(2024-01-03). No Serious Discussions Within Biden Administration About Limiting Military Aid to Israel. news.antiwar.com Despite the mass slaughter Israel is committing in Gaza, there are no "serious discussions" within the Biden administration about cutting off Israel or placing any conditions on military aid, The New York Times reported on Sunday. The report detailed President Biden's commitment to supporting the Israeli campaign, saying he "has involved himself more intensely in …
(2024-01-03). Poll: Only 15% of Israelis Want Netanyahu to Remain in Power After Gaza War. news.antiwar.com Only 15% of Israelis think Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu should remain in office once the Israeli campaign in Gaza is over, according to a new poll published Tuesday by the Israel Democracy Institute. Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Netanyahu's war cabinet, received more support, with 23% of respondents saying he should …
(2024-01-03). Israeli Drone Strike In Beirut Kills Senior Hamas Official. popularresistance.org An Israeli drone strike hit a Hamas office in Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least six people, including a senior Hamas official, Lebanese media has reported. | A US official told The Washington Post that Israel was responsible for the strike that killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau. The Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital marks a huge escalation and could provoke a major war. | Hamas has confirmed that al-Arouri was killed and released a statement on his assassination. "The cowardly assassinations carried out by the Zionist occupation against the leaders and symbols of our Pale…
(2024-01-02). US, Ben Gvir Trade Barbs Over Plan to Ethnically Cleanse Gaza. news.antiwar.com The State Department on Tuesday criticized comments from two Israeli ministers about their desire to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, an idea that's favored by many officials within the Israeli government. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir both said on Monday that they wanted to "encourage the migration" …
(2024-01-02). Israeli Drone Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hamas Official. news.antiwar.com An Israeli drone strike hit a Hamas office in Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least six people, including a senior Hamas official, Lebanese media has reported. A US official told The Washington Post that Israel was responsible for the strike that killed Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy chief of Hamas's political bureau. The Israeli attack on …
(2024-01-02). Suspected Israeli Drone Strike in Beirut Kills Senior Hamas Official. news.antiwar.com Lebanese media is reporting that an Israeli drone strike hit a Hamas office in Beirut, killing four people, including a senior Hamas official. If confirmed, the Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital marks a significant escalation and could provoke a major war. "Four people were martyred and a number of others injured when the Hamas …
(2024-01-02). British Defense Minister Says UK Ready to Take 'Direct Action' Against the Houthis. news.antiwar.com British Defense Minister Grant Shapps has said the UK is willing to take "direct action" against Yemen's Houthis over attacks on Israel-linked commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Writing in The Telegraph, Shapps pointed to a recent incident where a British warship shot down a Houthi drone. He said the interception was "the first time …
(2024-01-02). Report: Israel Rejected Hamas Offer on New Hostage Deal. news.antiwar.com Israel rejected an offer made by Hamas through Qatari and Egyptian mediators on a new hostage deal, Axios reported on Monday. Citing unnamed Israeli officials, the report said Israel received the offer on Sunday and conveyed that it was "unacceptable" the following day. The proposal included a three-phase process that would have started with Israel …
(2024-01-02). The UK Has 'Nothing' Left in Its Military Stockpiles After Arming Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The UK has "nothing" left in its military stockpiles after sending weapons to Ukraine, The Times of London reported on Sunday, citing an anonymous Ukrainian military source. The report said British and other European officials were "cranking through the gears" to ramp up weapons production to continue fueling the proxy war even though it's clear …
(2024-01-02). John Pilger: A Giant Muckraker Dies at 84. thiscantbehappening.net One of my three journalist mentors, John Pilger, died December 30, 2023, of pulmonary fibrosis. I first knew of his work when he covered the US's aggressive dirty war (with Australia's active support) against Vietnam-Cambodia-Laos when I was an anti-war activist in the United States. As Jeremy Corbyn wrote about him, "John gave a voice … |
(2024-01-03). Israel's Counter Productive Assassination Policy. sonar21.com 
Saleh al-Arouri | If you were betting on a peaceful start to the New Year time to pay up. Israel made you a loser today by assassinating Saleh al-Arouri, a top Hamas leader living in Beirut, Lebanon. This is likely to throw more gasoline on the inferno of war that is raging in Gaza and along Israel's border with Lebanon and Syria and will once again prove to be a futile act by Israel. | Assassination, apart from being an act of revenge killing, has not brought peace or tranquility to the citizens of Israel. In fact, I think the evidence based on Israel's record of assassination over the last 70 years shows tha…
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/5: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Is. indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/26: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-03). China committed to a stable, sound and sustainable China-U.S. relationship: spokesperson. ecns.cn History shows that the growth of China-U.S. relations not only contributes to the good of the two peoples but also to world peace, stability and development," said aChinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson who made the remarks on the 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations on Tuesday.
(2024-01-03). Monday 1/8: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-01-03). Wednesday 1/3: Sacramento Families for Free Palestine Rally. indybay.org World Peace Rose Garden | 15th St & L St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-03). Friday 1/5: Palo Alto: Silent Vigil for Peace on Earth. indybay.org Corner of El Camino Real & Embarcadero Road | Palo Alto, CA…
(2024-01-02). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 87: Millions Worldwide Rally For Peace. popularresistance.org The world ushered in the new year with calls for peace, as demonstrators from New Zealand to Hawaii participated in the Countdown2Ceasefire campaign for a ceasefire in Gaza. | A number of countries canceled or minimized New Year's Eve celebrations in solidarity with Palestinians, as bombs continue to fall on the Gaza Strip nearly three months on since October 7. | Thousands of Palestinians took to the streets of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, holding banners with the names of thousands killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and calling for national unity. | In Beirut, protesters marched to support Palestinians and…
(2024-01-02). Stephen Fry's "Alternative Christmas Message" of peace, goodwill and a blind eye to Israeli genocide. wsws.org The greatest crime in the world today is being perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians, and Fry barely mentions it.
(2024-01-02). Western Imperialist Nations As The Greatest Enemy Of Humanity. popularresistance.org In November, 2023, a delegation from the US Peace Council traveled to China for meetings at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament. Ajamu Baraka, who participated in that delegation, speaks with Clearing the FOG about what he witnessed and the contrasts between US/Western and Chinese approaches to development, diplomacy and global security. He also discusses the broader conflicts in the world, particularly in Western Asia, the fall of US hegemony, the black radical tradition's definition of peace and the Peoples-Centered Human Rights Framework. Baraka advises us to understand…
(2024-01-02). Friday 1/5: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Is. indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-02). Friday 1/26: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Call for Ceasefire Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2024-01-02). Peace in all lands: community of Sant'Egidio remembers victims of all wars. pressenza.com Today, Jan. 1, on the occasion of the 57th World Day of Peace, expressing its support for Pope Francis' message "Artificial Intelligence and Peace," the Community of Sant'Egidio invited people to start the new year by remembering all the lands in the North and South of the world that are waiting for an end to war and terrorism, starting with the painful conflict still open in Ukraine and the one between Israel and Hamas, which marked the last months of this year. | At St. Peter's Square, while waiting for the Angelus, placards were displayed with the names of countries and regions of the world where there are sti…
(2024-01-02). Xi's 2024 New Year address: peace, development, unity and cooperation. ecns.cn While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country.
(2024-01-02). Monday 1/8: Virtual Community Hour: The Missing Peace. indybay.org
(2024-01-02). Wednesday 1/3: Sacramento Families for Free Palestine Rally. indybay.org World Peace Rose Garden | 15th St & L St | Sacramento, CA…
(2024-01-02). Biblical & DNA Proof Palestinians' Rights To Land Between The River & The Sea! CEASE FIRE! indybay.org Biblical & DNA Proof of Palestinians' Rights To Land Between the River & The Sea! CEASE FIRE! CEASE FIRE NOW!!! Modern DNA tests prove half of Palestinians descended from ABRAHAM!!!
(2024-01-02). Mainland criticizes Taiwan leader's inconsistent actions on cross-Strait relations. ecns.cn In response to Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's New Year's speech, a spokesman for the Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, criticized Tsai's inconsistent actions and statements, accusing her of severely harming the interests of Taiwan compatriots and posing a significant threat to the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.
(2024-01-02). Mumbai Organizations Honor Soleimani Martyrdom Anniversary. telesurenglish.net Until January 7, the Yaad e Shohada Program will hold solemn events on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Qasem Soleimani, Abu Mahdi Al Mohandes and their comrades. | RELATED: | Their purpose of these events is to commemorate the sacrifices that respected individuals made in the name of justice and peace. | The programme took place throughout a broad range of Mumbai's neighbourhoods, in places including Andheri, Dongri,…
(2024-01-02). President Maduro: Chavismo Has Not Yet Selected Its Presidential Candidate. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spoke about the political climate ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, scheduled for the last months of this year. | President Maduro made these comments in his first interview of the year, given to journalist Ignacio Ramonet and published by the Mexican newspaper He was asked about his possible presidential candidacy for the Unit…
(2024-01-02). Venezuela's Economy Grew 4.5% in 2023 as Forecast by ECLAC. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, confirmed that the Venezuelan economy grew by 4.5% as forecast by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). | "The Central Bank has not provided the figures yet, although they tell me that ECLAC's expectation of 4.5% has been met. There have been 10 consecutive quarters of growth despite the blockade, and with our own investment," President Maduro said during an In the interview, publi…
(2024-01-02). President Maduro: Chavismo Has Not Determined Its Presidential Candidate. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro spoke about the political climate ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, scheduled for the last months of this year. | President Maduro made these comments in his first interview of the year, given to journalist Ignacio Ramonet and published by the Mexican newspaper He was asked about his possible presidential candidacy for the Uni…
(2024-01-02). Cuba, Guyana, Venezuela Start 2024 Celebrating New Beginnings! telesurenglish.net The 24th Year of Century 21 blasted-off with Cuba, Guyana and Venezuela all celebrating new beginnings after an eventful 2023 in the three Caribbean and South American nations. | RELATED: | Cuba observed the 65th Anniversary of its 1959 Revolution, Guyana celebrated continuing unprecedented exponential economic growth and Venezuela reported a tenth consecutive quarter of economic grow…
(2024-01-02). Presidente Maduro ordena repliegue militar de Fuerza de Tarea Sifontes. telesurtv.net El mandatario reconoció las acciones que la FANB realizó en defensa y resguardo de la soberanía y la paz de Venezuela.
(2024-01-02). Presidente Maduro destaca construcción de un mundo multipolar. telesurtv.net En los espacios de la casa natal de El Libertador Simón Bolívar, en Caracas, el periodista e intelectual Ignacio Ramonet entrevisto al mandatario venezolano.
(2024-01-02). Síntesis 2023: referéndum en defensa del Esequibo en Venezuela. telesurtv.net El presidente del Consejo Nacional Electoral, Elvis Amoroso, destacó la "victoria abrumadora" del Sí al presentar los resultados.