adding to the escalating tensions in the area.In a separate incident, Lebanese army units discovered a drone belonging to the Israeli occupation armed with a missile. The drone had crashed and was destroyed under a public road in Harajel Al-Kesrouan as it was en route to carry out a raid in the Bekaa region. The army dismantled the missile and wo…
(2024-03-12). Israel thwarts a major operation in the heart of Tel Aviv. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to a senior security source from the Official Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, Israeli security forces successfully foiled a major operation in the heart of Israel tonight. The Israeli army, in conjunction with the Shin Bet security agency, neutralized a Palestinian individual who was en route to planting an explosive device in Tel Aviv. ŸáŸäÿ¶ÿ© ÿߟÑÿ®ÿ´ ÿ&s…
(2024-03-12). Israel checking whether it killed Hamas deputy military leader Marwan Issa in Gaza. scmp.com If the death is confirmed, Marwan Issa would be the highest-ranking official from the Islamist militant movement killed by Israel in five months of war.
(2024-03-12). IShowSpeed "blows up" Israel in game. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Popular content creator and streamer IShowSpeed was seen "blowing up" Israel in a game he was playing in support of Palestine amid the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. Many users on X (Formerly known as Twitter) including pro-Palestine activists shared that IShowSpeed missed the memo because he was technically "bombing Palestine and its history with Israel", which didn't make much sense to them but they also added that "The message was definitely there".IShowSpeed "blows up" Israel in-game: IShowSpeed doesn't hide his pro-Palestine stance as the individual is always seen de…
(2024-03-12). Sunday 4/7: Professor Stephen Zunes: Israel/Palestine & US Foreign Policy. indybay.org 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, 94109 – in person. Also Zoom: zoom.us/j/95744375889?pwd=dVhVWkd5UG1lK2ltTE80WTA2YU8zQT09…
(2024-03-12). Italian destroyer downs drones over Red Sea water. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Italian Foreign Minister announced that the destroyer "Caio Duilio" intercepted and shot down two drones over the Red Sea. These unmanned aircraft were reportedly targeted by Yemen's Houthi group, who declared their support for Gaza and imposed restrictions on vessels heading to or from Israel until the Gaza siege is lifted and humanitarian aid allowed.Notably, the US and UK launched intensive airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, yesterday. These airstrikes resulted in civilian casualties, with 11 Yemeni civilians killed and numerous others injured.The airstrikes targeted port cities…
(2024-03-12). Media coverage of UN report challenged for 'inaccurate' portrayal of sexual violence. middleeasteye.net 
Media coverage of UN report challenged for 'inaccurate' portrayal of sexual violence | Detailed review of UN report on allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas on 7 October does not reach many of the conclusions reported in western media, activists say | | A woman reacts while visiting the…
(2024-03-12). New Jersey protesters target event pitching West Bank real estate deals. mondoweiss.net 
Hundreds demonstrated against an real estate event in Teaneck, NJ promoting properties in Israel and the illegally-occupied West Bank.
(2024-03-12). Will the Israel Lobby Cause America's Downfall? globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-12). Al-Qassam and Al-Quds brigades clash with Israeli forces in Khan Yunis. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Al-Quds Brigades and Al-Qassam Brigades, Palestinian armed groups, engaged in intense clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Yunis, Gaza during today's early hours. Al-Quds Brigades reported detonating an explosive device, targeting an apartment housing six Israeli soldiers in Hamad Town. Additionally, mortar shells were fired at another Israeli gathering in the town center. Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for targeting an Israeli Merkava tank with an Al-Yassin 105 shell. Furthermore, clashes resulted in the death and injury of Israeli soldiers. The Israeli Army acknowledged three soldiers wo…
(2024-03-12). Biden to meet Poland's leaders on Nato funding against Russia. scmp.com The meeting comes as Biden presses to overcome Republican hardliners in Congress who are stalling US$95 billion for Ukraine weaponry and aid to Israel.
(2024-03-12). Protesters say former Israeli major general should be charged with war crimes. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-12). Israel Signals Readiness To Launch Invasion of Southern Lebanon. scheerpost.com 
(2024-03-12). Ending Impunity for the Crimes Against Palestinian and Israeli Civilians, From A to Z. scheerpost.com 
(2024-03-12). Democracy Now! 2024-03-12 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barrier to Delivering Supplies Is Israel. The U.S. Must Pressure Its Ally; U.N. Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Urges Arms Embargo & Sanctions on Israel over War Crimes in Gaza; Immigrants Held in Private Northwest Detention Center Report Death, Suicide Attempts Amid Crackdown | Headlines for March 12, 2024; "Haiti Needs Peace": PM Ariel Henry Announces He Will Resign, Transitional Council to Take Charge; Aid Worker in Gaza: The Only Barr…
(2024-03-12). Israeli Bombing in Lebanon Leaves One Dead and Eight Injured. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Lebanese National News Agency reported that one person died and eight others were injured in a new round of Israeli airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley, in eastern Lebanon. | RELATED: | The casualties took place in a residential building in the Dahr Ayroun area, where several people are still missing under the rubble as rescue teams continue search efforts in the area. | A few minutes later, a second airs…
(2024-03-12). US Intelligence 'Threat Assessment' Says Hamas Isn't Going Away. news.antiwar.com An annual "threat assessment" compiled by US intelligence agencies was released on Monday and said that Israel will likely face resistance from Hamas for years to come, another sign that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated goal of "eradicating" the Palestinian group isn't realistic. "Israel probably will face lingering armed resistance from HAMAS for years …
(2024-03-12). Ex-deputy of Britain's Conservatives defects to smaller, populist party Reform UK. scmp.com Lee Anderson was suspended as a Conservative MP in Parliament after he claimed that Islamists had 'got control' of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, amid tensions over the Israel-Gaza war.
(2024-03-12). Denuncian restricciones israelíes a entrada de ayuda a Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 mar (RHC) La población de Gaza depende hoy de ayuda humanitaria para sobrevivir, pero Israel aumentó las restricciones para la entrada de productos al territorio…
(2024-03-12). New US-UK airstrikes target Taif area in Hodeida, Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a breaking development, media aligned with the Ansar Allah, Houthi group in Yemen, has declared that the Taif area in the Al-Durayhimi District of Hodeidah, west of Yemen, was targeted by American-British airstrikes. In a new update, Houthi media reports a rise in the number of US-British raids on Hodeidah to 9. The latest American and British airstrikes targeted the Al-Arj area in the Bajil District in Hodeidah.Notably, US, UK, and French military forces intercepted Houthi drones yesterday following an attack on a bulk carrier and destroyers in the Red Sea. The US military confirmed downing dozens o…
(2024-03-12). Thailand's Kra Land Bridge (Might) Reshape Asia. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-03-12). Many countries want to start rupee trade with India in "game-changing" de-dollarisation step. infobrics.org India-Russia trade ties continue to flourish.
(2024-03-12). Urgent call to action! Demand medical care for political prisoner, Leonard Peltier. workers.org 
The following appeal was issued by the Leonard Peltier Official Ad Hoc Committee on March 8, 2024. Dear supporters, Leonard Peltier is still in need of urgent medical care. Your efforts, along with the strong advocacy of Leonard's legal team and the Ad Hoc Committee, got the attention of the . . . |
(2024-03-12). Indian government notifies rules for Citizenship Amendment Act. peoplesdispatch.org The Modi government delivered on its 2019 campaign promise to implement the controversial law, which provides an expedited route to Indian citizenship to undocumented migrants from six religious communities from neighboring countries but excludes Muslims…
(2024-03-12). Confident Dragon Lays Out Modernization Roadmap. thealtworld.com As Project Ukraine goes down the drain of history, Project Taiwan will go on overdrive. Forever Wars never die. | This is the Year of the Wooden Dragon, according to China's classic wuxing ("five elements") culture. The dragon, one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, is a symbol of power, nobility and intelligence. Wood adds growth, development and prosperity. | Call it a summary of where China is heading in 2024. | The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was finalized on Sunday in Beijing. | The wider world should know that within the…
(2024-03-12). PFLP Warns Of Suspicious US Plan For Gaza Pier. popularresistance.org The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) has issued a warning against the US plan to establish a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza for "transporting aid to the sector." | The movement emphasized that the US plan is "suspicious and dubious" and goes beyond the goal of aiding the Palestinian people, opening the door to executing other alarming objectives, such as forced displacement plans under humanitarian and other pretexts. | It also considered the issuance of instructions by the US President to establish the port an attempt to appease public opinion in the United States and part of his electo…
(2024-03-12). Russia weighs post-election tax hikes to fund war in Ukraine. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin has said he intends to overhaul the tax system once he returns for a new six-year term in this week's elections.
(2024-03-12). Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Attacks in Koursk and Belgorod Regions. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the Russian army confirmed that its forces managed to repel Ukrainian attacks with missiles and artillery against the border regions of Kursk and Belgorod. | RELATED: | "Since this morning, Tetkino village in the Glushkovsky district has been shelled. An Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group carried out a shootout and attempted to advance. But he didn't make it," Kursk Governor Roman Starovoi…
(2024-03-12). Russia's reliance on China, North Korea and Iran over Ukraine has 'potential to undermine': top US official. scmp.com Moscow's dire circumstances could lead to upended 'non-proliferation norms' and fuel disinformation meant to interfere with elections, Senate hears.
(2024-03-12). Cambodia: Women's wheelchair basketball team display skill and hard work in Thailand. icrc.org
(2024-03-12). Alibaba to invest $640m in HK's entertainment industry. ecns.cn The digital media and entertainment unit of tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Monday that it plans to invest no less than HK$5 billion ($639.4 million) over the next five years to bolster the development of Hong Kong's culture and film industries.
(2024-03-12). Starbucks Sabotaged with Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine! indybay.org Starbucks covered in Graffiti in Solidarity with Palestine!
(2024-03-12). Podcast: Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather: 'Our aim is a mass party for ordinary people'. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Fred Fuentes and former GL editor Stuart Munckton spoke with Australian Greens housing spokesperson and federal member for Griffith Max Chandler-Mather about housing, Palestine solidarity, the nature of parliament and how the Greens are seeking to rebuild mass politics.
(2024-03-12). Indian fighter jet crashes during training in Rajasthan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Indian Air Force Tejas aircraft crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie on Tuesday. The indigenous fighter jet went down close to a hostel complex in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. Although the pilot managed to eject safely, the jet caught fire upon impact. The Indian Air Force has initiated a court of inquiry to investigate the incident, as
(2024-03-12). Tuesday 3/12: Rise Up for Palestine at Stanford. indybay.org Encina Hall | 616 Serra Mall | Stanford, CA…
(2024-03-12). Govt launches portal for those seeking Indian citizenship under CAA. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday launched a portal for people eligible to apply for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, an official spokesperson said. The move came a day after the government notified rules for implementation of the CAA 2019. "The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 under the CAA-2019 …
(2024-03-12). Families for Palestine: 'It is vital to keep pressuring the PM'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-12). Mar 12, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Anna Netrebko & Elƒ´na Garanƒça — Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Barcarolle Twilight of the Blobs, by James Howard Kunstler Patrick Lawrence: Old Man Shouting, The American Empire is Doing Great! But It Isn't The Delusions Of Western Leadership: Elites Struggling To Accept Reality, by Roger Boyd Revolutionary Consciousness — An Anatomy of Our Thinking — (Part 3), by Ray Zwarich How to Save a Dying Republic part 5: Woke-ism and the Self-Induced Suicide of America, by Matthew Ehret The Buoyancy of ®Psychopaths and the Genesis of the Great Asian War…
(2024-03-12). 'Witch hunt': Penn faculty sue university over congressional probe into pro-Palestinian activity. middleeasteye.net 
'Witch hunt': Penn faculty sue university over congressional probe into pro-Palestinian activity | Penn Faculty for Justice in Palestine seeks to stop university from complying with Congress' probe, arguing it violates academic freedom | | People gather to protest the banning of Student…
(2024-03-12). School book promoting LGBTQ views in Lebanon stirs controversy. albawaba.com 
(2024-03-12). Columbia University sued over suspension of Palestinian and Jewish student groups. middleeasteye.net 
Columbia University sued over suspension of Palestinian and Jewish student groups | The university suspended the student groups in November, but the lawsuit says the institution breached established protocols | | Pro-Palestinian protesters participate in an 'All out for Palestine' rally outside Col…
(2024-03-12). Iran and Russia sign memorandum of understanding to cooperate on ethics in Artificial Intelligence. tvbrics.com 
The development of the sector is one of Iran's priorities…
(2024-03-12). Construction of record-breaking deepwater jacket Haiji-2 completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction"ÄÄon Tuesday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-03-12). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.
(2024-03-12). Many Countries Want to Start Rupee Trade with India in "Game-changing" De-dollarisation Step. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-12). Indian Union Muslim League moves SC seeking stay on the citizenship rules. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the rules notified by the Union Home Ministry under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In its application, IUML said that the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 are manifestly arbitrary and create an unfair …
(2024-03-12). Following Street Blockade, Chicago Activists Vow Ongoing Shutdowns for Palestine. truthout.org Protesters acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza converged on a major three-way intersection in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood on Saturday, disrupting traffic in the area for over two hours. The surprise blockade formed suddenly as 145 activists unfurled banners and held hands in the crosswalks of Damen Avenue, North Avenue, and Milwaukee Avenue. The protest was a colorful and… |
(2024-03-12). "Open Arms" leaves Cyprus port to Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Spanish aid ship Open Arms was seen leaving Larnaca port in Cyprus, towing a barge containing wheat, rice, and protein, heading to Gaza.The aid ship is organized by the US-based organization World Central Kitchen (WCK), with the ship supplied by the Spanish charity Proactiva Open Arms, and is mainly funded by the United Arab Emirates.
(2024-03-12). Vietnam prepares largest watercolor exhibition in its history. plenglish.com Hanoi, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The largest international watercolor exhibition ever seen in Vietnam is under preparations today and will be inaugurated on March 16 at the emblematic Temple of Literature in this capital.
(2024-03-12). New Antiviral on the Horizon for Mild to Moderate COVID-19. jamanetwork.com COVID-19 symptoms improved 24 hours sooner among patients with mild to moderate infection who received ensitrelvir, an investigational antiviral drug, than those who received a placebo, according to results from a randomized clinical trial involving more than 1000 patients from Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam.
(2024-03-12). Activist criticises Western feminists 'silence' on the brave women of Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-12). Lord 'Woodcock' Walney prompts a furious response from Liberty as the backlash to his nonsense continues. thecanary.co 
Three of Britain's leading civil society organisations — including Liberty — have issued a statement calling for a rejection of Lord 'Woodcock' Walney's advice to political party leaders to ban their MPs from engaging with Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). It comes after the former Labour Party MP mounted a clear attack on some protests and …
(2024-03-12). Influencer Andrew Tate brought to Romanian court on UK arrest warrant. scmp.com Internet personality Andrew Tate was arrested for 24 hours in Romania on a British warrant, his PR representative said, and the Bucharest Court of Appeals was set to decide on whether to extradite him.
(2024-03-12). Dubai commodities center attracts more Chinese firms. ecns.cn An increasing number of Chinese member companies have settled down at the Dubai Multi Commodities Center, the largest free zone in the United Arab Emirates and of the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, according to senior executives.
(2024-03-12). Matters of Revenue: Meta Abandons Australia's Media Stable. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-03-12). China slams India's tunnel inauguration in border area. ecns.cn China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to India over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at a tunnel inauguration in the eastern sector of the China-India border, saying that India has no right to develop China's Zangnan, or the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region.
(2024-03-12). Tuesday 3/12: Webinar: Palestine Activism in Digital Spaces. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/PalestineDigitalActivism…
(2024-03-12). Sunday 3/17: Monterey Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Windows on the Bay Park, Del Monte Beach | Monterey, CA…
(2024-03-12). Thursday 3/14: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-03-12). Saturday 3/16: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-03-12). How Somalia-Turkey defence deal torpedoed a rival UAE agreement. middleeasteye.net 
How Somalia-Turkey defence deal torpedoed a rival UAE agreement | When it seemed like Erdogan was heading out the door, Mogadishu hedged its bets with Abu Dhabi. Now, it is looking towards Ankara once again | | Students wave a Somali flag during a protest following the port deal signed betwee…
(2024-03-12). The American Empire in (Ultimate?) Crisis. tomdispatch.com Empires don't just fall like toppled trees. Instead, they weaken slowly as a succession of crises drain their strength and confidence until they suddenly begin to disintegrate. So it was with the British, French, and Soviet empires; so it now is with imperial America. Great Britain confronted serious colonial crises in India, Iran, and Palestine before plunging headlong into the Suez Canal and imperial collapse in 1956. In the later years of the Cold War, the Soviet Union faced its own challenges in Czechoslovakia, Egypt, and Ethiopia before crashing into a brick wall in its war in Afghanistan. America's post-Col…
(2024-03-12). What will the Indonesia-PNG defence pact mean for West Papua? greenleft.org.au 
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have formally ratified a defence agreement, which enables an enhancement of military operations between the two countries, with a specific focus on strengthening patrols along the border between PNG and Indonesia, writes Ali Mirin. But what will this mean for the security and sovereignty of West Papuans?
(2024-03-12). Strikes on Houthi sites kill at least 11 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Yemeni officials told Reuters that US-UK airstrikes on port cities and small towns in western Yemen killed at least 11 people and injured at least 14. It is believed that these sites are Houthi-controlled sites.US Central Command (Centcom) said it conducted six strikes on Monday, claiming to have destroyed an unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles in Houthi-controlled regions.CENTCOM said that these weapons posed an urgent threat to merchant boats and US Navy ships in the region. These efforts are being made to maintain freedom of navigation and make international seas safer and more secu…
(2024-03-12). SBI electoral bonds data submitted to Election Commission a day after Supreme Court rebuke. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : The State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday evening submitted data on political contributions made through electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI), in accordance with the Supreme Court's order. The Election Commission will now collate and release the data by 5 p.m. on Friday, as per the court order. …
(2024-03-12). Friday 3/29: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2024-03-12). Syria bets on the Chinese contribution in rebuilding its industries. plenglish.com Damascus, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Minister of Industry, Abdul Qader Joukhadar, expressed his country's determination to strengthen economic, technological and industrial cooperation relations with China, particularly in the reconstruction phases.
(2024-03-12). Sunday 3/17: Santa Rosa Protest for Palestine. indybay.org Courthouse Square | Santa Rosa, CA…
(2024-03-12). Tuesday 3/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2024-03-12). Indian Union Muslim League moves SC seeking stay on the citizenship rules. muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the rules notified by the Union Home Ministry under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In its application, IUML said that the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024 are manifestly arbitrary and create an unfair …
(2024-03-12). The fates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.
(2024-03-12). E-Vision 2030: Qatar's plan to transform public transportation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamad Ali Al Marri Director of the Land Transport Licensing Department has said during Expo 2023 at Doha, that the Ministry of Transport (MoT) aims to progressively transition 100 percent of Qatar's fleet of public buses to electric models by 2030 as reported by Zawya.According to Al Marri, current operating rate of electric buses has reached around 70 percent, adding that it's made possible by an integrated infrastructure which offers a number of advantages, most notably are lower energy and fuel costs, a decrease in pollutants and the country's carbon footprint, and an overall improvement in people's…
(2024-03-12). Asian films hog limelight, shine at regional awards. ecns.cn Asian movies are gaining popularity and recognition not only with audiences but also at professional awards and industry shows, with movies and professionals from Asian countries bagging awards at the 17th Asian Film Awards on Sunday in Hong Kong.
(2024-03-12). "Open Arms" leaves Cyprus port to Gaza. albawaba.com
(2024-03-12). Saudi Arabia to host 10th film festival. tvbrics.com 
Its main themes will be science fiction and Indian cinema…
(2024-03-12). The Maldives signs military pact with China. wsws.org The new agreement will undoubtedly ring alarm bells in New Delhi and also Washington as the US and India heighten their confrontation with China throughout South Asia.
(2024-03-12). La historia recordará que Israel cometió un holocausto. workers.org 
Este artículo, publicado en Electronic Intifada el 6 de marzo de 2024, fue traducido por Fausto Giudice. Son las 8 de la tarde en Gaza, Palestina, al final de mi cuarto día en Rafah, y es la primera vez que he podido sentarme en un lugar tranquilo y pensar. Retrato . . . |
(2024-03-12). Palestina advierte sobre planes de invasión terrestre de Rafah. telesurtv.net El Gobierno palestino afirma que las palabras de Netanyahu indican las verdaderas intenciones de la ocupación israelí.
(2024-03-12). Israel asesina a nueve palestinos que esperaban ayuda en Gaza. telesurtv.net El Ejército sionista perpetró el ataque contra los civiles en la calle Salahuddin, cerca de la rotonda Kuwait.
(2024-03-12). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Organizaciones de DD.HH. han realizado varios llamados a un alto al fuego inmediato ante la grave situación que se vive en los territorios palestinos.
(2024-03-12). Rusia denuncia trabas para investigar delitos en la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La delegación rusa manifestó que Israel pone obstáculos deliberadamente para obtener la información fidedigna.
(2024-03-12). Fallece mujer ecuatoriana defensora del derecho a la eutanasia. telesurtv.net La ecuatoriana Paola Roldán presentó ante la Corte Constitucional una demanda por no permitírsele el derecho de ejercer la eutanasia ante la perpetuación de su mal.
(2024-03-12). Fuerzas israelíes matan a un palestino en el norte Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El palestino, Mohammad Jaafar Mustafa Jabr, fue declarado muerto a causa de sus heridas aproximadamente una hora después del tiroteo.
(2024-03-12). Fuerzas israelíes han secuestrado a 7.555 palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net al menos dos palestinos han muerto a tiros este lunes en el marco de una operación militar del Ejército de Israel en el norte de la ciudad cisjordana de Tulkarem.
(2024-03-12). Al menos 31.184 palestinos han sido asesinados por ofensiva israelí en Gaza. telesurtv.net Decenas de civiles palestinos murieron y otros sufrieron diversas heridas en los bombardeos del ejército de ocupación israelí en varias áreas de Gaza al cumplirse 158 días de asedio.
(2024-03-12). Resistencia libanesa ejecuta varios ataques contra Israel. telesurtv.net La milicia chií atacó el cuartel general aéreo y de misiles israelí en Kila, en los Altos del Golán ocupados.
(2024-03-12). Hezbolá lanza más de 100 misiles contra norte de Israel. telesurtv.net La resistencia libanesa atacó con cohetes tipo Katyusha el distrito Al-Yalil, en dos tandas completas.
(2024-03-12). Rusia, China e Irán realizarán ejercicios en el Golfo de Omán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa ruso informó de la llegada de varios buques al puerto iraní de Chabahar para participar en las maniobras, llamadas 'Cinturón Marítimo de Seguridad 2024'.
(2024-03-12). US Soldier Reveals Why Aaron Bushnell Self-Immolated. popularresistance.org One week after Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in an extreme act of Protest for Palestine — the world has been awe-struck by his galvanizing act of courage, with his last words being Free Palestine. Across the world, including in Yemen and Gaza, Bushnell is being memorialized as a martyr for Palestine as Israel continues its genocide in Gaza that has left over 30,000 people dead. | His protest was not only moving but stood in stark contrast to the empty rhetoric given by so-called liberal politicians who've done very little to stop Israel from continuing its war on civilians.
(2024-03-12). Aaron Bushnell's act sparks memories of mass resistance in U.S. military. workers.org 
The author, a veteran of the U.S. military who was sent to fight in Vietnam in the late 1960s, spoke at a March 3 vigil in Philadelphia organized following the sacrifice by active-duty Air Force member Aaron Bushnell a few days earlier. This article is based on Piette's talk. Veteran . . . |
(2024-03-12). Trying to understand the genocidal drift of Israeli society! cadtm.org
(2024-03-12). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org
(2024-03-12). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-12). In Bangladesh, globalization results in hardship for women workers. cadtm.org
(2024-03-12). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |
(2024-03-12). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org
(2024-03-12). Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound in Ramadan raid. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers stormed the It comes amid Israeli restrictions on Palestinian Muslim worshippers trying to access the Jerusalem holy site during the Islamic fasting month of Far-r…
(2024-03-12). Shaped by politics, Iraq marks Ramadan on two different days. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire on first day of Ramadan. newarab.com 
UN chief There had been hopes that a ceasefire would be agreed before Ramadan, but talks failed last week due to Israel failing to meet several key demands made by Hamas, such as moves toward a permanent truce. | The bloodshed has continued as Palestinians mark the second day of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from sunrise to suns…
(2024-03-12). Israeli forces beat worshippers entering Al-Aqsa Mosque. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). Bashar al Assad's uncle faces trial over Hama massacre. newarab.com 
Swiss federal prosecutors say they have referred former Syrian Vice President Rifaat Assad, the uncle of the war-battered The attorney general's office said Tuesday that Assad, 86, is accused of ordering the crimes in Syria in February 1982 while serving as commander of defence brigades that carried out an attack in the city of Hama during a conflict betw…
(2024-03-12). Children in Gaza are dying of starvation at a sickening rate. newarab.com 
"There's an everyday struggle to find food. Her mum told me how they'd either eat very small portions, share food, or skip meals altogether," Jonathan Crickx, Head of Communications at UNICEF State of Palestine told The New Arab, referring to 13-year-old Nada who shelters with her mother and two sisters in a makeshift tent in Rafah. | Hunger and starvation now looms over Gaza. 10-year-old
(2024-03-12). Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh: Israel stalled Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). How US law shields Israel from accountability. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). Israel's Netanyahu rejects Gaza death toll, Biden comments. newarab.com 
In an interview with Politico,
(2024-03-12). Biden-Netanyahu rift: Are US-Israel ties at breaking point. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). Israel jails 'overcrowded' as it plans for more Palestinians. newarab.com 
Israeli jails are planning to receive thousands of During a meeting with representatives from the Israeli ministries of defence and national security, the Israeli army and intelligence presented estimates that thousands of Palestinians would be arrested despite the lack…
(2024-03-12). Iraqi militias claim targeting Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. newarab.com 
For the first time since Israel's war on Gaza, The Iraqi
(2024-03-12). Kneecap join Gaza boycott of SXSW festival over US army role. newarab.com 
Bands and artists are pulling out of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival to protest Israel's The festival is set to take place in Texas from 8 March to 16 March, but comes amid the devastating war on Gaza where Israel, with US political and material support, has killed over 31,100 Palestinians. | The latest act to pull out is Belfast band Kneecap, who said on X that their decision to pull their three shows is done "in solidarity with the people of Palestine". | The band highlight…
(2024-03-12). Israeli general blew up Gaza university 'without permission'. newarab.com 
An Israeli commander who The commander, Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram, was formally censured for destroying Al-Israa University in January without "the necessary authorisation," the Times of Israel (TOI) newspaper cited the The arm…
(2024-03-12). Israeli air strikes kill one in Lebanon's Baalbek. newarab.com 
Israel launched air strikes near Since October 8, the day after Israel began waging its war in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah and its arch-foe Israel Strikes have largely remained confined to border regions, but s…
(2024-03-12). Israel's no-state solution and the endurance of Palestine. newarab.com 
To understand In this sense, the ongoing crisis reflects both opposition to, as well as the unsustainability of, Israel's longstanding strategy of a 'no-state solution' for the Palestinian people. | Salient narratives: | To understand this strategy, it is informative to first turn to salient argu…
(2024-03-12). 'Legend of Khan Younis' footballer killed in Gaza airstrike. newarab.com 
Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat was killed on Monday when an Israeli airstrike hit his home in His family home was targeted by a series of Israeli bombs that were dropped on the first day of the Islamic fasting month of Known as "the l…
(2024-03-12). Far-right Geert Wilders meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog. newarab.com 
Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders met Israeli President In his post he said th…
(2024-03-12). Aid ship leaves Cyprus as Gaza reels under Israeli bombing. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). Israel blocks Gaza aid truck over children medical scissors. newarab.com 
The head of the Israel has limited the entry of aid into Gaza throughout the war and placed bans on items that can be used for 'dual use' including instruments and materials essential for medical workers, who are battling with injuries from air strikes and manutrition. | In a state…
(2024-03-12). Fed up with Biden, uncommitted voters put Gaza on the ballot. newarab.com 
Over the past three months, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and their allies have marched, called, emailed, demonstrated, spoken, and tweeted against Israel's So it was no surprise to anyone, except perhaps the US Democratic party…
(2024-03-12). South Africa women groups pay tribute to Gaza on IWD. newarab.com 
South African women's groups celebrated Women's History Month marked from Friday, March 8, International Women's Day, in a sombre mood with a moving nod to the Many appealed to the world to intervene to stop Israel's genocidal war targeting vulnerable women and children in Gaza. | Simunye Women Workers Forum, a women labour advocacy group based in Johannesburg, called for an immediate end to the war, freedom for women and children, and the opening of borders by Egypt to allow an unhinder…
(2024-03-12). Erdogan warns against spreading Ukraine conflict to NATO. newarab.com 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday any steps that would exacerbate the war in Ukraine and possibly spread the conflict to NATO member Turkey supports Ukraine's territorial integrity. But it also maintains cordial relations with Russia and regularly speaks with both sides in the conflict. It has provided Ukraine with military and political support but also opposes sanctions on Moscow. | Speakin…
(2024-03-12). Why Middle East space geopolitics are back in the spotlight. newarab.com 
Iran has had growing success in recent years in placing satellites into orbit, with the The United States, in particular, has However, Ira…
(2024-03-12). Talks to end US-led coalition in Iraq may take till after US elections. newarab.com 
Talks between the United States and Iraq on Washington and Baghdad in January initiated talks to reassess the U.S-led coalition in Iraq, formed in 2014 to help fight the
(2024-03-12). Salem Al-Issawi nominated for Iraqi parliament speaker post. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman joint naval drill. newarab.com 
China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.
(2024-03-12). Queen Rania slams the 'slow motion, murder' of Gaza children. newarab.com 
Jordan's Queen Rania slammed the "slow motion, mass murder" of Gaza's children, as the kingdom works to drop aid on the besieged enclave. | The queen spoke exclusively from the King Abdullah II Air Base in Jordan with CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Queen Rania discussed the siege on Gaza, condemning…
(2024-03-12). India implements a citizenship law that excludes Muslims. newarab.com 
The
(2024-03-12). Yemen's AQAP says leader Khalid al-Batarfi dead, unclear why. newarab.com 
The leader of Khalid al-Batarfi had a $5 million bounty on his head from the US government over leading the group
(2024-03-12). Syria Insight: HTS's litany of errors pile pressure on Idlib. newarab.com 
In the months that followed a drone strike on a The attacks usually come at night, sowing fear and confusion among the villagers, and causing another exodus from southern Idlib province to the north. | Haid Haid, a Sen…
(2024-03-12). US sanctions affiliates to Iran-backed group in Bahrain. newarab.com 
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four individuals in Iran for aiding the Bahrain-based, U.S.- The sanctions were imposed
(2024-03-12). Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed UK arrest warrant. newarab.com 
Online influencer Tate, 37, and his brother Tristan Tate were detained Monday evening for 24 hours on allegations of sexual aggression in a UK case dating back to 2012-2015, spokesperson Mateea Petrescu said. | She said the Bucharest Court of Appeal is set to make a "pivotal decision" Tuesday on wheth…
(2024-03-12). Ronaldo's Al-Nassr crash out of Asian Champions League. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). US-UK forces strike, kill 11 targets, Yemen gov't says. newarab.com 
Airstrikes attributed to a At least 17 airstrikes were reported in the country, including in the principal port city of
(2024-03-10). Venezuela Joins in "Deep Prayer" for Palestine at Ramadan Month. telesurenglish.net A released statement by the Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, expresses the joy and congratulations to the entire Muslim community for the beginning of the Ramadan, the holy month for Muslim people this Sunday, March 10. | RELATED: | "Venezuela joins in the hope of a holy Ramadan, standing in solidarity, in a special way and in deep prayer, with the Palestinian People, so that the Gracious and Merciful God covers them with abunda…