(2023-02-17). No, Mike Pompeo, God doesn't Want the Palestinians to be Ethnically Cleansed and Shot down like Dogs. juancole.com 
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a podcast interview in which he said that Israel has a "biblical right" to the Palestinian West Bank, to which he referred as "Judea and Samaria," and is not "an occupying nation." So reports Chris McGreal for The Guardian.. Pompeo defended the Trump …
(2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, residents demand answers after release of toxic chemicals: "You're telling us the air and water are safe. Why are we getting sick?" wsws.org Anger erupted at the town hall meeting Wednesday night as officials tried to downplay the dangers facing residents after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train and the decision by the railroad to burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars.
(2023-02-17). Railroad workers confirm "nasty" toxic train "broke down" two days prior to crash in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org New details confirm that the February 3 crash could have been prevented had workers' warnings been heeded regarding profit-driven policies, such as Precision Scheduled Railroading.
(2023-02-17). No, Mike Pompeo, God doesn't Want the Palestinians to be Ethnically Cleansed and Shot down like Dogs. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a podcast interview in which he said that Israel has a "biblical right" to the Palestinian West Bank, to which he referred as "Judea and Samaria," and is not "an occupying nation." So reports Chris McGreal for The Guardian.. Pompeo defended the Trump …
(2023-02-17). East Palestine, Ohio, residents demand answers after release of toxic chemicals: "You're telling us the air and water are safe. Why are we getting sick?" wsws.org Anger erupted at the town hall meeting Wednesday night as officials tried to downplay the dangers facing residents after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train and the decision by the railroad to burn toxic chemicals contained in tanker cars.
(2023-02-17). Railroad workers confirm "nasty" toxic train "broke down" two days prior to crash in East Palestine, Ohio. wsws.org New details confirm that the February 3 crash could have been prevented had workers' warnings been heeded regarding profit-driven policies, such as Precision Scheduled Railroading.
(2023-02-16). Norfolk Southern Skips Public Meeting on Toxic Train Derailment in Ohio. truthout.org Hundreds of residents of East Palestine, Ohio, packed into their first town hall meeting Wednesday night after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed and a "controlled" burn sent a mushroom cloud of toxic chemicals into the air. Many said they distrusted the train operator Norfolk Southern and their elected officials, who told residents the air and water were safe last Wednesday. |
(2023-02-16). Ohio, Pennsylvania Senators Demand Federal Action Over Toxic Train Derailment. scheerpost.com 
In letters to the EPA and NTSB, the lawmakers expressed concern about the safety of East Palestine residents, given the release of hazardous materials, as well as efforts to prevent future derailments.
(2023-02-16). Daily Round-up | Rights groups sue Peru's president for protesters' killings & other stories. peoplesdispatch.org In this episode, we bring you stories of Colombians marching in support of President Gustavo Petro's government, Palestinian prisoners launching a civil disobedience movement, Amnesty criticizing a British firm for its role in evictions in Kashmir, and the US and Papua New Guinea in talks over a defense agreement…
(2023-02-16). In East Jerusalem, resistance to occupation may lead to deportation, loss of Israeli citizenship for Arabs. peoplesdispatch.org According to a new law passed in the Knesset, Israeli citizens and residents of occupied East Jerusalem convicted of acts of "terrorism" will be stripped of their citizenship and deported. The law applies to only those receiving support from the Palestinian Authority implying that only Arab citizens of Israel come under its ambit…
(2023-02-16). CovertAction Bulletin: On the Ground Report from East Palestine Train Derailment. covertactionmagazine.com On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Days later, officials released some of these chemicals into the air, fearing a larger explosion. Meanwhile, Norfolk Southern railroad—the company responsible—has offered no more than a pittance of meaningful help to people from the area. We discuss how corporate greed is the underlying cause of this crash, and the potential long-term impacts.
(2023-02-16). Hazardous materials expert speaks out as anger over intentional chemical release erupts at East Palestine, Ohio, town hall meeting. wsws.org Hundreds of residents packed a meeting Wednesday night to challenge the claims by officials that their families were safe after the burning of derailed tanker cars, which a hazardous materials expert called being "nuked by chemicals."
(2023-02-17). Netanyahu's Six Lies in One Interview. juancole.com 
Dr Mustafa Fetouri @MFetouri ( Middle East Monitor ) — In his first major international interview since returning to power, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to CNN earlier this month. He demonstrated that he is still a prolific liar misleading the public very deliberately about various policy issues. One thing stood out throughout …
(2023-02-16). From the 'Groyper Wars' to 'America First': Nick Fuentes becomes a 'somebody'. thegrayzone.com Self-described Christian reactionary livestreamer Nick Fuentes led his "Groyper Army" into a war against the conservative movement's most prominent figures, including TPUSA's Charlie Kirk and podcaster Ben Shapiro. Fuentes blasted conservative rivals as too pro-gay, pro-immigrant, and pro-Israel to champion the ideals of "America First." Between 2020 and 2023, he hosted a rival "America First" conference (AFPAC) to compete with the annual CPAC confab of the conservative establishment. AFPAC's main achievement has been engulfing MAGA-aligned politicians in controversy. In 2022, …
(2023-02-16). Canada Must Act Against Israeli Settlement Expansion. globalresearch.ca
(2023-02-16). Why Is Israel Struggling to Maintain a Coherent Position in Russia, Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org 
For a whole year, Israel has struggled in its attempts to articulate a clear and decisive position regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. The reason behind the seemingly confused Israeli position is that it stands to lose, regardless of the outcome. But is Israel a neutral party? Israel is home to a population of almost one million …
(2023-02-16). Active 'Neutrality': Why Is Israel Struggling to Maintain a Coherent Position in Russia, Ukraine? mintpressnews.com The future will further reveal Tel Aviv's role in the Russian-Ukraine war. However, what is quite clear for now is that Israel is no longer a neutral party, even if Tel Aviv continues to repeat such claims.