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Despite So-Called Ceasefire, “It’s Still a Genocide, Ongoing,” Says Gaza Poet
Israel continues to carry out strikes inside Gaza despite the US-brokered “ceasefire” that went into effect in October.
As Trump Threatens Iran, We’re On the Brink of a Generational Catastrophe
A US war with Iran would be illegal, immoral, and dangerous. We can still stop it.
Trump Admin Contradicts Itself on Rationale for Potential Iran Strikes
The White House cites Iran’s nuclear capabilities — while maintaining their nuclear facilities were “obliterated.”
US Builds Up Air Power Reminiscent of Iraq Invasion as Trump Mulls Iran Attacks
Trump suggested he would make a decision in the next 10 days in remarks at the Board of Peace event Thursday.
Both the US and Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict, Expert Warns
“Both sides actually believe that a short, intense war may improve their negotiating position,” says Trita Parsi.
Human Rights Groups Call on Congress to Stop Purchase of Israeli Cluster Bombs
The US recently signed a $210M deal to buy cluster munitions. More than 100 states have ratified a treaty to ban them.
Israel’s “Yellow Line” Is a Death Trap for Palestinians. We Drove Into It.
The ever-changing “Yellow Line” is a slow-moving takeover of Gaza’s territory.
US Oil Blockade on Cuba Is Harming Hospitals, Education, and Scientific Research
Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Cuban ambassador to the UN, discusses how the US is also attacking medical programs and tourism.
Netanyahu Meets With Trump Days After US and Iran Held Nuclear Talks
Middle East analyst Mouin Rabbani says Netanyahu aims to inject poison pills into the US-Iran negotiations so they fail.
Pentagon Kills 2 More in Another Boat Strike, Bringing Death Toll to 128
The attack comes a week after the Trump administration was sued by the families of two men killed in an earlier strike.