Dave DeCamp (2024-01-25). State Department Refuses to Condemn Israel Shooting Group of Palestinians Waving White Flag. news.antiwar.com ![]()
The State Department on Wednesday refused to condemn the shooting of unarmed Palestinian men waving a white flag in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, a scene that was captured on video by the UK's ITV News. The footage shows an interview with a group of Palestinian men who had their hands raised and …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-25). US, Iraq to Start Talks on Future of US Military Presence. news.antiwar.com ![]()
The US and Iraq will soon begin talks on the future of the US military presence in Iraq, as Baghdad has been calling for the withdrawal of the US-led coalition in response to US airstrikes in the country. Sources told CNN that the US and Iraq would use a military commission they formed last summer …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-24). US Launches More Airstrikes in Iraq as Tensions Soar. news.antiwar.com ![]()
The US launched another round of airstrikes in Iraq on Tuesday as tensions continue to soar in the region. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a statement that the strikes targeted three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and other "Iranian-affiliated groups," referring to Iraqi Shia militias. A correspondent for Al Mayadeen said the strikes …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-24). Bipartisan Group of Senators Question Legal Authority of Biden's New War With the Houthis. news.antiwar.com ![]()
A bipartisan group of senators has sent a letter to President Biden questioning his legal authority to launch a new war against the Houthis in Yemen and the overall strategy of the campaign. The letter was signed by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Todd Young (R-IN). "The Constitution requires …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-24). Israeli Officials Deny Reports of Progress in Hostage Negotiations With Hamas. news.antiwar.com ![]()
Several media reports have said that Israel and Hamas were making progress in Qatari and Egyptian-mediated talks on a hostage deal, but Israeli officials are denying that's the case. "Reports of an agreement in principle to a ceasefire are not correct. There are very large gaps, and there is no advancement in talks," an Israeli …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-24). Russia Says Ukraine Shot Down Plane Carrying Ukrainian POWs. news.antiwar.com ![]()
Russia said on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian military transport plane over Russia's Belgorod Oblast, killing all 74 people onboard, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war. The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that its forces registered two anti-aircraft missiles fired from Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast, which borders Belgorod, that hit the …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-24). US Bombs Yemen for 9th Time, Houthis Attack US Commercial Ship. news.antiwar.com ![]()
US Central Command said it launched more missile strikes against the Houthis in Yemen early Wednesday morning, marking the ninth time the US bombed Yemen since January 12. CENTCOM claimed the strikes targeted "two Houthi anti-ship missiles that were aimed into the Southern Red Sea and were prepared to launch" and that US forces "identified …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-25). Israeli Forces Flatten Gaza Border Areas to Create Militarized Zone. news.antiwar.com ![]()
Israel is destroying buildings and flattening areas of Gaza on the Israeli border to create a so-called "buffer zone" that Israel will militarize, demonstrating its long-term plans to occupy the Strip. According to The Wall Street Journal, Israeli soldiers began working in November in an area in northern Gaza to create a wasteland roughly 1 …
Dave DeCamp (2024-01-25). US Congressional Delegation Meets With Taiwan's President-Elect. news.antiwar.com ![]()
A US congressional delegation visited Taiwan Thursday to affirm bipartisan support for the first time since the island held presidential elections earlier this month. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), co-chairs of the congressional Taiwan Caucus, met with Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te, who is currently the vice president and a member of …
krish-rad_ind (2024-01-25). US Bombs Yemen for 9th Time, Houthis Attack US Commercial Ship. news.antiwar.com ![]()
Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-01-24). Troubadour of 1960s New Left is Celebrated in New Exhibit At Woody Guthrie Museum. covertactionmagazine.com ![]()
The Woody Guthrie Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma where I live has opened up a new exhibition about Phil Ochs, one of the most popular anti-war folk singers during the 1960s and early 1970s. The exhibition includes videos of some of Ochs's performances at anti-war rallies, along with memorabilia from his shows, posters, pictures and even …
Abdul Rahman (2024-01-25). Israel's collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza not acceptable, says UN Chief. peoplesdispatch.org ![]()
Participants in the UN Security Council highlighted need for a ceasefire in Gaza and a long term solution to the Palestinian question as necessary for peace…
Andy Kroll (2024-01-25). Israel, the United States, and the Rhetoric of the War on Terror. tomdispatch.com ![]()
In a New Yorker piece published five days after the attacks of September 11, 2001, American critic and public intellectual Susan Sontag wrote, "Let's by all means grieve together. But let's not be stupid together. A few shreds of historical awareness might help us understand what has just happened, and what may continue to happen." Sontag's desire to contextualize the 9/11 attacks was an instant challenge to the narratives that President George W. Bush would soon deploy, painting the United States as a country of peace and, most importantly, innocent of any wrongdoing. While the rhetorical strategies he developed…
mforinoco (2024-01-25). Hamas Leader Rules Out Two-State Solution. orinocotribune.com ![]()
Senior Hamas official Khaled Mashaal has rejected calls for the negotiation of a two-state peace deal with Israel to end the war in Gaza, proclaiming that the Palestinian people will never legitimize the "Zionist entity" in West Jerusalem by accepting its existence. | "We have nothing to do with the two-state solution," Mashaal said in an interview posted on Tuesday by Kuwaiti podcaster
peacefully (2024-01-25). Presideny Biden Is Accused In Federal Court In California Of Genocide In Gaza. indybay.org ![]()
ccrjustice.org/sites/default/files/attach/2023/11/Complaint_DCI-Pal-v-Biden_w.pdf PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP FILE COMPLAINT IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA AGAINST JOSEPH R BIDEN, JR. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE, LLOYD JAMES AUSTIN III, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, in their official capacities, Defendants. Case No.: 3: 23-cv-5829…
peacefully (2024-01-25). President Biden Is Accused In Court In California Of Genocide In Gaza CASE NO.: 3:23-cv-58. indybay.org ![]()
ccrjustice.org/sites/default/files/attach/2023/11/Complaint_DCI-Pal-v-Biden_w.pdf PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS GROUP FILE COMPLAINT IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA AGAINST JOSEPH R BIDEN, JR. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE, LLOYD JAMES AUSTIN III, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, in their official capacities, Defendants. Case No.: 3: 23-cv-5829…
Staff (2024-01-24). Will Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram in Ayodhya mark the end of all conflicts? muslimmirror.com ![]()
By Irfan Engineer and Neha Dabhade Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at Ayodhya on the occasion of the Pran Pratishtha said, "The construction of this temple of Ram Lalla is also a symbol of peace, patience, mutual harmony and coordination of Indian society. This prestige of Ram Lalla is also the prestige of …
The Independent (2024-01-24). Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday virtually participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of a new unit of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. "Today, they are writing a new bright chapter in history by fulfilling the long-held aspiration of all Egyptians of owning a peaceful …
The Independent (2024-01-24). Sudan denounces EU sanctions against economic institutions as "unjust" independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced as "unjust" the sanctions imposed by the European Union on Sudanese economic institutions. "The sanction operation, which is especially directed against (Sudan's) national institutions, will not help achieve peace," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry further said that justifying targeting the three …
Uri Weltmann, Morning Star. (2024-01-24). Standing Together: The Peace Movement Inside Israel. popularresistance.org ![]()
On Thursday, January 18, more than 2,000 people marched through the streets of Tel-Aviv, calling for a ceasefire agreement that will end hostilities in Gaza, in the biggest peace demonstration inside Israel since the war began. | The march and rally were endorsed by more than 30 organisations, and organised jointly by Standing Together and Women Wage Peace. | "We are all in pain over the harsh reality we are living. The pain of the bereaved families, of those kidnapped, of the people we were uprooted and forced to leave their homes. We are all horrified when we hear about civilian casualties, including children,…
WSWS (2024-01-24). Australian police assault pro-Palestinian protesters at Melbourne dock. wsws.org ![]()
In an operation that was undoubtedly authorised at the highest levels of the state Labor government, more than 200 police were deployed against around a hundred peaceful protesters.
Angela (2024-01-25). Saturday 1/27: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org ![]()
Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Insights | China has no intention to impose its model on other countries: Spanish scholar. ecns.cn ![]()
It's necessary to explain Chinese history and the tradition of peaceful coexistence to the world, said Javier García Fernández, journalism professor at Renmin University of China and former director of Agencia EFE in China, during a conference held in Beijing.
Jeff Halper (2024-01-24). Belligerents or Criminals? Terrorism in a World Without Peaceful Redress. counterpunch.org 
Jeff Halper (2024-01-24). Belligerents or Criminals? Terrorism in a World Without Peaceful Redress. counterpunch.org On the face of things, the issue seems fairly simple and straightforward. Terrorism is bad, even horrific. The killing or harming of innocents is morally wrong and indefensible, no matter what the circumstances. Since the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israeli civilians, Israeli officials have denounced the terrorists in no uncertain terms. "We are
Editor (2024-01-25). A Call for Peace. socialistproject.ca 
Lawrence S. Wittner (2024-01-25). Overcoming the Obstacles to UN Maintenance of International Peace and Security. fpif.org ![]()
Although, The hobbling of the Security Council, the UN agency tasked with enforcing international peace and security, bears the lion's share of the responsibility for this weakness…
Staff (2024-01-25). President Maduro: Goal of Far-Right Was My Assassination (+Bolivarian Fury). orinocotribune.com 
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, has made a statement revealing the objective of recently unveiled plans from far-right groups seeking his assassination. "In all their plans they had a single objective: they wanted to physically eliminate me," he said, during a popular rally in support of his government and in commemoration of the 66th anniversary of the ousting of Venezuela's last dictator, Marcos Pérez Jiménez. | "If one day the fascists do me some harm, through some attack, I leave it in your hands to do what you have to do to restore justice and peace in Venezuela, and activate the Bolivarian Fury,…
Staff (2024-01-25). Partners in Genocide: Will Biden's Gaza Complicity Cost Him the Election? youtube.com 
On The Freedom Side LIVE, Thursday, 1/25 at 3pm ET/12pm PT, Eugene and Rania are joined by special guests: Sevim Dagdelen — In Germany, 10 MPs have quit the Left Party (Die Linke) due to its increasingly pro-war stance and established a new party called the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). Defined by a pro-peace policy, …
ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China a staunch force for good in Asia-Pacific, says ambassador. ecns.cn ![]()
China will always be a staunch force for peace, stability, and development in the Asia-Pacific region, China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang said in a keynote speech at a report launch event in London on Tuesday.
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-24). Hamas Leader Rules Out Two-State Solution. libya360.wordpress.com ![]()
Senior Hamas official Khaled Mashaal has rejected calls for the negotiation of a two-state peace deal with Israel to end the war in Gaza, proclaiming that the Palestinian people will never legitimize the "Zionist entity" in West Jerusalem by accepting its existence. "We have nothing to do with the two-state solution," Mashaal said in an interview posted…
teleSUR, DRL (2024-01-25). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones de EE.UU. sobre detenciones. telesurtv.net ![]()
De acuerdo al Cancillería de Venezuela, "el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos de América ha perdido la brújula moral".
teleSUR, JCM (2024-01-25). Congreso de EE.UU. destaca ineficacia de sanciones contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net ![]()
En el reciente desarrollo de los acontecimiento sobre las tensas relaciones de Estados Unidos y Venezuela se subrayó la importancia que ha cobrado el acuerdo de Barbados.
teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-01-25). Venezuela y México firman acuerdo en materia petrolera. telesurtv.net ![]()
El Memorándum se alcanza tras varios encuentros entre ambas delegaciones este mes de enero…
Ana Perdigón (2024-01-24). Facing Coup Plots, President Maduro Issues Instructions For Venezuela's Military. orinocotribune.com ![]()
Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, issued new orders to the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) in response to five plots to overthrow the government that were During the broadcast of his program Con Maduro+, the Venezuelan head of state instructed Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López to demote and expel from the FANB all mercenaries and traitors involved in the destabilization plans. | "General Padrino, today, on national television, asked for my…
Staff (2024-01-24). President Maduro: US & Europe Are Complicit in Genocide Against Palestinians. orinocotribune.com ![]()
The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, said that the United States and Europe "are the biggest accomplices of the genocide against the Palestinian people." He made this comment in his TV program Con Maduro+ on Monday, January 22, when commenting on the murder of 25,000 people in Gaza by the Israeli occupation army. | In this regard, Maduro stated that the largest genocide is currently being committed against Palestinians while international media is trying to generate a narrative against Palestinians in the minds of the people of the world. | President Maduro also questioned the complicity of the US and Euro…
Staff (2024-01-24). Venezuela Registers Significant Growth in Tourism. orinocotribune.com ![]()
Venezuela is experiencing significant growth in its tourism activity, reported President Nicolás Maduro, noting that nearly 1.5 million Venezuelans traveled in December 2023. | "National tourism has grown dizzyingly," he said during the 31st episode of his TV program Con Maduro+, aired on Monday, January 22. | The authorities of La Guaira state and tourist operators are preparing to receive a large number of seasonal visitors in the state during the upcoming carnivals, the president added. | The governor of La Guaira state, José Alejandro Terán, explained in detail that the state has been preparing well in advanc…
teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2024-01-24). Pueblo venezolano se moviliza en apoyo al presidente Maduro. telesurtv.net ![]()
En Venezuela se conmemora el 66 aniversario de la caída del dictador Marcos Pérez Jiménez.
teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-01-24). Brasil gana en debut en preolímpico de Venezuela 2024. telesurtv.net ![]()
Venezuela firmó un empate frente a Ecuador, su segunda igualada en el torneo.
teleSUR, JGN (2024-01-24). Capturan a cómplices de cinco conspiraciones en Venezuela. telesurtv.net ![]()
Saab dijo que estas acciones son parte de las múltiples órdenes de aprehensión que han solicitado por las investigaciones apegadas a la Constitución y la Ley.
teleSUR, MER (2024-01-24). Venezuela activa la Furia Bolivariana para neutralizar planes golpistas y defender la paz. telesurtv.net ![]()
El jefe de Estado recordó el desmantelamiento de cinco intentos golpistas en 2023 que buscaban atentar contra su vida y la de funcionarios de su gabinete.
teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-01-24). Venezuela y México firman acuerdo en materia petrolera. telesurtv.net ![]()
El Memorándum se alcanza tras varios encuentros entre ambas delegaciones este mes de enero…
Staff (2024-01-25). Venezuela Responds to US Denial of Involvement in Recent Coup Plots (+Moral Compass). orinocotribune.com ![]()
Caracas ( On Wednesday, January 24, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil described the US statement as cynical and warned that the US has lost its moral compass. | Venezuela's statement also underlined the US's lack of consistency,…
teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-01-25). Estos son los resultados del Grupo B en el Preolímpico 2024. telesurtv.net ![]()
El grupo cerró esta segunda ronda con Argentina de líder con cuatro unidades, Paraguay segundo con empate de puntos.
From a talk given by Richie Merino, an organizer of the Bronx Antiwar Coalition, at a panel he chaired on "Workers' struggles and building internationalism" during the International Assembly against Imperialism in Solidarity with Palestine, held on Jan. 21 in New York City. We gather here today in the spirit . . . | 
The Global Campaign for Education joins the celebrations of International Education Day 2024, recognising the historic failure of States and the international community to ensure all targets of Sustainable Development Goal 4, in particular, target 7: "By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to promote sustainable development, including through education for sustainable development and sustainable livelihoods, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship, and valuing cultural diversity and the contribution of culture to sus…