Staff(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians.muslimmirror.comBy Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
Workers World Party(2024-03-14). PDF of March 14 issue.workers.org Download the PDF. Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine Editorial: State of the Union speech: Biden defends genocide Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |
Staff(2024-03-14). West will pay a heavy price for its complicity in Israeli genocide of Palestinians.muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Several European lawmakers slammed the European Union of being complicit in Israel's war crimes in Gaza during the recent European Parliament session while leading columnists warned EU of disastrous consequences. Speaking at a session of the European Parliament on the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave, Abir Al-Sahlani, an Iraqi-born Swedish Member …
Staff(2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader.muslimmirror.com BEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …
Staff(2024-03-14). Israel has 'lost the war' in Gaza even if it enters Rafah: Hezbollah leader.muslimmirror.comBEIRUT : Israel has "lost the war" in Gaza even if it enters the southern city of Rafah and the Israeli army is "exhausted" on all fronts, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday "Even experts in Israel acknowledge the losses inflicted by the Axis of Resistance. After six months of fighting, the Hebrew state has …
Kyle Anzalone(2024-03-14). Israel To Move Civilians to 'Humanitarian Islands' Before Invasion.news.antiwar.com The Israeli military announced that it plans to relocate the 1.5 million Palestinians taking refuge in Rafah to "humanitarian islands." After Tel Aviv said it was planning to attack Rafah, the White House urged Israel to develop a strategy for evacuating civilians first. Israel's chief military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, said the Palestinians would …
Simon Hooper(2024-03-14). UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism.middleeasteye.net UK government targets 'Islamists' with new definition of extremism | Government concedes new wording is non-statutory and will create no new powers amid concerns Muslim communities and pro-Palestine advocacy organisations could be targeted | | Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza dem…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-14). Politico: US Secretly Tells 'Israel' What Type of Rafah Operation It Could Support.english.almanar.com.lb The American Newspaper Politico reported that the United States has secretly informed 'Israel' about the kind of Rafah operation it could support. Senior American officials reportedly told their Israeli counterparts that the Biden administration would back 'Israel' in targeting high-value Hamas individuals in and around Rafah, as long as it avoids a large-scale invasion. …
usatoday.com (2024-03-14). Israel war live updates: 'Humanitarian islands' for Rafah civilians Israel plans to relocate a large portion of the 1.4 million people sheltering in Rafah to protect them from its anticipated major offensive in the southern Gaza city as it pursues Hamas militants, the Israel Defense Forces' chief spokesman said Wednesday.
newarab(2024-03-14). As Ramadan begins, Israeli settlers increase attacks in WB.newarab.com The attack was followed by a wave of house searches by Israeli forces throughout the night, local sources told The New Arab. | "The occupation army forces had been present in the eastern part of the village, and just after the
newarab(2024-03-14). South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza to face arrest.newarab.com South Africa's foreign minister says her country's citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home, deepening the rift between the nations after South Africa laid accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. | Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event attended by officials from South Africa's ruling African National Congress party. | She also encouraged people to protest outside the embassies of what she called the "five primary supporters" of Israel and its mili…
newarab(2024-03-14). Israel strikes UN warehouse in Rafah as famine looms in Gaza.newarab.com The main UN aid agency in war-ravaged Gaza said an Israeli strike on Wednesday hit one of its warehouses, killing an employee, as calls intensified for land routes to bring food into the besieged territory. | "At least one UNRWA staff member was killed and another 22 were injured when Israeli forces hit a food distribution centre in the eastern part of Rafah" in southern Gaza, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees said in a statement. | The agency's chief, Philippe Lazzarini, said the "attack on one of the very few remaining UNRWA distribution centres in the Gaza Strip comes as food supplies are r…
newarab(2024-03-14). Protesters demanding Gaza ceasefire block terminal at San Francisco airport.newarab.com Hundreds of anti-war protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and calling for an end to US military assistance for Israel blocked the international terminal at the San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday. | Footage from the scene showed protesters carrying banners with messages such as "Permanent Ceasefire Now," "Stop the World for Gaza" and "Stop Arming Israel". | Protests demanding a ceasefire in Gaza have occurred in many US cities in recent months, including near airports and bridges in New York City and Los Angeles, vigils outside the White House and marches in Washington. |
Ahmed Abdulkareem, MintPress News.(2024-03-14). Ansar Allah Leader Dr. Hizam Al-Assad On Yemen's Struggle.popularresistance.org Since the outbreak of the war on Gaza and subsequent tensions in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea, MintPress News has sought dialogue with the most important decision-makers in Ansar Allah, who are leading the charge in Yemen's resistance against Israeli interests there in a bid to force Israel to accept a ceasefire and allow aid to enter the besieged Strip. | We aim to ask deep and fundamental questions that are of interest to Western readers and people around the world, particularly in the United States, where the media often fails to provide an alternative, let alone opposing, point of view.
newarab(2024-03-14). Sinn Fein president meets Rashida Tlaib before Biden event.newarab.com "Met with [Rashida Tlaib] – a powerful voice for Palestine in the US Congress. We stand with her in calling for a ceasefire, an end to occupation and a free Palestine," McDonald wrote on X, accompanied w…
albawaba(2024-03-14). American-British target Hodeida airport with four airstrikes.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- According to Ansar Allah, the Houthi group, American-British forces launched four airstrikes on Hodeida International Airport in western Yemen. Al-Masirah TV confirmed the attacks, stating three airstrikes initially targeted the airport, followed by a fourth raid. The outcomes remain undisclosed, and there has been no response from the US or UK. Hodeidah Airport, previously active for domestic and international flights, is currently inactive due to conflict. Earlier this week, the Houthis targeted the US and UK with 13 airstrikes in the province. Despite this, Hodeida experienced relative calmness on Tu…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-14). Iraq Front| New Drone Strike on Israeli Base.english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced a new drone strike deep in the Zionist entity, in support of the Palestinian resistance. In a statement late on Thursday, its fighters targeted the Israeli Palmachim Airbase with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Iraqi Resistance voiced determination "to go ahead with striking the enemy's strongholds, in completion …
Michael Arria, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-14). Protesters Target Event Pitching West Bank Real Estate Deals.popularresistance.org On Sunday, hundreds gathered in the New Jersey township of Teaneck to protest an event where dozens of companies pitched real estate deals in Israel and the illegally-occupied West Bank. | Protesters marched over a mile from the Teaneck Armory to Congregation Keter Torah synagogue, where the real estate show was held. They waved Palestinian flags and chanted, "Free Palestine!" | "In a world where uncertainty looms and antisemitism shows its ugly face more boldly than ever, the decision to invest in a home in Israel is not just wise—it's exhilarating!," declared a post promoting the event.
newarab(2024-03-14). US pro-Israel Jewish group backs ban on 'antisemitic' TikTok.newarab.com One of America's largest Jewish pro-Israel groups has thrown its weight behind a proposed ban on popular video-sharing and social media app TikTok citing 'anti-Semitism' and growing criticism of Israel among its mostly young users. | American Jewish organisation, "Our comm…
Editor(2024-03-14). Mar 14, 2024.sitrepworld.info Fauré Élégie in C minor Op. 24 — Jacqueline du Pré The American Empire in (Ultimate?) Crisis — The Decline and Fall of It All? by Alfred McCoy The CIA and the Decline of the American Empire, by Rob Urie Depression, thy name is Biden/Trump; A clash of dinosaurs marks the end of empire, by Bill Astore Russia Doesn't Have To Strike Beyond the Ukrainian Battlefield — The West is Destroying Itself, by John Helmer NATO Closer to Direct War, by Oliver Boyd-Barrett Rules, Rules Rules, Because that's all they can do, by Aurelien Philip Giraldi — Is Israel a U.S. ally? (Video) Isr…
Staff(2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel.muslimmirror.com London : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …
Staff(2024-03-14). UK grants asylum to Palestinian citizen of Israel.muslimmirror.comLondon : The United Kingdom granted asylum to a Palestinian, who also held residentship of Israel, saying he would likely be persecuted if he returned, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. Arguing for permanent asylum for the Palestinian, identified as Hassan, his lawyers told an immigration tribunal that he faced an "enhanced risk of persecution" in …
haberler(2024-03-14). Hundreds Of Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Shut Down Terminal At Major US Airport.indybay.org The Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza's population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave's infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN. Protesters block access to security gates, shut down traffic outside of San Francisco International Airport's international terminal to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and the end of all US military assistance to Israel. Israel's war in Gaza has sparked continuous mass demonstrations in major cities across the US and has led to repeated interruptions at US Presi…
albawaba(2024-03-14). Israeli minister, Ben Givr, accused of law violation and interference in investigation.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Channel 12 reports, citing the Board of Grievances, that Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, has been accused of violating the law. This accusation stems from his visit to the offices of the Attorney General, where he allegedly politicized enforcement agencies. Ben Gvir's visit was purportedly in support of a soldier who had been summoned for his involvement in the death of a Palestinian boy in Shuafat. The Board of Grievances asserts that Ben Gvir's actions constitute a breach of the law and interference in the ongoing investigation.Itamar Ben Gvir, the Minister of National…
Asma Aamir(2024-03-14). 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 (…) | – |
ecns.cn(2024-03-14). CNOOC's major deepwater jacket platform completed.ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction in Zhuhai on Tuesday.
newarab(2024-03-14). Erdogan to visit Iraq next month for anti-PKK military plans.newarab.com Turkish and Iraqi officials said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to visit Erdogan's last visit to Baghdad was in 2012 during his tenure as prime minister. His expected visit this year is…
WSWS(2024-03-14). Sri Lankan health unions to strike as government talks near collapse.wsws.org Discussions between HTUA bureaucrats and health ministry officials have been held behind closed doors, ensuring that the more than 100,000 members of the alliance know nothing about on the proposals under discussion.
ecns.cn(2024-03-14). Short-term mobile SIM-card for overseas visitors debuts in Shanghai.ecns.cn Short-term mobile SIM cards for visitors from aboard and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are available in Shanghai with valid dates from 7, 15 through 30 days and a fixed price of 85 yuan ($11.8), 125 yuan and 195 yuan respectively.
newarab(2024-03-14). UK lawyer to oversee ICC Gaza probe.newarab.com Barrister and former military prosecutor Andrew Cayley has been appointed to oversee the A spokesperson for the prosecutor confirmed Cayley had joined the court as "a principal trial lawyer" overseeing the unit of investigators responsible for the case on Palestine. | Cayley joined the ICC after being chosen by the court's chief pr…
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-14). Activists Confront Lawmakers and AIPAC Members on Gaza.indybay.org In an action welcoming AIPAC to Congress for their lobbying efforts, human rights activists including members of Code Pink and others continued their weeklong "Flood Congress for Palestine" campaign by greeting AIPAC and Congress members outside of the Capitol, in the street and today, inside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building.
Codepink(2024-03-14). We Need Feminism Free of Condescension.pressenza.com I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort of discursive battles they had to face in the United States with other "feminist" groups in the lead up to the US invasions and occupations of the early 2000's. Media or politicians would show pictures of women in Kabul or Baghdad wearing hijabs and insist that it was actually the US military that would bring them empowerment. | That notion is obviously, to us at least, rooted in racism, condescension, and quite frankly — misogyny. And I want to talk about the condescension p…
A Guest Author(2024-03-14). Car caravan for Palestine delivers message to Greater Cleveland.workers.org Vehicles line up in car caravan for Palestine, March 9, 2024, Parma, Ohio. Hundreds of Palestinians and supporters joined a car caravan for a free Palestine on March 9. The long line of vehicles left a parking lot in the suburb of Parma, Ohio, proceeding to the nearby Cleveland airport . . . |
albawaba(2024-03-14). US congress votes to ban TikTok today, China warns with legal battle on the table.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would result in the ban of Chinese video sharing app TikTok, unless it severs ties with parent company ByteDance, with Beijing warning that a ban would "inevitably come back to bite the United States" as reported by AFP.When ByteDance released TikTok in 2017, the app became viral, amassing over a billion users in a span of four years, however concerning governments and security authorities over its possible Chinese ownership, government involvement and Beijing Communist Party subordination.I'm currently on the floor man…
teleSUR, nbb, JGN(2024-03-14). Conoce a los candidatos a la Presidencia de Rusia.telesurtv.net Inicialmente, se presentaron 11 aspirantes a la presidencia de Rusia, pero solo cuatro cumplieron todos los requisitos y obtuvieron la aprobación de la Comisión Electoral Central como candidatos.
Mona Ali Khalil, Consortium News.(2024-03-13). World Is Watching United Nation's Response To Israel's Crimes.popularresistance.org Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasts that he single-handedly blocked a Palestinian State from becoming a reality even though it is recognized by more than 130 countries and enjoys the status of an observer state in the United Nations. | In his 16 years in power, Netanyahu has ramped up illegal settlements, effectively annexing parts of the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem; funneled millions of dollars to prop up Hamas and undermine the Palestinian Authority; and concluded the Abraham Accords with four Arab governments willing to sideline the Palestinian cause: Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and United Arab Emi…
Leila Warah, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 157: Ramadan Begins.popularresistance.org Sunday evening marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as Israel's relentless attacks on Gaza amid severe foot shortages continue. Instead of celebrating, Palestinians in Gaza are entering the month with heavy hearts. | The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Ramadan in the Gaza Strip this year is "unlike the holy month in previous years or anywhere else in the world," especially in light of the destruction of all aspects of life in the Gaza Strip, including dozens of mosques. | Ramadan has arrived as "Palestinians have been suffering from the lack and scarcity of food and drinkable wat…
albawaba(2024-03-13). Ramadan 2024 Zain ad returns killed Gazan kids to life.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Each year, people anticipate seeing the Ramadan ad for Zain as each year the famous company releases a unique video highlighting common issues in the Middle East.This year, The war in the Gaza Strip was the main focus of the video in a message that aimed to raise awareness about deteriorating conditions amid Israeli attacks which began on Oct. 7.The main message of the Zain ad is "ÿ≥ŸÜÿπŸàÿØ (which means: We'll be back)" which confirms Palestinians' rights to take their lands back and return to their homes. Handala was present at Zain ad in Ramadan 2024…
albawaba(2024-03-13). Did Angie Khoury remove her Hijab in Ramadan.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Photos of Angie Khoury emerged online and what was shocking to many is that the Syrian star appeared without her Hijab and during Ramadan. In 2023, Angie Khoury surprised fans with a photo of her in a hijab along with plastic surgeon Ahmed Al-Halabi, who congratulated her for officially wearing the hijab. Al-Halabi said to Angie Khoury: "Today I am very happy, happy, and proud of you." However, in Ramadan 2024, photos of the star emerged online without her hijab raising many questions and theories. Angie Khoury. (Instagram)Did Angie Khoury remove her Hijab in Ramadan?: After photos of Angie Khou…
albawaba(2024-03-13). Google fires engineer for protesting during Israeli tech conference.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Recent events include the firing of a Cloud developer by Google for disrupting an anti-Israel technology event in New York with a protest. Barak Regev, the company's general manager in Israel, was giving a speech at the time.In a widely shared video shot by independent journalist Caroline Haskins, the engineer—who was identified as a Google software engineer—was heard yelling, "I refuse to develop technologies that empower genocide or surveillance!" amid jeers from the crowd.The former employee persisted in discussing the Nimbus Project, in which Google and Amazon are contracted to provide…
People's Dispatch.(2024-03-13). Activists Push Palestine To The Front Line Of The Oscars.popularresistance.org "The Palestinian protests shut down the Oscars tonight!" shouted actor and activist Mark Ruffalo on the red carpet, on the way to the 2024 Academy Awards ceremony on the night of March 10. "Humanity wins!" he said, raising his fist. | Indeed, right outside where A-list celebrities were gathered for Hollywood's most important awards ceremony, a massive crowd was taking to the streets of Los Angeles, shouting "while you're watching, bombs are dropping!" and holding banners with slogans such as "No awards for genocide."
Monica Moorehead(2024-03-13). Floating pier off Gaza: pretext for U.S. intervention.workers.org The heinous genocide of the people of Gaza by U.S.-backed Israel has lasted five months as of March 7, resulting in the massacre killing over 31,000 Palestinians and wounding nearly 80,000. Thousands of Gazans surround one humanitarian aid truck. (Credit: Al-Jazeera) Presently, hundreds of thousands of people face a slow, . . . |
aa.com.tr (2024-03-13). Double standards on human rights, humanitarian law must be abandoned: China on Gaza"The killing of civilians in Gaza must be stopped. Injustice done to the Palestinian people must be corrected. The double standards against human rights and international humanitarian law must be abandoned," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a routine press briefing in Beijing.
jurist.org (2024-03-13). Human rights groups sue Denmark over exporting weapons to Israel Amnesty International announced Tuesday that Danish human rights groups Oxfam Denmark, Amnesty International, Action Aid Denmark and Palestinian rights group Al-Haq are suing Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and national police to stop the country from exporting military equipment and weapons to Israel.
english.ahram.org.eg (2024-03-13). Israel's war of wordsColonialism has always employed words and concepts alongside weapons and money to subjugate people. The White Man's Burden of spreading civilisation among the brutes is a case in point. With the rise of the Zionist project at the height of this colonial era in the late 19th century, its pioneers borrowed colonial terminology.
middleeasteye.net (2024-03-13). War on Gaza: Decades of colonialism led to Israel's genocidal moment Amid the clamour of dehumanisation, Palestinians, like all colonised peoples, have been stripped of the rights to ontological resistance and self-defence. Palestinian life has come into conflict with white supremacy and the West's desire to atone for its own antisemitism and the genocide of European Jews.
truthout.org (2024-03-13). The Genocide in Gaza Is Filling Our Beautiful Month of Ramadan With Dread Ramadan is a beautiful month of fasting and prayer focused on humility and kindness, but in Palestine this holy month has been repeatedly weaponized against us — the Israeli military has shown a pattern of targeting Palestinians, and especially Palestinian Muslims, during this month
aa.com.tr (2024-03-13). US-based Jewish Voice for Peace sees progress on Gaza Officials from the US-based anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) organization, who have participated in hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests in New York, notably at the Statue of Liberty and Grand Central Station, spoke to Anadolu
newsweek.com (2024-03-13). China, Russia, Iran Join Forces for War Games Amid US-Houthi Clashes As the United States continues to conduct strikes against rebels targeting commercial vessels off the coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the naval forces of China, Russia and Iran have entered nearby waters to conduct joint exercises and showcase their maritime military prowess.
Staff(2024-03-13). Rami Khouri: U.S. Airdrops & Floating Pier Plan Are "Not Serious Responses" to Gaza Suffering.democracynow.org The European Union's foreign policy chief has accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war by blocking aid from entering Gaza. The World Food Programme managed to deliver aid to Gaza City for the first time Tuesday in three weeks, but the agency said famine is imminent in northern Gaza unless aid deliveries increase exponentially. Meanwhile, as the United States proposes building a seaport off Gaza and airdrops for food aid, Palestinian American journalist Rami Khouri calls the proposals "sheer entertainment" that is "designed primarily to make Americans feel better about themselv…
Staff(2024-03-13). Headlines for March 13, 2024.democracynow.org Biden & Trump Set for Rematch in November, EU Foreign Policy Chief Accuses Israel of Using Starvation as Weapon of War, Senators Urge Biden to Cut Military Aid to Israel for Blocking U.S. Aid from Entering Gaza, U.N.: More Children Have Been Killed in Gaza Than in All Other Wars over Past Four Years, Israel Kills Four in Occupied West Bank, Israel Expands Attacks on Lebanon; Hezbollah Launches 100 Rockets Over Border, Kenya Halts Plan to Deploy Police to Haiti Until New Government Is in Place, Ukraine Drones Attack Russian Oil Refineries as Putin Says Russia Is Ready to Use Nukes, Top Aide to Alexei Navalny Attac…
Leila Warah(2024-03-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 159: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah.mondoweiss.net Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel "will finish the job in Rafah" despite growing international concern over an invasion, including from the U.S. Meanwhile, Israeli forces kill 5 Palestinians in the West Bank in the last 24 hours, including 3 children.
Priti Gulati Cox(2024-03-13). Why This Kansan Won't Be Voting for Biden.counterpunch.org "Liberals are doomed to destroy themselves inside out. And they are militantly out of touch with the rest of the world." That's from Tamara Nassar—an associate editor of The Electronic Intifada, an online publication focused on Palestine—in response to a tweet that states that if we Americans don't vote for Biden, we will lose everything
Gabisile(2024-03-13). SA stands by decision to file lawsuit against Israel.sanews.gov.za SA stands by decision to file lawsuit against Israel | South Africa has no regrets about becoming the first country to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to end its "deadly and relentless genocidal bombardment" of Gaza. | This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile who attended a question and answer session in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday. | Speaking in Parliament, Deputy President Mashatile said the United Nations estimates that more than 30 000 Palestinians, including over 10 000 children, have been killed. | "Over 70 000 have been injured while…
Leila Warah(2024-03-13). More Children Killed in 4 Months of War on Gaza Than in 4 Years of Global War.truthout.org Gaza's Ministry of Health confirmed this figure on its Telegram channel. Some rights groups put the death toll number closer to 40,000 when accounting for those presumed dead. ** The death toll in West Bank and Jerusalem is not updated regularly. According to PA's Ministry of Health on March 6, this is the latest figure. *** This figure is released by the Israeli military… |
Democracy Now!(2024-03-13). Democracy Now! 2024-03-13 Wednesday.democracynow.org Headlines for March 13, 2024; What Is Israel's Goal in Lebanon? Increasing Cross-Border Attacks Risk Expanding the Gaza War; Rami Khouri: U.S. Airdrops & Floating Pier Plan Are "Not Serious Responses" to Gaza Suffering; "Revolutionary Love": Michelle Alexander on Gaza, Solidarity, MLK & What Gives Her Hope; Warning to America: Hungarian Green on Authoritarianism as Trump Hosts PM Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago | Headlines for March 13, 2024; What Is Israel's Goal in Lebanon? Increasing Cross-Border Attacks Risk Expanding the Gaza War; Rami Khouri: U.S. Airdrops & Floating Pier Plan A…
albawaba(2024-03-13). 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…
scorinoco(2024-03-13). Chasing 'Tactical' Wins, Israel Now Faces 'Strategic' Defeat.orinocotribune.com By Mohamad Hasan Sweidan — Mar 11, 2024 | "In a fight like this, the center of gravity is the civilian population. And if you make them fall into the hands of the enemy, you turn tactical victory into strategic defeat." | US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued this warning to Israel back in December during his address at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California. Drawing on hard-earned lessons from US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Austin stressed that winning battles on the ground does not guarantee a strategic victory and may even lead to a strategic defeat — if Israel refuses to look at the b…
Jake Johnson(2024-03-13). Washington Primary's "Uncommitted" Vote Surpasses Organizers' Expectations.truthout.org More than 48,000 voters and counting marked "uncommitted delegates" on their ballots in Washington state's Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, far surpassing organizers' expectations and further showing that President Joe Biden's unconditional support for Israel's war on Gaza has angered significant chunks of his base. Washington is one of several U.S. states that have adopted universal… |
albawaba(2024-03-13). Democrats urge Biden to stop arming Israel.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A number of Democrat senates called on President Joe Biden to stop providing weapons to Israel until it lifts restrictions on the delivery of American humanitarian assistance to Gaza, according to a New York Times report.Citing a letter on Monday by Senator Bernie Sanders, the New York Times reported that by continuing to arm Israel, Biden was violating the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act.According to Sanders's letter, the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act, stipulates that "no assistance" should be provided to any country that restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of US humanitarian assist…
Staff(2024-03-13). Occupation forces kill six, including three children, in West Bank and Jerusalem.peoplesdispatch.org Continuing with its unprovoked killing spree in the occupied territories, Israeli occupation forces killed at least six Palestinians, including three children, and injured several others at various places in the West Bank and Jerusalem between Tuesday evening and the morning of Wednesday, March 13. Israeli forces stormed the yard of the Jenin government hospital and …
Staff(2024-03-13). What Is Israel's Goal in Lebanon? Increasing Cross-Border Attacks Risk Expanding the Gaza War.democracynow.org Israel is expanding its attacks in Lebanon for the third day in a row, with Israeli warplanes striking deep in the country amid growing concern about a regional escalation, and Hamas ally Hezbollah launching a barrage of over 100 rockets at Israel in response. Tens of thousands of residents of northern Israel and southern Lebanon have fled their homes as attacks rise. Israel expects "the Americans will come in and help them … knock down Hezbollah's power," says Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and senior public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut. "This is no…
albawaba(2024-03-13). 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…
albawaba(2024-03-13). Jordan speaks out on murder of two Jordanians in West Bank.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a firm condemnation on Tuesday after two Jordanian citizens were killed by Israeli forces in the city of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank on Monday. The Ministry has urged Tel Aviv to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.The Ministry's official spokesman, Ambassador Sufian Al-Qudah, claims that Jordan has requested that Israeli authorities conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances behind the killings. They emphasize how crucial responsibility and openness are to solving this serious issue.Furthermore, the Ministry called u…
Democracy Now!(2024-03-13). Democracy Now! 2024-03-13 Wednesday.democracynow.org Headlines for March 13, 2024; What Is Israel's Goal in Lebanon? Increasing Cross-Border Attacks Risk Expanding the Gaza War; Rami Khouri: U.S. Airdrops & Floating Pier Plan Are "Not Serious Responses" to Gaza Suffering; "Revolutionary Love": Michelle Alexander on Gaza, Solidarity, MLK & What Gives Her Hope; Warning to America: Hungarian Green on Authoritarianism as Trump Hosts PM Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago | Headlines for March 13, 2024; What Is Israel's Goal in Lebanon? Increasing Cross-Border Attacks Risk Expanding the Gaza War; Rami Khouri: U.S. Airdrops & Floating Pier Plan A…
albawaba(2024-03-13). 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…
albawaba(2024-03-13). Hezbollah rocket attacks trigger Israeli economic collapse.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli media outlets report ongoing activities by Hezbollah, expressing mounting apprehension in the northern regions over the looming economic downturn.The primary cause of the Israeli economy's downturn is attributed to the high expenses incurred by the Iron Dome's interception missiles. This escalation in costs is driven by the significant volume of missiles launched from Lebanon towards the northern territories under Israeli occupation. More than 150 rockets have been fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel and the Golan Heights since this morning.The report also emphasizes the skyrock…
albawaba(2024-03-13). One killed in an Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA), an Israeli airstrike targeted a car in the city of Tyre, Lebanon resulting in the killing of at least one person.
Editor(2024-03-13). Mar 13, 2024.sitrepworld.info Hauser & Petrit àáeku — Concierto de Aranjuez — Adagio Confident Dragon Lays Out Modernization Roadmap, by Pepe Escobar Whatever You Have to Tell Yourself, by Mark Chapman Crocodile Tears For Gaza While Backing Its Destruction, by Caitlin Johnstone The Debate Over Israel as 'US Aircraft Carrier,' by Diana Johnstone QZionism hits Peak Conspiracy Theory with Smears of Oscar-Winning Jonathan Glazer, by Juan Cole The last stammering of Jewish fascism, by Thierry Meyssan The Ongoing Genocidal Violence against the Palestinian People and their Cultural Heritage in Gaza: MESA Here's…
Robert Inlakesh, MintPress News.(2024-03-13). DoD Covered-Up Deaths Of US Special Forces Soldiers In Iranian Strike.popularresistance.org The United States government covered up the cause of death of two U.S. military personnel killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes on Ain Al-Asad, a U.S. military base in Western Iraq, in January 2020, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States, according to claims made to MintPress News by a source close to the family of the deceased soldiers. | On January 3, 2020, then-U.S. President Donald Trump signed off on the 'targeted assassination' of General Qassem Soleimani of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 's Quds Force, sparking a round of Iranian retaliatory strik…
Hanna Eid, Orinoco Tribune.(2024-03-13). The Axis Of Resistance: Like Seeds In The Soil.popularresistance.org While many articles written on Al Mayadeen and other platforms have exposed and highlighted the brutality of the Zionist occupiers and their American masters, I want to take this opportunity to expose the humanity and fraternal conduct of members of the Axis of Resistance throughout the history of this network of organizations seeking to liberate West Asia. It came to me to write this as I read Aurelie Daher's masterful history book: Hezbollah: Mobilisation and Power. In this book, Daher shows that the first steps of resistance in Lebanon were not conducting military operations against the Zionists, but building…
unitedEditor(2024-03-13). Statements indicating a military operation into Northern Iraq; Foreign exchange rate continues to rise; Erdoƒüan-Zelensky meeting.uwidata.com Last week, there were three issues on Türkiye's agenda: Statements signaling a military operation against terrorist organization in northern Iraq, an unstoppable rise in foreign exchange rates and the meeting between President Erdoƒüan and his Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky. Statements indicating a military operation into Northern Iraq The first message regarding a large-scale military operation targeting …
ecns.cn(2024-03-13). Beijing's efforts seen as key to resolving crisis.ecns.cn Li Hui, the Chinese government's special representative on Eurasia affairs, concluded on Tuesday an 11-day shuttle diplomacy trip that took him to Russia and the European Union headquarters in Brussels, as well as Poland, Ukraine, Germany and France.
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-13). Activists Confront Lawmakers and AIPAC Members on Gaza.indybay.org In an action welcoming AIPAC to Congress for their lobbying efforts, human rights activists including members of Code Pink and others continued their weeklong "Flood Congress for Palestine" campaign by greeting AIPAC and Congress members outside of the Capitol, in the street and today, inside the Rayburn Congressional Office Building.
ecns.cn(2024-03-13). 4-yr-old HK artist wins Wildlife Day contest.ecns.cn Young people from across the world, including a boy from Hong Kong, were recognized for their artistic talent at the annual World Wildlife Day 2024 International Youth Art Contest on March 5.
Ali Azgar(2024-03-13). DIRETTA@LIVE]ciclismo milano torino In Streaming Gratis 13 marzo 2024.muslimnews.co.uk Ciclismo, Milano-Torino 2024 In Diretta DIRETTA MILANO TORINO 2024/ Video streaming Rai: un albo d'oro leggendario (oggi 13 marzo) Dove seguire in TV e Streaming la Milano — Torino 2024? Diretta Rai ed Eurosport Milano-Torino 2024, sarà volata? Percorso, favoriti e diretta tv Ciclismo, Milano-Torino 2024: programma, orari, tv e streaming La Milano — Torino …
McKenzie Funk(2024-03-13). WA Activists and Researchers Use Live Video Feed to Document Deportation Flights.truthout.org A closed-circuit video camera zoomed in on the tarmac of Seattle's Boeing Field one recent afternoon, buffeted by 30-mile-an-hour gusts as it captured the arrival of a charter jet. The jet rolled to a stop alongside two buses. Behind their tinted windows, still invisible to the camera, were people waiting to be deported from the United States. "Windy," muttered a woman watching the video feed on a… |
albawaba(2024-03-13). Romanian court to extradite Andrew Tate to the U.K. after trial.albawaba.com A Romanian court has ruled that controversial influencer Andrew Tate can be extradited to the United Kingdom after his trial in Romania.Tate, who has been embroiled in multiple allegations of sexual assault across different jurisdictions, will face the legal system in the U.K. following his proceedings in Romania.The decision comes after British authorities submitted a request for Tate's extradition, which was granted by the Romanian judiciary.This ruling is pivotal as it pertains to a high-profile figure known for his contentious views and statements.Tate will be extradited to face accusations in the U.K. only a…
Staff(2024-03-13). "Revolutionary Love": Michelle Alexander on Gaza, Solidarity, MLK & What Gives Her Hope.democracynow.org Author and civil rights advocate Michelle Alexander's new piece in The Nation reflects on Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s April 4, 1967, speech in New York opposing the war in Vietnam and its lasting lessons for American society today. She describes "revolutionary love" as the transnational "connections between liberation struggles" around the world, and calls for anti-oppression movements in the U.S. to continue working to "end the occupation of Palestine and commit to the thriving of all of the people who have been subjected to endless war and occupation." Revolutio…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-13). UNESCO warns of education for girls in Afghanistan.plenglish.com In its report, the UNESCO representation in Kabul reflected that Afghanistan is among the ten countries where most girls are unable to attend school and university. | These ten countries, Afghanistan and nine African nations, have the highest rate of girls who have no access to school. | This nation ranks tenth in the list. At least, 50 percent of girls are out of school, and that number could reach 75 percent, the document reveals.
Staff(2024-03-13). Information on Electoral Bonds will be disclosed on time: CEC.muslimmirror.com Jammu : India's Chief Election Commissioner, Rajiv Kumar, on Wednesday said that following the Supreme Court's order, the SBI has provided details to the Election Commission about the Electoral Bonds issued by the bank. BREAKING: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar confirms that the Election Commission will comply with the Supreme Court deadline and upload all …
Staff(2024-03-13). Total of 22,217 electoral bonds purchased from Apr 1, 2019 to Feb 15, 2024: SBI to SC.muslimmirror.com New Delhi : The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday, March 13, told the Supreme Court that a total of 22,217 electoral bonds were purchased and 22,030 redeemed by political parties between April 1, 2019 and February 15 this year. In a compliance affidavit filed in the apex court, the SBI said as per …
ecns.cn(2024-03-13). Mainland app assists Taiwan residents.ecns.cn Since its official launch in 2017 in Pingtan, Fujian province, a mobile app called Tailutong has provided great convenience and benefits to Taiwan people in Fujian, the so-called first home for compatriots and businesses from the island.
albawaba(2024-03-13). Video: Indian wife hits Husband's elder father with steel crutch.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) shocked internet users worldwide as a live stream showed an Indian wife hitting her husband's elderly father with his own steel crutch that he uses out of old age and necessity. The video in question was broadcast and streamed live through what seems an Indian live-stream service where the wife was seen hitting the elderly man till he fell and started crying, while her husband was working abroad in the Gulf area. Video: Indian wife hits Husband's elder father with steel crutch: While the wife targeted the elder man's legs, he tried to fight back but en…
Staff(2024-03-13). Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticises CAA implementation, Blames BJP govt for neglecting Indian citizens.muslimmirror.com NEW DELHI : Two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of Indian citizens. In a Press conference, Kejriwal questioned the rationale behind the CAA, which promises …
Rhoda Wilson(2024-03-13). Palestine Solidarity Campaign, UK Politicians and Terrorists.expose-news.com "There are 11 major planned events in London today that will have a police presence. One of these will be a Palestinian Solidarity Campaign ["PSC"] demonstration which has three conditions imposed on …
Staff(2024-03-13). Total of 22,217 electoral bonds purchased from Apr 1, 2019 to Feb 15, 2024: SBI to SC.muslimmirror.comNew Delhi : The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday, March 13, told the Supreme Court that a total of 22,217 electoral bonds were purchased and 22,030 redeemed by political parties between April 1, 2019 and February 15 this year. In a compliance affidavit filed in the apex court, the SBI said as per …
ecns.cn(2024-03-13). Japanese protesters doubt objectivity of IAEA, rally against discharge of Fukushima water.ecns.cn Japanese citizens protested against the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean and demanded its immediate cessation while the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency was visiting the country.
Ali Azgar(2024-03-13). @DOVE-VEDERE]Milano — Torino 2024 In Diretta Streaming Gratis TV Rai Eurosport 13 marzo 2024.muslimnews.co.uk Ciclismo, Milano-Torino 2024 In Diretta DIRETTA MILANO TORINO 2024/ Video streaming Rai: un albo d'oro leggendario (oggi 13 marzo) Dove seguire in TV e Streaming la Milano — Torino 2024? Diretta Rai ed Eurosport Milano-Torino 2024, sarà volata? Percorso, favoriti e diretta tv Ciclismo, Milano-Torino 2024: programma, orari, tv e streaming La Milano — Torino …
ecns.cn(2024-03-13). HK housing transactions rebound on eased rules.ecns.cn Figures from Hong Kong real estate agent Midland Realty showed that new residential unit transactions in the city between March 1-10 skyrocketed 25 times to 1,660, compared to 64 deals during the same period of February.
Editor(2024-03-13). Sexism and the system: Women speak out.mronline.org For International Women's Day, Counterfire asked women activists their views on the state of the struggle for women's liberation. We are publishing a selection of answers over the weekend.
Danaka Katovich(2024-03-13). We Need Feminism Free of Condescension.counterpunch.org *The following is from a speech given by CODEPINK co-director, Danaka Katovich, gave at Palestinian Feminist Collective's International Working Women's Day Vigil for Palestine on Friday March 8th* I was three years old when CODEPINK was founded, by women I still interact with on a daily basis. So I've been able to hear what sort
Betsey Piette(2024-03-13). Philadelphia: Martyrs Day march for Palestine.workers.org Over 1,000 people marched in rain and sometimes gale force winds in recognition of Palestinian Martyrs Day and International Working Women's Day in Philadelphia on March 9. Starting with a rally at Rittenhouse Square, the crowd took to the streets, heading around City Hall and up North Broad to Spring . . . |
albawaba(2024-03-13). 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…
Staff(2024-03-13). Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticises CAA implementation, Blames BJP govt for neglecting Indian citizens.muslimmirror.comNEW DELHI : Two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of Indian citizens. In a Press conference, Kejriwal questioned the rationale behind the CAA, which promises …
albawaba(2024-03-13). 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
teleSUR, JCM(2024-03-13). Ejército sudanés retoma sede de emisora estatal en Omdurman.telesurtv.net Un subcomandante de las Fuerzas Armadas Sudanesas (FAS) descartó la posibilidad de una tregua durante el mes de Ramadán, a menos que las RSF se retiren de los sitios públicos. bajo su control.
Asma Aamir(2024-03-13). 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 (…) | – |
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-13). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hamas Member in South Lebanon.english.almanar.com.lb An Israeli drone strike on a car outside the southern Lebanese city of Tyre killed a Hamas member and another person on Wednesday. The Hamas resistance group's Lebanon branch announced the death of a member in the drone strike. In an official poster, the movement named the operative as Hadi Ali Mohammad Mustafa, from the …
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-13). New IRGC Warships Participate in Iran-China-Russia Naval Drill.english.almanar.com.lb The new warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have participated in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean. Naval forces from Iran, Russia, and China have jointly launched the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". Martyr Mahmoudi warship, Martyr Soleimani combat patrol vessel, Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship, Martyr Tavvasoli …
newarab(2024-03-13). 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…
newarab(2024-03-13). 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
newarab.com (2024-03-13). Israel using starvation as 'weapon of war' in Gaza: Borrell European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday that Israel is deliberately using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza. Addressing the UN Security Council in New York, Borrell stated that the lack of aid entering the Palestinian enclave is "manmade". "This humanitarian crisis… is not a natural disaster, is not a flood, is not an earthquake, it is manmade," the EU diplomat said.
newarab(2024-03-13). 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…
newarab(2024-03-13). 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…
newarab(2024-03-13). Gaza war: Several injured in overnight Israeli attacks.newarab.com Israeli forces have continued carrying out raids across the A 13-year-old Palestinian boy from a refugee camp on the outskirts of The Palestinian Red Crescent said it treated five people wounded by Israeli fire. | In a separate incident west of Jerus…
newarab(2024-03-13). 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…
newarab(2024-03-13). 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…
newarab(2024-03-13). '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…
newarab(2024-03-13). 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…
newarab(2024-03-13). 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.
newarab(2024-03-13). 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…
presstv.ir(2024-03-13). Israel's 'war on children' kills 12,300 children in 4 months.presstv.ir The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has said that more children have been killed in Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians in Gaza than in four years of conflict around the world.
teleSUR(2024-03-11). UN: 68th Annual Meeting to Promote Gender Equality Opens.telesurenglish.net The 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women will begin today amid what experts are calling a crossroads for gender equality. | RELATED: | The agency's largest annual women's empowerment meeting will run through March 22 with discussions focused on accelerating the achievement of equality, addressing poverty, and strengthening gender-responsive institutions and financing. | The event brings together representatives of governments, civil so…
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albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
MEE staff(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…
Staff(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…
teleSUR(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…
teleSUR(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…
albawaba(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
albawaba(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.
albawaba(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…
Staff(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…
News Desk, The Cradle.(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."
MEE staff(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…
thecommunists(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 …
WSWS(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.
teleSUR(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…
MEE staff(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/…
Jake Johnson(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… |
MEE staff(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…
MEE staff(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…
Staff(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.
teleSUR(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…
Binoy Kampmark(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
Yousef Fares(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…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(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.
Dave DeCamp(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' …
Maha Hussaini(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…
Democracy Now!(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…
unitedEditor(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 …
albawaba(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…
Orinoco Tribune 2(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…
Zo HaDerekh(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 …
Dr. Khalil Barhoum, Mondoweiss.(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.
Silvia Federici(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.
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
albawaba(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…
MEE staff(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…
albawaba(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…
Democracy Now!(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…
teleSUR(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…
Dave DeCamp(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 …
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(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…
albawaba(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…
A Guest Author(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 . . . |
Peoples Dispatch(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…
Pepe Escobar(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…
Al Mayadeen, Orinoco Tribune.(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…
teleSUR(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…
ecns.cn(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.
Fred Fuentes, Stuart Munckton, Max Chandler-Mather(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.
albawaba(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
Staff(2024-03-12). Govt launches portal for those seeking Indian citizenship under CAA.muslimmirror.comNew 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 …
Editor(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…
MEE staff(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…
Staff(2024-03-12). Indian Union Muslim League moves SC seeking stay on the citizenship rules.muslimmirror.comNEW 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 …
Kelly Hayes(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… |
albawaba(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.
Javier Arana Villasusa(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.
jamanetwork(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.
Staff(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 …
ecns.cn(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.
ecns.cn(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.
Ragip Soylu(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…
Andy Kroll(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…
Ali Mirin(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?
albawaba(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…
Staff(2024-03-12). SBI electoral bonds data submitted to Election Commission a day after Supreme Court rebuke.muslimmirror.comNEW 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. …
Javier Arana Villasusa(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.
Staff(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 …
albawaba(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…
ecns.cn(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.
WSWS(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.
Susan Abulhawa(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 . . . |
Mnar Adley, MintPress News.(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.
Joe Piette(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 . . . |
Asma Aamir(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 (…) | – |
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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.
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
newarab(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…
teleSUR(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…
Staff(2024-03-11). PFLP Warns of Suspicious US Plan for Gaza Pier, 'Humanitarian Aid'.orinocotribune.com PFLP questions the significance of Biden's port plan in Gaza at a time when the United States could effectively impose aid entry through alternative means. | 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 cons…
Eman Ghanayem(2024-03-11). The Genocide in Gaza Is Filling Our Beautiful Month of Ramadan With Dread.truthout.org Ramadan, which starts in earnest today, is a beautiful month of fasting and prayer focused on humility and kindness, but in Palestine this holy month has been repeatedly weaponized against us — the Israeli military has shown a pattern of targeting Palestinians, and especially Palestinian Muslims, during this month. This year, the terrifying scale of violence exceeds all that came before. |
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-11). Health Situation "Catastrophic" as Gaza Genocide Enters Sixth Month.libya360.wordpress.com Nora Barrows-Friedman A wounded child is treated by physicians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir El-Balah following Israeli attacks, 7 March. Doctors, nurses and medical staff in Gaza are being forced to treat patients in increasingly dire situations as Israel continues to block food, water, medicine and basic supplies with the backing and complicity of the United…
Peoples Dispatch(2024-03-11). Massive demonstration in Rome calls for ceasefire in Gaza.peoplesdispatch.org On March 9, Saturday, peace and working-class groups in Italy organized a major mobilization in Rome demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. In the march called by the Assisi Pace Giusta committee, various organizations participated including the Italian Network for Peace and Disarmament, the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL), the Communist Refoundation Party (PRC), Union of University Students (UDU), and others. The groups demanded an end to Israel's ongoing genocide in Palestine and called on the Italian and European governments to stop sending weapons to support wars. | Over 31,000 people have be…
David Kattenburg(2024-03-11). UN expert: Israel is engineering famine in Gaza.mondoweiss.net UN Special Rapporteur Michael Fakhri says Israel's intentional starvation of Gaza is unprecedented. "We've never seen a civilian population made to go hungry so completely and so quickly," he tells Mondoweiss. "Never in modern history."
Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-11). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 156: Israel Deploys 15,000 Troops In West Bank As Ramadan Starts.popularresistance.org The meditated talks between Israel and Hamas have faltered after weeks of expectations and efforts to agree on a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages and prisoners. | The month of Ramadan is due to start tomorrow, March 11, and Israel is set to restrict access of Palestinians in occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank to the Al-Aqsa Mosque while it is bombing the Gaza Strip, starving Palestinians, and shunning calls to allow humanitarian supplies into Gaza. | Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, and contemplation for millions of Muslims.
aljazeera.com (2024-03-11). Israel's war on Gaza updates: 'Extreme hunger' in Gaza as Ramadan beginsAs the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, the chief of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says "extreme hunger" is spreading rapidly in Gaza, while two more Palestinians die of starvation in north Gaza, bringing the total …
Sam Pizzigati(2024-03-11). The Gilded Age Then, the Gilded Age Now.counterpunch.org How many people in India are going hungry? Researchers working on the Global Hunger Index are currently tracking 125 nations across the world. Exactly 110 of those nations, those researchers reported last fall, are suffering less hunger than India. But India, by contrast, is doing quite well on the gluttony front. Few nations today can
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-11). Source Claims DoD Covered-up Deaths of US Special Forces Soldiers in 2020 Iranian Strike.libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh The United States government covered up the cause of death of two U.S. military personnel killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes on Ain Al-Asad, a U.S. military base in Western Iraq, in January 2020, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States, according to claims made to MintPress News by…
Staff(2024-03-11). Source Claims DoD Covered-up Deaths of US Special Forces Soldiers in 2020 Iranian Strike on US Airbase.mintpressnews.com The United States government covered up the cause of death of two U.S. military personnel killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes on Ain Al-Asad, a U.S. military base in Western Iraq, in January 2020, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States, according to claims made to MintPress News by a source …
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-11). South Africa Accuses Israel of Contempt for World Court Order.libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Clare Murphy An injured Palestinian is taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, following Israeli attacks on 8 March. Ali HamadAPA images Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza has entered its sixth month with around 31,000 Palestinian fatalities recorded since 7 October and no ceasefire on the horizon at the start of…
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-11). Roaming Billboards Bring Gazan Reality and More to the Streets.indybay.org Since the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7 and the massive and sustained invasion of Gaza by the IDF, the world has seen Palestinian and human rights activists protesting daily calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. | Activists have employed any number of means to convey their message including the use of mobile LED billboards permanently mounted on a truck that can roam the city bringing its messages to the public.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-11). China: The Palestinian People's Use of Force to Resist Foreign Oppression is an Inalienable Right.libya360.wordpress.com We previously reported on the important statement made by Ma Xinmin, Legal Adviser to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, to the public sitting of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Holland, on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, on February 22, 2024. 'Disgrace…
thecommunists(2024-03-11). Women found guilty under terror laws for wearing a sticker at a demo.thecommunists.org On 14 October 2023, a week after the Palestinian resistance had mounted a highly effective attack on Israel, three women went on a pro-Palestinian march in London to oppose Israel's genocidal attack on the Gaza Strip and to express their approval of the fact that the oppressed were fighting back so fiercely against their oppression. …
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-11). Chasing 'Tactical' Wins, Israel Now Faces 'Strategic' Defeat.libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan For five months, Israel has been chasing 'tactical wins' to recover its image of military omnipotence lost on 7 October. But, this fruitless diversion means that Tel Aviv now faces 'strategic defeat' in Gaza. In a fight like this, the center of gravity is the civilian population. And if you make them…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-11). The Gates of the Great Continent: Palestine, China, and the War for Humanity's Future.libya360.wordpress.com Charles Xu As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters its sixth month, Qiao Collective presents an urgent intervention from Charles Xu on the Palestinian resistance and the place of China, its people, and their revolutionary legacy in the global solidarity movement. This essay details China's near-unconditional support for Palestinian armed struggle in its early phase,…
albawaba(2024-03-11). Israel's Netzarim Corridor to divide Gaza into two parts.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A satellite imagery analysis by CNN revealed that, as part of a security plan to control Gaza, the Israeli army is building a road, that has now reached the Mediterranean coast, to split the besieged enclave into two parts. According to a satellite image taken on March 6, the east-west road, which has been under construction for weeks, now stretches from the Gaza-Israeli border area across the entire roughly 6.5-kilometer-wide strip separating northern Gaza, including Gaza City, from the south of the enclave.According to CNN's investigation, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) of the road is already in plac…
Democracy Now!(2024-03-11). Democracy Now! 2024-03-11 Monday.democracynow.org Headlines for March 11, 2024; "Empire's Laboratory": How 2004 U.S.-Backed Coup Destabilized Haiti & Led to Current Crisis; Guilty: U.S.-Backed Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Convicted of Drug Trafficking; "The Trauma Is Immeasurable": Palestinian Writer Susan Abulhawa on Israeli Violence in Gaza | Headlines for March 11, 2024; "Empire's Laboratory": How 2004 U.S.-Backed Coup Destabilized Haiti & Led to Current Crisis; Guilty: U.S.-Backed Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández Convicted of Drug Trafficking; "The Trauma Is Immeasurable&…
albawaba(2024-03-11). Netanyahu orders preparation of thousands of detention facilities!albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A statement from the Israeli Government Press Office claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the immediate preparation of thousands of prison facilities.Netanyahu gave the Ministries of National Security, Defense, and Finance instructions to set up the facilities as soon as possible at a meeting with ministers in Tel Aviv.Additionally, the statement stated that projections from the Israeli army and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) suggest that thousands of people will be arrested and incarcerated in Gaza and the occupied West Bank during the course of 2024. Approximately…
Wendell Griffen(2024-03-11). The Stones Cry Out Delegation: From the Ground in Palestine to the US Government and Churches.counterpunch.org "Nothing has changed, and everything has changed." These are the words of Sam Bahour, a Palestinian-American businessman and activist who spoke to our delegation. Nothing has changed because the deadly oppression of the Palestinian people has been ongoing for 76 years. Everything has changed since October 7, the day Hamas fighters pierced the walls of the concentration camp called Gaza. As followers of Jesus,
Staff(2024-03-11). Israeli police block entry of Palestinians to Al-Aqsa Mosque.muslimmirror.comJERUSALEM : Israeli police on Sunday prevented hundreds of Palestinians who wanted to perform the first Tarawih (night) prayer of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, beating many of them. According to information from eyewitnesses, the police only allowed women and men over …
albawaba(2024-03-11). Israel intercepts missiles fired from Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Israeli army, at least 35 missiles have been fired from Lebanon with no damage reported. The statement also added that the army intercepted some of these missiles. According to Naharnet, on Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed five people, including a family of four, and nine others were wounded in a house in the southern town of Khirbet Selm.Israel has intensified its strikes on Southern Lebanon after Hezbollah said it targeted the al-Baghdadi Israeli post with a heavy-caliber Burkan rocket.
albawaba(2024-03-11). Is Maher Assad in Russia for treatment after Israeli airstrike.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Maher Assad, brother of Syrian President Bashar Assad, was reportedly transferred to Russia for treatment after allegedly being targeted and injured in an Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria.Lebanese website Lebanon Debate reported on Sunday that news circulating the injury of Maher Assad, a Syrian general and commander of the Syrian Army's elite 4th Armoured Divisio, in an Israeli strike is "true".No official Syrian reports were made to clarify or deny the injury of Syrian commander Maher Assad in an Israeli strike and that he is now in Russia to get medical treatment.ÿߟÑÿ&n…
Sonali Kolhatkar(2024-03-11). Tell the truth about Israel's crimes against humanity.greenleft.org.au There is a strong parallel between news coverage of Palestinian victims of Israel and Black and Brown victims of racism, white vigilantism and policing in the United States, writes Sonali Kolhatkar.
Alastair Crooke(2024-03-11). 'Out of Touch With Reality' — White House Fails to Navigate the Israeli Re-calibration.thealtworld.com The inattention to reality is not an electorally 'incidental' and irksome issue that needs better PR management by the campaign team. | Alon Pinkas, a former senior Israeli diplomat, well-plugged into Washington, tells us that a frustrated White House finally has "had enough". The
albawaba(2024-03-11). New unauthorized Jewish settlement sparks tensions in West Bank.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the West Bank's Northern Jordan Valley, reports emerge of Jewish settlers initiating the establishment of a new unauthorized settlement.According to the Palestinian news outlet WAFA, a group of Jewish settlers has begun constructing a tourist-focused settlement in the Southern area of Ayn es-Sakut village, situated in the Northern Jordan Valley region.Ayn es-Sakut is renowned for its picturesque natural landscapes and fertile agricultural lands.The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a sternly worded condemnation of this unauthorized settlement, denouncing it as part of Israel's ongoing e…
Staff(2024-03-11). Israeli police block entry of Palestinians to Al-Aqsa Mosque.muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : Israeli police on Sunday prevented hundreds of Palestinians who wanted to perform the first Tarawih (night) prayer of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, beating many of them. According to information from eyewitnesses, the police only allowed women and men over …
infobrics(2024-03-11). Expansion of BRICS, Geopolitical Implications and Prospect for Bangladesh.infobrics.org The recent BRICS 15th summit held in Johannesburg, has garnered more attention compared to previous gatherings. The focal point of this summit was the announcement of new member nations. Notably, six countries—namely, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE got invitation to join this influential economic coalition…
albawaba(2024-03-11). Indian authorities bust human trafficking ring supplying 'Slave Soldiers' to Russian army.albawaba.com ALBAWAB – It was recently discovered that Indian law enforcement officials had carried out a major crackdown on a human trafficking network that was providing "slave soldiers" to the Russian army.The multi-city operation yielded the arrest of many persons who were involved in the trafficking of Indian residents to fight for Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.As part of this illegal operation, which involved promising young men attractive job possibilities in exchange for forcing them to take part in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, at least 35 victims were identified. As part of their investigation into this g…
GABIK(2024-03-11). Mchunu assesses Eastern Cape state of water and sanitation.sanews.gov.za Mchunu assesses Eastern Cape state of water and sanitation | Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will be meeting the Water Service Authorities (WSAs) and local municipalities in the Eastern Cape to assess the state of water and sanitation in the province. | The visits, from 10 — 12 March 2024 in East London and Gqeberha, form part of ongoing and concerted efforts by Mchunu to find solutions to a multitude of challenges faced by various municipalities in the provision of water and sanitation servi…
albawaba(2024-03-11). Did Dani Alves commit suicide in jail.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Activists online allegedly reported that former Brazilian football player Dani Alves had committed suicide in jail.In February, a Spanish court sentenced the famous player Dani Alves to four years and a half in jail for rape. The star, who is a former Barcelona player, was found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and was sentenced to four years and six months in jail.Alves, 40, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the early hours of Dec. 31, 2022. However, the player denied the accusations.The Barcelona Court after reviewing the case sentenced Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for…
Staff(2024-03-11). Ramadan or no Ramadan: Who are the "Royat Hilal Committees" to decide?muslimmirror.comBy Arshad Mohsin The advent of Ramadan holds immense significance for Muslims globally, symbolizing a period of unity and devotion. Unfortunately, in India, the practices of the moon sighting committees aka "Royat Hilal Committees" are sowing seeds of discord within the Ummah by altering the commencement of Ramadan, consequently affecting the entire Islamic calendar. This …
albawaba(2024-03-11). Video shows a strange cloud in UAE, Supercell cloud.albawaba.com ALBAWABA Recent video circulated on social media have revealed the presence of a "Supercell" cloud formation located to the south of Al Ain city in the United Arab Emirates.This particular type of cloud is known for its exceptional characteristics, typically forming under specific atmospheric conditions. In some instances, Supercells have been associated with significant damage due to severe weather events.ŸÖŸÇÿ∑ÿπ ŸÖÿ™ÿØÿߟàŸÑ ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ•ŸÖÿ…
ecns.cn(2024-03-10). Xi congratulates Zardari on Pakistan presidency win.ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of Pakistan on Sunday, highlighting his readiness to work with Zardari in carrying forward the traditional bilateral friendship and advancing pragmatic cooperation in various sectors.
ecns.cn(2024-03-11). Xi congratulates Zardari on Pakistan presidency win.ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of Pakistan on Sunday, highlighting his readiness to work with Zardari in carrying forward the traditional bilateral friendship and advancing pragmatic cooperation in various sectors.
Steve Kelly(2024-03-11). State-Sponsored Kidnapping and Extraordinary Rendition Threatens Yellowstone Buffalo.counterpunch.org Yellowstone's wild, free-roaming buffalo are wildlife. The biggest threat to wild buffalo today is settler-colonialism, domestication, and plantation farming for trophy hunters. Unfortunately, 21st-Century American colonial adventures persist in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In February 2024, 141 wild Yellowstone buffalo were kidnapped, loaded into trucks, and relocated to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, some 500
eng.belta.by(2024-03-11). Belarus, Bangladesh discuss political, economic cooperation.eng.belta.by The fifth round of Belarusian-Bangladeshi political consultations took | place in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka within the framework of | Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yevgeny Shestakov.
albawaba(2024-03-11). Indonesia floods kill at least 26 people.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The death toll from Sumatra's flash flooding and landslides has soared to 26, an official said Monday, with at least 11 people still missing."Eleven people are still missing while 26 others have been found dead," Abdul Muhari, spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, said in a statement Monday.Torrential rains on Thursday prompted a natural disaster in West Sumatra province, where rivers overflowed and landslides engulfed homes. According to Fajar Sukma, an official from West Sumatra's disaster mitigation agency, 23 persons were found dead in the Pesisir Selatan district, with six still m…
ecns.cn(2024-03-11). Insights‰∏®Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development worth praising and more cooperation expected.ecns.cn China's Two Sessions are attracting global attention. Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, told China News Network that he pays close attention to China's expected economic growth targets, further expansion of high-level opening up, AI innovation etc. mentioned in the Government Work Report."ÄÄ…
Staff(2024-03-11). Ramadan or no Ramadan: Who are the "Royat Hilal Committees" to decide?muslimmirror.com By Arshad Mohsin The advent of Ramadan holds immense significance for Muslims globally, symbolizing a period of unity and devotion. Unfortunately, in India, the practices of the moon sighting committees aka "Royat Hilal Committees" are sowing seeds of discord within the Ummah by altering the commencement of Ramadan, consequently affecting the entire Islamic calendar. This …
ecns.cn(2024-03-11). Comicomment: Who is stirring up the South China Sea.ecns.cn The "Maritime Zones Act" approved by the Senate of the Philippines has attempted to further enforce the illegal arbitral award on the South China Sea by domestic legislation and include China's Huangyan Dao, most islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao, and their adjacent waters into its maritime zones, which severely violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.
ecns.cn(2024-03-11). Ethnic Li brocade stitches together history and elegance.ecns.cn Wearing a traditional Li ethnic group costume, a woman sits on the ground and weaves colorful yarn into delicate brocade, as spindles gently shuttle back and forth on the loom. These scenes are common in China's southernmost province of Hainan, whether in Li villages or public places, such as scenic spots, museums, and exhibitions.
ecns.cn(2024-03-11). Insights丨Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development invigorates economic transformation of Pakistan.ecns.cn "This year's Two Sessions, the focus may be more besides the discussions with what comes from the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), I think the more important aspect will be the Premier's government work report," said Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, during an online interview with China News Network.
teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO(2024-03-11). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza.telesurtv.net Suman cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
Martha Ríos(2024-03-11). Raúl Castro Ruz, líder del Segundo Frente Oriental Frank País.radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 marzo (RHC) El líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro Ruz organizó y dirigió, hace 66 años, el Segundo Frente Oriental 'Frank País', por orientaciones del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016).
albawaba(2024-03-11). Palestinians name street after Aaron Bushnell.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A street in the West Bank was renamed after US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell, who burnt himself outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC to protest the war in Gaza.Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in a live video that went viral on social media. His last words were that he would no longer be complicit in "genocide" and "Free Palestine".Mayor of the Palestinian town of Jericho, Abdul Karim Sidr, announced naming a street after Aaron Bushnell, who "sacrificed everything" in support of Palestinians, The Guardian reported on Monday.pic.twitter.com/y6tucnde5t— Sara Rey (@SaraReyi)
Asma Aamir(2024-03-11). 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 (…) | – |
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-11). Day 157: Women and Children Bear Brunt of Israeli Aggression on Gaza.english.almanar.com.lb The death toll in Gaza has reached a devastating 31,112, with a staggering 72% of the victims being women and children, according to a report by the Ministry of Health. Since the start of the Israeli occupation aggression on the 7th of last October, thousands remain trapped under rubble as the violence continues. Ramadan …
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-11). Palestinian Resistance Valiantly Confronts Israeli Aggression on Gaza (Videos).english.almanar.com.lb Palestinian resistance fighters on Monday engaged in heroic confrontations as well as different forms of operations against Israeli occupation forces across the Gaza Strip for the 157th day of the Zionist aggression on the besieged enclave. Fierce clashes reported between Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli occupation soldiers in Khan Younis's Bani Suhaila. Confrontations were also …
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-11). Hezbollah Carries Out Major Aerial Attack on Israeli Barracks.english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
newarab(2024-03-11). Gaza prison torture by Israel worse than Guantanamo: monitor.newarab.com Israeli detention centres have become worse than Guantanamo Bay prison as Palestinians in these prisons are suffering from "shameful forms" of torture, degrading treatment, and the deprivation of their most basic human rights, Euro-Med says. | Thousands of Palestinians have been rounded up from Gaza since the start of the war on 7 October, with hundreds kept in unknown locatio…
newarab(2024-03-11). Gaza: Boat carrying humanitarian aid 'ready' to leave Cyprus.newarab.com The New Arab's live blog on Israel's war in Gaza has now ended, and will resume tomorrow at 0800 GMT. | A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said Saturday, as Israel's war in the enclave ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more than five months into the war which has left Gaza's 2.4 million people struggling to survive. | The United Nations has repeatedly warned of looming famine, particularly in the Palestinian territory's north where no o…
newarab(2024-03-11). Israel rabbi says Gaza women, children should all be killed.newarab.com A Eliyahu Mali, who was talking to an audience at the Shirat Moshe religious school in Jaffa, which he heads, said the killing of all civilians in Gaza was in line with Jewish law teachings, known as Halakha. | He was addressing students who serve in the Israeli military. | A video of his speech went vira…
newarab(2024-03-11). Israel will use Netzarim Corridor in Gaza for a year: army.newarab.com The Israeli military plans to use A report aired last month on Israeli media shows how the Israeli army is building the new Highway 749 — dubbed the Netzarim Corridor — which will run through the strip south of Gaza City, essentially cutting off the
newarab(2024-03-11). Aid boat readied for Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue.newarab.com This live blog on Day 156 of Israel's war on Gaza has concluded. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on A boat laden with food for Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said…
newarab(2024-03-11). Palestinians prepare for Ramadan in the shadow of Gaza war.newarab.com Palestinians prepared for Thousands of Israeli police have been deployed around the narrow streets of the Old City in Jerusalem, where tens of thousands of worshippers are expected every day at the
newarab(2024-03-11). Gulf state ready to fund Lebanon-Israel border deal: report.newarab.com A Gulf state has expressed readiness to financially support Lebanon's military and fund Citing unnamed diplomatic sources, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said an Arab Gulf state had expressed its willingness to finance the voluntary recruitment of 7,000 soldiers in the Lebanese army, as well as fund obse…
newarab(2024-03-11). Lebanon threatens to deport Syrian opposition activist.newarab.com Syrian opposition activist and researcher Sheikh Jumaa Lehib was handed a deportation order on Wednesday, 6 February, from Lebanon to Syria amid a more significant crackdown on Syrian refugees in Lebanon. | Lehib is an opposition activist who was arrested in Syria during the country's 2011 revolution and is currently the head researcher with the opposition party Syrian Future Movement. | He was given an order to return to Syria by 6 April by Lebanese General Security when he went to renew his residency, despite his registered status with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). | Activists and human rights monitors have…
newarab(2024-03-11). Explosion kills two people in Pakistani city of Peshawar.newarab.com A motorcycle packed with explosives went off in the northwestern The motorcycle carried between 4 and 5 kilograms (9 to 11 pounds) of explosives when it detonated in the Board Bazaar area of Peshawar, said Kashif Abbasi, senior superintendent of police operations in Peshawar. | There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and it is unclear if the blast was intentional. | Peshawar is the capital of Khyber…
newarab(2024-03-11). 10 militants killed in Iraq anti-IS operation: army.newarab.com Iraqi forces have killed 10 militants during an operation against An Iraqi security source told AFP the operation was "a pre-emptive measure" to thwart attacks allegedly planned for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, The army said in a statement that troops have killed "10 terrorists in t…
newarab(2024-03-11). Iraq repatriates 625 people from Syria's Al-Hol camp.newarab.com Nearly 160 Iraqi families have been repatriated from Syria's More than 43,000 Syrians, Iraqis, and foreigners from at least 45 countries are held in the squalid and overcrowded camp in Kurdish-controlled northeast Syria. | Al-Hol houses relatives of suspected
newarab(2024-03-11). Turkey detains 33 accused of plotting attacks before polls.newarab.com Turkish police detained 33 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State (IS) group who were allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country's The suspects were "preparing and searching for action before the upcoming local elections," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. | Nationwide elections are due to be held on March 31. | Counter-terrorism police in Sakarya in northwest Turkey recovered weapons, cash and "organisational documents" d…
newarab(2024-03-11). Saudi Arabia to begin Ramadan on Monday as crescent spotted.newarab.com Officials spotted the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. Seeing the moon Sunday night means Monday is the first day of the fast. | Saudi state television reported authorities there…
Larry Johnson(2024-03-11). Why Russia is Defeating NATO as well as Ukraine.sonar21.com At the conclusion of this post you will find my latest video chat with Nima about the latest developments surrounding the war in Ukraine. Let me point out some of the highlights (or lowlights, depending on your perspective). | Let's start with Victoria Nuland. Was she pushed out or did she preemptively resign? I believe it is the latter. From her position as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs she could see that the Biden Administration — ignoring for a moment its bellicose rhetoric about needing to defend Ukraine — is shifting military resources to Israel and China. Ukraine is the red hai…
MEE staff(2024-03-10). Ramadan: Moon-sighting officials announce start date for Islamic holy month.middleeasteye.net Ramadan: Moon-sighting officials announce start date for Islamic holy month | Saudi Arabia announces Ramadan will start on 11 March, marking the start of the Muslim fasting month | | An observatory officer looks for the new moon at sundown to mark the start of Islam's holy fasting month of Ramadan…
Oraily Madruga Rios(2024-03-10). Allende's grandson calls for enhancing solidarity with Gazans.plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Mar 10 (Prensa Latina) The late Chilean President Salvador Allende's grandson Pablo Sepulveda Allende called on Monday to enhance solidarity with Gazans so that humanity raise awareness of the ongoing genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian population.
Abby Zimet(2024-03-10). Biden Legacy = Genocide.indybay.org Declaring, "We are outraged, we are heartbroken," hundreds of protesters turned out to block Biden's motorcade en route to his State of the Union speech, forcing cars to take "the long way" to the Capitol. Concluding a day-long series of protests across Washington DC, hundreds of people in black shirts reading "Not In Our Name" and "Biden's Legacy = Genocide" sat and stood along Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol, delaying Biden's speech by about a half hour. Organizers with megaphones led the crowd in impassioned chants: "Biden Biden You Can't Hide, We Charge You With Genocide," "Free, Free Palestine," "Stop A…
Kyle Anzalone(2024-03-10). Biden's Gaza Sea Port Will Take Months To Establish.news.antiwar.com President Joe Biden's plan to deliver aid to Gaza through a sea corridor will take at least 45-60 days to develop and depends on Tel Aviv's approval. Israel's five-month siege and the bombing of the Strip have created a humanitarian catastrophe that is nearing famine. During his State of the Union address on Thursday, Biden …
mforinoco(2024-03-10). Israel's Blocking of Aid to Gaza Is a Weapon in Its Brutal War Against Palestinians.orinocotribune.com Israel has defied ICJ's interim verdict as well as a UN Security Council resolution calling for increased access to aid. It has instead deliberately blocking aid, causing a massive humanitarian crisis in Gaza. | Israel's deliberate blocking of humanitarian aid to Gaza has emerged as key weapon against the people of the territory. More than 20 Palestinians have reportedly been killed due to starvation in the last few weeks and numbers are expected to explode in the coming days. | Though Israel denies it has any such policy, almost all UN agencies working to provide aid on the ground in Gaza, as well as several…
Gabisile(2024-03-10). Child of SA woman in Senegalese prison comes home.sanews.gov.za Child of SA woman in Senegalese prison comes home | The Department of Social Development has successfully repariated a toddler who was being held in a Dakar prison in Senegal. | The department's social workers arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday with a two-year-old baby who was born in Senegal and has been in the care of the mother who was arrested last year for drug trafficking. | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) through its International Social Services (ISS) Directorate notified the Department of Social Development in August 2023 that the biological mother of th…
Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy.(2024-03-10). United States Sends Israel 100+ Weapons Shipments.popularresistance.org Polling shows that a slight majority of people in the United States oppose sending weapons to Israel to help it wage its brutal war on Gaza. | However, despite the fact that only a quarter of North Americans support arming Israel, the Joe Biden administration has sent the country more than 100 arms shipments since October 7, the Washington Post reported. | The newspaper quoted a former senior Biden administration, who remarked, "That's an extraordinary number of sales over the course of a pretty short amount of time, which really strongly suggests that the Israeli campaign would not be sustainable without this le…
Editor(2024-03-10). Mar 10, 2024.sitrepworld.info Jean Sibelius, Valse Triste (Herbert von Karajan) The depth of the present Western evil is quite possibly unprecedented, by Don Hank Saying "Hamas Just Needs To Surrender" Is Saying "We'll Kill Kids Until We Get What We Want," by Caitlin Johnstone George Galloway MP interviews Abby Martin: 'I'm embarrassed to be an American,' (Video) Biden Parachutes TV Dinners Into Gaza. Sounds Absurd? It Is, by Finian Cunningham Stop All U.S. Aid to Israel: Israel, a Rich Country, Can Pay Its Way, by Bill Astore UN Human Rights Chief Decries 'War Crime' of Rapidly Expanding Israeli Settlements, by Brett Wi…
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-10). Roaming Billboards Bring Gazan Reality and More to the Streets.indybay.org Since the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7 and the massive and sustained invasion of Gaza by the IDF, the world has seen Palestinian and human rights activists protesting daily calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. | Activists have employed any number of means to convey their message including the use of mobile LED billboards permanently mounted on a truck that can roam the city bringing its messages to the public.
Jon Queally(2024-03-10). Biden Says Netanyahu Making "Big Mistake" But Refuses to Cut Off Military Aid.truthout.org President Joe Biden said Saturday that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not handling the situation in Gaza the way it should be, but said U.S. support for its ally will remain. Following the State of the Union address on Thursday, Biden was caught on a hot mic telling Democratic lawmakers that he had privately told Netanyahu that "you and I are going to have a 'Come-to-Jesus' meeting,"… |
Oraily Madruga Rios(2024-03-10). Red Cross denounces "Israel's out of its senses"plenglish.com Five months have passed by since the onset of the escalating conflict, and Palestinians' situation "is deteriorating every hour, and there is no safe place to go," the agency stated in a dispatch. | The Red Cross warned that Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure the basic needs of the Gazan population or allow the safe and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid. However, it pointed out that a large and regular flow of vital goods is only part of the solution. | In that regard, the health agency urged the warring sides to launch their military operations in a way to avoid harming the civilian population and…
Staff(2024-03-10). Hamas' Haniyeh urges swift relief for Gaza, political, diplomatic isolation of Israel.muslimmirror.comGAZA CITY, Palestine : The head of Hamas' political bureau on Saturday urged Arab and Islamic leaders and scholars to act to stop the aggression against Gaza, and to quickly rescue Palestinians and isolate Israel politically and diplomatically due to the "war crimes" it commits. "On the threshold of the month of Ramadan, we call …
Staff(2024-03-10). Hamas' Haniyeh urges swift relief for Gaza, political, diplomatic isolation of Israel.muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : The head of Hamas' political bureau on Saturday urged Arab and Islamic leaders and scholars to act to stop the aggression against Gaza, and to quickly rescue Palestinians and isolate Israel politically and diplomatically due to the "war crimes" it commits. "On the threshold of the month of Ramadan, we call …
Mustafa Abu Sneineh(2024-03-10). Israel Deploys 15,000 Troops in West Bank and Jerusalem as Ramadan Begins.truthout.org Gaza's Ministry of Health confirmed this figure on Telegram channel. Some rights groups put the death toll number closer to 40,000 when accounting for those presumed dead. ** The death toll in West Bank and Jerusalem is not updated regularly. This is the latest figure according to PA's Ministry of Health as of March 6. *** This figure is released by the Israeli military… |
Will Solomon(2024-03-10). The New York Times' Bret Stephens, Hasbarist.counterpunch.org Bret Stephens speaking at the 92nd Street Y, Youtube screenshot. | On October 15, 2023, a week after Hamas's attack on Israel and in the early days of an indiscriminate Israeli response, New York Times editorialist Bret Stephens wrote a column titled "Hamas Bears the Blame for Every Death in This War." | After allowing that "[r]easonable people can criticize Israel for not allowing enough time for civilians to get out of harm's way," Stephens, having rhetorically covered himself, endorses the impending ground invasion and arrives at the conclusion inscribed in the column's title. "The central cause of Gaza's m…
Stuart Rees(2024-03-10). Israel: A terrorist state.greenleft.org.au Morality and justice are not determined by body counts but a fraction of history shows Israel as a militarised, apartheid state which cultivates violent racism towards another people, argues Stuart Rees.
albawaba(2024-03-10). Israel intercepts missiles fired from Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Israeli army, at least 35 missiles have been fired from Lebanon with no damage reported. The statement also added that the army intercepted some of these missiles. According to Naharnet, on Saturday, an Israeli airstrike killed five people, including a family of four, and nine others were wounded in a house in the southern town of Khirbet Selm.Israel has intensified its strikes on Southern Lebanon after Hezbollah said it targeted the al-Baghdadi Israeli post with a heavy-caliber Burkan rocket.
albawaba(2024-03-10). Is Maher Assad in Russia for treatment after Israeli airstrike.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Maher Assad, brother of Syrian President Bashar Assad, was reportedly transferred to Russia for treatment after allegedly being targeted and injured in an Israeli strike in Damascus, Syria.Lebanese website Lebanon Debate reported on Sunday that news circulating the injury of Maher Assad, a Syrian general and commander of the Syrian Army's elite 4th Armoured Divisio, in an Israeli strike is "true".No official Syrian reports were made to clarify or deny the injury of Syrian commander Maher Assad in an Israeli strike and that he is now in Russia to get medical treatment.ÿߟÑÿ&n…
Lynda Carson(2024-03-10). Thanks To The Migrants For Sharing Music And Food, etc…indybay.org Thanks To The Art, Culture, Music, Food, and Grace Shared By The Migrants Coming To America! The Painting On My Wall, Is Called "The Woman With The Yellow and Green Hair."
Gabisile(2024-03-10). Govt continues to support women-owned businesses.sanews.gov.za Govt continues to support women-owned businesses | Government continues to provide targeted support for female-owned businesses to promote women's sustainable participation in the economy, said Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa. | "The ultimate goal is for women to develop sustainable enterprises that contribute to the country's gross domestic product, employment, equity and economic transformation to enable women to have equal access to and control over economic resources," she said. | The Minister was delivering a keynote address at the 2024 Forbes Woman Af…
thecommunists(2024-03-10). Joti Brar on the connection between women's liberation and socialism.thecommunists.org Comrade Joti Brar speaks to an online meeting organised by British Sri Lankan women's group Ethera Api on the question of women's rights, women's liberation and bourgeois feminism. What is the root cause of women's oppression? How did it start? How will it end? Are men really the enemy? Who launched the 'battle of the …
ecns.cn(2024-03-10). Ethnic Li brocade stitches together history and elegance.ecns.cn Wearing a traditional Li ethnic group costume, a woman sits on the ground and weaves colorful yarn into delicate brocade, as spindles gently shuttle back and forth on the loom. These scenes are common in China's southernmost province of Hainan, whether in Li villages or public places, such as scenic spots, museums, and exhibitions.
Staff(2024-03-10). Iran condemns UN's report on protest crackdown as false, biased.muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran has condemned the United Nations report stating that Iran's violent crackdown in 2022 on peaceful protests and the specific targeting of women and girls were serious rights violations, many amounting to crimes against humanity, reported Al Jazeera. Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, said that the report was built on "baseless …
Staff(2024-03-10). Iran condemns UN's report on protest crackdown as false, biased.muslimmirror.comTehran : Iran has condemned the United Nations report stating that Iran's violent crackdown in 2022 on peaceful protests and the specific targeting of women and girls were serious rights violations, many amounting to crimes against humanity, reported Al Jazeera. Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, said that the report was built on "baseless …
albawaba(2024-03-10). United airlines Boeing 737 loses tire mid-flight.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A famous U.S. carrier, United Airlines, recently had an incident with a Boeing 737 that required an emergency landing because one of the plane's tires came off during takeoff.The incident took place shortly after takeoff when the plane, which was traveling from San Francisco to Osaka, Japan, had a flat tire on its main landing gear.The flight crew swiftly assessed the situation and successfully made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after rerouting the trip.Officials say that there were a total of 249 people on board when the accident happened. There were 235 guests and 14 crew…
ecns.cn(2024-03-10). NPC deputy warns against 'Taiwan independence' in cultural aspect.ecns.cn The Chinese mainland should be vigilant about the potential for promoting cultural "Taiwan independence" in the island after Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party, who is set to take office as the island's head in May, Li Yihu, a deputy to China's top legislature and an expert on Taiwan research, said on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions.
albawaba(2024-03-10). Video shows a strange cloud in UAE, Supercell cloud.albawaba.com ALBAWABA Recent video circulated on social media have revealed the presence of a "Supercell" cloud formation located to the south of Al Ain city in the United Arab Emirates.This particular type of cloud is known for its exceptional characteristics, typically forming under specific atmospheric conditions. In some instances, Supercells have been associated with significant damage due to severe weather events.ŸÖŸÇÿ∑ÿπ ŸÖÿ™ÿØÿߟàŸÑ ŸÖŸÜ ÿߟÑÿ•ŸÖÿ…
albawaba(2024-03-10). Did Dani Alves commit suicide in jail.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Activists online allegedly reported that former Brazilian football player Dani Alves had committed suicide in jail.In February, a Spanish court sentenced the famous player Dani Alves to four years and a half in jail for rape. The star, who is a former Barcelona player, was found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and was sentenced to four years and six months in jail.Alves, 40, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the early hours of Dec. 31, 2022. However, the player denied the accusations.The Barcelona Court after reviewing the case sentenced Dani Alves to four and a half years in prison for…
Jake Pearson(2024-03-10). How One Woman Endured a Decade of Neglect in New York's Guardianship System.truthout.org The temperature was plummeting on Thanksgiving eve when Judith Zbiegniewicz wrapped herself in a blanket, picked up her phone and tapped out yet another plea for help to New York Guardianship Services. It was 2018, and for the previous five years the company, whose slogan is "caring that makes a difference," had overseen nearly every major decision in her life, as it did for hundreds of New… |
ecns.cn(2024-03-10). Spokesman condemns U.S.' arms sales to Taiwan.ecns.cn The United States should stop arming Taiwan, and should put its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence" into action, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Saturday in response to the new round of U.S. arms sales to the island.
Editor(2024-03-10). Belfast's International Wall becomes the Palestinian Wall.socialistproject.ca In a defiant show of solidarity with the people of Palestine a group of mural artists led by internationally renowned artist Danny Devenny has transformed Belfast's iconic "International Wall" into the "Palestinian Wall" to show off amazing murals designed by Palestinian artists who would have suffered imprisonment, torture and death had they attempted to paint them in their homeland. | Danny Devenny (artist): | Bobby Sands said, back in the day: | "The men of art have lost their heart. | They dream within their dreams. | Their magic sold for price of gold | Amidst a people's screams. | They sketch the moon…
ecns.cn(2024-03-10). Comicomment: Who is stirring up the South China Sea.ecns.cn The "Maritime Zones Act" approved by the Senate of the Philippines has attempted to further enforce the illegal arbitral award on the South China Sea by domestic legislation and include China's Huangyan Dao, most islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao, and their adjacent waters into its maritime zones, which severely violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.
albawaba(2024-03-10). Scientists face controversy by trying to revive extinct animal.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A both shocking and controversial move by an American company has started a debate as their plans to genetically revive mammoths came to light, as per The Washington Post. Colossal Biosciences, a biotechnology firm from Dallas, revealed their development of Asian elephant stem cells that may pave the way to create the extinct behemoth or at least closely resembling mammoth-elephant hybrid on Earth yet again.ShutterstockAdvocates of species revival view this as a means to fix some of the human involvement in the ongoing animal extinction crisis. They believe advancements in genetic technology could also…
Danny Makki(2024-03-10). Unable to heat homes, Syrians wash away their woes in ancient hammams.middleeasteye.net Unable to heat homes, Syrians wash away their woes in ancient hammams | Long power cuts and prohibitively expensive fuel have people in Damascus turning to a traditional alternative to keep warm and clean | | A man in Hammam al-Malik al-Zahir is washed on a marble platform (MEE/Hasan Belal)…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-03-10). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…
teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO(2024-03-10). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza.telesurtv.net Suman cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
Mnar Adley(2024-03-10). US Soldier Reveals Why Aaron Bushnell Self-Immolated, With Mike Prysner.orinocotribune.com By Mnar Adley — Mar 8, 2024 | 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 civi…
newarab(2024-03-10). US Senator Tom Cotton wants to punish 'next Aaron Bushnell'.newarab.com US Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has unveiled two new pieces of legislation aimed at restricting security clearances and demonstration rights for pro-Palestinian government workers and contractors, following the self-immolation of US airman Aaron Bushnell outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on February 25th. | The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement posted to Cotton's
Asma Aamir(2024-03-10). 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 (…) | – |
newarab(2024-03-10). What might the US built 'floating pier' in Gaza look like.newarab.com US President The move comes as warnings that Gaza is steps away from a famine grow louder and aid agencies report continuing difficulties in distributing supplies as fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas intensify.
newarab(2024-03-10). Gaza: Boat carrying humanitarian aid 'ready' to leave Cyprus.newarab.com The New Arab's live blog on Israel's war in Gaza has now ended, and will resume tomorrow at 0800 GMT. | A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said Saturday, as Israel's war in the enclave ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions, which humanitarians and foreign governments have blamed on Israel, more than five months into the war which has left Gaza's 2.4 million people struggling to survive. | The United Nations has repeatedly warned of looming famine, particularly in the Palestinian territory's north where no o…
newarab(2024-03-10). Aid boat readied for Gaza as deadly Israeli strikes continue.newarab.com A boat laden with food for Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said, as Israel continued to launch deadly strikes on civilian areas and fighting raged between Israeli troops and Hamas ahead of Ramadan. | The sea route aims to counter aid access restrictions which Israel has imposed. More than five months into a war which has killed over 30,000 people and reduced districts and cities to rubble, many of Gaza's 2.4 million people are starving to death. | Hopes were fading fast for a pause in the fighting before Ramadan, which began on Sunday for many Muslims aroun…
newarab(2024-03-10). Israel rabbi says Gaza women, children should all be killed.newarab.com A Eliyahu Mali, who was talking to an audience at the Shirat Moshe religious school in Jaffa, which he heads, said the killing of all civilians in Gaza was in line with Jewish law teachings, known as Halakha. | He was addressing students who serve in the Israeli military. | A video of his speech went vira…
newarab(2024-03-10). Israel will use Netzarim Corridor in Gaza for a year: army.newarab.com The Israeli military plans to use A report aired last month on Israeli media shows how the Israeli army is building the new Highway 749 — dubbed the Netzarim Corridor — which will run through the strip south of Gaza City, essentially cutting off the
newarab(2024-03-10). Gaza prison torture by Israel worse than Guantanamo: monitor.newarab.com Israeli detention centres have become worse than Guantanamo Bay prison as Palestinians in these prisons are suffering from "shameful forms" of torture, degrading treatment, and the deprivation of their most basic human rights, Euro-Med says. | Thousands of Palestinians have been rounded up from Gaza since the start of the war on 7 October, with hundreds kept in unknown locatio…
newarab(2024-03-10). Gulf state ready to fund Lebanon-Israel border deal: report.newarab.com A Gulf state has expressed readiness to financially support Lebanon's military and fund Citing unnamed diplomatic sources, Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said an Arab Gulf state had expressed its willingness to finance the voluntary recruitment of 7,000 soldiers in the Lebanese army, as well as fund obse…
newarab(2024-03-10). MENA Sports Wrap: Saudi Arabia enters the snooker world.newarab.com Saudi Arabia hosts first major snooker tournament | In an almost fairy tale end to Saudi Arabia's first major snooker tournament, The English player thrashed Belgian competitor Luca Brecel 5-2 in the final, having already seen off Judd Trump in the semi-finals, to pick up a £250,000 prize. | However, he failed to pot the 'gol…
newarab(2024-03-10). Turkey detains 33 accused of plotting attacks before polls.newarab.com Turkish police detained 33 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State (IS) group who were allegedly preparing attacks ahead of the country's The suspects were "preparing and searching for action before the upcoming local elections," he posted on X, formerly Twitter. | Nationwide elections are due to be held on March 31. | Counter-terrorism police in Sakarya in northwest Turkey recovered weapons, cash and "organisational documents" d…
newarab(2024-03-10). Shoshana: 'Lacklustre' British Mandate era biopic.newarab.com "The British role in Palestine is complicated…but I don't think it helps anyone to ignore history," Michael Winterbottom said during an It's an admirable position for a British filmmaker working in an industry more willing to produce films about Britain's heroic past during…
Samidoun Netherlands(2024-03-08). Protest against the visit of war criminal Isaac Herzog to Amsterdam!samidoun.net Workers for Palestine and Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network call on all progressive organizations, social movements and supporters of Palestine to protest on Sunday, March 10, against the visit of the president of the Zionist settler-colonial apartheid state, the war criminal Isaac Herzog, to Amsterdam for the opening of the National Holocaust Museum together with …
Ibrahim Husseini(2024-03-08). Palestinians expect Israeli crackdown on worship at al-Aqsa during Ramadan.mondoweiss.net Israel is taking advantage of the war on Gaza to exert control over the al-Aqsa Mosque compound and prevent Palestinians from visiting. With the month of Ramadan set to start, Israeli authorities intend to tighten restrictions even further.
Jessica Buxbaum, MintPress News.(2024-03-08). Foreign Fighters From US, France And India Are Fighting Israel's War.popularresistance.org Israelis aren't the only demographic among the IDF's forces in Gaza. Foreign fighters from as far away as the United States, France, Spain, the Netherlands and even India actively participate in the hostilities. While the exact number of internationals fighting in Gaza isn't known, what is known is that citizens from numerous countries appear to be at least complicit in what has been called a genocide. | Under Israel's Law of Return, any individual with at least one Jewish grandparent or spouse can obtain Israeli citizenship. In this regard, many born abroad can serve in Israel's military while still keeping thei…
Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-08). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 152: Little Prospect Of Breakthrough In Ceasefire Talks.popularresistance.org Israeli authorities turned back 14 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to northern Gaza on Tuesday. | This prompted the World Food Program (WFP) to resort to airdropping the aid with the help of the Jordanian Air Force, delivering aid to 20,000 people in northern Gaza. | "WFP is determined to do whatever it takes to reach people in need. But to avert famine, we must have access by road," the organization wrote on X. | Aid convoys driving on Salah al-Din Street to northern Gaza have had to stop at an Israeli military checkpoint in Wadi Gaza, which splits the enclave into northern and southern territories.
Michael Brenner, Scheer Post.(2024-03-08). The West's Reckoning?popularresistance.org Western leaders are experiencing two stunning events: defeat in Ukraine, genocide in Palestine. The first is humiliating, the other shameful. Yet, they feel no humiliation or shame. Their actions show vividly that those sentiments are alien to them — unable to penetrate the entrenched barriers of dogma, arrogance and deep-seated insecurities. The last are personal as well as political. Therein lies a puzzle. For, as a consequence, the West has set itself on a path of collective suicide. Moral suicide in Gaza; diplomatic suicide — the foundations laid in Europe, the Middle East and across Eurasia; econ…
Middle East Monitor.(2024-03-08). Sweden: Production Of 'Palestine Cola' Starts In Malmo.popularresistance.org Two Palestinian brothers in the Swedish city of Malmo have started production of a soft drink called "Palestine Cola" that is intended to be an alternative to Coca Cola and Pepsi for those who do not wish to buy products from companies which support Israel. Both of the well-known brands are subject to a boycott campaign due to their support for the occupation state. | Social media pages dedicated to solidarity with Palestine posted a video clip showing the two brothers producing the drink in solidarity with the Palestinians.
Marjorie Cohn, Truthout.(2024-03-08). Israel Didn't Even Try To Defend The Legality Of Its Occupation.popularresistance.org For six days, more than 50 countries, the League of Arab States, the African Union and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation presented testimony to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) about the legality of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory. The overwhelming majority of them, largely from the Global South, told the court that the occupation was illegal. | The historic hearing, which took place February 19-26, was held in response to the United Nations General Assembly's December 30, 2022, request for an advisory opinion on the following questions…
People's Dispatch.(2024-03-08). At Every Turn, US Politicians Hounded For Their Support For Israel.popularresistance.org Incumbent US President Joe Biden has had to modify his entire campaign strategy in order to avoid frequent disruptions of campaign events by pro-Palestinian protesters. Lawmakers, from famous progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to ultra-conservative Andrew Ogles (who declared "kill them all" to a protester's question about the murder of Palestinian children) have been equally hounded by the Palestine solidarity movement for not calling for an end to Israeli genocide in Gaza.
Julie Lévesque(2024-03-08). From Afghanistan to Syria: Women's Rights, War Propaganda and the CIA.globalresearch.ca Western heads of state, UN officials, military spokespersons will invariably praise the humanitarian dimension of the October 2001 US-NATO led invasion of Afghanistan, which allegedly was to fight religious fundamentalists, help little girls go to school, liberate women subjected to the yoke of the Taliban.
Lucy McCann(2024-03-08). Law Pod UK New Episode.ukhumanrightsblog.com Law Pod UK is marking International Womens' Day 2024 with a three-part series exploring gender at the Bar. In this series Lucy McCann and Rajkiran Barhey speak to Lady Justice Whipple, Sally Smith KC, Clodagh Bradley KC, Cara Guthrie, Judith Rogerson, Isabel McArdle, Emma-Louise Fenelon and Chloe Turvill about their experiences in the hope of …
imemc.org (2024-03-08). Day 153 Update: Israel's Continued Bombings Kill Dozens In Gaza" The Israeli army continued for the 153rd day the bombing of various parts of the Gaza Strip, and the wiring and detonating of entire residential blocks across the coastal region, killing dozens and wounding hundreds.
euobserver.com (2024-03-08). Gaza is also a war on women: where are European feminists?On International Women's Day, European feminists must break their deafening silence on the unspeakable horrors facing women and girls in Gaza. Palestinian women have become "victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and an unfolding genocide", according to Reem Alsalem, the UN's special rapporteur on violence against women and girls.
yahoo.com (2024-03-08). Biden promised unity, but State of the Union speech was loud, angry, partisanIn his State of the Union address Thursday night, he gave a speech that was partisan, dishonest and, at times, incoherent. It wasn't an update on America, nor was it hopeful, unifying or inspiring. Biden seemed mad and divisive and occasionally slurred his words and struggled to enunciate.
T.J. Coles(2024-03-08). The New Atheism at 20: How an Intellectual Movement Exploited Rationalism to Promote War.counterpunch.org Inspired by the attacks of September 11th, the New Atheism appeared on the scene shortly after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It became immediately clear that the Four Horsemen were exploiting Enlightenment principles to justify the bombing of women and children in third world nations. Muslim terrorists are not aggrieved by Western foreign policy, the authors claim, but rather by their fanatical devotion to their faith. The decimation of Iraq was not motivated by elite US strategies to control oil markets, but because "god" told Bush to invade. The state does not exploit religious differences for cynical realpolit…
T.J. Coles(2024-03-08). The New Atheism at 20: How an Intellectual Movement Exploited Rationalism to Promote War.counterpunch.org Inspired by the attacks of September 11th, the New Atheism appeared on the scene shortly after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It became immediately clear that the Four Horsemen were exploiting Enlightenment principles to justify the bombing of women and children in third world nations. Muslim terrorists are not aggrieved by Western foreign policy, the authors claim, but rather by their fanatical devotion to their faith. The decimation of Iraq was not motivated by elite US strategies to control oil markets, but because "god" told Bush to invade. The state does not exploit religious differences for cynical realpolit…
Christine Choi(2024-03-08). Breaking the Mold: Gender Discrimination in the Airline Industry.aclu.org As a child in New Jersey, I grew up hearing stories of my mother's flight attendant days in South Korea. A few stuck out to me even at a young age — such as hearing she needed to maintain a certain weight to get into the flight attendant program and that she had to quit her job once she got married. I couldn't understand why my mother had to quit her dream job, the job that allowed her to travel to Hawaii and Paris, the two places she had always wanted to go since she was little, just because she got married. My mother also told me how women either lied about being married to keep their jobs or were pres…
bwitanek(2024-03-08). Report on Pax Christi Back to Booker's — March 7.fightbackbetter.com @paxchristinj showed up to check @corybooker @senbooker on his stance with Palestine."We want a ceasefire! We want an end to the apartheid. We want justice for all. We want aid for Gaza for all of the starving children. Billions of dollars of our tax money is going to kill children in Gaza. We want Cory Booker to live up to his image of being a human rights champion, of being a human rights defender. We want him to call this what it is: an ethnic cleansing. A genocide!" | @corybooker @senbooker have you addressed your constituents yet? | @paxchristinj is "a region of Pax Christi USA, [and] we promote Christian no…
Staff(2024-03-08). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: Pre planned and well coordinated.muslimmirror.com By Latheef Farook Israel and its United States -European partners knew about Hamas' attack on October 7, but allowed it to use as a pretext to commit genocide and ethnic cleanse Palestinians , annex Gaza with Israel to settle Jews to create "Greater Israel". According to reports emerging from several sources Egypt,Saudi and the United …
Staff(2024-03-08). Hard evidence just dropped that shows the British media is complicit in Israel's genocide.thecanary.co The Centre for Media Monitoring has released a report on corporate media coverage of Israel's genocide. The case study shows "overwhelming" bias in favour of the Israeli settler colonial state. As such, the UK media, which the report focuses on, is manufacturing consent for the mass slaughter of Palestinians. This includes the BBC. Covering for …
Abby Zimet(2024-03-08). Biden Legacy = Genocide.indybay.org Declaring, "We are outraged, we are heartbroken," hundreds of protesters turned out to block Biden's motorcade en route to his State of the Union speech, forcing cars to take "the long way" to the Capitol. Concluding a day-long series of protests across Washington DC, hundreds of people in black shirts reading "Not In Our Name" and "Biden's Legacy = Genocide" sat and stood along Pennsylvania Avenue near the Capitol, delaying Biden's speech by about a half hour. Organizers with megaphones led the crowd in impassioned chants: "Biden Biden You Can't Hide, We Charge You With Genocide," "Free, Free Palestine," "Stop A…
Staff(2024-03-08). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: Pre planned and well coordinated.muslimmirror.comBy Latheef Farook Israel and its United States -European partners knew about Hamas' attack on October 7, but allowed it to use as a pretext to commit genocide and ethnic cleanse Palestinians , annex Gaza with Israel to settle Jews to create "Greater Israel". According to reports emerging from several sources Egypt,Saudi and the United …
Chris Walker(2024-03-08). 24-Hour Vigil Highlighting the "State of the Genocide" in Gaza Held in Chicago.truthout.org A 24-hour vigil in Chicago in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza came to a close on Friday morning, with hundreds of people from dozens of organizations calling for an end to Israel's genocide. The event was held downtown at Federal Plaza. According to a press release provided to Truthout from organizers of the event, participating groups included: the U.S. Palestinian Community Network… |
A Guest Author(2024-03-08). Joint statement of Southeast Asian left organizations: End the genocide! Solidarity with Palestine!workers.org This joint statement was initiated by the Southeast Asian Left Network [Feb. 29, 2024], and endorsed by groups from within and outside the Southeast Asia region. Rally supporting the Palestinians in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 15, 2023. We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the Zionist regime of Israel for committing genocidal . . . |
Eman Abdelhadi(2024-03-08). Beyond the State of the Union, We Must Confront the State of the Genocide.truthout.org President Joe Biden gave his State of the Union address Thursday night as a majority of Americans maintain that the genocide in Gaza needs to immediately end and a new "uncommitted" movement is sweeping the nation and has become the biggest story of the 2024 presidential primaries. Biden briefly mentioned the more than 30,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza during his address but offered Israel no… |
Staff(2024-03-08). 78 more Palestinians killed in Gaza, death toll climbs to 30,878.muslimmirror.comANKARA : At least 78 Palestinians were killed and 104 others injured in the last 24 hours as Israel continued its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory's Health Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said in a statement that Israeli forces committed eight massacres against families in the Gaza Strip in the past …
Staff(2024-03-08). 78 more Palestinians killed in Gaza, death toll climbs to 30,878.muslimmirror.com ANKARA : At least 78 Palestinians were killed and 104 others injured in the last 24 hours as Israel continued its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory's Health Ministry said on Friday. The ministry said in a statement that Israeli forces committed eight massacres against families in the Gaza Strip in the past …
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-08). Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Invade Rafah, Rejects 'International Pressure'.news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Israel would continue its slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza despite "international pressure" and said Israeli forces would invade the southern city of Rafah, which is packed with 1.5 million Palestinians. "Today, I want to tell you tell you clearly: The IDF will continue to operate against all …
albawaba(2024-03-08). Houthis: fate of detained British ship's crew solely in Hamas' hands.albawaba.com ALBAWABA: According to a top official in the Hamas military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, Ansar Allah, known as the Houthis. have given them the dossier of a detained ship, according to a top commander inside the Hamas military branch, Al-Qassam Brigades, who spoke with Al-Jazeera. This revelation coincides with heightened Red Sea tensions, as Ansar Allah has escalated its actions recently, alleging Israeli plans to attack Rafah in southern Gaza and continue their siege.The commander of Hamas stated that Ansar Allah contacted Hamas to inquire about possible middlemen for the crew's release from the ship. Notably, Ans…
Editor(2024-03-08). Mar 8, 2024.sitrepworld.info Daniel Franàßois-Esprit Auber — Overture (La Sirene) The undiagnosed malignancy at the core of our system is now out in the open, by Alex Krainer Europe Is in Danger of Falling Asleep in Peace and Waking Up in War, by Hugo Dionísio The United States and Israel as International Outliers, Outlaws and Losers, by Daniel Warner Pretending The US Can't Just Drive Aid Into Gaza, by Caitlin Johnstone Israeli channels air snuff videos featuring systematic torture of Palestinians, by Jonathan Ofir Hamas' Official Account, by As'ad AbuKhalil Biden's Bogus Ceasefire Shenanigans, by Kevin Barr…
Chris Walker(2024-03-08). Protesters Blocked Traffic Outside White House Before Biden's State of the Union.truthout.org Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on Pennsylvania Avenue outside of the White House in Washington D.C. on Thursday evening to demonstrate against the Biden administration's refusal to demand a permanent Israeli ceasefire in Gaza. The protesters, numbering around 500 in total, rallied prior to President Joe Biden's departure for the U.S. Capitol, where he was set to deliver the State of the… |
Pacific Media Watch(2024-03-08). Aotearoa: NZ news media under fire for 'bias, propaganda' in Gaza coverage.greenleft.org.au Aotearoa/New Zealand news media came under fire at a Palestine solidarity rally in Auckland calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza with speakers condemning what they said was pro-Israeli "bias" and "propaganda", reports Pacific Media Watch.
Kyle Anzalone(2024-03-08). Air-Dropped Aid Crushes 5 Palestinians to Death in Gaza.news.antiwar.com The parachutes of air-dropped pallets of aid failed, causing the large objects to plummet to the ground in northern Gaza, killing five. The US and several other countries have dropped a token amount of aid onto northern Gaza because Israel is only allowing a trickle of aid to enter the Strip by land. A witness …
Democracy Now!(2024-03-08). Democracy Now! 2024-03-08 Friday.democracynow.org Headlines for March 08, 2024; Katrina vanden Heuvel: Biden's Domestic Agenda — Taxes, Reproductive Rights — Undermined by Foreign Policy; Biden's SOTU on Gaza: Israeli Daughter of Freed Hostage & Palestinian American Professor Respond | Headlines for March 08, 2024; Katrina vanden Heuvel: Biden's Domestic Agenda — Taxes, Reproductive Rights — Undermined by Foreign Policy; Biden's SOTU on Gaza: Israeli Daughter of Freed Hostage & Palestinian American Professor Respond…
Ralph Nader(2024-03-08). Stop the Worsening UNDERCOUNT of Palestinian Casualties in Gaza.counterpunch.org Since the Hamas raid penetrated the multi-tiered Israeli border security on October 7, 2023 (an unexplained collapse of Israel's defensive capabilities), 2.3 million utterly defenseless Palestinians in the tiny crowded Gaza enclave have been on the receiving end of over 65,000 bombs/missiles plus non-stop tank shelling and snipers. The extreme right-wing Netanyahu regime has enforced
albawaba(2024-03-08). Iraqi resistance targets Rosh Pina airport with drone.albawaba.com The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has announced its second attack, targeting a military barracks at Rosh Pina Airport, an Israeli airport located in Rosh Pinna, near the Safed-Hatzor-Rosh Pina Industrial Park, in the occupied territories. The attack was carried out using a drone and is said to be in support of the people in Gaza.This comes after a pause in activities last month following an attack on an American base in Jordan, resulting in casualties among American soldiers. In response, the US launched airstrikes on Iranian-backed armed group sites in Iraq and Syria. The resumption of attacks by the Islamic Resist…
albawaba(2024-03-08). Israeli historian: Post-October 7 marks the end of Zionism.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Professor Ilan Pappe, an Israeli historian, recently voiced serious concerns to the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) on Israel's continuous military attacks on Gaza.Pappe described these events as perhaps "the darkest moment" for the Palestinian people and issued a warning that they might represent a turning point in Palestinian history. He underlined that history might remember that the current events mark the beginning of the Zionist project's demise.Speaking on the circumstances, Pappe emphasized how brutal and vicious these endeavors may become, especially when they encounter existential issu…
Staff(2024-03-08). Gaza: 83 Palestinians killed, 143 injured by Israeli bombardments in last 24 hours.muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (Al Jazeera, Wafa, OCHA): At least 83 Palestinians were killed and 143 others injured in Israeli indiscriminate bombings in Gaza in the last 24 hours according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza. 30,800 Palestinians have been killed and 72,298 others injured, by Israeli bombings in Gaza since 7 October according to …
M. Reza Behnam(2024-03-08). Cut From the Same Cloth: The United States and Israel in Palestine.counterpunch.org Revolutionaries in Iran in the 1970s referred to the United States as the "Great Satan" and to its ally, Israel, as the "little Satan." The truth of their rallying cry resounds today as Israel executes, unimpeded, its scorched earth policy in Gaza. The Israeli war on Gaza has been oiled by the military, financial and
albawaba(2024-03-08). Hezbollah escalates attacks, Israel responds: Southern Lebanon tensions rise.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hezbollah fighters have claimed responsibility for multiple attacks in Southern Lebanon. They targeted the Ruwaisat al-Alam site in the occupied Lebanese Kfar Shuba hills and achieved a direct hit. Additionally, Hezbollah launched two unmanned drones to attack the Maale Golan barracks and targeted a force of enemy soldiers in the Metula colony, resulting in casualties.In response, Israeli artillery shelled the vicinity of the town of Kafr Shuba and conducted raids in the Wadi Al-Azziya area, both in southern Lebanon. The situation is rapidly escalating, with Hezbollah launching one of its heaviest missi…
Anarchist Union Journal(2024-03-08). Formulating an Anarchist Approach to the So-Called "Israeli-Palestinian" Conflict.itsgoingdown.org An anarchist analysis of the occupation in Palestine and a visioning of what an anarchist non-state solution might look like. It's called the "Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" as if it is a clash between rival ethnic groups over religion, territory, or some combination thereof. Even if the media has wanted to paint it this way, that is…
Nicky Reid(2024-03-08). The Right to Exist?counterpunch.org The state of Israel has no right to exist. I believe that statement to be a fact based purely on the concept of right and wrong, but just try saying it out loud in any corner of this country and you would think that you'd said it on the streets of Tel Aviv. People who
Nava J. Thakuria(2024-03-08). PEC Expresses Grief over the Demise of two Bangladeshi Reporters.pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses profound grief over the demise of two Bangladeshi journalists in a devastating fire that took place in Dhaka. The carnage on 29 February 2024 snatched away the lives of at least 46 people including Abhishruti Shastri and Tusar Hawlader, both of whom worked for Dhaka-based online media outlet Thereport. live. The colleagues and family members identified the bodies of Abhishruti and Tusar at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital morgue. Abhishruti Shastri. Tusar Hawlader | "It's shocking that two young reporters had to lose their l…
Staff(2024-03-08). Severe ME patient Millie's sister tells the Canary the situation is 'heartbreaking'.thecanary.co A young woman who lives with severe ME is still being dangerously neglected by an NHS hospital — despite interventions, media coverage, a petition, and social media uproar. The situation is such that her sister has told the Canary her family are concerned she is "declining daily" — and that the situation is "heartbreaking". What …
albawaba(2024-03-08). North Korea showcases nuclear & missile arsenal amid US-South Korea provocations.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – North Korea displayed its armaments during an artillery drill as a show of force in retaliation to the joint military drill between the US and South Korea. With North Korea's artillery systems potentially dangerous and potentially causing large civilian casualties in the case of an assault, analysts have warned that this move has increased tensions in the region.The Ministry of Defense in North Korea has strongly condemned the joint exercise, called "Freedom Shield Exercise," calling it "provocative" and "reckless." On a visit to a military base in the western part of the nation, North Korean leader Ki…
Lynda Carson(2024-03-08). Thanks To The Migrants For Sharing Music And Food, etc…indybay.org Thanks To The Art, Culture, Music, Food, and Grace Shared By The Migrants Coming To America! The Painting On My Wall, Is Called "The Woman With The Yellow and Green Hair."
Vanessa Beeley(2024-03-08). Five British Special Forces arrested for incident in Syria two years ago.thealtworld.com The global clandestine operations of British special forces are in violation of international law | Recent reports in the The soldiers remain on active duty and are claiming that the individual posed a threat and "intended to carry out a suicide" attack. The incident is alleged to have taken place two years ago. | Unsur…
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (2024-03-08). PMPI General Assembly: "TWENTY: Transformative Work on Environment and Nature's Rights Through the Years" Day 2.pressenza.com Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — On March 5, 2024, more than two hundred organizations, including faith-based groups, NGOs, and people's organizations nationwide, participated in the second day of the 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly. | Most. Rev. Cosme Damian R. Almedilla, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Butuan, who celebrated the mass, took off from the gospel on forgiveness and highlighted that if God always forgives, people can ultimately forgive. Still, he warned that nature might not be able to forgive if humans continue to harm them and violate their rig…
scorinoco(2024-03-08). International Criminal Court: a Puppet Institution.orinocotribune.com By Nikolay Sofinskiy — Mar 6, 2024 | In recent years the International Criminal Court (ICC) has definitely become a politicized and malleable tool in the hands of several Western states in their fight against governments pursuing sovereign policies. The ICC's attempts to position itself as an institution acting on behalf of the entire international community and not on its own behalf are absolutely unfounded. More than one-third of the UN member states representing more than half of the world's population (including Russia, China, India, the United States, etc.) are not members of the ICC. | In the last ten…
ecns.cn(2024-03-08). Hong Kong-U.S. trade still flourishing.ecns.cn In a testament to their enduring partnership, Hong Kong and the U.S. have forged a "robust" trade relationship over the past year.
Staff(2024-03-08). Opposition parties stage protest against CAA ahead of PM's visit to Assam.muslimmirror.comGuwahati : Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Assam on Friday on a two-day visit, opposition parties staged a protest in Kaliabor in Nagaon district against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). The sit-in by the 16-member United Opposition Forum, Assam (UOFA) was held near Kaziranga, where the PM is scheduled to spend the …
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-08). More Than Half a Million People (5 Lakh) Evicted in India in 2023: Report.orinocotribune.com The majority of evictions (58.7%) were conducted under the pretext of 'slum' clearance, 'encroachment' removal, or 'city beautification' initiatives, while other reasons included infrastructure projects (35%), environmental projects (4.7%), and disaster management efforts (0.7%). | The Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN), in its latest report titled "Forced Evictions in India: 2022 & 2023," This report, the sixth in a series of annual publications by HLRN…
Jacob Andrewartha(2024-03-08). Community picket shuts down HTA weapon's facility.greenleft.org.au Activists established a community picket that stopped work at the Heat Treatment Australia factory in Campbellfield, Naarm/Melbourne for the entire day. Jacob Andrewartha reports.
albawaba(2024-03-08). 900 luxury watches go missing in a $13M scam.albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Japanese authorities are on the hunt to return 900 luxurious worth $12.6 million to their 190 owners, as they were on a watch rental site called Toke Match before the site's owner, who is suspected of selling he loaned from an owner back in January, fled to Dubai as reported by local media.The Osaka-based site, Toke Match, was a rental site that would loan luxurious goods like premium Rolex, Omegas and Tag Heuers watches from wealthy individuals to clients. Operated by mother company, Neo Reverse, which had terminated the service by the end of Jan. and announced plans to return all watches to the…
Nan Levinson(2024-03-08). Is There a Journalism That Doesn't Love a War?counterpunch.org War, what is it good for? Well, the media for starters. Shortly after the Biden administration responded to the killing of three American soldiers in a drone attack on a base in Jordan by bombing 85 Iran-connected targets in Iraq and Syria, the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) asked in a headline: "Is the press dragging America to
Ana Perdigón(2024-03-08). Notorious Venezuelan Gang Leader Killed in Police Operation.orinocotribune.com One of Venezuela's ten most wanted criminals, Deiber Johan González, leader of the criminal gang Carlos Capa, was killed in a police operation. | The incident occurred during a police operation carried out on Thursday, March 7, in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda state. | Officers from the Bolivarian National Police (PNB), Miranda state police (Polimiranda), and the Scientific, Criminal and Criminalistic Investigation Corps (CICPC) were part of the deployment that surrounded Carlos Capa's main hideout. The special deployment was launched by the Venezuelan Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace after receiving informatio…
Deborah Barsky(2024-03-08). Discarding Old Theories on the Path to Finding the First Humans Outside Africa.counterpunch.org When I began studying human prehistory in the mid-1990s, little did I know that I would witness a paradigm shift in our understanding of when the first humans settled in Western Eurasia firsthand. At the time, I was preparing my master's thesis about the stone tools from the Caune de l'Arago cave, an Acheulian site situated in the picturesque
albawaba(2024-03-08). First-ever 3D printed Mosque built in Saudi Arabia.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – 3D printing has recently witnessed an extraordinary milestone and made headlines across the Middle East after a mosque in Saudi Arabia became the first-ever to be built fully using 3D printing technology! According to Saraya, the mosque in question was named after the late Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly and was 3D printed in Jeddah under the Al-Jawhara project. The project was first initiated by a businesswoman called Wajannat Muhammad Abdel Wahed as a tribute to her late husband and the mosque took around six months to finish where a total of four printers were used to build it by China's Guanli on an e…
Josh Frank(2024-03-08). Is There a Journalism That Doesn't Love a War?counterpunch.org War, what is it good for? Well, the media for starters. Shortly after the Biden administration responded to the killing of three American soldiers in a drone attack on a base in Jordan by bombing 85 Iran-connected targets in Iraq and Syria, the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) asked in a headline: "Is the press dragging America to
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-08). More Than Half a Million People Evicted in India in 2023: Report.orinocotribune.com The Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN), in its latest report titled "Forced Evictions in India: 2022 & 2023," This report, the sixth in a series of annual publications by HLRN on evictions, highlights a significant surge in the number of home demolitions in India between 2022 and 2023, particularly impacting the poor and marginalised populations. | Over this period, more than 150,000 houses were demolished by Indian authorities, resulting in the forceful…
teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO(2024-03-08). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza.telesurtv.net Suman cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-08). New "Kibbutz" at Israeli Embassy.indybay.org For the past ten days at the Israeli Embassy, peaceful human rights activists have erected and maintained a presence 24/7 outside of the compound bedecked with numerous Palestinian flags, signs, banners and a memorial dedicated to Aaron Bushnell who last month immolated himself in protest over the war in Gaza whose last words were "Free Palestine."
Asma Aamir(2024-03-08). 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 (…) | – |
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-08). Hamas' Hamdan: We Are Not Fighting Alone, Victory is Closer than Ever.english.almanar.com.lb Top Hamas representative in Lebanon Osama Hamdan told Al-Manar on Thursday that the Palestinian resistance is not fighting alone and that the Axis of Resistance is offering all forms of support. In an interview with Al-Manar's Panorama Today, Hamdan stressed that the "victory is closer than ever." "What we are receiving from the battlefield is …
newarab(2024-03-08). Israel continues Gaza siege as famine deaths rise.newarab.com After months of warnings over the risk of famine in Gaza under Israel's bombardment, offensives and siege, Palestinian children are starting to die in the enclave. | Hunger is At least 20 people have died from malnutrition and dehydration at the north's Kamal Adwan and Shifa hospitals, according to the Health Ministry. Most of the dead are children, including ones as old as 15…
newarab(2024-03-08). Gal Gadot told to think of Gaza mothers after new baby birth.newarab.com Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot has announced the birth of her fourth child, a daughter, in an Instagram post, but her account immediately received hundreds of comments reminding her of the plight of Gadot shared the news on her Instagram account Wednesday, posting a photo of herself and her husband, Jaron Varsano, with the newborn. The b…
Islamic Development Bank(2024-03-06). KSrelief, AHTF and WHO partner to improve maternal and child health in Bamyan, Afghanistan.reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Sources: Islamic Development Bank, World Health Organization | 5 March 2024, Kabul, Afghanistan — King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has committed US$ 1.1 million via the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund (AHTF) to enhance the quality of maternal and child health services in Bamyan province, Afghanistan. This funding is being facilitated by the Islamic Development Bank and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, as a trustee of AHTF. The funding will support ongoing efforts by WHO to end preventable deaths among pregnant women and children and adolescents…
United Nations Population Fund(2024-03-06). Standard Operating Procedure for the Afghanistan Youth Health Line.reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Source: United Nations Population Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | UNFPA supports the Youth Health Line (YHL), launched in 2012, as a nationwide, youth friendly health service to provide information and counseling for adolescents and youth on issues related to their health and reproductive health. The YHL is providing a vital service to young people around the country who are dialing the toll-free number '120' from any phone to speak to a professionally trained youth health counselor. These conversations are confidential, free of judgment, and do not require parental consen…
World Health Organization(2024-03-06). WHO integrated response to the Afghanistan humanitarian crisis 2024—2025 – A Case for Support (Volume 1).reliefweb.int Country: Afghanistan | Source: World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Afghanistan continues to grapple with an enduring humanitarian crisis characterized by a multitude of challenges. Afghan citizens endure an unstable health system and confront the daily spectre of food scarcity and malnutrition. The need for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan has surged dramatically, increasing from 18.4 million people in need prior to August 2021 to the current estimate that 23.7 million people will be in dire need in 2024. | Responding to these challenges, WHO Afghanistan is presenting its…
Hannah Davenport(2024-03-06). Public outrage forced Home Office to reverse visa denial for Afghan Youth Orchestra.leftfootforward.org Following public outcry, the Home Office overturned its decision to deny visas to a band of 47 exiled Afghan musicians who were due to tour the UK this month. | The Southbank Centre criticised the Home Office on Monday when the Afghan Youth Orchestra's tour Breaking The Silence was thrown into doubt after the Home Office denied their visas at the last minute, a decision the venue said "denies UK audiences the opportunity of being inspired by their brave work". | The UK's largest arts centre described the orchestra, made up of musicians aged 14 to 22, as a "beacon of hope and free creative expression" and said…
UN Children's Fund(2024-03-06). ADB and UNICEF join hands to strengthen climate resilient water and sanitation services in two major cities of Pakistan.reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: UN Children's Fund | New partnership will benefit up to 1.5 million people | Islamabad, Pakistan, 5 March 2024 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) today signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) to collaborate on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and solid waste management interventions under an ADB-funded project in the cities of Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur in Punjab province of Pakistan. | The agreement was signed by Yong Ye, ADB Country Director for Pakistan, and Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF's Representative in Pakistan, at UNICEF's Pa…
newsnetwork.mayoclinic(2024-03-06). A Mayo Clinic expert explains aphasia.newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Aphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate. To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Network reached out to Dr. Hugo Botha, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic, to explain. What is aphasia? Aphasia is a broad term that refers to a problem with language. So, for example, patients with aphasia may have trouble understanding what other people are saying, understanding what they read, or may have trouble putting their…
Saleem Samad(2024-03-06). Japan to tie landlocked Northeast India with Bangladesh.pressenza.com Hopes for the Red Sun finally glimmer lights over landlocked northeast India and plans to connect with landlocked states with Bangladesh, which has been deemed as geostrategic significance to Japan. | Japan after the brutal Second World War has developed several proven friends of South Asia and is edging closer to Bangladesh and India for socio-economic development. | Many think tanks say Japan has enlarged its diplomatic vision in a bid to counter the economic hegemony of China, which has set its eyes on South Asia. | Well, Japan has been a major donor and development partner since the war-ravaged Bangladesh, 52…
ecns.cn(2024-03-06). Senior adviser upbeat about HK's future.ecns.cn Former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying has reaffirmed his unshakable confidence in China's bright future and Hong Kong's economy and says he hopes the two sessions will further align the city's advantages with the country's needs.
George Wuerthner(2024-03-06). Domestication is the Greatest Threat to Wild Bison.counterpunch.org Recently news media announced the transfer of 141 of Yellowstone's bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Most of the media and many conservation groups hailed this as "restoring" bison to the plains. What is not said is that this transfer to the tribe, and all other previous transfers are destroying the wild bison genome.
infobrics(2024-03-06). BRICS Green Cooperation: Pioneering Sustainable Development for a Greener Future.infobrics.org The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – represent a formidable coalition of emerging economies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection. Collaborating under BRICS, these countries have embarked on a collective path to promote green initiatives and advance environmental sustainability on a global scale…
Rhoda Wilson(2024-03-06). Covid injections can cause kidney injury and renal damage.expose-news.com In April 2023, an exhaustive review of the scientific literature relating to renal complications following covid vaccination was published in the Indian Journal of Community Medicine. It described 28 mechanisms of kidney …
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development(2024-03-06). Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between MoENR, Bhutan, and ICIMOD.reliefweb.int Country: Bhutan | Source: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development | Thimphu, Bhutan — March 5, 2024 | The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have entered into a long-term collaboration and cooperation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, at the MoENR headquarter in Thimphu. | The Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) is one of the founding members of ICIMOD since its establishment in 1983. Previously, ICIMOD collaborated with RGoB through periodic Memoranda of Understanding, e…
Mekong River Commission(2024-03-06). Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin – 27 February — 04 March 2024.reliefweb.int Countries: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: Mekong River Commission | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. | Rainfall monitoring and forecast | In the period of 27 February — 4 March 2024, there was no significant rainfall recorded at the key stations along the Mekong River. | The Lower Mekong Basin will be influenced by a heat low-pressure system from 4 — 7 March, then the high-pressure system push from China will extend to the upper and central part from 8 — 11 March. The…
Eileen Kinch(2024-03-06). Equipping future church leaders in Indonesia.anabaptistworld.org As a generation of experienced pastors enters retirement age, many churches around the world are seeing a shortage of trained leaders. Pastoral candidates who have studied Anabaptist theology are even more rare. However, the three Anabaptist-Mennonite synods in Indonesia have proactive strategies to equip future leaders. Gereja Kristen Muria Indonesia (GKMI) "Pastors, teachers and evangelists …
Staff(2024-03-06). Iran FM warns OIC of Israeli plot to 'destroy Palestine'.muslimmirror.comTehran : Addressing an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said "unprecedented" Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip prove the Zionist regime "is deliberately pursuing the policy of destroying the Palestinian nation." "In a situation where we are once again witnessing the inability of the …
Staff(2024-03-06). Iran FM warns OIC of Israeli plot to 'destroy Palestine'.muslimmirror.com Tehran : Addressing an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said "unprecedented" Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip prove the Zionist regime "is deliberately pursuing the policy of destroying the Palestinian nation." "In a situation where we are once again witnessing the inability of the …
albawaba(2024-03-06). Starbucks lays off 2,000 employees due to boycott.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Middle Eastern franchisee of Starbucks has initiated the termination of around 2,000 employees from its coffee establishments throughout the region in response to boycotts caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.AlShaya Group, the retail conglomerate responsible for Starbucks' Middle Eastern operations, is reportedly planning to terminate the employment of over 2,000 workers as a consequence of the extensive consumer boycotts associated with the ongoing Gaza conflict.The Middle Eastern and North African locations of Alshaya Group, which is headquartered in Kuwait and owns franchise rights for n…
albawaba(2024-03-06). Hezbollah targets Israeli sites in Ruwaisat; Israel strikes Hula, southern Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Missiles were launched toward the Israeli Ruwaisat Al-Alam site in the occupied Kfar Shuba hills, south of Lebanon. Hezbollah announced that fighters destroyed a Merkava tank on Al-Tayhat Hill using appropriate weapons.In retaliation, Israeli forces conducted a raid near the town of Hula, also in southern Lebanon. Tensions escalated in Southern Lebanon with exchanges of fire between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli occupation forces. The Israeli Minister of Internal Security threatened to restore security on the northern borders either through negotiations or by using force, warning Hezbollah of severe co…
albawaba(2024-03-06). Hezbollah's heaviest missile barrage plunges northern Israel into darkness.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli media sources report a significant escalation in hostilities as Hezbollah launches one of the heaviest missile barrages since the onset of the conflict towards the Galilee region. The attack has resulted in widespread electricity outages in the area. According to Al-Mayadeen in southern Lebanon, a substantial portion of the missiles fired from Lebanese territory towards the Galilee have successfully reached their intended targets. This marks a major offensive move by Hezbollah, with reports suggesting between 50 to 70 missiles launched in the attack.Tensions escalated in Southern Lebanon with ex…
albawaba(2024-03-06). US Secretary of State: situation in Gaza unacceptable.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the US Secretary of State emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian aid access. Blinken says Israel must "maximize every possible means and every possible method to get aid to those who need it", as the current situation in the besieged Gaza Strip is "simply unacceptable."Echoing this sentiment, President Joe Biden reaffirms Washington's commitment to providing essential assistance to Gaza's vulnerable population.Meanwhile, the Saudi Foreign Minister condemns the continuing violence in Gaza and advocates for the recognition of a Pale…
Jason Ditz(2024-03-06). Four Lebanese Civilians Reported Killed in Israeli Attack on House in Village of Houla.news.antiwar.com Israel continued escalating strikes against southern Lebanon today, hitting a three-story house in the southern village of Houla. Initially, a couple and their 25-year-old son were reported killed, but subsequent reports said four members of the same family were killed in the attack. Israel noted the attack on Houla, but did not address the civilian …
Staff(2024-03-06). Gaza: 97 Palestinians killed, 123 injured by Israeli bombings in last 24 hours.muslimnews.co.uk (Gaza City, Al Jazeera, Wafa, OCHA: According to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 97 Palestinians were killed, and 123 Palestinians were injured by indiscriminate bombing of Israeli forces in Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. 30,631 Palestinians were killed in Gaza and 72,043 others injured by Israeli bombings since 7 October according …
teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO(2024-03-06). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza.telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
Vijay Prashad(2024-03-06). The Remarkable Decline in the Global North's Leadership.counterpunch.org Global desire for an immediate stop to the Israeli bombing is now at an all-time high. For the third time, the United States vetoed a UN resolution in the Security Council to compel the Israelis to stop the bombing. That the United States and its European allies continue to back Israel despite the widespread disgust at this war—exemplified by the death of Aaron Bushnell—raises the frustration with the leadership of the Global North.
unitedEditor(2024-03-06). The autumn of Camp David.uwidata.com By Mohamed Naeem The Egyptian author Mohamed Naeem published an article comparing the period of Camp David and today on the website Manassa. Addressing the current conditions centered around Israel's aggression, Naeem concludes that "the world of Camp David is coming to an end" and "Egypt must prepare for it". The article was translated from …
Ann Wright, Popular Resistance.(2024-03-06). No Aloha In Governor Of Hawaii's 'Strategic Partnership' With Israel.popularresistance.org On February 29, 2024, fifteen organizations in Hawaii at a press conference at the Hawaii State Capitol called for Hawaii governor Josh Green to terminate any relationship the State of Hawaii has with Israel citing the Israeli genocide being conducted in Gaza. | On the day of the press conference, Israeli military killed 107 and wounded over 700 starving Palestinians that were attempting to get food for their families from food relief trucks. Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed and 70,000 wounded in the 145 day Israeli attack and siege of Gaza.
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-06). Podcast: Aaron Bushnell, The Israel Lobby, Mass Media Propaganda And More.caitlinjohnstone.com.auWe've managed to get a third podcast episode up! Recording it and making enough time to create it and edit it are skills we're still developing, but we've always learned on the job in this weird little project of ours anyway. Personally I think this is our best one yet: In this episode we discuss …
Editor(2024-03-06). Mar 6, 2024.sitrepworld.info ‚ô´ Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniel Barenboim, Yo-Yo Ma — Beethoven: Triple Concerto How does the genocidal regime expect to defend its industrial heartland against Hezbollah? by Don Hank Day 151, Mondo: Israel 'campaigns' to end UNRWA in Gaza Strip Why Are Arab Regimes So Impotent in the Face of Zionist Barbarism?, by Kevin Barrett The Documented (And Suppressed) History Of Palestine & Zionism — Ryan Cristián Video Israeli Peace Activists agree War must end with some form of Democracy for All, by Atalia Omer China: Palestine has right to armed struggle, by John Catalinotto Aaron Bushnell,…
Julia Conley, Common Dreams.(2024-03-06). First Western Leader Referred To ICC As 'Accessory To Genocide In Gaza'.popularresistance.org Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of several Western leaders who have provided political and material support of the Israeli government and military over the past five months as their bombardment of Gaza has killed more than 30,000 people, but on Monday he became the first to be referred to the International Criminal Court for being an "accessory to genocide." | More than 100 lawyers supported the referral under Article 15 of the Rome Statute, arguing that Albanese, a member of the Labor Party, as well as members of his Cabinet and of Parliament, have provided Israel with "rhetorical support in th…
Lara Witt, Maya Schenwar, Truthout.(2024-03-06). Media Organizations Come Together For A Free Palestine.popularresistance.org The United States-backed Israeli siege and genocide in Gaza is entering its sixth month. Israel's relentless bombings and executions by Israeli snipers and soldiers have killed more than 30,000 Palestinians in Gaza, with thousands more uncounted and decomposing under the rubble, and more than 70,000 injured. Reports by nonprofit agencies and organizations have detailed the Israeli military's numerous war crimes, including abductions, torture and sexual violence against Palestinians. More than 2.3 million Palestinians are at risk of dying from Israeli-imposed starvation, indiscriminate bombing, the spread of disea…
Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-06). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 150: Israel Is 'Engineering Famine' In Gaza.popularresistance.org Thousands of families in the Gaza Strip are barely finding enough food to cook a meal for their children as Israel's military aggression and aid blockade continue for the 150th day. | At least a quarter of Gaza's population is just a step away from famine, with already reported deaths of babies and children in homes and hospitals. | Prices of the little fruits and vegetables available on the market have soared, and non-essential products such as coffee have skyrocketed, with one kilogram sold at $100 (360 shekels). | The most expensive cup of coffee is now to be found, not in Paris or the Maldives, but in Gaza, a…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-06). 'State-Minus': Biden's Palestine Solution.orinocotribune.com By Stasa Salacanin — Feb 29, 2024 | Three decades after the Oslo Lie, neither the US nor the EU are in any position to dangle the promise of a Palestinian state. | Is it sadly ironic that the issue of Palestinian statehood — unresolved for over 75 years — has resurfaced only after Israel's wholesale carpet-bombing of the Gaza Strip, killing over 30,000 civilians, injuring tens of thousands more, and destroying significant swathes of the territory's infrastructure. | University of California (UCLA) historian James Gelvin states the case plainly: | "There would have been no serious discussion of a…
Amira Hass(2024-03-06). Israel's Cruelty Is Concealed by Its Decentralization.indybay.org Israel's institutional cruelty, decentralized in years and location, allows hundreds of thousands of law-abiding and order-following Israeli Jews to be cruel without an ounce of introspection or the realization that how much they benefit from it. The spatial and temporal distance from their anonymous partners allows Israeli Jews to attribute Palestinian cruelty to their culture, blood, or religion, and not to Israel's covert, decentralized cruelty.
haberler(2024-03-06). UN Food Agency Says Food Deliveries To Northern Gaza Facing 'Further Setbacks'.indybay.org 14 truck convoy turned back by Israeli forces after 3 hour wait at Wadi Gaza checkpoint, says World Food Program. Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.
Lyn Neeley(2024-03-06). Portland vigil for Aaron Bushnell — Veterans protest genocide, burn uniforms.workers.org Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old U.S. Air Force soldier who self-immolated in front of the Israeli Consulate in Washington, D.C. to protest the U.S. military role in the Israeli genocide in Gaza, has inspired millions of people around the world for his sacrifice — from Yemen to Malaysia to Palestine to . . . |
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-06). Benny Gantz Meets VP Harris at White House.indybay.org Former Israeli Army General and War Cabinet Member, Benny Gantz met today at the White House with Vice President Kamal Harris and others where they were scheduled to discuss increasing aid to Gaza.
Staff(2024-03-06). Headlines for March 6, 2024.democracynow.org Biden & Trump Nearly Sweep Super Tuesday Primaries; Haley to Drop out, Schiff and Garvey Advance in California in Senate Race to Fill Feinstein's Seat, Mark Robinson, Holocaust-Denying, Gay-Bashing Candidate, Wins NC Gubernatorial Primary, Israel Blocks World Food Programme Aid Delivery to Northern Gaza as Agency Attempts to Avert Famine, Hamas Demands Permanent Ceasefire Before More Hostages Are Released, Lebanon: Israel Kills Hezbollah Fighter Along with His Wife & Son, World Food Programme: Sudan Could Soon Face "World's Largest Hunger Crisis", Gang Leader Jimmy Chérizier: Haiti Is Head…
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation(2024-03-06). Hope Amidst Crisis: Relief Efforts in the Aftermath of Noto Earthquake, Japan.reliefweb.int Country: Japan | Source: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | On New Year's day of 2024, while some parts of the world were celebrating, Japan was met with a 7.6 magnitude earthquake 7km north-northwest of Suzu, located on the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture. Reportedly there were 238 deaths, 1,179 people injured and 19 people missing. | On the 13th day since the earthquake, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's (BTCF) volunteers had already provided 7,129 hot meals to hospitals and temporary shelters as the first stage of humanitarian aid. | Nearly two months after the earthquak…
Government of Japan(2024-03-06). The Government of Japan provides grant assistance to five NGOs for development projects in Pakistan.reliefweb.int Countries: Japan, Pakistan | Source: Government of Japan | The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 300,800 (equivalent to around PKR 84 million) in total to five local NGOs for development projects in Pakistan. Three out of the five projects are flood rehabilitation projects in the areas affected by the 2022 Pakistan floods. | The grant contracts were signed between His Excellency, Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and representatives of the five NGOs at the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad on March 5, 2024. The five NGOs that will implem…
Peter Bach(2024-03-06). Letter from London: One Can Not Reflect in Streaming Water.counterpunch.org A gifted producer and writer I know was traveling to Rome last week. I told him I was jealous. At the risk of over-romanticizing when so much is raining down on so many right now, Rome strikes me as precisely the sort of place where the grimmer realities of life should be transcended. I have
Jim McIlroy(2024-03-06). 'Damage': An allegory on war and alienation.greenleft.org.au Jim McIlroy reviews Damage, written and directed by Australian filmmaker Madeleine Blackwell, which is a moving allegory about the destruction caused by war and the increasing alienation suffered by an elderly woman in a capitalist society abandoning those in need.
eng.belta.by(2024-03-06). Belarus' PM: Export should be a priority.eng.belta.by Export should be a priority, Belarus' Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko | said at a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 6 | March, BelTA has learned.
Asma Aamir(2024-03-06). 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 (…) | – |
Freddy Brewster, The Lever.(2024-03-06). The Koch Network Is Killing Rail Safety.popularresistance.org One year after a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, inspired bipartisan legislation that would have made the nation's railways safer for everyone, the bill has been all but killed — largely thanks to a familiar conservative foe: the Koch network. | Koch Industries, the parent company of various petrochemical subsidiaries run for decades by Charles Koch and his now-deceased brother David, spent nearly $8 million in the past year lobbying on the legislation and other issues, as well as donated $1.4 million to Republican lawmakers who helped stall the legislation. The effort was part of nearly $20…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-06). Yemeni Armed Forces Target US Destroyer, Washington Confirms Attack.english.almanar.com.lb Yemeni Armed Forces staged on Tuesday a new pro-Palestine strike, this time on two US destroyers in the Red Sea, with Washington's CENTCOM confirming the attack later on Wednesday. In a statement, Spokesperson of the Yemeni Armed Forces Brigadier General Yahya Saree declared that Yemen's naval forces, missile force, and drone air force carried out …
Government of the Philippines(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Armed Conflict in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur as of 05 March 2024, 6PM.reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 04 January 2024 at around 4: 22 AM, an armed conflict occurred at Del Gallego, Camarines Sur. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) V | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 24 families or 120 persons are affected in one (1) barangay in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur (see Annex A).
Government of the Philippines(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #24 on the Effects of Shear Line as of 05 March 2024, 6PM.reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | Forecasted by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Shear Line, spanning from 8 to 20 January 2024, brought adverse weather conditions across multiple regions namely: Regions V, X, XI, and Caraga. Its effects resulted to persistent heavy rains that led to flooding and landslides while, scattered thunderstorms contributed to heightened weather instability. Livelihoods of farmers were adversely affected, due to continuous heavy rai…
Government of the Philippines(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #3 on the Armed Conflict in Iloilo as of 06 March 2024, 6AM.reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 28 February 2024 at around 3AM, an armed conflict transpired between the troops of the 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion and Communist NPA Terrorists (CNT) of Southern Panay Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay in the Municipality of San Joaquin,, | Iloilo which resulted in the displacement of affected families / individuals and several reported casualties. | On March 04, 2024 at around 4: 40 PM, series of encounter occurred in Brgy. Igsolique, Miagao, Iloilo and Brgy. Igcabito-on during the…
Government of the Philippines(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #43 on the Effects of Trough of Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 05 March 2024, 6PM.reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 29 January 2024, the Municipalities of Compostela, Monkayo, and New Bataan in Davao de Oro along with the Municipalities of Bunawan and Rosario in Agusan del Sur reported initial effects of the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA). | On 01 February 2024, incidents of flooding caused by sustained heavy rains from the Trough of the LPA were reported in the Province of North Cotabato in Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) and in the Province of Maguindanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Reg…
Government of the Philippines(2024-03-06). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #7 on the Armed Conflict in Lanao del Norte as of 06 March 2024, 6AM.reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 16 February 2024, an armed conflict transpired in Brgy. Pantao, Munai, Lanao del Norte between Dawlah Islamiyah — Maute Group (DI-MG) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), resulting in injuries. Two days later, on the 18th of February, another clash occurred in Brgy. Lindongan, Munai, with nine (9) reported dead and seven (7) injured. Following this, on the 21st of February, a military operation targeted the suspected hideout in Brgy. Matampay, Munai, causing casualti…
WSWS(2024-03-06). Steward Health Care: Massachusetts hospital chain held hostage to private equity parasitism.wsws.org The Steward affair is one of the most insidious instances of putting profit maximization before human need. The health care provider is the third-largest hospital owner in Massachusetts and has dozens of hospitals across nine states plus facilities in Colombia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
ecns.cn(2024-03-06). Saudi-hosted show makes a huge 'leap'.ecns.cn The largest tech show in the Middle East, LEAP 2024, hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, is drawing multiple investments, including from Chinese companies, in sectors from healthcare to smart cities and from fintech to future energy.
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-06). Ex-Isis Chief Appointed as Commander of US-Backed Militia in Syria.orinocotribune.com US forces have been training the Syria Free Army in its occupation base in Al-Tanf, eastern Syria | The Syria Free Army (SFA), a US-backed militant group being trained inside Washington's Al-Tanf base in eastern Syria, "Today, the Syrian Free Army conducted a change of command and welcomed a new…
albawaba(2024-03-06). Airport personnel push private jet to start at Cappadocia airport.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on social media in the final days has caused a stir for five employees at Kapadokya Airport located in Nev≈üehir's Gàºl≈üehir district in Turkey as they were seen manually pushing a private plane in an attempt to launch it after failing to do so, rather than troubleshooting or conducting maintenance, according to footage aired by show TV channel.What's peculiar about the incident is that the private aircraft in question is a Private Cessna 680 Sovereign TC-ATP, and its engines roared to life shortly after being manually pushed by airport personnel for a fe…
eng.belta.by(2024-03-06). Belarus, Uzbekistan discuss joint industrial projects.eng.belta.by The parties discussed issues related to the implementation of agreements | reached during the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko | to Uzbekistan, and the second forum of regions of the two countries.
Government of Viet Nam(2024-03-06). Viet Nam: Nearly 500,000 hectares of land cleared of UXOs.reliefweb.int Country: Viet Nam | Source: Government of Viet Nam | VGP – Nearly 500,000 hectares of land were cleared of bombs, mines, and unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the 2014-2023 period, according to the Viet Nam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC). | The figure was released at a ceremony to celebrate VNMAC's 10th founding anniversary in Ha Noi on March 4. | In 2010, the Vietnamese Government issued a National Action Program to overcome the consequences of post-war ordnances in the 2010-2015 period (Program 504). | The Government established the VNMAC, under the direction of the Prime Minister and the management of the…
albawaba(2024-03-06). Are Yemeni Houthis behind Meta's outage?>.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A multitude of Facebook and Instagram users encountered technical issues on March 5, 2024, which hindered their ability to access their accounts or register in. The extensive disruption has generated user frustration, prompting them to seek clarification on social media platforms including X.Reports say that Instagram users are having frequent problems getting the app and refreshing their accounts. Likewise, Facebook users have been confronted with challenges including login malfunctions and unanticipated errors.Andy Stone, a representative of Facebook, confirmed the user-facing concerns and guaranteed…
albawaba(2024-03-06). US-British raids on Hodeida, Yemen; Houthis target two American warship destroyers.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Houthis' Al Masirah TV reports the sixth US-British raid on Hodeidah in hours, with aircraft striking the Al-Jabbana and Ras Issa areas. In response, Houthi forces strike back, targeting two American warship destroyers in the Red Sea with naval missiles and drones. The Yemeni armed forces vow to continue operations until the aggression ceases and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Using naval missiles and drones, Yemen vows to expand operations against hostile targets until aggression stops and the Gaza Strip siege is lifted. Yemen's retaliation aligns with the global call to support Palestinians facing ag…
Edward Hunt(2024-03-06). Despite Risks, US Presses to Extend War in Yemen.counterpunch.org With the Biden administration facing a legally binding deadline of March 12 to end its acts of war in Yemen, officials in Congress are preparing to grant the administration the legal authorization to continue waging war in the immediate future. At a February 27 Senate hearing, U.S. lawmakers indicated that they are working on a bill
Amnesty International(2024-03-06). Yemen: Southern Transitional Council must end crackdown on civic space [EN/AR].reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Source: Amnesty International | Please refer to the attached file. | The Southern Transitional Council (STC) de facto authorities must end their ongoing unlawful and arbitrary restrictions on the work of civil society organizations and human rights defenders in the southern governorate of Aden, Amnesty International said today. | Since early 2023, the STC has adopted a series of measures that increasingly restrict the work of Yemeni civil society organizations, flouting existing local associations law and international human rights standards. The restrictions include requiring organizations…
newarab(2024-03-05). Morocco: anger mounts against Israel ties amid Gaza famine.newarab.com In On Sunday, 3 March, thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Casablanca, knocking on empty pots in their latest attempt to make their voices heard in the corridors of the Moroccan government. Similar scenes were witnessed in other cities around the North Afr…
bwitanek(2024-03-05). Pax Christi Back to Booker's — Thursday, March 7, Noon — 1pm.fightbackbetter.com Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give a stone?" (Matthew 7: 9) | That appears to be the policy of the Biden administration and the position of @senbooker | The children of Gaza, when they are not being killed by the bombs that the US is funding, which Senator Booker fully supports, they are now being starved because the Israeli government is blocking hundreds of tons of aid. | The response to the #FlourMassacre and the attacks on aid trucks by Israel is not to #Stoparmingisrael or restore UNRWA funding. It is to drop 38,000 MREs (meals ready to eat) to the hundreds of thousands of…
Staff(2024-03-05). Headlines for March 5, 2024.democracynow.org Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Trump Can't Be Barred from Ballot over Jan. 6, Super Tuesday: Millions Head to Polls in 15 States, from California to Alabama, Minnesota Activists Urge Voters to Select "Uncommitted" to Protest Biden's Backing of Israel, "Look at Yazan": Palestinian Diplomat Decries Death of Palestinian Boy Who Starved to Death, U.N. Experts Weigh In on Sexual Violence on Oct. 7 & Inside Israeli Jails, Ukraine Sinks Russian Warship in the Black Sea, 20,000 Soldiers Take Part in NATO War Exercise in Finland, Norway and Sweden, Chad: Head of Military Junta Announce…
Staff(2024-03-05). 13,430 children killed in Gaza since Oct. 7: Media office.muslimmirror.com ISTANBUL : A total of 13,430 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip by Israeli airstrikes and ground operations since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, the Media Office in Gaza said Monday. It noted that 8,900 women were killed over the course of 150 days, adding that 7,000 people, 70% …
newarab(2024-03-05). UNRWA preparing report on Israel's abuse of Gaza detainees.newarab.com The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has compiled a report listing hundreds of cases of UNRWA will release the testimonies in a report, the US newspapers said, on abuse faced by Palestinian detainees, including children, women and men fro…
ANSWER Coalition, Popular Resistance.(2024-03-05). Massive March 2 Global Day of Protest: End U.S.-Israeli Genocide.popularresistance.org Massive numbers of people turned out for actions across the United States and around the world yesterday to shut it down for Palestine! The Hands Off Rafah global day of protest came at a moment of extreme danger, as Israel's deadline to launch the most brutal phase of its onslaught yet looms on March 10. The strong turnout was a clear signal to Biden that the people of this country and all of humanity reject his administration's genocidal policies. | Impressive turnout across the United States was testament to the sustained nature of the mass movement in solidarity with Palestine that has emerged since October.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-05). Australian PM First Western Leader Referred to ICC as 'Accessory to Genocide in Gaza'.libya360.wordpress.com Julia Conley More than 100 lawyers endorsed the referral, which points to the military, intelligence, and rhetorical support Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has provided to the Israeli government. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is one of several Western leaders who have provided political and material support of the Israeli government and military over the past…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-05). The United Kingdom: Zionism's Covert Nerve Center.libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Britain's century-long commitment to Zionism and collaboration with Israel today plays a frequently overlooked role in perpetuating the oppression and genocide against Palestinians. Britain's role in sustaining the Zionist entity On 9 February, British Defense Minister James Heappey informed parliament that Israeli military operatives are "currently … posted in the UK," both within…
Mitchell Plitnick, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-05). Biden Memos Show Palestine Advocacy Is Working.popularresistance.org For a very long time, Palestinians and those in solidarity with them in the United States have faced mounting frustration. The work is hard, victories are rare, and they often seem very small against the setbacks and the ongoing loss of life and general misery that Israel brings to the lives of every Palestinian under occupation in the West Bank and Gaza. | If that is a more or less permanent feeling for many, it is more acute than ever now and for the past five months. We mobilize, we agitate, we protest, we argue, we shout, and not only does Israel's genocide in Gaza continue, but U.S. President Joe Biden does…
People's Dispatch.(2024-03-05). European Parliament Finally Calls For A Ceasefire In Gaza.popularresistance.org On March 2, progressive sections across the world observed a global day of action to demand that Israel immediately cease its genocidal war on Gaza and stop its planned invasion of Rafah. | Millions of people have already hit the streets across the world calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Several countries from the Global South have already urged international bodies to intervene in the conflict and initiate prosecution of the Zionist state of Israel and the Benjamin Nethanyahu-led government for the genocide of the Palestinians and other war crimes.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-05). Aleida Guevara and Mandela's grandson call to end genocide in Gaza.plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) Aleida Guevara, Che's daughter, and Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, Mandela's grandson, called on the international community to take actions to stop the massacre Israel is currently committing in the Gaza Strip, where more than 30,000 Palestinians have already died.
albawaba(2024-03-05). Israeli airstrikes in Gaza claim lives of dozens.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Journalist Rami Abu Taima reports to Al Jazeera that Israeli forces have been accused of committing a massacre in Khan Yunis, Gaza, where a house was bombed, resulting in the deaths of ten individuals. The death toll further rises as the bodies of 19 martyrs arrive at the European Hospital following occupation raids in Khan Yunis. Additionally, Israeli airstrikes claim the lives of six more individuals in the same area. The tragedy deepens with a targeted bombing near the European Hospital, while the toll from Israeli raids on two homes in Rafah reaches 19 martyrs. ÿπÿßÿ¨&Yum…
newarab(2024-03-05). Riyadh condemns attempt to undermine UNRWA, promises funding.newarab.com Saudi Arabia's envoy to the United Nations on Monday condemned efforts to undermine the role Abdul Aziz Al-Wasel said that Saudi Arabia was keen to continue backing UNRWA as it struggles to provide services to
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-05). US Envoy Says a Truce in Gaza Will 'Not Necessarily' Extend to Lebanon.news.antiwar.com US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein said on Monday that a truce in Gaza will "not necessarily" extend to Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade fire across the border. "It does not necessarily happen that when you have a ceasefire in Gaza, it just automatically extends," Hochstein said after meeting with Lebanese officials in …
MEE staff(2024-03-05). War on Gaza: Israeli soldier 'boasted about running over dead Palestinian man with tank'.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli soldier 'boasted about running over dead Palestinian man with tank' | Reservist posted video of Palestinian body through tank window, stating that he drove over the man with a 65-tonne tank | | A picture taken from a position in southern Israel along the border with the Gaza Str…
newarab(2024-03-05). 42% of US voters feel Israel's war on Gaza 'gone too far'.newarab.com More than four in 10 The Wall Street Journal survey, carried out between 21 and 28 February, also demonstrated widespread discontent with how President Joe Biden has dealt with the situation. | Israel's war on Gaza has killed more than 30,500 peo…
newarab(2024-03-05). Gaza: Egypt detains police officer over pro-Palestine chants.newarab.com The Egyptian authorities have reportedly detained a man who appeared in a viral The man in the video is seen climbing a billboard in the busy Sidi Gaber neighbourhood in the Mediterranean city and shouting publicly against Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, accusing him of giving up the rights of the Palestinians of Gaza under
newarab(2024-03-05). Gaza war: Resignations hit Daniel Hagari's Israeli army unit.newarab.com Several high-ranking officials have quit the unit of Israeli army spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, over the "The second-in-command in Daniel Hagari's team, Moran Katz, along with many high-ranking officials have submitted their "The retiring officials also include G…
newarab(2024-03-05). Israel kills more Palestinians waiting for food aid in Gaza.newarab.com Dozens of Palestinians who waited to receive food aid in Gaza's health ministry said the Israeli army bombed people as they waited for humanitarian aid to arrive near the Kuwait roundabout in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, leaving dozens killed and wounded. | The exact num…
newarab(2024-03-05). Lebanese journalists take Israel to ICC over media killings.newarab.com The Lebanese Press Syndicate will take Israel to the The journalists' union announced plans to participate in lawsuits to be filed before the ICC against Israel but did not say which parties will be involved in the legal action. | Israel's war on Gaza has left at least 30,000 dead, while its bombing of southern Lebanon killed 271 people, including 42 civilians, by the end of February, while dozens of Palestinian…
MEE staff(2024-03-05). Egypt: Police officer missing after one-man protest demanding opening of Gaza border.middleeasteye.net Egypt: Police officer missing after one-man protest demanding opening of Gaza border | Abdel-Gawad Muhammad al-Sahlamy was arrested on Friday after he waved a Palestinian flag from on top of a billboard in Alexandria and called President Sisi a 'traitor' | | Human rights campaigners say that Abdel-G…
Staff(2024-03-05). "The Zone of Interest": Oscar-Nominated Film Producer on the Holocaust, Gaza & "Walls That Separate Us"democracynow.org Ahead of the 96th Academy Awards, we're joined by James Wilson, producer of the Oscar-nominated film The Zone of Interest, who raised Israel's assault on Gaza in his BAFTA Award acceptance speech last month. The film follows the fictionalized family of real-life Nazi commandant Rudolf Hà∂ss as they live idyllically next to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Wilson says the film serves as a metaphor for the occlusion of "systemic violence, injustice, oppression, from our lives," and challenges audiences' complicity by asking them to identify with Hà∂ss and his wife Hedwig. &#…
newarab(2024-03-05). UK mulls banning MPs from engaging with pro-Palestine groups.newarab.com The British government is looking to ban MPs and councillors from engaging with pro-Palestine groups who took part in Gaza solidarity protests, according to The Times. | The proposal, drafted by the Conservative government's adviser on political violence, John Woodcock, would prohibit MPs from engaging with groups that use "disruptive tactics" and "hate" on marches. | The report said the groups cited include the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and environmental campaigners Just Stop Oil. | Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary James Cleverly will review the proposal as part of an assessment led by…
newarab(2024-03-05). Hundreds of Palestinian families flee Gaza's north for food.newarab.com Contrary to their hopes of remaining at their homes, hundreds of Palestinian families fled from the north of the besieged Walking long distances by foot under continual Israeli bombing and gunfire, families show signs of exhaustion, fatigue, fear and noticeable weight loss. | Separately speaking to The New Arab, several fa…
MEE staff(2024-03-05). War on Gaza: Israelis threaten to kill prominent Palestinian doctor on Telegram channel.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israelis threaten to kill prominent Palestinian doctor on Telegram channel | Mohammed Qudaih, who has been documenting attacks against Palestinians, has said that the threats would not deter him | | Mohammed Qudiah said that he would not stop posting about atrocities in Gaza despite the…
newarab(2024-03-05). How Gaza deepened the chasm between the West and 'the rest'.newarab.com In the aftermath of 7th October attacks in Israel, the West showed its unwavering support for Tel Aviv's onslaught on Gaza, backing its right to "defend itself" and defeat Hamas. | But now, with
albawaba(2024-03-05). US-UK launch airstrikes on Sa'dah-Yemen; Houthis strike Israeli and US vessels in Red and Arab Seas.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a recent development, Ansar Allah Houthi media reports indicate that American-British aggression targeted the Baqim district with three raids in Sa'dah, north of Yemen. This action is purportedly in response to Houthi attacks on vessels en route to Israel. Yahya Saree, the military spokesman for the Houthi group, released a statement affirming their involvement in a significant operation involving marches and missiles aimed at Americans and, what he described, as enemy ships. According to Saree, this is a response to the ongoing American-British aggression against Yemen. Furthermore, the Houthi force…
newarab(2024-03-05). Elderly couple in Lebanon killed by Israel memorialised.newarab.com The family of Hassan Hamdan and Manar Abadi, an elderly couple killed in an Hamdan, 73-years old and his wife Abadi, 63-years-old, had left to Beirut to avoid the ongoing clashes between
newarab(2024-03-05). Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid in Ramallah.newarab.com One Palestinian teenager was killed, and more were wounded on Monday when Israeli forces raided the Mustafa Abu Shalbak, 16, was killed after being shot by Israeli forces in the neck and chest in Ramallah, the Palestinian health ministry said. | Abu Shalbak, who lived in the Qalandia refugee camp north of Ramallah, was injured during confrontations with Israeli forces near Al-Am'ari camp south of the city. | Another three were reportedly injured, and a number of Palestinians were detained. | W…
albawaba(2024-03-05). Israeli strikes claim three paramedics in Lebanon.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a tragic development, the Israeli occupation forces targeted a civil defense center in the southern Lebanese town of Odeisseh, resulting in the martyrdom of three volunteer paramedics. Additionally, a drone raid on the town of Sultaniya left two civilians wounded, as reported by Al-Mayadeen. Meanwhile, early reports from Israeli media indicated casualties on their side, with one killed and seven injured in an anti-tank missile strike in northern Israel. The injured were identified as Thai workers and were promptly taken to hospitals for treatment. Further details emerged from the Galilee panhandle, w…
newarab(2024-03-05). Israel army raid villages across West Bank, demolish home.newarab.com Witnesses told Anadolu that the army raided Kafr Dan town, near the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem, in the northern West Bank. | Other raids were also reported in the Aqbat Jabr refugee camp in Jericho city, eastern West Bank, and Kobar. The witness added that the army had als…
newarab(2024-03-05). Audio reveals killing of hostages by Israeli army.newarab.com Three The incident happened in December, but the audio was aired by Israeli broadcaster Kan on Sunday, with the permission of the father of one of the hostages. | The recording was obtained from a GoPro camera attached to a dog from an Israeli canine special forces unit. The dog was sent into a building where the three Israeli hostages were being held, and although it was killed, the c…
newarab(2024-03-05). Turkey detains 7 for allegedly selling information to Mossad.newarab.com Turkish police on Tuesday detained seven more people suspected of selling information to Israeli spy agency Mossad , authorities said, the latest in a wave of such arrests in Turkey. | The suspects were taken into custody during simultaneous raids in Istanbul, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. The raids were a joint operation with Turkey's National Intelligence Organization. | The detained are suspected of collecting data on individuals and companies in Turkey and selling it to the Israeli intelligence agency, Yerlikaya said. "We will never allow espionage activ…
Larry Johnson(2024-03-05). Warning Indicators in Ukraine and Palestine MAY Signal Escalation.sonar21.com Two intriguing bits of news today that I have been unable to confirm. First, Alastair Crooke told Judge Napolitano this morning that Israeli forces have made three cross-border recon patrols with tanks on the Lebanon border and were driven off. I trust Alastair and his sources. He is a professional and this info tracks with other video evidence showing a tank column moving north in Israel. It looks increasingly likely that Israel will attack Hezbollah during Ramadan, which begins on March 10. We'll see. | Then there is a report from Ukraine that Russian forces hit a CIA base in Sumy and killed a large nu…
Monica Moorehead(2024-03-05). War criminal sheds light on deep schisms in Israeli military and society.workers.org The Resistance News Network reported on March 3 that "Ultra-Orthodox" Zionist settlers are blocking a 'Tel Aviv' highway in protest of the entity's pending conscription law, which would see them drafted into the [Israeli Occupation Force] IOF for the first time as the IOF strives to make up for its . . . |
albawaba(2024-03-05). Missile barrage from Lebanon targets Israel's Galilee.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Hebrew media sources report a significant missile barrage originating from southern Lebanon aimed towards Israel. According to Israeli Army Radio, sirens have been activated in multiple settlements in Western Galilee. This barrage of missiles launched by Hezbollah fighters follows Israeli airstrikes that struck a civil defense center in the southern Lebanese town of Odeisseh, resulting in the tragic death of three volunteer paramedics. Additionally, a drone raid on the town of Sultaniya resulted in two civilians being wounded.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ÿ•ÿ∞&y…
newarab(2024-03-05). Belgian protesters block companies supplying arms to Israel.newarab.com The pro-Palestine group Palestinian Action Belgium has taken on two defence companies which were said to supply weaponry to According to Belgian news outlet The Brussels Times, around 70 activists chained themselves to the entrance doors of the Belgian city of Oudenaarde's OIP Sensor Systems- while also occupying the roof of the company building on Monday. | Meanwhile, 50 people had also blockaded another company Thales, located in Belgium's Herstal, by obstructing its entrance. | In a press statement,…
newarab(2024-03-05). Jordan requests Israel to extend water deal by a year: Kan.newarab.com Jordan has asked Israel to consider extending a Israeli broadcaster Kan said the Israeli government would carry out consultations to see whether the deal, expected to expire at the end of May this year, would be extended. | "Israel has not yet responded positively to the request, in light of the existing tensions…due to…
newarab(2024-03-05). Israeli strike kills three medical workers in south Lebanon.newarab.com Three medical workers were killed, and two others were wounded by an Three paramedics — 54-year-old Hussein Ibrahim, 62-year-old Ali Souaidane and 31-year-old Abbas Hojeir — were killed by the blast, which also…
albawaba(2024-03-05). Red Sea cable damage disrupts Asia-Europe internet connection.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Significantly, damage to undersea cables has damaged the region's telecommunications infrastructure in the Red Sea, causing major disruptions in internet connectivity between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.Significant disruptions have been caused by the damage to four main telecommunications cables; estimates indicate that up to 25% of internet traffic between these locations has been impacted.Hong Kong-based telecom provider HGC Global Communications has rerouted traffic in an effort to lessen the effect on consumers and support impacted businesses.Questions regarding accountability remain unanswer…
Staff(2024-03-05). Dr. Kafeel or rat-hole miner Wakeel: Being national hero for a Muslim comes at a cost in Modi's India.muslimmirror.com By Syed Zubair Ahmad The story of Wakeel Hassan, a hero in the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation, echoes the plight of Dr. Kafeel Khan, who faced repercussions for his valiant actions during the Gorakhpur hospital crisis. Both individuals, celebrated for their bravery, found themselves ensnared in adversity in Modi's India. The tumultuous events unfolded …
infobrics(2024-03-05). "Russia Has Never Hurt Our Interests": S Jaishankar.infobrics.org Mr Jaishankar also said he did not expect the West to understand the nuances of India's relationship with China, just as he might not appreciate aspects of their relationship with that country…
albawaba(2024-03-05). Rita Moreno opens up about her struggles with Hispanic identity.albawaba.com Rita Moreno, the legendary actor who has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony, has revealed that she did not always love being a Hispanic person.In an interview with TODAY show host Hoda Kotb, Moreno said that she felt "unworthy and without value" as a Puerto Rican immigrant in New York."For many years, I didn't like being a Hispanic person," Moreno said. "It took a very long time to get over the feeling that I was an unworthy person, that I wasn't pretty, or that I was a Latina."Today in History. On April 9, 1962, Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno becomes the first Hispanic and Puerto Rican woman to win an…
Miko Peled, MintPress News.(2024-03-05). The Myth Of Palestinian Division.popularresistance.org Palestinians are divided and do not know what they want; Palestinians have no leadership; Palestinians need a Nelson Mandela; these are some of the statements made by people who are "experts" on Palestine. It is time to refute these claims and place them in the appropriate place — the garbage. Let's go through these claims one by one. | I have never met a Palestinian who does not want to see all of Palestine free and every refugee return. I do not believe such a Palestinian exists. So there is no division there. When people claim that Palestinians are divided, they are referring to the Hamas-Fateh divide.
ecns.cn(2024-03-05). NPC HK deputy proposes increasing paid annual leave days to boost tourism and consumption.ecns.cn Considering that the implementation of working hours and paid annual leave in China is not ideal and there is insufficient protection for the young labor force, Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, a deputy from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to the 14th National People's Congress.
aaliyeva(2024-03-05). Azerbaijan: Closure after 31 years of waiting, family received remains of missing loved one.icrc.org Handing over the remains of a missing person is the last crucial step of a complex process that involves collection of information on the missing person, search, recovery and forensic analysis of human remains. This culminates in the reconciliation of all available information leading to either a positive identification, exclusion, or inconclusive result. The identification and handing over of Baba's mortal remains bears witness to the commitment of the local authorities and the ICRC and the resilience of his family. | Language | English…
ecns.cn(2024-03-05). Premier undertakes to grow HK, Macao economies, improve lives.ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Tuesday to support Hong Kong and Macao in growing their economies, improving the lives of their people and participating in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Are by leveraging their distinctive strengths and features.
ecns.cn(2024-03-05). PLA monitors U.S. warship in Taiwan Strait.ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army tracked and monitored a United States warship that transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, a military spokesperson said on Tuesday afternoon.
Asma Aamir(2024-03-05). 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 (…) | – |
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-05). Rocky Road to Dedollarization: Sergei Glazyev Interview.orinocotribune.com Very few people in Russia and across the Global South are as qualified as Sergei Glazyev, member of Russian Academy of Sciences, who also serves as commissioner for integration and macroeconomics at the Eurasian Economic Union, to speak about the drive, the challenges and the pitfalls in the road towards de-dollarization. | As the Global South issues widespread calls for real financial stability; India inside the
jamanetwork(2024-03-05). Medical Student Intent to Practice in Underserved Areas.jamanetwork.com To the Editor A recent research letter by Dyrbye and colleagues evaluated medical students' intent to practice in underserved areas by race, ethnicity, sex, and sexual orientation between 2019 and 2021. Dyrbye and colleagues found that American Indian or Alaska Native; Black or African American; Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin; and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander medical students were significantly more likely to report intent to practice in underserved areas. As Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander physicians and researchers, we commend the authors on abiding by federal race standards, incl…
newarab(2024-03-05). Low Iran election turnout sign of 'discontent', US says.newarab.com The United States said Monday that the low turnout in "I don't think there's any doubt that there's discontent about the regime's rule," State Department spokesman "We did not assess that these electio…
Pressenza Philippines(2024-03-05). "La Moderna Filipina 2024": 12 Female Artists Celebrate Diversity and Creativity, Advocating Women's Empowerment in the Arts.pressenza.com The Women's Month exhibition, "La Moderna Filipina 2024," at Imahica Art! opened on March 2, 2024, a stunnng showcase of the exceptional talents of 12 Filipina contemporary artists. | Paintings, sculpture, mixed media, a wide range of mediums and art forms… the exhibition is a comprehensive exploration of the contemporary artistic practices of Filipinas in the Philippines. | Each artwork in "La Moderna Filipina 2024" is a testament to the Filipina artists' resilience, creativity, and depth. From bold abstracts to intricately detailed images, these works reflect their ongoing journey toward gender equality and…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-05). Iran Elections: Voters Say 'No' To Western Naysayers, Uphold Democratic Values.orinocotribune.com By Alireza Ahmedi — Mar 3, 2024 | The official turnout in the Iranian parliament and the Assembly of Experts elections is yet to be announced, but preliminary results suggest that more than 40 percent of voters exercised their franchise, rejecting calls from hostile Western regimes and their media to boycott the polls. | The voting lines opened at 8 a.m. local time on Friday and ballots were cast at 60,000 polling stations across the country, extended three times and eventually closing at the stroke of midnight. | More than 15,000 candidates competed for 290 seats in the parliament (Majlis), and 144 candidat…
Asma Khalid(2024-03-05). What Pakistan's political changes mean for China, the US and India.scmp.com With Imran Khan out of the picture, the military-backed coalition government is set to maintain strong relations with China, while ties with the US should continue to stabilise. The new political landscape could also pave the way for meaningful dialogue with India, leading to warmer relations.
Editor(2024-03-05). Islamophobia: Defending Rutgers' Center for Security, Race and Rights from Senate Judiciary Committee.mronline.org "The institutional target of the attack by the Republican members of the Judiciary Committee—the Center for Security, Race and Rights—is an academic institution engaged in research, public education and advocacy "to address the underlying structural and systemic causes of Islamophobia and xenophobia against people of Arab, African, and South Asian descent."" — Aslƒ± àú. Bâli / Laurie Brand…
Binoy Kampmark(2024-03-05). Wary of Sinophobia: Anwar Ibrahim at the ASEAN Summit.dissidentvoice.org It can take much bruising, much ridicule, and much castigation to eventually reach the plateau of wisdom. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who took office in November 2022, is one such character. Like a hero anointed by the gods for grand deeds and fine achievements, he was duly attacked and maligned, accused of virtually every …
teleSUR, DRL(2024-03-05). Intercambio de fuego entre Israel y Líbano deja un muerto.telesurtv.net En casi cinco meses de ataques cruzados, al menos 314 personas han muerto, la mayoría en el lado libanés y dentro de las filas de Hezbolá, grupo que ha confirmado 228 bajas, algunas de ellas en Siria.
María Candela(2024-03-05). Obvio, predecible y terrible.radiohc.cu De centenario castigo colonialista, Haití pasa a convertirse en "novela negra", en medio del terror de las pandillas y el toque de queda. Walther Voltaire, el juez que investiga el asesinato del presidente haitiano, Jovenel MoàØse, acusó a su viuda, Martine MoàØse, de "complicidad y asociación criminal" en la investigación para esclarecer lo sucedido en julio de 2021, cuando un comando de mercenarios colombianos asaltó su residencia y lo asesinó.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-05). Más de 30 mil 600 muertos en Gaza por ofensiva militar israelí.radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) Las Fuerzas Armadas israelíes mataron a 30 mil 631 palestinos e hirieron a 72 mil 43 desde el inicio de su agresión contra la Franja de Gaza el 7 de octubre último, reportaron hoy fuentes médicas.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-05). Mesa Redonda: Chávez y las batallas del pueblo venezolano.radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) A 11 años de su fallecimiento, la Mesa Redonda recuerda al Comandante Hugo Chávez Frías a través del testimonio del embajador de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en Cuba Orlando Maneiro Gaspar, quién conversarà también sobre las batallas actuales del proceso bolivariano.
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-05). Recuerdan en Venezuela a Hugo Chávez a 11 años de su siembra.radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 mar (RHC) El onceno aniversario de la partida física a la inmortalidad del comandante Hugo Chávez (1954-2013) será recordado hoy en Venezuela con diversas actividades políticas, culturales y movilizaciones.
teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO(2024-03-05). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza.telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
Juan Cole(2024-03-05). Is Tehran Winning the Middle East?counterpunch.org In the midst of Israel's ongoing devastation of Gaza, one major piece of Middle Eastern news has yet to hit the headlines. In a face-off that, in a sense, has lasted since the pro-American Shah of Iran was overthrown by theocratic clerics in 1979, Iran finally seems to be besting the United States in a
DLI(2024-03-05). US Air drop to Gaza a cynical PR stunt.indybay.org In the face of incontrovertible graphic evidence of Israel "Defense" Force using lethal force to cause over 100 Palestinian deaths, amidst a starving crowd that was trying desperately to get to aid supply trucks, the Biden administration was forced to belatedly organize a single plane flight to drop off 60 tons of aid supplies on a south Gaza beach.
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-05). "Hands off Rafah" Rally at Israeli Embassy Disrupts DC.indybay.org Human rights activists and Palestinian Americans and people of conscious protested at the Israeli Embassy in Washington calling for ran immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Hands off Rafah.
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-05). Benny Gantz Meets VP Harris at White House.indybay.org Former Israeli Army General and War Cabinet Member, Benny Gantz met today at the White House with Vice President Kamal Harris and others where they were scheduled to discuss increasing aid to Gaza.
Amira Hass(2024-03-05). Israel's Cruelty Is Concealed by Its Decentralization.indybay.org Israel's institutional cruelty, decentralized in years and location, allows hundreds of thousands of law-abiding and order-following Israeli Jews to be cruel without an ounce of introspection or the realization that how much they benefit from it. The spatial and temporal distance from their anonymous partners allows Israeli Jews to attribute Palestinian cruelty to their culture, blood, or religion, and not to Israel's covert, decentralized cruelty.
Editor(2024-03-05). Mar 5, 2024.sitrepworld.info DAN CHAPMAN PIANO — LITTLE BIRD The Five FUBARs, by James Howard Kunstler The "Long Train" — An Anatomy of Our Thinking, Part 2, by Ray Zwarich Craig Murray: US Case & Assange Rebuttal Covering Assange in Court, by Joe Lauria "Pay No Attention To That Genocide Right In Front Of Your Face," by Caitlin Johnstone SITREP 3/4/2024: Rifts in Bibi's Camp as Gaza War Drags, by Simplicius The Thinker Grayzone reports from Gaza (Videos) A firsthand encounter with 'Fortress Israel,' by Noushin Framke Peter Koenig on "Israel Is an Illegal State", Eric Walberg on "Islam and Jesus as Jewish Mess…
Fra Hughes(2024-03-04). Ireland's Shame: The Betrayal of Palestine.orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — Feb 26, 2024 | It is not the bombs of our enemies that hurt us the most, but the duplicity of our friends and the treachery of their deeds. | For 800 years, the Irish have fought a genocidal British occupation. | Eight centuries of ethnic cleansing, land clearances, massacres, starvation, colonisation, and a brutal military oppression. | Successive generations of Irish men and women, boys and girls, have fought clandestinely and openly to liberate Ireland from foreign imperialist control. | Ireland was Britain's first conquest. | The British Empire went on to occupy, and even colonise approxi…
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-04). You Have Already Taken a Side on Israel-Palestine (Whether You Admit It or Not).orinocotribune.com You have already taken a side on Israel-Palestine. Whether you know it or not. Whether you admit it or not. | You have either consciously chosen to side with the people who are being continually massacred by Israel, or you have consciously chosen to side with Israel, or you have sided with Israel by being "neutral", or you have sided with Israel by being indifferent. | As Desmond Tutu said, "If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality."
Staff(2024-03-04). In Gaza, 15 Children Die From Starvation While Israeli Siege Continues.orinocotribune.com This Sunday, the spokesperson for Palestine's Ministry of Health, Ashraf al-Qudra, reported the death of 15 children due to malnutrition in the Kamal Adwan hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip. | Due to the failure of the electrical generator and the lack of oxygen, in addition to the limited medical capabilities of the health center, Al-Qudra expressed concern for the lives of six other children who suffer from malnutrition and are in intensive care. | For its part, the United Nations Children's Organization (UNICEF) pointed out the likelihood that more children in northern Gaza will be left without access to…
Staff(2024-03-04). Fatalities reported as Israeli airstrike hits house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.muslimmirror.comGAZA CITY, Palestine : Several people were killed and others injured, including children, late Sunday as an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. The airstrike completely destroyed the house of Al Gharib family in the city, resulting in deaths and injuries, eyewitnesses told Anadolu. No official Palestinian figures have been released …
Ragip Soylu(2024-03-04). US lobbies others for Unrwa funds while cutting own donations.middleeasteye.net US lobbies others for Unrwa funds while cutting own donations | A US official tried to convince Turkey to provide more funds after Washington froze its donations following Israeli claims that Unwra staff were involved in the 7 October attack | | A man carries aid distributed by Unwra in Rafah…
newarab(2024-03-04). More Gaza children die of hunger as Egypt truce talks resume.newarab.com More and more children in Gaza are on the brink of malnutrition and severe dehydration, UNICEF has warned, as at least 15 children have died in the enclave due to a lack of food and water. | Israel's war on the territory continues to rage, as bombardment has been reported in Rafah, Khan Younis and Gaza City. The death toll on Sunday has reached 30,410, according to the health ministry in Gaza. | Meanwhile, Hamas officials have arrived in Cairo, Egypt in a bid to come to a truce agreement, while Qatari and US envoys are reportedly present. | A Hamas official said a ceasefire deal could be secured "within 24 to…
newarab(2024-03-04). Hundreds of cities worldwide expected to rally for Rafah.newarab.com Hundreds of cities around the world are expected to see demonstrations in support of Rafah on Saturday, about one week ahead of a deadline for an Israeli invasion of the city in the south of the Gaza Strip, where hundreds of thousands of desperate people have taken refuge. | Described as a Global Day of Action by organisers, the demonstrations called "Hands Off Rafah" are being put together by a "Millions of people around the world will be marching for Gaza, especially Rafah," S…
albawaba(2024-03-04). US vetoes ceasefire but sends airdrops! Biden accused of double standards.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United States' position towards the Israeli war in Gaza has been settled since Oct. 7, as the US announced several military aid packages to Tel Aviv and it stopped the ceasefire calls requested during the United Nations meetings. However, yesterday, it was heavily criticized by human rights activists.Activists questioned, "Why does the US veto ceasefire at the UN, while sending aid airdrops to the Gaza Strip?" and "Why can't the US pressure Israeli to allow the entry of aid trucks standing on the Rafah crossing?"US officials announced on March 2 the start of an American mission to send aid airdrop…
newarab(2024-03-04). Millions march globally for Gaza ahead of Rafah invasion.newarab.com Millions of people around the world, in many cases under pouring rain, marched in support of Gaza on Saturday as Israel's deadline for an invasion of the enclave's southern city of Rafah approaches. | In what organisers called a As the crowd swelled in downtown San Francisco, with drums beating and flags waving, an elderly Palestini…
Staff(2024-03-04). Fatalities reported as Israeli airstrike hits house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.muslimmirror.com GAZA CITY, Palestine : Several people were killed and others injured, including children, late Sunday as an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. The airstrike completely destroyed the house of Al Gharib family in the city, resulting in deaths and injuries, eyewitnesses told Anadolu. No official Palestinian figures have been released …
Samuel Karlin, Left Voice.(2024-03-04). No More Aaron Bushnells.popularresistance.org For a week straight I've had a picture of Aaron Bushnell ingrained in my head. It's not a picture from his protest for Palestine where he self-immolated in a desperate cry to end a genocide. It's his Air Force recruitment picture which has circulated online. The picture feels like a sick joke. | It's a picture of a kid with a smile so full of life, wearing a t-shirt with the logo of an institution that exists to snuff out life on a grand scale. It's sick that this happens, that so many kids join such a vicious institution. It's sick that the military, which is currently aiding a genocide, preyed on this kid with…
Mnar Adley(2024-03-04). Why Israel fears the Hadid Family, with Alana Hadid.mintpressnews.com Even as Israel turns Gaza into dust, few Western celebrities have dared to raise their voices against the genocide — and many have even supported it. One notable exception to this are the Hadids. The family of Palestinian-American fashion designers, influencers and models have been using their considerable platforms to bring attention to the slaughter and to call on the world to act to save innocent civilians. Today, Alana Hadid joins MintCast host Mnar Adley for a frank and insightful discussion about Israel, Palestine, and the world of entertainment. | The family has hundreds of millions of followers on s…
_____(2024-03-04). Rohingya, the Palestinians of Southeast Asia: A Forgotten Genocide.transcend.org 27 Feb 2024 – A talk with Maung Zarni, a scholar of genocide who explains the context in which Rohingya people are so marginalised and vulnerable that they have no choice but to seek asylum in neighboring countries. How can solidarity among people of the world advocate for the human rights of victims of genocide, people fleeing political persecution, conflicts, and other human rights violations?>
_____(2024-03-04). So, They're Experimenting with Military Robots in Gaza Now.transcend.org 4 Mar 2024 – Haaretz has a new article out titled "Gaza Becomes Israel's Testing Ground for Military Robots", which reports that "In an effort to avoid harming soldiers and dogs, the IDF has been experimenting with the use of robots and remote-controlled dogs in the Gaza War [read Genocide]."
Kate Litman(2024-03-04). The Weekly Round-Up: High Court disapplies Legacy Act provisions and Nicaragua files ICJ proceedings.ukhumanrightsblog.com In international news Nicaragua has filed an application to the International Court of Justice instituting proceedings against Germany for alleged violations of its obligations under the Genocide Convention and other norms of international law in relation to the Gaza Strip. Nicaragua's application argues that by providing political, financial and military support to Israel and withdrawing …
Mnar Muhawesh(2024-03-04). Why Israel fears the Hadid Family, with Alana Hadid.thealtworld.com Alana Hadid joins MintCast host Mnar Adley for a frank and insightful discussion about Israel, Palestine, and the world of entertainment. | Even as Israel turns Gaza into dust, few Western celebrities have dared to raise their voices against the genocide — and many have even supported it. One notable exception to this are the Hadids. The family of Palestinian-American fashion designers, influencers and models have been using their considerable platforms to bring attention to the slaughter and to call on the world to act to save innocent civilians. Today, Alana Hadid joins MintCast host Mnar Adley for a fran…
Staff, Palestine Chronicle.(2024-03-04). Nicaragua Sues Germany At ICJ Over Support To Israel.popularresistance.org In a statement on Friday, the government of Nicaragua said that "it presented a lawsuit before the International Court of Justice against the Federal Republic of Germany for violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crime of Genocide." | According to the statement, Germany has provided political, financial, and military support to Israel knowing that it would be used to commit "serious violations of international law." | The statement also highlighted that Germany cut off assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), despite being…
_____(2024-03-04). On Hypocrisy and Genocide: How Gaza Has Exposed the West like Never Before.transcend.org 1 Mar 2024 – The Israeli genocide in Gaza will be remembered as the moral collapse of the West. Now that some western leaders have begun to feel increasingly uncomfortable as the enormity of the Gaza genocide unfolds, a few, though bashfully, are declaring that Netanyahu may be 'going too far.'
bwitanek(2024-03-04). River Scrounger Media Video Coverage of the NJ Support for Palestine Struggle.fightbackbetter.comFightBackBetter.com is an organizing news platform and we aim to provide voice for those who work to create art or other artifacts to advance the message against genocide. One such art is video documentation and journalism. We also hope to build a reference and capture video, photo and written history of the protests that have occurred going forward and going back to October 7. So these collections will help us back fill — we hope to be able to create a timeline. I am betting we are going to find that NJ hardly missed a day — we say and fight for Palestine every day! | This first video set is by video…
Medjool(2024-03-04). BCI: Investments in companies complicit with international law violations.justpeaceadvocates.ca February 18, 2024 Dear CEO Shauna Lukaitis We further clarify and emphasize: The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians — Canada ("ICJP — Canada") has provided the Government of Canada with notice of intent to seek the prosecution of Canadian officials who are allegedly complicit in Israel's war crimes. ICJP Canada is also considering expanding the …
Medjool(2024-03-04). OTPP Investments in companies that are complicit with international law violations.justpeaceadvocates.ca February 18, 2024 Dear CEO & President Taylor We further clarify and emphasize: The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians — Canada ("ICJP — Canada") has provided the Government of Canada with notice of intent to seek the prosecution of Canadian officials who are allegedly complicit in Israel's war crimes. ICJP Canada is also considering expanding …
Staff(2024-03-04). Palestinians will definitely win Gaza war: President Raisi.muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Palestinian people will definitely emerge victorious against the Zionist regime in the ongoing war on Gaza, and called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to convict the regime as soon as possible to help bring an end to the occupation of Palestinian land and …
Staff(2024-03-04). Palestinians will definitely win Gaza war: President Raisi.muslimmirror.comTehran : Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Palestinian people will definitely emerge victorious against the Zionist regime in the ongoing war on Gaza, and called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to convict the regime as soon as possible to help bring an end to the occupation of Palestinian land and …
Caitlin Johnstone(2024-03-04). So They're Experimenting With Military Robots In Gaza Now.caitlinjohnstone.com.auHaaretz has a new article out titled "Gaza Becomes Israel's Testing Ground for Military Robots", which reports that "In an effort to avoid harming soldiers and dogs, the IDF has been experimenting with the use of robots and remote-controlled dogs in the Gaza War."
Government of Sri Lanka(2024-03-04). oPt: Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over the death of aid seekers in Gaza.reliefweb.int Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Sri Lanka | Source: Government of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka is deeply troubled about the death of over hundred people who were waiting to receive aid in Gaza and joins the call for investigation into the incident. | The latest incident underscores the immediate need to end the blockade imposed on Gaza, depriving its civilian population, including women and children, of access to basic necessities such as food, water, medicine, electricity, and fuel. | Sri Lanka reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza to alleviate the suf…
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-04). Flouting High Court and Haitian Outrage, U.S. Storms Forward with Kenyan-Led Haiti Intervention.libya360.wordpress.com Kim Ives Kenyan President William Ruto (left) with de facto Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry in New York on Sep. 21, 2023. Just as it is opposing and trampling the International Court of Justice's ruling against Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, Washington is running roughshod over the Kenyan High Court's Jan. 26 ruling that the East African…
Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 149: Children Die Of Malnutrition.popularresistance.org At least 15 Palestinian children died on Sunday morning of malnutrition and dehydration as Israeli forces blocked sufficient humanitarian aid from accessing the enclave. | Gaza's Ministry of Health said the children died in Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza, while six others, suffering from malnutrition and diarrhea, are still in the intensive care unit with their lives are at risk. | The hospital's ability to run electric generators and oxygen cylinders has been depleted in the past five months of Israeli bombardment, which damaged medical equipment and ambulances while putting dozens of hospitals and healthcar…
Agence France-Presse(2024-03-04). Gaza civilian deaths test Israel's AI precision claims.scmp.com The Israeli military has said AI helps it more accurately target militants in its five-month war against Hamas, but as Gaza deaths rise, experts are questioning how effective algorithms can really be.
News Desk, The Cradle.(2024-03-04). Humanitarian Aid Drops Into Gaza Only 'Theater'.popularresistance.org The US joined other countries in dropping aid to Gaza by air on 2 March, an effort that aid groups describe as "theater" that contributes to chaos on the ground and does little to prevent the famine Israel is imposing upon 2.3 million Palestinians. | US Central Command announced Saturday that Air Force C-130s, working with Jordan's air force, dropped containers packed with more than 38,000 meals onto the besieged enclave. | The containers were dropped by parachute over the besieged enclave's Mediterranean coastline to allow "civilian access to the critical aid," Central Command said.
newarab(2024-03-04). 'Who will call me mother?': Gazan woman mourns twin babies killed in strike.newarab.com As men searched for survivors beneath a Gaza home pummelled by an air strike, Rania Abu Anza gazed down on Sunday at two children who did not survive: her infant twins. | The Palestinian woman said she had gone through multiple rounds of fertility treatment to achieve her dream of becoming a mother, only to have it taken away by the carnage in the Gaza Strip. | "Who will call me mother from now on? Who will call me mother?" she said through tears on Sunday as she clutched her lifeless babies, the face of one still spattered with blood. | Wissam and Naeem, not yet six months old, were among 14 people killed in…
albawaba(2024-03-04). Gaza truce talks see 'significant' progress.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian Egyptian state-linked TV revealed that talks on truce in Gaza have witnessed a "significant progress".Delegations from Qatar, Hamas and the United States gathered in Egypt on Sunday for discussions of a possible six-week truce in Gaza as the war is about to enter its fifth month.On the second day of talks on the Gaza truce, mediators said that there is hope for a possible truce agreement between Hamas and Israel.
People's Dispatch.(2024-03-04). Palestinian Factions Gather In Moscow To Devise A United Response.popularresistance.org Palestinian political groups have gathered in Moscow to discuss the possibilities of greater unity and the formation of a united government to work for the formation of an independent state and to resist the ongoing war in Gaza. | The meeting is being attended by all major groups in Palestine such as the constituents of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), including Fatah and Palestinian People's Party, and non-constituents such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. | According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, representatives of 14 Palestinian organizations, both from the occupied…
albawaba(2024-03-04). New round of Gaza truce talks held in Egypt.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Representatives from Hamas, Qatar and the United States have arrived in Egypt's Cairo to renew talks of a possible truce in Gaza ahead of Ramadan 2024, Egyptian media reported on Sunday. Al-Qahera News reported that delegations arrived in Egypt with the hope of achieving an improvement in truce talks in Gaza as the war is about to enter its fifth month.Reports revealed that Cairo, Washington and Doha have been playing an important role in the past few weeks to pause the war which started last October and during which at least 30,410 people have been killed, mostly women and children, in Israeli attacks…
MEE staff(2024-03-04). War on Gaza: Israeli tanks deliberately ran over dozens of Palestinians.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israeli tanks deliberately ran over dozens of Palestinians | In one case documented by the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor an Israeli military vehicle ran over a Palestinian man in Gaza City's Zaytoun neighbourhood | | Images and eyewitness accounts reveal that Israeli forces have crushed…
newarab(2024-03-04). Mediators push for Gaza truce in Cairo talks.newarab.com Mediators in Cairo made a renewed push for a US, Qatari and Hamas envoys travelled to Cairo for the latest effort towards a six-week truce, stepped-up But sticking points remained, including a Hamas demand that the Israe…
albawaba(2024-03-04). Recent Israeli hostage Mia Schem gets nose job.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli and recent Hamas hostage Mia Schem is the talk of the internet amid photos surfaced of the individual looking quite different from her previous appearance on social media. The Israeli seems to have undergone plastic surgery for her nose which replaced her natural-looking nose with one that is considered to be a beauty standard nowadays. In medical terms, she went from a "Convex" nose to a "Concave" one. Recent Israeli hostage Mia Schem gets a nose job: In response to these surfaced photos, pro-Palestine users and activists took to social media platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitt…
MEE staff(2024-03-04). Israel to change lyrics of Eurovision entry after its president weighs in.middleeasteye.net Israel to change lyrics of Eurovision entry after its president weighs in | Submission to contest which included references to the Hamas attack on 7 October revised following request by Israeli president | | Eden Golan, Israel's representative for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Neve Ilan, Isra…
thecommunists(2024-03-04). Joti Brar and Garland Nixon: Policing Palestine protestors, episode 4.thecommunists.org In this instalment of their regular series, Comrade Joti Brar and Garland Nixon begin by discussing the second set of arrests of CPGB-ML members. The unjust arrests, where party members were charged under anti-terror legislation for incitement of 'supporting a banned terror group' (!) — for distributing a leaflet condemning the racist Israeli state — …
Larry Johnson(2024-03-04). Are NATO and Israel Committing Suicide?sonar21.com It is a legitimate question. Not just click bait. I discuss these issues with Nima. | Let's start with the panic and furor that is shaking NATO. The publication on Friday of the intercepted conversation of four German military officers discussing plans to attack Russia has ignited a firestorm in Europe, especially in Germany. One of my German contacts sent me the following: | This topic went viral in Germany. The whole country is alarmed by these leaks. Scholz is in total panic……and Pistorius is in total denial…..he claims that nobody knows where the Generals were at the time their call was taped.
MEE staff(2024-03-04). 'No one should hear this': Israeli captive's family condemn leaked recording.middleeasteye.net 'No one should hear this': Israeli captive's family condemn leaked recording | Alon Shamriz's family say they were not notified that an audio recording of Shamriz pleading for help was leaked to the media | | Mourners gather for the funeral of Alon Shamriz, including relatives, friends, and his moth…
newarab(2024-03-04). Far-right Israel minister calls for Ramadan to be wiped out.newarab.com A Amihai Eliyahu, the country's Heritage Minister, also said that potential tensions during the holy month in the devastated territory and the occupied West Bank should be disregarded, in an interview on Friday with the Israeli Army Radio.
_____(2024-03-04). Collective Israeli Tyranny and Peace Disruption in the Occupied Territories.transcend.org The fallacy of the international community in accepting that the Palestinians in the occupied territories are safe is denial of the truth because the tentacles of operation of the oppressive apparatus of Israel are being deployed through the services of the Israeli settlers in the ongoing harassment, oppression, violent attacks, stealing and expropriation of their property.
albawaba(2024-03-04). Did Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari resign.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Reports emerged on social media and some media outlets allegedly saying that several Israeli officials including Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Hagari have resigned. Almayadeen's website reported citing Israeli Channel 14, that multiple senior officials in the Israeli military Spokesperson's Unit announced their resignations. Among the names was Daniel Hagari.Not only Hagari, but according to Channel 14, Colonel Butbul, Colonel Moran Katz, and the International Spokesperson for the Israeli occupation military Lieutenant Richard Hecht were among those who submitted their resignations.BREAKING: | Israe…
MEE staff(2024-03-04). Red Sea underwater cables 'cut' disrupting global internet traffic.middleeasteye.net Red Sea underwater cables 'cut' disrupting global internet traffic | A Hong Kong telecommunications company reported damage to four undersea cables but did not say who is responsible | | Children play on the Red Sea coastal city of Hodeidah in Yemen in January 2024 (AFP) | Undersea cables in the Red…
Miko Peled(2024-03-04). The Myth Of Palestinian Division With Miko Peled.mintpressnews.com Palestinians are divided and do not know what they want; Palestinians have no leadership; Palestinians need a Nelson Mandela; these are some of the statements made by people who are "experts" on Palestine. It is time to refute these claims and place them in the appropriate place — the garbage. Let's go through these claims one by one. | I have never met a Palestinian who does not want to see all of Palestine free and every refugee return. I do not believe such a Palestinian exists. So there is no division there. When people claim that Palestinians are divided, they are referring to the Hamas-Fateh divide. Fa…
Government of the Philippines(2024-03-04). Philippines: DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to assist conflict-affected children in Agusan del Norte town.reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office Caraga, deployed on February 29 some 17 social workers and development workers to help children cope with the emotional toll of the recent armed conflict incident along the border of Tubay town and Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte. | Some 332 students from Doña Telesfora Elementary School (DOTES) were provided with Psychological First Aid (PFA) sessions carried out by the DSWD team led by Retained Community-Based Services Head Michael Andohuyan. | "The psychosocial…
albawaba(2024-03-04). South Korea to take legal action against striking doctors.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – South Korea has recently announced its plans to start taking action against trainee doctors who have been on strike, refusing to go back to work. The doctors' strike began about two weeks ago, with around 9000 junior doctors protesting a decision to increase medical school admissions starting next year. This change is supposed to aim to address shortages in the healthcare system due to an aging population, though it seems many doctors in South Korea are not supportive of it, which started the doctors' strike.ShutterstockDespite the government's deadline for the doctors to return to work, only a few hav…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Philippines, Flooding in Davao Occidental (Effects of Easterlies/Localised Thunderstorms) (2 Mar 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Davao del Sur, Philippines | Event Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000295-PHL | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18: 51: 34 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Malita | DESCRIPTION | In the early morning of 01 March 2024, a flooding incident transpired at Malita, Davao Occidental due to moderate to heavy rains brought by easterlies/localized thunderstorms. | On 02 March 2024, aside from Barangay Poblacion of Malita, additional flooding incidents were also reported in…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Sragen Regency (Central Java) (29 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000291-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09: 02: 05 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Sragen | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: triggered by moderate rainfall with a long duration, causing the Natan River to overflow on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 22: 20 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Ngrampal District, | ‚óè Gondang District, | &sbqu…
eng.belta.by(2024-03-04). Lukashenko: Belarus-Kazakhstan cooperation can overcome any obstacles.eng.belta.by In their cooperation, Belarus and Kazakhstan can tackle not only sanctions but also any other obstacles, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Yerlan Baizhanov.
ecns.cn(2024-03-04). Passenger trips on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway hit 2 mln.ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the first of its kind in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has transported more than 2 million passengers in total, said China Railway International Limited on Sunday."ÄÄ…
Staff(2024-03-04). India stands out as "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" in the World- Says a Report.muslimmirror.comBy Muslim Mirror Staff India is one of the most unequal countries in the world, according to the World Inequality Report. India stands out as a poor and very unequal country. India, labeling it as a "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" on a global scale. The findings of this report shed light on the economic …
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Pati Regency (Central Java) (27 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Tue, 27 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000285-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 19: 33 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Pati | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: due to the impact of heavy rain, according to reports from residents the water overflowed since ± 14.30 WIB. This incident caused flooding that inundated village roads and also some residential areas on Tuesday 27 February 2024 | ‚û¢ Locat…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Serang Regency (Banten) (29 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Banten, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000289-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 38: 41 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Serang | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds and rivers overflowing into residential areas, causing waterlogging on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 03.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | Pontang District, | ‚óè Kaserangan Village | ‚&ucir…
Government of Pakistan(2024-03-04). Pakistan: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Daily Situation Report (1 March 2024, Evening).reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: Government of Pakistan | Please refer to the attached file. | Excerpt | INCIDENTS DETAIL | DISTRICT | South Waziristan | DETAIL OF INCIDENT | On 01-03-2024, due to heavy rain, one room of Allah Hussain s/o Sultan Jan r/o Khun Khela, Sararogha has been collapsed. | RESPONSE | SOURCE | Additional Deputy Commissioner (R&HR) Office South Waziristan Upper…
Staff(2024-03-04). India stands out as "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" in the World- Says a Report.muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff India is one of the most unequal countries in the world, according to the World Inequality Report. India stands out as a poor and very unequal country. India, labeling it as a "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" on a global scale. The findings of this report shed light on the economic …
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in East Halmahera (North Maluku) (1 Mar 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Maluku Utara, Indonesia | Event Date : Fri, 01 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000292-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09: 11: 06 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Halmahera Timur | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: High intensity rain on Friday 1 March 2024 at 16.10 WIT | ‚û¢ Location: , | North Wasile District, | ‚óè Majiko Village | ‚û¢ Casualties: , | ‚óè 38 families affected | ‚&uc…
ecns.cn(2024-03-04). Hong Kong businesses prepare to welcome more mainland visitors as individual tourists.ecns.cn Businesses in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expect more individual visitors from the Chinese mainland, where more cities have joined the individual visit scheme (IVS) that allows residents to visit Hong Kong and Macao without a guided tour.
albawaba(2024-03-04). Pakistan elects Shehbaz Sharif as new Prime Minister.albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Pakistani parliament has chosen Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) as the country's 24th prime minister.Shehbaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the 23rd prime minister of Pakistan from April 2022 to August 2023.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ŸÖÿ±ÿßÿ≥ŸÑ
nosihle(2024-03-04). Mpumalanga learners get bicycles.sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga learners get bicycles | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has handed over 455 bicycles to pupils in Mpumalanga to use for travelling to school. | Learners that benefitted from the national Shova Kalula or Ride Easy Bicycle Programme include those in Sindawonye and Kwakwari Primary, as well as Mgudlwa, Mkhephuli, Mbedlwana, Sozilani and Hlomanani Secondary Schools in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. | "We hope that these means will help in them to get to and from school quicker, and that it will inspire them to pursue their educational dreams," Chikunga said on Monday. | The national Shova Ka…
albawaba(2024-03-04). India arrests 3 after gang-rape of Spanish tourist: (video).albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Three individuals were arrested following reports of a Spanish tourist being subjected to a gang rape while on a motorbike journey through the secluded terrain of India's eastern region, as confirmed by local media sources. The incident occurred during the evening hours of Friday in the Dumka district of Jharkhand, where the victim and her husband had chosen to camp overnight in a tent.Harrowing tale of Spanish Tourists couple in India. The woman was brutalized by 7 men her husband beaten & robbed. | India remains a very dangerous place for foreign tourists especially women. Please do not take risk of…
ecns.cn(2024-03-04). Incredible ice formations on Sayram Lake in Xinjiang.ecns.cn Multiple ice chunks scatter on the lake surface under the blue sky on Sayram Lake, the largest alpine lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Sumbawa Regency (West Nusa Tenggara) (26 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 26 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000284-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06: 57: 45 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Sumbawa | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: High intensity rain resulted in flash floods that hit Labuhan Jambu Village on Monday 26 February 2024 at 03.30 WITA | ‚û¢ Location: , | Tarano District, | ‚óè Labuhan Jambu Village | ‚û¢ Casualties:…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Malaysia, Flooding in Sarawak (2 Mar 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Malaysia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Sarawak, Malaysia | Event Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000294-MYS | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15: 00: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Kuching | DESCRIPTION | Flooding in Kuching, Sarawak…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood and Landslide in Kendari City (Southeast Sulawesi) (29 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000290-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 34: 27 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Kendari | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: moderate to heavy intensity rain accompanied by strong winds in the Kendari City area resulting in flooding and fallen trees at several points on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 07.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè West Kend…
eng.belta.by(2024-03-04). Belarus, Kazakhstan mull over fund for industrial cooperation.eng.belta.by Belarus and Kazakhstan will discuss the possibility of setting up a | joint bilateral fund for industrial cooperation, Ambassador | Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus Yerlan | Baizhanov told the media after his meeting with Belarusian President…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in South Lampung Regency (Lampung) (28 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Lampung, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000287-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 09: 33 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Lampung Selatan | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: The intensity of the rain is quite high on Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 07.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Sragi District, | ‚óè Ketapang District, | ‚óè Penengahan District | &sbq…
newarab(2024-03-04). Shehbaz Sharif voted in as Pakistan's PM for second time.newarab.com Shehbaz Sharif was voted in as Pakistan's prime minister for a second time on Sunday, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Newly sworn-in lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Sharif by 201 votes, three weeks after national elections marred by widespread allegations of rigging. | "Shehbaz Sharif has been declared to have been elected as prime minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan," said the newly appointed speaker of the Nati…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Severe Local Storm and Strong Winds in Karanganyar (Central Java) (26 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 26 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-ST-2024-000296-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 07: 25: 54 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Karanganyar | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Monday 26 February 2024 at 16.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | Gondangrejo District, | ‚óè Selokaton Village, | ‚óè Tuban Village | ‚û¢ Casualties:…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Strong Winds in Bandung Regency (West Java) (28 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-TO-2024-000286-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 41: 04 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Bandung | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: Due to heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Wednesday 28 February 2024 at 04.30 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Dayeuh Kolot District, | ‚óè Baleendah District | ‚û¢ Casualties: , | &sbquo…
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Cilacap Regency (Central Java) (1 Mar 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Fri, 01 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000293-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 09: 07: 21 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Cilacap | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: triggered by moderate rainfall with a long duration, causing the Natan River to overflow on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 22: 20 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Ngrampal District, | ‚óè Gondang District, | &sbq…
ecns.cn(2024-03-04). NPC spokesperson affirms full support for HK's legislation of Article 23.ecns.cn The nation's top legislature pledged to render full support for the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which is not only a constitutional duty of the region, but also has a direct bearing on the wellbeing of the city and its residents, a spokesperson of the legislature said on Monday.
Asma Aamir(2024-03-04). 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 (…) | – |
eng.belta.by(2024-03-04). Minsk book fair 2024 to feature about 20 countries.eng.belta.by About 20 countries will be featured at the 31st edition of the Minsk International Book Fair, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will be the central exhibitor, Dmitry Makarov, Chairman of the CIS Council of Organizers of Book Exhibitions and Fairs, Executive Director of the Minsk International Book Fair, told journalists in Minsk.
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance(2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Serang City (Banten) (28 Feb 2024).reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Banten, Indonesia | Event Date : Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000288-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 12: 40 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Kota Serang | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: High intensity rain on Wednesday, February 28 2024 at 07.18 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè Serang District, | ‚óè Kasemen District, | ‚óè Walantaka District, | ‚óè Takt…
WSWS(2024-03-04). Indian security forces shoot one farmer dead as protest nears three-week mark.wsws.org The Modi government has declared war on the farmers by mobilizing tens of thousands of police and paramilitary forces; erecting multilayer barricades with massive concrete blocks and barbed wire; disrupting internet and mobile services; and attacking them with tear gas canisters from drones.
_____(2024-03-04). (Italiano) Mattatoio Gaza.transcend.org 29.02.2024 – Oltre 100 uccisi e 700 feriti nel campo di sterminio di Gaza-sud, in una fila di disperati in attesa (quanto spesso frustrata) di rimandare la morte per sfinimento (fame, sete, freddo, ferite, malanni antichi e nuovi): fila composta ma intollerabilmente vicina a corazzati IDF e dunque minacciosa! Altra mossa spudorata dei terroristi di stato israeliani nel dispiegarsi sapiente e rigoroso della Soluzione Finale sion-nazista, di fronte a un Occidente in coma pre-elettorale para/pre-bellico.
teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO(2024-03-04). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza.telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
Sonali Kolhatkar(2024-03-04). Tell the Truth About Israel's Crimes Against Humanity.counterpunch.org Israeli forces killed more than a hundred Palestinians and wounded more than 700 on February 29, 2024 during a distribution of food aid in Gaza city, pushing the Palestinian death toll to 30,000 since October 7, 2023. The food aid massacre was straightforward in its deadliness as armed Israeli forces aimed weapons at desperate, hungry Palestinian civilians and killed
Binoy Kampmark(2024-03-04). Conscious and Unconscionable: The Starving of Gaza.counterpunch.org The starvation regime continues unabated as Israel continues its campaign in the Gaza Strip. One of the six provisional measures ordered by the International Court Justice entailed taking "immediate and effective measures" to protect the Palestinian populace in the Gaza Strip from risk of genocide by ensuring the supply of humanitarian assistance and basic services. In its case
Ron Jacobs(2024-03-04). The Complicity is Deep, Very.counterpunch.org In the aftermath of the bloody Hamas attack near Gaza on October 7, 2023 and the even bloodier Israeli response since that date, the ongoing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign continues. Indeed, the continuation and expansion of that campaign is even more crucial now. Any and everything we can do to support the Palestinian
Richard Ward(2024-03-04). An Exercise of Imagination.counterpunch.org Of all the horrors perpetrated by Zionist Israel against the helpless population in Gaza none, for this writer, strikes closer to home than Israel's sinister, brutal, and systematic destruction of Gaza's health system, most notably the siege and destruction of its hospitals. Two weeks ago I was admitted to UNM Hospital for surgery to correct an intestinal obstruction, the result of an accumulation of scar tissue from a similar operation eight years ago. This was a serious matter, as such an obstruction can be fatal.
Alex Bainbridge, Peter Boyle, Isaac Nellist, Jacob Andrewartha, Jordan Ellis, Alex Salmon, Stephen W Enciso, Khaled Ghannam(2024-03-04). Protests demand UNRWA funding restored as Israel starves Palestinians.greenleft.org.au Thousands marched for Palestine across the country as Israel massacred more than 100 starving Palestinians trying to get flour from an aid truck southwest of Gaza City.
DLI(2024-03-04). US Air drop to Gaza a cynical PR stunt.indybay.org In the face of incontrovertible graphic evidence of Israel "Defense" Force using lethal force to cause over 100 Palestinian deaths, amidst a starving crowd that was trying desperately to get to aid supply trucks, the Biden administration was forced to belatedly organize a single plane flight to drop off 60 tons of aid supplies on a south Gaza beach.
Phil Pasquini(2024-03-04). "Hands off Rafah" Rally at Israeli Embassy Disrupts DC.indybay.org Human rights activists and Palestinian Americans and people of conscious protested at the Israeli Embassy in Washington calling for ran immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Hands off Rafah.
DLI(2024-03-04). US veto #5 at UN vote to protect Israel from global condemnation in genocidal war.indybay.org For the fifth time since the war between Israel and the ruling Hamas group in Gaza that started on October 7, the US has once again been the lone voice in sheltering the Israeli government from widespread global rebuke. While making a few milquetoast statements that "regret" the massive indiscriminate bombings and killings of 30,000+ unarmed civilians, the tone-deaf Biden regime(poll after poll show the American public wants a ceasefire in Gaza) has continued sending thousands of bombs, missiles and other WMDs to enable the continuing slaughter. Under international law, that's complicity in genocide!
ecns.cn(2024-03-03). Masterpieces displayed at 40th Hong Kong International Jewelry Show.ecns.cn The 40th Hong Kong International Jewelry"ÄÄShow"ÄÄunfolds its latest masterpieces from"ÄÄFebruary 29 to March 4″ÄÄat the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The show brings together 78 global exhibitors, exhibits of diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, emeralds, and cutting-edge technologies."ÄÄ…
CARE International(2024-03-01). oPt: Humanitarian Disaster in Gaza: Aid Organizations Demand an Immediate Ceasefire.reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: CARE International, Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion, International Rescue Committee, Norwegian Red Cross, Oxfam, Save the Children, Welthungerhilfe | Please refer to the attached file. | 8 humanitarian organizations sign a declaration to the German federal government | Berlin, 20 February 2024. In view of the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the planned Israeli offensive on Rafah, 8 humanitarian organizations call on the German federal government to work unconditionally and comprehensively to protect civilians and provide humanitarian…
Rania Khalek(2024-03-01). Global Uprising: How Israel's War is Exposing the Cracks In US Empire.thealtworld.com Over 140 days into the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, the death toll has surpassed 30,000 Palestinians, and over 70,000 have been injured. In addition to constant Israeli bombardment, Gaza is experiencing widespread famine, its hospitals are besieged, and threats of an Israeli ground invasion in Rafah loom near. | Layan Sima Fuleihan, the Education Director at The People's Forum, an editor at 1804 Books, and an organizer with the Shut It Down For Palestine coalition, discusses the growing internal divisions among Israel and its Western backers, due to heightened political pressure from movements in the United State…
Chris Walker(2024-03-01). Millions Plan to Take Part in Global March Calling for Israeli Ceasefire in Gaza.truthout.org On Saturday, millions of protesters around the world will take part in demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, calling for a permanent Israeli ceasefire. The march is also in response to Israel likely launching a "full-scale invasion of Rafah," considered to be the last major sheltering place for displaced residents in Gaza, which is set to happen around March 9, just one day prior… |
Staff(2024-03-01). On March 2, the world will march to stop Israel's genocidal assault on Rafah.peoplesdispatch.org For the past five months, in every part of the globe, millions of people have participated in protest actions. They have been part of one of the largest social movements in living memory, in support of the Palestinian people and against the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. Now, Israel is threatening to carry out the worst …
Staff(2024-03-01). Global Uprising: How Israel's War is Exposing the Cracks In US Empire.youtube.com Over 140 days into the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza, the death toll has surpassed 30,000 Palestinians, and over 70,000 have been injured. In addition to constant Israeli bombardment, Gaza is experiencing widespread famine, its hospitals are besieged, and threats of an Israeli ground invasion in Rafah loom near. Layan Sima Fuleihan, the Education Director at …
Mitchell Plitnick(2024-03-01). Biden memos show Palestine advocacy is working.mondoweiss.net Two recent presidential orders show the Biden administration is feeling the heat from months of protests against his support for Israel's genocide in Gaza.
albawaba(2024-03-01). International outcry over Israeli massacre in Gaza.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions, likening the killing of over 100 Palestinians seeking food to genocide and drawing parallels to the Holocaust. He called for global recognition of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Meanwhile, the US State Department expressed deep concern over the miserable conditions in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a temporary ceasefire to alleviate Palestinian suffering. The department also called for an investigation into the events and demanded the opening of a crossing into northern Gaza to ensure the delivery of…
newarab(2024-03-01). 'Never the same again': What Palestine has changed within us.newarab.com A few days ago, I saw a protest sign that said "Palestine has become the lens through which I see the world" and I was struck by how true that statement was. | It echoed my feelings over the last few months. The way I see influencers and celebrities, companies and brands — even my friends, family and colleagues — has been irreversibly changed by the ongoing genocide in Gaza. | I can no longer remain close to those who have nothing to say about the calculated and indiscriminate ethnic cleansing of the people whose plight fills our social media feeds, hearts and minds. | "Whether it is our faith, our…
Staff(2024-03-01). Gaza wound will not be erased from memory of world's free people: Iran FM spokesman.muslimmirror.com Tehran : Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that The wound of Gaza will not be erased from the memory of the free people of the world, and the shame of supporting and silence towards mass killing and genocide will not be erased from the foreheads of the false claimants of human rights. "More …
teleSUR(2024-03-01). US Veterans Burn Uniforms in Tribute to Aaron Bushnell.telesurenglish.net On Wednesday evening, United States Army veterans held a symbolic act in memory of Aaron Bushnell, who immolated himself on February 25 in protest against the genocide carried out by the Israeli occupation forces in Gaza. | RELATED: | During a vigil held in Oregon, a dozen U.S. veterans burned their military uniforms while shouting slogans in favor of the liberation of the Palestinian people. | "This symbolic gesture was i…
cameron orr(2024-03-01). Coalition formed to pass NYC Council ceasefire resolution.cpusa.org Members of the New York State Communist Party and the New York Young Communist League joined a press conference and vigil at City Hall Park in NYC with the NYC 4 Ceasefire coalition on Wednesday, Feb. 28, demanding the NYC Council pass a pro-ceasefire resolution. | Jawanza Williams of VOCAL NY opened up the press conference. "We have gathered here today to show city-wide support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and end to the genocide in Palestine," he said. More than one hundred people joined the press conference. | Activists and leaders from Adalah Justice Project, Jews For Racial and Economic Justi…
Staff(2024-03-01). LIVE: NYC Joins Millions Marching for Palestine.youtube.com BreakThrough News is streaming LIVE on Saturday, March 2nd at 12: 30 pm ET / 9: 30 am PT on the ground in New York as millions around the world take the streets to call for an end to the genocide in Palestine.
Paul Larudee(2024-03-01). The End of Gaza.dissidentvoice.org I feel like I'm watching the film Don't Look Up. We all know that the comet is headed straight toward us, but our society paralyzes itself with self-interest, corruption and politics until the avoidable inevitable happens. Israel's genocide is proceeding according to plan, and it looks like we won't have to wait long for its …
Wajd Beshara(2024-03-01). Western Support for Genocide in Gaza Undermines Human Rights Everywhere.truthout.org For over four months, the TVs in our homes have been broadcasting reel after reel of suffering, torture and humiliation experienced by Palestinians. It's difficult to find the words to describe what's unfolding in Gaza as Israel's violence becomes more acute, sadistic and brutal. Objective language aimed at appealing to our morality may distance us from the visceral suffering that can motivate… |
Binoy Kampmark(2024-03-01). Conscious and Unconscionable: The Starving of Gaza.dissidentvoice.org The starvation regime continues unabated as Israel continues its campaign in the Gaza Strip. One of the six provisional measures ordered by the International Court Justice entailed taking "immediate and effective measures" to protect the Palestinian populace in the Gaza Strip from risk of genocide by ensuring the supply of humanitarian assistance and basic services. …
Staff(2024-03-01). 29 February, Vancouver: Palestine Resists! October 7, Gaza and the Liberation of Palestinian Prisoners.samidoun.net VANCOUVER — PALESTINE RESISTS! October 7, Gaza and the Liberation of Palestinian Political Prisoners A Teach-In for Palestine Join Samidoun Vancouver for a teach-in for Palestine on Palestinian resistance, the Palestinian prisoners, and the struggle against the genocide in Gaza. Speakers will include Palestinian writer Khaled Barakat, Samidoun members and others. Thurs, Feb. 29 at …
the International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine, Popular Resistance.(2024-03-01). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Denounces Starvation As Genocide.popularresistance.org The International Coalition to Stop Genocide in Palestine (ICGSP) encourages social movements worldwide to take urgent action to stop the intentional starvation of people in the Gaza Strip and to participate in upcoming global days of action in March aimed at raising awareness of and pressuring governments to stop the famine. | In January of this year, the World Court ordered the state of Israel to cease all activities consistent with genocide. This includes actions that would threaten the well-being of Palestinians, such as the withholding of basic necessities: food, water, medicines and fuel, to name a few.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-01). Genocidal USA Blocks UNSC Statement Condemning Israel for 'Flour Massacre'.libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle On top of non-stop military assistance for Israel's genocide campaign in Gaza, the US has continued to provide political cover for Tel Aviv. The US, on 29 February, vetoed a UN Security Council (UNSC) statement that would have condemned Israel for the mass murder of over 100 Palestinian civilians who were awaiting the delivery of humanitarian aid…
Sharon Zhang(2024-03-01). Progressives Demand That Biden Stop "Greenlighting the Massacre of Palestinians"truthout.org Progressive lawmakers are demanding that President Joe Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, saying it is "clear" that Israel is violating orders by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to avoid going further into its massacre with its famine campaign, the lawmakers said. On Thursday, Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) held a press conference with fellow progressives and sent a letter to… |
Staff(2024-03-01). Headlines for March 1, 2024.democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Continue Unabated After Gaza Food Aid Massacre, 4 More Children Starve to Death, Defense Sec. Austin Refuses to Draw Line in Sand for Israel After Food Aid Massacre in Gaza, Washington's Largest Union Backs Democratic Vote for "Uncommitted" Ahead of Primary, Lebanese PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Would End Conflict on Its Border with Israel, New Jersey Community Members Warn Against Synagogue's Plan to Host Israeli Real Estate Event, Texas Judge Halts Draconian Immigration Law as Biden and Trump Make Dueling Trips to Border, Human Rights Panel Holds First U.S. Hearing on Climate C…
People's Dispatch.(2024-03-01). US Slammed For Providing Israel With 'License To Kill' Palestinians.popularresistance.org According to three different agencies of the UN, over half a million Palestinians are on the verge of famine if heavy interruption of humanitarian aid persists and a ceasefire does not take effect in Gaza soon. The fear was echoed by several countries who also held the US equally responsible for such a catastrophe. | The World Food Program (WFP), the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) representatives briefed the UN Security Council on the situation in Gaza at a special meeting called by Guyana, Switzerland, Algeria, and Slovenia on Tuesday, Feb…
MEE staff(2024-03-01). George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election.middleeasteye.net George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election | Former Labour MP, expelled from the party over opposition to Iraq war, says Keir Starmer will pay a high price over refusal to back a ceasefire | | George Galloway won in Rochdale with almost 40 percent of the vote (Workers Party of B…
Dave DeCamp(2024-03-01). Biden Walks Back Prediction That a Gaza Ceasefire Will Be Reached By Monday.news.antiwar.com President Biden on Thursday walked back a prediction he made earlier this week that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached by Monday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Hamas's demands "delusional," signaling a hostage deal is not close. "Hope springs eternal," Biden told reporters when asked if he still thought a ceasefire by …
Staff(2024-03-01). Headlines for March 1, 2024.democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Continue Unabated After Gaza Food Aid Massacre, 4 More Children Starve to Death, Defense Dec. Austin Refuses to Draw Line in Sand for Israel After Food Aid Massacre in Gaza, Washington's Largest Union Backs Democratic Vote for "Uncommitted" Ahead of Primary, Lebanese PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Would End Conflict on Its Border with Israel, New Jersey Community Members Warn Against Synagogue's Plan to Host Israeli Real Estate Event, Texas Judge Halts Draconian Immigration Law as Biden and Trump Make Dueling Trips to Border, Human Rights Panel Holds First U.S. Hearing on Climate C…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-01). Japan holds UN Security Council in March.plenglish.com United Nations, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Japan is holding the United Nations Security Council this month, while the multilateral body remains in the spotlight due to the absence of a resolution for the ceasefire in Gaza.
newarab(2024-03-01). Italy sent Israel arms during Gaza war contrary to denials.newarab.com Between October and November 2023, Italy exported to Israel "weapons and ammunition" worth ‚Ǩ817,536 ($885,964): ‚Ǩ233,025 in October and ‚Ǩ584,511 in November. The Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) certified this through its data on foreign trade, which was most recently updated in mid-February 2024. | Although modest if compared with other contexts, these figures contradict the Italian government led by right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which has repeatedly stated that it has "suspended" and "blocked" the export of weapons to Tel Av…
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-03-01). UN rapporteur accuses Israel of starving Gazans.plenglish.com Ramallah, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, accused Israel of starving to death the population of the Gaza Strip.
Maha Hussaini(2024-03-01). War on Gaza: Israel targets police and aid agencies to 'create chaos'.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Israel targets police and aid agencies to 'create chaos' | After blocking aid and obstructing the UN, Israel is now contacting families in Gaza to manage distribution of goods | | Palestinians carry bags of flour they grabbed from an aid truck near an Israeli checkpoint, as…
Staff(2024-03-01). Israel's choice for Palestinians: starve or be killed.peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces massacred at least 112 people and injured more than 750 when they opened fire on starving Palestinians in the south west of Gaza City on February 29. The "Flour Massacre", as it is now being called, took place in the early hours of Thursday morning, when people had gathered at the Harun al-Rashid …
Kyle Anzalone(2024-03-01). Netanyahu Breaks Off Hostage Talks With Hamas.news.antiwar.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Qatari and Egyptian officials that Israeli officials will not engage in another round of talks until Hamas provides a full list of living Israeli hostages in Gaza. The news is a blow to President Joe Biden, who predicted a deal would be done as soon as next week. On Friday, …
Jake Johnson(2024-03-01). US Blocks Security Council Statement Blaming IDF for Killing Gazans Seeking Aid.truthout.org The United States on Thursday unilaterally blocked a United Nations Security Council statement that would have expressed "deep concern" over the Israeli military's killing of Gazans seeking food aid earlier in the day, an attack that drew global condemnation. According to Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian U.N. ambassador, the U.S. was alone among the Security Council's 15 members in opposing the… |
newarab(2024-03-01). Colombia halts Israel arms purchases after Gaza massacre.newarab.com Israel is one of the main providers of weapons to the South American country's security forces, which are engaged in a decades-long conflict with leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug cartels. | Petro made his announcement on Thu…
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-03-01). Arab League accuses Israel of committing crimes against humanity.plenglish.com Cairo, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, which has remained under fire for 147 days already.
Internationalist 360 ∞(2024-03-01). Israeli Kibbutz Leader Confirms Movement's Role in Establishing and Maintaining Apartheid.libya360.wordpress.com Jonathan Ofir A PHOTO OF KIBBUTZ ZIKIM WHICH IS LOCATED JUST NORTH OF THE GAZA STRIP. THE KIBBUTZ WAS FOUNDED IN 1949, BY MEMBERS OF THE HASHOMER HATZAIR MOVEMENT ON THE LANDS OF THE PALESTINIANS VILLAGE OF HIRBIYA. THE HOUSE IN THE FOREGROUND IS KNOWN AS THE "ALAMI HOUSE" NAMED AFTER THE PALESTINIAN FAMILY THAT…
newarab(2024-03-01). Over 100 massacred in Israeli attack on Gaza food queue.newarab.com More than 100 Palestinian civilians were killed and over 700 injured as they queued for At least 112 Palestinians have been confirmed killed and 760 injured in the attack so far, according to the latest update from Gaza's minis…
Jim Lobe(2024-03-01). Task Force That Includes Iraq War Architects Unveils Post-War Plan for Gaza.truthout.org Several key architects of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq 21 years ago are presenting a plan for rebuilding and "de-radicalizing" the surviving population of Gaza, while ensuring that Israel retains "freedom of action" to continue operations against Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The plan, which was published as a report Thursday by the hard-line neo-conservative Jewish Institute for National… |
Staff(2024-03-01). Black, white and red all over — The Grayzone live.youtube.com Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate will cover the fallout from Israel's horrific flour massacre in northern Gaza, the continuing scandal over the New York Times' October 7 reporting, and much more.
Kyle Anzalone(2024-03-01). US Vetoes UN Resolution Condemning Israel for Flour Massacre.news.antiwar.com The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Israel for a massacre of civilians surrounding an aid convoy in Gaza, a motion supported by all other member states. The Israel Defense Forces has acknowledged its soldiers fired on the crowd. On Thursday, hundreds of Palestinians were killed and injured by Israeli soldiers as they …
Staff(2024-03-01). Palestine: At Least 112 Killed and 760 Injured While Waiting for Food in Massacre by Israeli Occupation.orinocotribune.com At least 112 people waiting for food aid have been murdered and over 760 have been injured after being targeted and shot by Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip this Thursday, February 29, as reported by the Ministry of Health in Gaza. | According to Al Jazeera, citizens had gathered on Al-Rashid Street in Gaza, to wait for aid trucks with flour, but were targeted by the Israeli occupation army. After opening fire, Israeli tanks advanced and ran over many of the bodies and wounded. "It is a massacre," the outlet stated, "adding to the famine that threatens citizens in Gaza." | The media verified images sho…
Staff(2024-03-01). Gaza: 193 Palestinians killed, 920 injured by Israeli bombing last 24 hours.muslimnews.co.uk Gaza City, (OCHA, Al Jazeera, Wafa): Between the afternoon of 29 February and 12: 30 on 1 March, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 193 Palestinians were killed, and 920 Palestinians were injured by indiscriminate bombings by Israeli forces in Gaza. . Between 7 October 2023 and 12: 30 on 1 March 2024, at …
Abdel Bari Atwan(2024-03-01). The martyrdom of Aaron Bushnell, and the 'airlifting' of aid.thealtworld.com Arab regimes can't claim they've done their duty by dropping some sandwiches | Two events captured public attention this week: The self-immolation of a young US serviceman at the front gate of Israel's embassy in Washington in protest at his country's collusion with its genocidal war on Gaza; and the theatrical despatch of six US-made C-130 military cargo planes — three from Jordan and one each from the UAE. Egypt, and France — to drop some supplies into the Strip. | The first incident, the martyrdom of Aaron Bushnell, went viral on social media, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers and arousing…
Tanupriya Singh(2024-03-01). Israel's choice for Palestinians: starve or be killed.peoplesdispatch.org Israeli forces killed at least 112 Palestinians after opening fire on a crowd awaiting a food aid truck in northern Gaza on February 29. The massacre took place as one quarter of Gaza's population is at imminent risk of famine while Israel continues to blockade aid to the besieged strip.
newarab(2024-03-01). Israeli army killed most civilians in Gaza massacre: report.newarab.com Initial investigations by The organisation's research teams monitored the massacre from the very start and recorded Israeli tanks opening heavy fire on Palestinian civilians in the west and south of Gaza City, where 112 civilians were killed at Al-Rashid Street and 760 were injur…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-01). Hezbollah Strikes Israeli Occupation Sites near Lebanon Border.english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that the Islamic …
Asieh Namdar(2024-03-01). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict.america.cgtn.com More than 100 people were killed and hundreds more have been injured in Gaza while trying to get food from aid trucks. According to the United Nations, more than half a million people are at risk of famine. | To discuss the ongoing conflict, joining us: |
newarab(2024-03-01). Gaza doctor takes 'Day After' fundraising to South Africa.newarab.com A Palestinian doctor who Under the theme, #PalestineLeads Tour, A story of Palestinian Faith and Resilience, Dr. Basel Abuwarda aims to raise funds to buy food and medicine to assist his countr…
albawaba(2024-03-01). Gaza massacre death toll rises to 112 as Israeli forces target aid trucks.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The death toll from the tragic Nabulsi roundabout massacre in Gaza has climbed to 112 martyrs, with the Gaza Ministry of Health updating the casualties from the Israeli attacks on civilians gathering near aid trucks at the Al Rasheed roundabout to 112 fatalities and 760 injuries. In response to the outcry, the Israeli army has initiated an investigation into the devastating assault on aid convoys, which claimed the lives of hundreds of Palestinians. Early reports from Gaza authorities revealed that at least 70 people were killed, and over 250 others were injured in a separate massacre at the Al Rasheed…
Staff(2024-03-01). The Intercept: New York Times Exposé Lacks Evidence to Claim Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence Oct. 7.democracynow.org We speak with Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim of The Intercept about their exposé of a major New York Times piece into alleged mass rapes committed by Hamas militants on October 7 that raises serious questions about the accuracy of the story. The Times article was headlined "'Screams Without Words': How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on Oct. 7," and its release in late December helped the Israeli government to justify the ongoing war on Gaza and to paint pro-Palestine supporters abroad as not caring about sexual violence. One of the reporters of the Times piece, Israeli freelancer Anat Schwartz…
Pablo Rafael Fuentes(2024-03-01). Parlamento àÅrabe condenó nueva masacre en Gaza.radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 mar (RHC) El Parlamento àÅrabe se sumó hoy a la ola de condenas regionales contra la masacre ocurrida en la ciudad de Gaza, donde más de 800 palestinos murieron o fueron heridos por disparos del Ejército israelí.
Staff(2024-03-01). Palestinian factions gather in Moscow to devise a united response to Israeli war.peoplesdispatch.org Palestinian political groups have gathered in Moscow to discuss the possibilities of greater unity and the formation of a united government to work for the formation of an independent state and to resist the ongoing war in Gaza. The meeting is being attended by all major groups in Palestine such as the constituents of the …
Elis Gjevori(2024-03-01). War on Gaza: Images suggest Israel ran over Palestinian detainee with armoured vehicle.middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: Images suggest Israel ran over Palestinian detainee with armoured vehicle | Rights group says witnesses describe seeing the victim being interrogated by Israeli troops before his death | | Israeli military tanks are loaded onto a carrier truck after returning from the Gaza Stri…
newarab(2024-03-01). Gaza: Al-Rashid Street aid massacre draws global outrage.newarab.com A Gaza aid queue France's foreign ministry said "the fire by Israeli soldiers against civilians trying to access food is unjustifiable", while French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his "strongest condemnation" of the killings. |
newarab(2024-03-01). Colombia halts Israel arms sales after Gaza aid queue deaths.newarab.com Israel is one of the main providers of weapons to the South American country's security forces, which are engaged in a decades-long conflict with leftist guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries and drug cartels. | Petro made his announcement on Thu…
albawaba(2024-03-01). Deadly shooting near Eli settlement claims two Israeli lives.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Army Radio reported that two Israelis were killed in a shooting incident near the Eli settlement, located south of Nablus. Responding to the incident, the Israeli army closed roads and pursued additional suspects involved in the attack. Additionally, a Palestinian assailant was fatally shot by security forces after opening fire at a gas station within the Eli settlement. Authorities identified the perpetrator of the shooting as a resident of the Qalandiya refugee camp, located north of Ramallah.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ÿߟÑÿ¨Ÿä&…
newarab(2024-03-01). BDS urges boycott Moroccan couscous Dari over 'Israeli ties'.newarab.com "As Moroccans committed to boycott, we reject Dari marketing its products to Israeli customers who claim attachment to Moroccan culture because they support actions against Palestinians and violate their basic rights," said BDS Maroc in a statement. | Las…
Al Mayadeen, Orinoco Tribune.(2024-03-01). Southern Lebanon Stands With Resistance Despite Israeli Terrorism.popularresistance.org The principles of the people of southern Lebanon remain unchanged since the 90s when it comes to the Resistance, as they stand in the face of Israeli terrorism and declare their unwavering support for the Resistance. | Numerous villages in southern Lebanon mourned in early February more than a dozen civilian martyrs who were killed by the Israeli occupation. There was also a large number of casualties, including 14 people who were injured in two Israeli airstrikes that targeted the Ghazieh area (south of Sidon). | Three days earlier, the towns of Nabatiyeh and al-Sawaneh buried 10 martyrs in a magnificent process…
Don Fitz(2024-03-01). Girl Scouts Threatened for Supporting Palestinian Children.dissidentvoice.org Guess who threatened them? The Girl Scouts of the United States. Stories abound of retaliation against those who express concern over Israeli ethnic cleansing — from censoring news reports to reprimanding faculty, mass arrests, and suppressing students' right to protest. A well-orchestrated campaign against Palestine's right to exist is spreading like Covid across the US. …
Mike Ferner(2024-03-01). Madmen Arsonists Strike Again.dissidentvoice.org Statement from Veterans For Peace about Aaron Bushnell protesting to the death Aaron Bushnell just couldn't take any more. He couldn't bear to see any more people eviscerated and incinerated by American bombs dropped by Israelis on innocent Palestinians. So, in his Air Force uniform, he walked determinedly to the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. …
newarab(2024-03-01). Israel plans to turn West Bank outpost into major settlement.newarab.com An order signed on Tuesday by Israeli army chief Major General Yehuda Fox will allow an illegal outpost in the West Bank to The outpost, which currently bears the name of Mitzpeh Yehuda and covers 50 dunams of land, will become a city named Mishmar Yehuda. | Through the order, the area allocated by the Israeli army to the settlement has been multiplied by 8 to reach 417 dunams (104 acres). | Israeli authorities and settler groups have already discussed plans to build 3,600 hous…
Orinoco Tribune 2(2024-03-01). Hezbollah Rockets Rain Down on Israeli Air Control Base.orinocotribune.com The rocket barrage was fired in response to Israel's first attack on the ancient city of Baalbek since the start of the war | Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah's Military Media Center released a statement saying: "The Islamic Resistance fighters targeted, at 8: 00 am on Tuesday, the Meron air control base on Mount al-Jarmaq with a large m…
Michael Arria, Mondoweiss.(2024-03-01). Palestine Action US Activists Hit With Felony Charges Over Elbit Protest.popularresistance.org Three activists have been indicted for participating in a protest at Elbit Systems of America in Merrimack, New Hampshire last November. Elbit is Israel's largest private arms supplier. | Sophie Ross, Bridget Shergalis, and Calla Walsh are facing charges of riot, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief, burglary, and conspiracy to commit falsifying physical evidence for climbing onto the company's roof and defacing the building with paint. Each charge is a Class B felony and could carry a three-and-a-half to seven-year prison sentence. | A fourth woman, Paige Belanger, was arrested in January over her involvement…
english.almanar.com.lb(2024-03-01). Video | Southern Lebanese Pursue Celebrations Despite Israeli Aggression.english.almanar.com.lb In the face of relentless Zionist aggression, the resilient people of southern Lebanon demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their homeland, pursuing their significant activities with unparalleled steadfastness. One such occasion is the birth anniversary of the promised Savior, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance). Al-Manar Website offers exclusive interviews with individuals from the southern town …
newarab(2024-03-01). Eurovision vetoes Israel politicised song entry for 2nd time.newarab.com The second 'Dance Forever' by 20-year-old Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan, which is mostly in English with some Hebrew words, reportedly refers to Hamas's attack on the Another submission by Israel,…
infobrics(2024-03-01). BRICS and the Global South Cooperation.infobrics.org Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992 'the tectonic plates of geopolitics have been shifting' and with current geopolitical tensions, including the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the Israeli-Hamas war, new alliances and potential rivalry among world powers seeking for influence in Africa and other regions of the world, 'we may see the world becoming more multipolar'
newarab(2024-03-01). Two Israelis shot dead in occupied West Bank attack.newarab.com A gunman opened fire at a gas station in the "We performed medical tests, but… in a short time we had to determine their death," the emergency response service Magen David Adom said of the shooting near the Eli settlement in the Palestinian territory. | "A shor…
WSWS(2024-03-01). Indian port workers refuse to handle arms shipments to Israel.wsws.org The announcement is a sign of the depth of opposition among Indian workers to Israel's massacring of tens of thousands of defenceless Palestinians with US-supplied weapons and Washington's full-throated political support.
Greta Zarro(2024-03-01). Volunteer Spotlight: World BEYOND War Senegal Chapter Coordinator Marion Transetti.worldbeyondwar.org Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers and interns around the world. Want to volunteer or intern with World BEYOND War? Email . | : | Location: : | Dakar, Senegal | How did you get involved with anti-war activism?: | For me, there was no triggering event or particular injustice that activated my activism, because I had the immense privilege of being raised by two passionate activists. | My mother was a hands-on woman and I grew up following her to meetings for this or that cause, to rallies for th…
newarab(2024-03-01). Palestinian-American Justin Amash announces US Senate bid.newarab.com Justin Amash, a former US Representative from western Michigan whose parents are Palestinian and Syrian immigrants, has The 43-year-old former congressman, who represented Grand Rapids from 2011 to 2021, shared his news on X, formerly Twitter, one month after
guest author(2024-03-01). African Union declares solidarity with Palestine, Cuba.workers.org The author, a former member of the Secretariat of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), writes of African events for Avante!, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. Translation: John Catalinotto. African countries have reaffirmed their solidarity with occupied Palestine, the victim of vicious . . . |
Rayhan Uddin(2024-03-01). George Galloway: The Rochdale MP and his Middle East history.middleeasteye.net George Galloway: The Rochdale MP and his Middle East history | The decades-long career of outspoken politician has been shaped by events in the region | | President Saddam Hussein (R) meeting with British Labour MP George Galloway on 8 August 2002 in Baghdad, Iraq (AFP/INA) | George Gallowa…
Staff(2024-03-01). Iran elections: Polling underway, Supreme leader casts vote.muslimmirror.com Tehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote on Friday morning in the first minutes of voting. Ayatollah Khamenei cast his vote this morning in the first minutes of the start of voting for the Iranian parliamentary and the Assembly of Experts elections. Today, 61,172,298 individuals are qualified …
Oscar Rickett(2024-03-01). Bahrain Grand Prix: Twenty years of dissent and sportswashing.middleeasteye.net Bahrain Grand Prix: Twenty years of dissent and sportswashing | The Bahrain Grand Prix is 20 years old this weekend, but away from the celebrations on the track, activists tell a dark story of power and repression | | Alpine's French driver Pierre Gasly drives during the third day of the…
Staff(2024-03-01). Iran elections: Polling underway, Supreme leader casts vote.muslimmirror.comTehran : Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote on Friday morning in the first minutes of voting. Ayatollah Khamenei cast his vote this morning in the first minutes of the start of voting for the Iranian parliamentary and the Assembly of Experts elections. Today, 61,172,298 individuals are qualified …
David Andersson(2024-03-01). The White-West vs The Black-West.pressenza.com Amidst the turbulence of the 2024 US Presidential elections, a distinct figure emerges: Cornel West, a candidate whose campaign is anchored in human moral values, positioning him as the foremost Humanist contender. He stands apart from the political establishment, eschewing the conventional Republican vs Democrat dichotomy. | A decade or two ago, one might have contested Mr. West's critique of what he terms the "US Empire," but today, such a stance is increasingly difficult to ignore. With the US engaged in conflicts across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, while simultaneously provoking tensions with China and…
newarab(2024-03-01). Baath Party HQ in Suweida attacked after death of protester.newarab.com Unidentified assailants targeted the headquarters of Syria's ruling Baath Party in Suweida through a series of attacks with rocket-propelled grenades and bursts of gunfire, according to a One of the strongest attacks targeted Regiment 44, belonging to the regime's army, located between Suweida and the town of Qanawat, with a large explosion being seen and heard by witnesses on the ground. | The group also targeted security headquarters, intelligence centers and another army sit, hours after the kill…
newarab(2024-03-01). Flowers for Shabjdeed, voice to Palestine's blossoming youth.newarab.com These are my flowers for Shabjdeed, for singing of the "flower youth" before anyone else did. When everyone, Palestinian or not — artists and cultural institutions and content creators and media outlets — is competing today for a piece of a small cake on the Mediterranean, Shabjdeed is mostly quiet. | Is an artist's duty, sometimes, to do less? | It's important to start from the top, from when Shabjdeed first came to rise in the West Bank in 2018, where an experimental hip-hop scene has been in the making since the early 2000s. A very distinct sound. | "Ward, which translates to flowers in English,…
ecns.cn(2024-03-01). UK urged to refrain from meddling in HK affairs.ecns.cn China slammed the United Kingdom's groundless attacks on Thursday regarding Hong Kong legislation aimed at tackling national security crimes, urging London to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs.
newarab(2024-03-01). Ras al-Hekma: Egypt secures $5 billion in UAE 'downpayment'.newarab.com Egypt has secured the first $5 billion tranche in the Ras al-Hekma property development President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had confirmed on Wednesday that a portion of the funds from the $35 billion agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Ras Al-Hekma project has been deposited into Egypt's central bank. | The pact aims to develop the coastal peninsula of Ras Al-Hekma. | To bolst…
Staff(2024-03-01). Anti-Muslim hate crimes remain unabated in 2024.muslimmirror.comBy Syed Ali Mujtaba It is not even two months in 2024; there are numbers of anti — Muslim hate crimes reported from different parts of the country. The Centre for Study of Society and Secularism Mumbai has come out with a report on the communal situation in India, since January 2024. The center has …
ecns.cn(2024-03-01). China, Thailand enter 'visa-free' era from March 1.ecns.cn China and Thailand permanently exempted visa requirements for each other's citizens on March 1, right after a temporary visa waiver for Chinese visitors that commenced last September expired on Feb. 29. The new deal is expected to facilitate tourism and economic recovery in both countries.
Australian National University(2024-03-01). Stop the see-saw: how to address conflict in the PNG Highlands.reliefweb.int Country: Papua New Guinea | Source: Australian National University | by Sinclair Dinnen and Miranda Forsyth | A question commonly asked about the inter-group conflict currently occurring in the PNG Highlands is whether or not it represents the continuation of longstanding patterns of violence or is something quite different. The answer, of course, is that it is both. While there are continuities — for instance, violence as a culturally accepted form of conflict resolution — there are also stark differences. | It's instructive to compare today's situation with a "snapshot" of inter-group violence in…
albawaba(2024-03-01). Fire claims 45 lives in Dhaka's commercial building.albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A devastating fire engulfed a commercial building housing the Kacchi Bhai restaurant on Bailey Road in the capital city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in the tragic deaths of 45 people. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, claimed the lives of at least 45 individuals, according to reports from AFP shared on social media. According to a statement from the Bangladeshi Minister of Interior, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is actively monitoring the fire incident at a six-story commercial building on Bailey Road in Dhaka last night.#Dhaka newarab(2024-03-01). Syrian rights groups condemn Hiba Haj Aref's murder.newarab.com Syrian human rights groups have called for an investigation into the suspected murder of Hiba Suhaib Haj Aref, a Syrian activist who was found hanged at her house in Bza'a city, Hiba Suhaib Haj Aref, referred to by many as "Hiba Haj", had received multiple death threats in the preceding weeks, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) reported. According to SNHR, the police has launched an investigation into her death, but the network regretted that local authorities did not investigate the…
Government of the Philippines(2024-03-01). Philippines: DSWD allots Php1.4 B budget for projects vs El Niño this year.reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has earmarked more than Php1.4 billion budget for 2024 that will fund its projects geared towards easing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, an agency official said during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum at the Central Office's New Press Center in Quezon City. | Special Assistant to the Secretary (SAS) for Special Projects Maria Isabel Lanada told reporters the allocated budget will be used to fund the DSWD's initiatives dubbed as Local Adaptation to Water Access (Project Lawa) and Breaking I…
ecns.cn(2024-03-01). China, Thailand visa-exemption agreement takes effect.ecns.cn The mutual visa-exemption agreement between China and Thailand officially took effect on Friday, with bookings for two-way traveling orders surging on the same day as more Thai visitors are expected to visit China.
eng.belta.by(2024-03-01). Strong demand for municipal, road machines in Belarus, abroad.eng.belta.by Roman Golovchenko stressed the importance of the fact that Belarusian manufacturing enterprises had previously been preserved despite calls to the contrary. It is probable that foreign manufacturers would have occupied this market niche otherwise.
newarab(2024-03-01). Iran launches imaging satellite from Russia.newarab.com The launch of "Pars-I" with the Russian Soyuz-2.1b launcher was broadcast live by state television in Iran. | The satellite was launched "from Russia's Vostochny launch base", some 8,000 k…
EcoWaste Coalition(2024-03-01). Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe Paint Æ Certification.pressenza.com Government, Industry, and Civil Society Leaders Give a Thumbs Up to Newly Certified Lead-Safe Paints: | 1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint Æ (LSP Æ) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in paints the world over. | "Following a thorough verification process, SCS is pleased to announce that Triton, Rosco, Prim…
ecns.cn(2024-03-01). Number of China-Europe freight trains exceeds 85,000.ecns.cn The cumulative number of China-Europe freight trains has exceeded 85,000, and it has opened a new bridge for economic and trade cooperation for Eurasian continent, Mao Ning, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday.
Mekong River Commission(2024-03-01). Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin – 20 — 26 February 2024.reliefweb.int Countries: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: Mekong River Commission | Please refer to the attached file. | Key Messages | Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. | Rainfall monitoring and forecast | In the period of 20 — 26 February 2024, there was no significant rainfall recorded at the key stations along the Mekong River. | The Lower Mekong Basin will be influenced by a low-pressure system from 27 — 28 February and 4 — 5 March while the high-pressure system push from China will extend to the upper part from 1 — 3 March.
unitedEditor(2024-03-01). "US interference in Türkiye's trade with Russia is putting our economy in a bottleneck!"uwidata.com The AK Party government does not stand up for exporters, industrialists, banks, tourism, fruit and vegetable producers who face threats and pressure from the US authorities. Türkiye will not carry a government that bows down to threats against our relations with Russia, China and Iran, our most important partners in economy and security. No power …
World Health Organization(2024-03-01). American Samoa: Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunization and surveillance gaps.reliefweb.int Countries: American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (France), Guam, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Mongolia, Nauru, New Caledonia (France), Niue (New Zealand), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Wallis and Futuna (France) | Source: World Health Organization | MANILA — Measles cases went up 72% from 2022 to 2023 in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, an increase caused by gaps in vaccina…
albawaba(2024-03-01). Understanding Petrol Price in UAE 2024.albawaba.com In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where cars are a part of everyday life, monitoring gasoline prices is essential for both individuals and businesses. With petrol costs fluctuating due to many reasons, having a grasp of the factors driving these changes can empower drivers to make choices about fuel usage and financial planning. This article explores the complexities of petrol price in UAE, providing insights and suggestions for motorists to effectively handle the ups and downs. | Information for Drivers: Understanding Petrol Price in UAE | : Gasoline rates in the UAE are impacted by elements including oil…
Ileana Ferrer Fonte(2024-03-01). Vietnam reports trade surplus in January-February.plenglish.com In January and February 2024, Vietnam's exports of goods and products exceeded 59.34 billion dollars, while imports totaled 51.47 billion dollars. | According to industry sources, 11 items reported an export turnover of over one billion dollars, accounting for 75.1 percent of the total. | The United States was Vietnam's largest export market during that period, with an estimated turnover of 17.4 billion dollars, followed by China with 8.1 billion dollars, and Japan with 4.0 billion dollars. | The bulk of Vietnam's imports came from China at 20.9 billion dollars.
MapAction(2024-03-01). Kazakhstan: "We see real outcomes." MapAction impact in Central Asia in partnership with CESDRR.reliefweb.int Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan | Source: MapAction | MapAction has delivered 15 workshops to disaster managers in Central Asia in the last five years in partnership with the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction (CESDRR). Widespread use of GIS and humanitarian information management tools means local disaster managers are evermore prepared for present and future hazards. | When a fire broke out in a "large" warehouse last year in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest urban center, Dusyembaev Bagdat, the officer on duty at the time in the Department of Emerg…
teleSUR(2024-03-01). Iranians Elect Legislators and Expert Assembly Members.telesurenglish.net On Friday, voting for Iran's 12th parliament and sixth Assembly of Experts began at 8: 00 a.m. local time Friday at about 60,000 polling stations across the country. | RELATED: | More than 15,000 candidates are competing for 290 seats in the Iranian parliament, while 144 candidates are vying for positions at the eight-year-term Assembly of Experts. | This 88-member institution oversees the activities of Iran's supreme…
Luis Linares Petrov(2024-03-01). Russian Foreign Minister arrives in Türkiye for Diplomatic Forum.plenglish.com/feed/ Moscow, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergei Lavrov, arrived in Türkiye, where he will participate in the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, as reported by the spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.
teleSUR, JCM, MER, SH, JGN, JDO(2024-03-01). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza.telesurtv.net Suman casi cinco meses de ataques constantes de las fuerzas sionistas contra el pueblo palestino en Gaza y Cisjordania, en medio de la parálisis de la ONU y el apoyo occidental al genocidio.
A Guest Author(2024-03-01). Estado español: Miles de personas denuncian en la calle el genocidio contra Palestina.workers.org La Red Solidaria contra la Ocupación de Palestina convocaba al 25 de febrero por segunda vez de forma conjunta y simultánea en más de cien municipios. La masacre de la población palestina sigue pese a las advertencias a Israel. Estado español, 25 de enero. La Red Solidaria contra la Ocupación . . . |
Prof Michel Chossudovsky(2024-03-01). The Pentagon's "Ides of March 2024": Best Month to Go to War?globalresearch.ca or the Romans, the month of March (Martius) marked "the time to start new military campaigns." As in the heyday of the Roman Empire, the Pentagon has a mandate to plan and implement a precise "timeline" of military operations.
Phyllis Bennis(2024-03-01). Gazans are Starving, Don't Cut Aid Now.counterpunch.org Earlier this year, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel's actions in Gaza plausibly constitute genocide. The world's most influential judicial body ordered Israel to stop killing civilians and to admit more humanitarian aid. Unfortunately, Israel was having none of it. Israel's killings have continued, with over 30,000 Palestinians in Gaza now dead and tens of thousands
Gabriel Rocha Gaspar(2024-03-01). Lula, Israel's Genocide, and Racism on Brazilian Corporate Media.counterpunch.org "Brazilian diplomatic tradition relies on solving problems. The 'incident' with Israel takes the opposite direction and affects not only the image of our country but also the course of subjects that actually matter for the population in an electoral year." With these words, the host of Brazil's most renowned talk show, Roda Viva, closed last Monday's
Thomas Knapp(2024-03-01). Then There Was The Time Tom Cotton Bemoaned "Extremism"counterpunch.org On February 25, Aaron Bushnell live-streamed the following statement: "I am an active duty member of the United States Air Force. And I will no longer be complicit to genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest. But compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of
Raouf Halaby(2024-03-01). Let Them Eat Ice Cream.counterpunch.org On Monday evening, February 26, 2024, and in line with his age-related puerile behavior, Joe Biden was interviewed in an ice cream parlor. With a cone crowned with a copious three-scoop serving in his left hand and a smirk on his face, he fabricated an announcement about an impending ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Monday
Lawrence Davidson(2024-03-01). Historical Precedents for U.S. Support of Mass Murder and Ethnic Cleansing.counterpunch.org President Joe Biden appears exceptional when it comes to the degree of personal loyalty he gives to an ethically questionable ideal (the Zionist ideal of a Jewish state), despite its inhumane consequences (the disregard for Palestinian lives). We might assume the possibility that, now confronted with an Israeli policy of mass murder in the Gaza
Charles Reitz(2024-03-01). Israelism, Antisemitism, and U.S. Military Spending.counterpunch.org "Israelism" is a new word coined to describe "one-sided propaganda about Palestinians that American Jews and others have been indoctrinated with regarding the Israeli occupation, apartheid, and other dehumanizing policies."[1]Representatives Elisa Stefanik and Virginia Foxx, as well as other MAGA Republicans, recently utilized Israelism to accuse the presidents of Harvard, M.I.T., and the University of
John Laforge(2024-03-01). After Fukushima Meltdowns: 13 Years of Accidents, Quakes, Insults.counterpunch.org The catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and three reactor meltdowns that struck northeast Japan at Fukushima in March 2011 began a pollution disaster that keeps growing and surprising. From recent contamination of edible plants, and frequent earthquakes threatening new reactor fails, from accidents endangering workers, and non-enforcement of regulations, to lawsuits against Japan's pollution of the Pacific,
Peter Linebaugh(2024-03-01). Palestine & the Commons: Or, Marx & the Musha'a.counterpunch.org Palestine's planetary significance is threefold: first, there is its geography at the conjunction of three continents, Asia, Africa, and Europe, and the waters among them. Second, there are the extractions from the soil of Palestine, as well as from under it (grains, minerals, oil and gas). And third, there is Palestine's significance concerning Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Three big religions, three big continents, and original economies of cultivating the earth, mining the earth, and drilling the earth, making modes of production from the "fertile crescent" to the petroleum present with its terrible planet…
Arun Gupta & Tali Shapiro(2024-03-01). American Media Keep Citing "Zaka" — Though Its October 7 Atrocity Stories Are Discredited.indybay.org Given its prominence, Zaka has been scrutinized by the Israeli press but not the U.S. media. A blockbuster Haaretz report found after October 7, senior military leaders sidelined Israel Defense Forces soldiers specializing in recovering bodies and preserving evidence and sent in untrained Zaka volunteers instead. Zaka reportedly turned massacre sites into a "war room for donations," used corpses as fundraising props, "spread accounts of atrocities that never happened," and botched forensics that are central to Israel's claim that Hamas carried out a premeditated campaign of mass rape.
teleSUR(2024-02-28). Jorge Sanjines Receives Decoration of the Condor of the Andes.telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Luis Arce, presented the National Decoration of the Order of the Condor of the Andes, in the grade of Knight, to the filmmaker Jorge Sanjines. | RELATED: | Jorge Sanjines is considered the best film director in Bolivia, among his productions are "Ukamau", "La Nación Clandestina", "El coraje del pueblo", among others. | The master declared about the recognition, "I a…