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US Health Workers Back From Gaza Estimate Death Toll Is at Least 119,000
Meanwhile, Gaza officials reported this week that Israel has wiped out 902 entire families, at a minimum.
Report: State Dept. Ignored Objection to Israel Arms Sale Early in Gaza Genocide
Last October, a US bureau objected to sending arms to a unit that later carried out Israel’s deadliest attack on Gaza.
Finally Free, Assange Receives a Measure of Justice From the Council of Europe
In his first public statement since his release, Assange said, “I’m free today … because I pled guilty to journalism.”
Critics Question If Melania Trump’s Stance on Abortion Is to Help Donald Trump
One critic called the announcement “an obvious political ploy to moderate Trump’s image” on abortion.
Israeli Embassy Gifted State Dept Bureau With Wine After Arms Deals
Top State Department political appointees repeatedly rejected appeals from staff to cut off arms to Israel.
Jack Smith Says Trump Planned to Dispute 2020 Outcome Long Before Election Day
“He’s going to declare victory. … He’s just going to say he’s the winner,” one witness in the case said.
Dockworkers End Strike After Offer of 62 Percent Wage Hike Over 6 Years
The tentative agreement reached Thursday included a wage boost higher than the shipping giants' original offer.
Israeli Forces Killed 28 Health Care Workers in Lebanon in 24 Hours, WHO Says
At least 40 health centers and two hospitals have been forced to close amid Israel’s assault.
Over 200 Pregnant People Have Faced Criminal Charges Since the Fall of “Roe”
A new report finds abortion restrictions have led to increased surveillance and criminalization of pregnant people.
US Backing of Israel’s War on Lebanon Deters Support for Harris in Swing States
Some Muslim constituents of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz say the vice presidential nominee hasn’t listened to their concerns.