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Study: More People Were Killed in First 16 Months of Gaza Genocide Than Reported
The Lancet found that there were 75,200 “violent deaths” in Gaza between October 7, 2023 and January 5, 2025.
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.
Palestinians Returning to Gaza Endure Violent Interrogation at Rafah Crossing
Elderly women report being shackled, blindfolded, and berated for hours by Israeli soldiers for attempting to return.
UK Jury Clears 6 Palestine Action Protesters Over Elbit Arms Factory Break-In
Observers said the verdicts obliterate the government’s rationale for banning the group under the Terrorism Act of 2000.