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Since Assad’s Fall, Many Families of the Forcibly Disappeared Still Lack Answers
“I can’t say ‘may they rest in peace,’” says the mother and wife of two missing Syrians.
Gaza Economy at 13 Percent of Pre-Genocide Level, With Worst Collapse on Record
“Multidimensional poverty now engulfs all Gazans,” one UN official said.
Israel Has Killed 2 Children a Day Amid Gaza Ceasefire, UN Reports
House Democrat Joaquin Castro slammed the ceasefire as a “charade” that the media is playing along with.
Security Council Shamefully Grants Colonial Domination Over Palestine to the US
A UN Special Rapporteur has decried the resolution as a violation of Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
Ben-Gvir Calls for Assassination of Palestinian Officials If Statehood Advances
Israel has a long history of assassinating Palestinian leaders.
Canada Detains Former UN Human Rights Rapporteurs Traveling to Palestine Event
Richard Falk, former rapporteur for Palestine, was traveling to an event to examine Canada’s role in the Gaza genocide.
US Plans for Indefinite Division of Gaza, Leaving Palestinian Side in Ruins
A US official said that keeping Gaza whole is “aspirational” and “not going to be easy.”
Trump Plan Could Leave Nearly 200,000 People at Risk of Becoming Unhoused
It guts long-term housing programs, helps dismantle encampments, and forces mental illness and addiction treatment.
Tlaib Introduces Resolution to Recognize Gaza Genocide, Call for Arms Embargo
The legislation is cosponsored by 20 House Democrats, including progressive caucus leader Rep. Greg Casar.
Venezuelans That US Sent to El Salvador Mega-Prison Faced Torture, Sexual Abuse
CECOT is “where people are sent for permanent punishment and separation,” says a human rights advocate.