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War & Peace
How Should We Rethink Our Relationship to US Violence Around the World?
Democracy-destroying forces thrive off militarism. We have to resist both.
A New UN Report Calls Israel’s Attacks on New Mothers in Gaza “Unprecedented”
The report cites destruction of women’s health facilities, and notes the use of sexual violence as a strategy of war.
With Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest, US Violence Abroad Is Coming Home
“Paying attention to Palestinians will allow you to understand what is coming,” says human rights attorney Noura Erakat.
After Duterte’s Arrest Under ICC Warrant, Observers Urge Same for Netanyahu
A warrant from the International Criminal Court accused the Philippines' former president of crimes against humanity.
Residents in 5 Vermont Towns Vote to Cut Economic Ties With Israel
“With their support for the apartheid-free pledge, Vermonters are drawing a line in the sand,” said an organizer.
Israel’s Killings of Palestinians in Gaza Resume as Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread
“This war will not end so as long as this criminal occupation remains on our land,” said one Gaza resident.
Trump Suspends US Military Aid to Ukraine After Oval Office Clash With Zelenskyy
Democratic members of Congress rejected the White House's claim that a genuine desire for peace motivated the move.
Trump Perpetuates Undeclared War in Somalia With Renewed Airstrikes
The United States has been carrying out operations in Somalia since at least 2002 without a formal war declaration.
Israel Suspends Aid Into Gaza, Bringing Ceasefire Closest It’s Been to Collapse
Throughout the 42 days of the first phase of the ceasefire, Israel systematically violated the terms of the deal.
US-Europe Rift Widens as Putin Welcomes Trump’s Shifting Ukraine Stance
Kenneth Roth, visiting professor at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, discusses new developments.