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Calls Grow for De-escalation as Israel Vows to Retaliate Against Iran
Progressives say along with a Gaza ceasefire, diplomacy and restraint are needed to stop a region-wide war.
Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Israel, Signals US Should Avoid Escalation
As Israeli defenses intercepted the missiles Saturday, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians across the West Bank.
How Are US Tax Dollars Being Spent? Hint: The Pentagon Is Cashing In.
The average US taxpayer sent $58 to fund antiwar diplomacy efforts versus $5,109 for militarism and its support systems.
Israeli Forces Massacred Hundreds at Al-Shifa Hospital. Here’s How It Happened.
Eyewitnesses report the IDF shot patients in their beds and summarily executed hundreds of government employees.
Israeli Firms Are Working Overtime to Sell Stolen Palestinian Land to US Jews
The real estate events peddling land in Israeli settlements in the West Bank appear to flout US and international law.
IDF Commander Who Oversaw WCK Strike Previously Called for Gaza Aid Blockade
Israel’s probe into the strike that killed seven aid workers was led by the CEO of an Israeli weapons manufacturer.
Hamas Conditions Ceasefire on Return of Displaced Palestinians to Northern Gaza
Meanwhile, the Israeli army bans conscripts from leaving the country in anticipation of a potential Iranian strike.
US-Philippines-Japan Summit to Contain China Described as a “Council of War”
The first-of-its-kind summit comes as the US moves to expand its military presence around the South China Sea.
For Many Muslims in Gaza, This Year’s Eid Celebration Is Overshadowed by Sorrow
The colorful lights and decorations have been replaced with the flash of Israeli bombs and the sound of explosions.
Israeli Army Veterans Speak Out Against Occupation on North American Campuses
Tal Sagi and Nadav Weiman of Breaking the Silence discuss their experiences.