Daily Archives: November 7, 2021

2021-11-07: News Headlines

_____ (2021-11-07). Journalist Banned From US, Detained In Mexico On The Way To Nicaragua. popularresistance.org Steve Sweeney, the international editor of the British socialist newspaper, was detained in Mexico City on Friday as he traveled to Nicaragua to cover the presidential election being held today. Sweeney is anti-imperialist and a founder of Media Workers for Palestine. His detention follows a multi-platform social media ban on independent journalists, activists and websites in Nicaragua, as detailed by Ben Norton of The Grayzone. There is also a corporate media disinformation campaign targeting Nicaragua and the current election. Sweeney's detention must be viewed in this context as an effort to prevent readers in…

Peoples Dispatch (2021-11-07). Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah reject Israeli proposal that could lead to their dispossession. peoplesdispatch.org The families have been living in Sheikh Jarrah in the occupied East Jerusalem for generations. Now these families are facing evictions so the land can be cleared…

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Ex-US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley Blasts Biden for Supporting Two-State Solution in Middle East. sputniknews.com Speculation had emerged that Democrats under Biden would pursue a more balanced approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, after former president Donald Trump promoted his peace plan that significantly favored Israelis over Palestinians. Nevertheless, Washington has reiterated that the US is "committed to Israel's security."

Peadar O'Cearnaigh (2021-11-07). Apartheid Israel's greenwashing environmental programme inflicts further suffering on Palestinians. thecanary.co So far COP26 has revolved around politicians

MEE staff (2021-11-07). Libya: Son of military commander Khalifa Haftar visited Israel. middleeasteye.net Libya: Son of military commander Khalifa Haftar visited Israel | Report suggests Haftar could offer recognition agreement to Israel in exchange for support after December elections | Sun, 11/07/2021 – 16: 20 | Libyan demonstrators lift flags during a rally in support of Palestinians in Martyrs Square in Tripoli on 21 May 2021 (AFP) | The son of Khalifa Haftar landed in Israel on a private jet on Monday as repo…

teleSUR (2021-11-07). Israel Criminalizes Six Palestinian Charities. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, Israel ratified the declaration of six West Bank-based NGOs as terrorist organizations. This decision allows the Israeli army to deploy actions against these charities and their workers. | RELATED: | "The Central Command Commander-in-Chief, Major General Yehuda Fuchs, signed the legal documents declaring that the organizations are illegal entities… in the Judea and Samaria region," the Israeli Army said.

Staff (2021-11-07). 'Always ready' for US & Israel: Iran launches massive military drill. rt.com Iran kicked off a large-scale military exercise on Sunday. The maneuvers take place weeks before negotiators are set to meet for a new attempt at salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal. | The drill, dubbed 'Zolfaghar-1400', includes maneuvers in parts of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman, which is connected to the Persian Gulf through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. | ŸÖÿ±ÿßÿ≠ŸÑ ÿßÿµŸÑ€å ÿ±ÿ≤ŸÖÿߟäÿ¥ ŸÖÿ¥ÿ™ÿ±⁄©…

Anonymous669 (2021-11-07). Morocco Mulls Iron Dome Purchase From Israel To Strengthen Defenses In Western Sahara. southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Ministry of Defense. | Morocco is considering purchasing the Iron Dome air-defense system from Israel in order to strengthen its defenses in the disputed region of Western Sahara, the According to the site, Rabat is interested in the system because of its capability to intercept aerial th…

sputniknews (2021-11-07). Trump Boasts 'No President Has Been Better Friend to Israel', Accuses Biden of 'Bowing Down' to Iran. sputniknews.com Last week, the former president let slip in an interview that "10 years ago, 15 years ago," Israel "literally owned Congress," and lamented that "today it's almost the opposite" thanks to progressive Democrats like representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar.

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_____ (2021-11-06). The West's Role In Israel's Illegal Settlement Expansion. popularresistance.org The international uproar in response to Israel's approval of a massive expansion of its illegal settlement enterprise in the occupied Palestinian West Bank may give the impression that such a reaction could, in theory, force Israel to abandon its plans. Alas, it will not, because the statements of 'concern,' 'regrets', 'disappointment' and even outright condemnation are rarely followed by meaningful action.
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Robert Inlakesh (2021-11-06). Two Israeli Spies Captured By Palestinian Group Calling Itself 'Freedom'. thelastamericanvagabond.com Two Israelis, said to be spies, have been captured by a previously unknown Palestinian group called Hurriyeh (Freedom), in a shocking development which Israel has yet to comment on. In a newly released documentary about Israeli abuses carried out against Palestinian political prisoners, by Tamer al-Mishal for Al-Jazeera Arabic, it was revealed on Friday night
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Staff (2021-11-06). Libya Refuses to Attend Paris Conference if Israel Participates. palestinechronicle.com Libya will not attend the Paris conference on Libya if Israel participates, Spokesperson for the National Unity Government (GNU) Mohamed Hammouda revealed earlier this week, according to Libyan media. "The government is steadfast in its
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Staff (2021-11-06). Palestinian Mourn 13-Year-Old Child Killed by Israeli Forces near Nablus (VIDEO). palestinechronicle.com Hundreds of Palestinians on Saturday mourned the killing of Mohammad Da'das, 13, who was shot by the Israeli forces in Deir al-Hatab, near the West Bank city of Nablus, the New Arab reported, adding that
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Staff (2021-11-06). WATCH: Jewish Settlers Try to Destroy Children's Playground near Hebron. palestinechronicle.com A group of Jewish settlers on Saturday tried to destroy a children's playground in the village of Susya, near Hebron (Al-Khalil), the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Rateb Jabour, a local anti-settlement activist, told
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Vanessa Beeley (2021-11-06). Israel Attacks Syria in Broad Daylight. We Shouldn't Actively Ignore It. orinocotribune.com By Vanessa Beeley — Nov 5, 2021 | Israel is on an attacking spree in Syria. Surface to surface missiles were launched from inside the Palestinian occupied territories twice in the space of four days. Israel is violating international law with criminal regularity. | On Saturday, October 30, Israel changed strategy and attacked Syria in broad daylight. The attacks usually come in the early hours of the morning under cover of darkness, but this time Israel launched at 11: 15am. The target was the Syrian air defense base to the West of Damascus. The base is shared with a racehorse training facility and racetrack.
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Editor (2021-11-06). Words without action: the West's role in Israel's illegal settlement expansion. mronline.org The international community has a political, and even legal, frame of reference regarding its position on the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Unfortunately, however, it has no genuine political mandate, or the inclination to act individually or collectively, to bring this occupation to an end.
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teleSUR, jaa, MER (2021-11-06). Adolescente palestino fallece por disparos de fuerzas israelíes. telesurtv.net La víctima fue identificada como Mahmoud Edeis, de 13 años de edad, quien llegó al hospital con una herida de bala en el abdomen.
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MEE staff (2021-11-06). Investigation claims two Israeli citizens 'kidnapped' overseas. middleeasteye.net Investigation claims two Israeli citizens 'kidnapped' overseas | Israeli sources tell Middle East Eye the reports are 'fake and old' and that no Israelis are missing abroad | Sat, 11/06/2021 – 11: 42 | Arab-Israelis gather outside the Gilboa prison in northern Israel on 18 September 2021 to express support for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails (AFP) | An investigative documentary by Al Jazeera on Friday a…
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Fan Hongda (2021-11-06). The Palestine question cannot be viewed through an old lens. asiatimes.com Despite the fact that the Palestine question has waned in importance in the hotspot-ridden Middle East, it still manages to attract some attention. Not only do Palestinians, Israelis, and other closely involved parties have differing perspectives on the issue, but Chinese public opinion is also becoming increasingly divided. The Palestine question must be divided into stages, taking into …
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Aseel Jundi (2021-11-06). Sheikh Jarrah: Can a new 'popular solidarity' save the neighbourhood from evictions? middleeasteye.net Sheikh Jarrah: Can a new 'popular solidarity' save the neighbourhood from evictions? | Palestinian families say they are 'heading towards the unknown' after rejecting Israeli court deal that would force them to eventually pay rent to illegal settlers | Sat, 11/06/2021 – 14: 12 | A demonstrator raises a hand, painted with the Palestinian flag, during a demonstration against Israeli occupation and se…
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sputniknews (2021-11-06). EU Calls for Investigation Into Death of Palestinian Teenager in Clashes With IDF. sputniknews.com GAZA (Sputnik) – The European Union has called for an investigation into the death of a Palestinian teenager after Friday protests against Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
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Staff (2021-11-06). VIDEO: 2 Zionist officers kidnapped by anonymous movement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) — According to a media report, an anonymous movement kidnapped two Zionist officers while conducting a secret mission outside occupied Palestine.
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Staff (2021-11-06). 'I didn't spit at him': Footballer plans federal court date after swallowing 7-month ban for gobbing in an assistant referee's eye. rt.com A German football player is planning legal action and will consult with a lawyer after receiving a seven-month ban for allegedly spitting at a player during a second division match – an act he denies. | Clemens Fandrich, 30, was playing for Bundesliga 2 club Erzgebirge Aue when the incident happened. | Towards the end of a 1-0 home win against Ingolstadt in October, a heated discussion broke out over a throw-in which the midfielder was involved in. | Its conclusion resulted in a red card for the ex-RB Leipzig star, who was accused of spitting in referee assistant Roman Pomentkin's eye yet maintains his innocen…
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Staff (2021-11-06). 'He is not a Covid denier': Germany boss insists controversial star 'does not belong to lateral thinkers and conspiracy theorists'. rt.com German national team manager Hansi Flick has rushed to defend his controversial star Joshua Kimmich, who has received backlash at home and abroad for recent comments on his refusal to receive a Covid vaccine. | Multifunctional defender and midfielder Kimmich spoke to Sky Sports following a 4-0 Bundesliga win over Hoffenheim. | Before kick-off, a
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Rick Rozoff (2021-11-06). NATO Quint partners participate in unprecedented Israeli air combat exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Blue Flag 21: Israel's largest exercise wraps up at Uvda AB On Oct. 28, eight nations finished the fifth iteration of a successful Blue Flag exercise at Uvda Air Base. Participating nations completed the final phase of the campaign scenario within the exercise designed to integrate multinational air forces' fourth- and fifth-generation capabilities to increase …

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