(2023-12-21). 80+ Groups Descend On DC, Demand Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights. popularresistance.org Activists from more than 80 advocacy groups took to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to protest what they called the Israeli genocide in Palestine and "cruel" immigration policies here in the United States. | The demonstrators demanded a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, an end to American military aid for Israel, and protection for migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. | "As the Biden administration and Senate Democrats indicate a willingness to advance cruel immigration proposals in order to pass a spending package that will send billions of dollars to Israel to continue its genocide in Gaza, we come toget…
hrw.org (2023-12-21). Meta: Systemic Censorship of Palestine ContentMeta's content moderation policies and systems have increasingly silenced voices in support of Palestine on Instagram and Facebook in the wake of the hostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 51-page report, "Meta's Broken Promises: Systemic Censorship of Palestine Content on Instagram and Facebook," documents a pattern of undue removal and suppression of protected speech including peaceful expression in support of Palestine and public debate about Palestinian human rights.
anabaptistworld.org (2023-12-21). Protests call for cease-fire in GazaMennonites across the United States and Canada on Dec. 19 called on their elected officials to advocate for a permanent cease-fire in Palestine and the release of all hostages. | | More than 1,800 people staged 42 protests featuring hymn singing and prayers at the offices of elected officials.
(2023-12-21). BP Suspends All Oil Shipments Through Red Sea In Response To Houthi Blockade. popularresistance.org On Monday, December 18, oil giant BP announced that it would pause all oil shipments through the Red Sea due to Houthi's blockade of all ships heading to Israel. BP is the first oil and gas company to do so. The Ansar Allah forces had announced its blockade on December 9. Yahya Sare'e, the spokesperson of Yemeni armed forces, announced that the blockade would continue until Israel ended its genocidal war on Gaza and lifted the blockade on the besieged Palestinian territory. | As a result of the blockade, cargo ships have been forced to travel around the African continent rather than through the Red Sea, increasin…
(2023-12-21). Israel Kills 11 Palestinians Every Hour, Azov In Gaza & Israel Still Refusing Full Hostage Exchange. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (12/20/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
independentaustralia.net (2023-12-21). Israel war a display of hypocrisy and de facto terrorismAs Israel continues to slaughter thousands of Palestinians, backed by the USA, echoes of past conflicts and the hypocrisy around them are being felt.
(2023-12-21). The "election victory" of al-Sisi in Egypt. wsws.org If anything was needed in the midst of Israel's genocide against the Palestinians to reduce the human rights propaganda of the imperialist powers to absurdity, it is their partnership with the butcher of Cairo.
(2023-12-21). Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march for Gaza ceasefire in Lyon. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Lyon to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Bent on genocide: Netanyahu rules out ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli prime minister rules out the prospect of any ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has been the subject of a genocidal Israeli war for the past 75 days.
(2023-12-21). "The U.S. and Israel Stand Alone": World Demands Ceasefire as Gaza Death Toll Tops 20,000. democracynow.org 
President Joe Biden has called the over 20,000 Palestinian deaths from 75 days of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip "tragic," while Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel's military will be expected to shift to a "lower-intensity phase" of its assault on the territory. Phyllis Bennis, author and fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, says Biden must move from protecting and funding Israel's war crimes to holding Israel accountable. "There's no way that Israel feels compelled to respond to that until the requests become requirements, and the requirements…
(2023-12-21). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of Useless People. dissidentvoice.org 
Jesus was a Palestinian Jew born in Bethlehem. He grew up in Nazareth and was executed as a criminal in Jerusalem. It is because of him that we celebrate Christmas. But it is in spite of him that what we celebrate is the opposite of what he stood for. The different stories of his birth, …
(2023-12-21). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Headlines for December 21, 2023. democracynow.org Death Toll Tops 20,000 as Northern Gaza's Last Functioning Hospital Fails Under Israeli Onslaught, U.N. Says Israeli Troops Summarily Executed Palestinians in Gaza City, 3-Day-Old Infant Pulled from Rubble of Rafah Home Flattened in Israeli Strike, France Renews Call for Ceasefire, U.S. Continues to Reject It, as UNSC Vote Delayed for 3rd Time, "It Will Lead to Greater Human Suffering": France, EU Impose Harsh New Restrictions on Migrants, Texas Gov. Flies 120 Migrants to Chicago Amid Ongoing Weaponization of Immigration by GOP, NBC News: Xi Jinping Told Biden China Will Force Reunification of T…
(2023-12-21). Boston: Children lead pro-Palestine thousands — 'No shopping while bombs are dropping!'. workers.org 
Palestinian and Jewish children speak in front of Macy's department store in downtown Boston, Dec. 17, 2023. Boston Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators, led by children, youth and parents with strollers, shut down Boston's Downtown Crossing holiday shopping district on Dec. 17. They honored the 10,000-plus children of Gaza who've been . . . |
(2023-12-21). The Israeli Offensive Has Killed Over 20,000 Palestinians. telesurenglish.net Over the past two months and more, Israel's draconian siege and relentless bombardment have killed at least 20,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, with 70 percent of them being women and children. | RELATED: | On top of the staggering number of casualties, intense attacks have pushed the strip to the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe. | The international call has been ever louder for an immediate ceasefire to allow the…
(2023-12-21). Will the human rights movement survive the Gaza war? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2023-12-21). oPt: Minister Geoffrey van Leeuwen announces extra ‚Ǩ25 million in emergency aid for Gaza during visit to Rafah border crossing. reliefweb.int Countries: Netherlands, occupied Palestinian territory | Source: Government of the Netherlands | The Netherlands is making an extra ‚Ǩ25 million available for humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. The Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Geoffrey van Leeuwen, announced the new funding on Wednesday during his visit to the Rafah crossing, on Egypt's border with Gaza. Minister Van Leeuwen is visiting the crossing together with Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot. The contribution will be used to supply food, water, medical care and fuel for electricity and heating…
(2023-12-21). Iran FM hails South Africa's firm support for Palestine. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has hailed South Africa's strong position in support of the innocent people of Palestine.
(2023-12-21). Israeli forces raid several areas across West Bank overnight. presstv.ir Israeli forces have continued their large-scale raids in several areas across the occupied West Bank, making arrests and triggering violent confrontations.
(2023-12-21). Hezbollah fires several rockets at northern occupied Palestine. presstv.ir Hezbollah has carried out rocket attacks on a town in northern occupied Palestine close to the border w…
(2023-12-21). UN slams Israel's attacks on Gaza health sector as 'sadistic'. presstv.ir The UN has condemned as 'sadistic' Israel's attacks on the health sector of the war-torn Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-21). Raeisi: World astonished by Palestinians' resistance against Israel. presstv.ir The Iranian president says the world is amazed by the resistance of the Palestinian people against the Israeli regime.
(2023-12-21). Raeisi: Palestine number one issue of region, world. presstv.ir Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi considers the issue of Palestine to be the "most essential" issue of the region and the entire world.
(2023-12-21). New York City protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in New York rally in solidarity with Palestinians to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-21). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Israel Has Backed Itself Into a Corner on Post-War Gaza Occupation, Diplomats Say. news.antiwar.com As Israel continues its war against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, killing approximately 20,000 people including mostly women and children, it is setting the stage for a future military reoccupation of the coastal enclave. Three Western diplomats, including two ambassadors, told the Times of Israel that — despite the Israeli government's repeated denials …
(2023-12-21). Haniyeh says resistance stands 'strong, resolute' as Israel says ready for ceasefire. presstv.ir The head of Hamas' political bureau says the Palestinian resistance has stood "firm on the battlefield" despite two and a half months of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Resistance strikes down US plot to secure Israel's control over region: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad says the movement has struck down Washington's plans to secure the occupying regime's control over the region.
(2023-12-21). Journalists Under Fire: Mustafa al Sawaf, veteran Palestinian editor and analyst. presstv.ir Almost 100 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli regime forces in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, including veteran Palestinian editor and analyst Mustafa al Sawaf.
(2023-12-21). Region gradually moving toward ceasefire in Palestine: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's FM says regional efforts have intensified for a ceasefire in Palestine.
(2023-12-21). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens more civilians in Gaza. presstv.ir Dozens of Palestinians have lost their lives in the latest Israeli airstrikes across various parts of Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Hamas ready for all-for-all prisoner exchange with Israel: Senior official. presstv.ir A Hamas official says the resistance movement is ready for an all-for-all prisoner exchange with the Israeli regime.
(2023-12-21). Acute water shortages in Gaza pose deadly risks for children, UN warns. presstv.ir The UNICEF has warned that acute water shortages in the war-torn Gaza pose deadly risks for children.
(2023-12-21). Testimonies show Israel torturing Gaza abductees. presstv.ir Testimonies confirm the Gaza abductees were subjected to all forms of beatings and ill-treatment by Israeli forces during their detention.
(2023-12-21). Teachers Push For Ceasefire, With Education, Agitation, Resolutions. popularresistance.org When Becky Pringle, president of the 3-million-member National Education Association (NEA), the largest union in the country, tweeted, "We join our partner organizations along with Jewish and Muslim leaders across the globe in an urgent call for an end to the violence," it was one more step in the growing movement among union activists demanding a ceasefire in Palestine. | Teachers unions including the Chicago Teachers Union, the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Professionals, and the Massachusetts Teachers Association were some of the first unions to sign on to a ceasefire resolution spearheaded by t…
(2023-12-21). Saturday 12/23: SF: No XMAS As Usual: Shut It Down For Palestine! indybay.org Powell and Market St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-21). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-21). PDF of December 21 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. U.S.-led armada threatens Yemen, Iran Resistance forces defy imperialist fleet Labor solidarity with Palestine grows Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |
(2023-12-21). Urinating on Prisoners: Why Humiliation is Functional in Israel's War on Palestinians. mintpressnews.com The Israeli military continues to act as it did during the Nakba, when it employed torture in a bid to crush the spirit of Palestinian resistance, perceiving the humiliation of Palestinians as an expression of dominance, power, and supremacy.
(2023-12-21). Urinating on Prisoners: Why Humiliation is Functional in Israel's War on Palestinians. counterpunch.org 
When Zionist militias, using advanced Western arms, conquered historic Palestine in 1947-48, they expressed their victory through the deliberate humiliation of Palestinians. Much of that humiliation targeted women, in particular, knowing how the dishonor of Palestinian females represents, according to Arab culture, a sense of dishonor to the whole community. This strategy remains in use
(2023-12-21). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Legendary Warsaw Ghetto and Anti-Apartheid Fighters Support the Palestinian Resistance! counterpunch.org 
As soon as the new bloodbath in the Middle East began, the label of anti-Semite that Israel's supporters so readily attributed to all those who dared to criticise its policies was replaced by… criminalisation, censorship and all kinds of persecution, even against those who merely declared their solidarity with the Palestinians. But the most scandalous
(2023-12-21). Dec. 20: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2023-12-21). Threat to assassinate Hamas leaders exposes Israel's frustration: Hamas official. presstv.ir Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen's threat of killing leaders of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas exposes the regime's frustration over its defeat against resistance forces, says a top Hamas official.
(2023-12-21). Israel admits jail guards severely beat Palestinian prisoner to death. presstv.ir Nearly 20 Israeli prison guards have severely beaten a Palestinian inmate to death, according to a report…
(2023-12-21). Tuesday 12/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-21). Saturday 12/23: Walnut Creek: Palestine Ceasefire Protest. indybay.org Civic Park | 1375 Civic Dr | Walnut Creek, CA…
(2023-12-21). Wednesday 12/20: SF: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-21). Tuesday 12/19: Santa Clara: Pack the City Council Meeting for Palestine. indybay.org 1500 Warburton Ave | Santa Clara, CA…
(2023-12-21). Sunday 1/7: Discussion regarding building strength & longevity of movement in Support of Palestine. indybay.org The Long Haul 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-12-21). Thursday 12/21: Oakland: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-21). Wednesday 12/20: Webinar: Medical Apartheid in Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-12-21). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado cerca de 20.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-21). Parlamento cubano se solidariza con Palestina ante escalada. telesurtv.net En ese sentido, plantean la condena al "asesinato de miles de palestinos en la Franja de Gaza, de los cuales más del 70 por ciento son niños y mujeres".
(2023-12-21). Asedio israelí contra Gaza y Cisjordania deja casi 20.000 asesinados. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de octubre pasado el ente sionista mató a 19.667 habitantes de la Franja de Gaza y quitó la vida a 302 civiles en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-12-21). Resistencia palestina exige a Israel fin de agresión a Gaza. telesurtv.net Representantes de Hamás y la Yihad Islámica viajan a Egipto con tres condiciones: el fin de la agresión sionista, la retirada de la ocupación israelí de Gaza y la reconstrucción.
(2023-12-21). Cancillería palestina acusa a Israel de cometer crímenes contra la humanidad en Gaza. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y Emigrantes de Palestina acusó este jueves a Israel de ejecutar crímenes contra la humanidad en Gaza, donde se ha contabilizado más de 20 000 muertos y 52 000 heridos desde el 7 de octubre. En un comunicado, la Cancillería criticó la impunidad de Israel ante el fracaso de la comunidad internacional para terminar los ataques.
(2023-12-20). Australian protests against Gaza genocide: "Everyone is waking up," that's why governments are cracking down. wsws.org "Why do you think they're trying to silence the universities? Trying to stop chants like 'Free Palestine' and 'From the River to the Sea?' Because they can see people turning against them."
(2023-12-20). Brutal police operation against anti-genocide protest at Berlin's Free University. wsws.org The ruling class in Germany is taking increasingly brutal action against the enormous opposition to Israel's genocide against the Palestinians.
(2023-12-20). Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators march for Gaza ceasefire in Lyon. presstv.ir Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets of Lyon to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). President Maduro: There Must Be Justice for Palestinian People. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stressed that the Palestinian people deserve justice. He labeled as "monstrous" the massacre suffered by Palestinians at the hands of the Israeli occupation in Gaza and denounced it as "an uncontrolled genocide." | "Humanity has to always remember who the criminals were, what crimes they committed, and sooner rather than later there must be justice," he stated on Monday, December 18, during the 30th episode of his TV program Con Maduro+. | President Maduro added that more than 7,000 children have been victims of the Israeli bombardment throughout the Gaza Strip. "This i…
(2023-12-20). New York City protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. presstv.ir Protesters in New York rally in solidarity with Palestinians to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Australia's Melbourne to demand Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Thousands march in Melbourne to express solidarity with Palestinians and demand Gaza ceasefire.
(2023-12-20). 'Jews for Palestine' holds rally in Brooklyn, demanding Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The 'Jews for Palestine' holds a rally in Brooklyn, calling for ceasefire in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Displaced inside prison: UNRWA says 1.9m Gazans forced out of homes by war. presstv.ir The UN Palestinian refugee agency says since the start of the Israeli aggression on Gaza in early October almost 1.9 million have been internally displaced.
(2023-12-20). 40 killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah, Jabalia as Gaza death toll nears 20,000. presstv.ir At least 40 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip in fresh Israeli air raids on residential buildings across the besieged territory.
(2023-12-20). Disease could kill more children in Gaza than Israeli bombings: UN. presstv.ir A senior UN official says a ceasefire must be put in place in Gaza otherwise disease-deaths could outnumber bombing-deaths in the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2023-12-20). Exclusive: Hamas says resolve to fight Israel outweighs its missiles. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm was meant to show the world that ignoring the rights of the Palestinian people will affect international stability.
(2023-12-20). Red Cross chief says humanitarian situation in Gaza 'untenable'. presstv.ir Red Cross chief says hospitals are among the prime targets of Israeli bombings and shelling in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). 78 Palestine solidarity activists face charges for civil disobedience in San Francisco. peoplesdispatch.org 78 Palestine solidarity activists are facing charges following a mass civil disobedience action staged on November 16, in which protesters shut down San Francisco's Bay Bridge in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. | Over 150 demonstrators blocked the Bay Bridge on November 16, while US President Joe Biden was in San Francisco for the
(2023-12-20). Palestinian American woman tries to save family in Gaza after her mom dies awaiting evacuation. nationofchange.org We speak with Narmin Abushaban in Detroit whose mother died from lack of medical care while waiting to leave Gaza; she is working now to rescue the rest of her family members.
(2023-12-20). As Gaza Death Toll Crosses 20,000, Aid Group Warns True Number Is Higher. news.antiwar.com After 10 weeks of Israeli military operations in Gaza, authorities have counted 20,000 dead Palestinians. An overwhelming number of the dead are innocent civilians with no ties to Hamas. An aid group warns the actual death toll is probably greater since thousands of missing Gazans remain buried under rubble. Israeli officials say civilian deaths are …
(2023-12-20). Hostage Talks Resume, But Several Hurdles Remain Before Deal Reached. news.antiwar.com Israel and militant groups based in Gaza have resumed talks on reaching an agreement that would see Israeli hostages released. However, the parties' demands remain far apart. The Wall Street Journal reports the talks will be held in Egypt and include representatives from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). PIJ is another militia group based …
(2023-12-20). Raeisi: Entire world enraged by Israel, US atrocities in Gaza. presstv.ir Iran's president says the entire world has been enraged by the Israeli regime and the United States' atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh says resistance stands 'strong, resolute' as Israel says ready for ceasefire. presstv.ir The head of Hamas' political bureau says the Palestinian resistance has stood "firm on the battlefield" despite two and a half months of Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Resistance strikes down US plot to secure Israel's control over region: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir A senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad says the movement has struck down Washington's plans to secure the occupying regime's control over the region.
(2023-12-20). Displaced Palestinians face heavy rains. presstv.ir Another phase of the current catastrophe that the displaced Palestinians, who are taking shelter in the yards of the al-Aqsa martyr's hospital in Deir al-Balah City, are going through is coping with the heavy rain that has hit the Gaza Strip.
(2023-12-20). Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death. democracynow.org 
As international outrage grows over Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza, we speak with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. Israeli snipers shot dead an elderly woman and her adult daughter at the Holy Family Parish, a Catholic church, on Sunday. Pope Francis denounced the killings as "terrorism." Farah's elderly relative Elham Farah, a beloved music teacher and member of one of the oldest Christian families in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli sniper in November while sheltering outside the church. Israeli soldiers have also attacked Palestinian Christians else…
(2023-12-20). "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine. democracynow.org 
Historian Rashid Khalidi discusses the pending United Nations Security Council vote on suspending fighting in Gaza to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, and the future of Palestine. The Biden administration reportedly delayed the U.N. vote and pushed other countries to water down the language. This comes as Israel and Hamas leaders have signaled they are open to another truce and hostage exchange. Israel's relentless assault on Gaza has now killed nearly 20,000 Palestinians and displaced over 90% of the Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people. "The situation in Gaza is unspeakable," says Khalidi…
(2023-12-20). Montgomery County, Maryland public schools remove teachers expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments. wsws.org The Maryland county outside Washington D.C. has placed multiple teachers on administrative leave over their social media posts criticizing the Israeli government and expressing sympathy for Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Hundreds call for ceasefire in Gaza at Irvine, California protest. wsws.org Over 500 people carried out a boisterous demonstration in defense of the Palestinian people on Sunday in Irvine, California.
(2023-12-20). Palestinian Christian Community in Gaza at Risk Due to "Horrible Conditions That Israel Has Imposed" democracynow.org In Part 2 of our interview with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, we continue our look at Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza. | In Part 2 of our interview with Philip Farah, co-founder of the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, we continue our look at Israeli attacks on churches in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Democracy Now! 2023-12-20 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 20, 2023; "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine; Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death; "Under Attack": TX Law Targets Immigrants as Trump Cites Hitler, GOP Pushes Biden for Border Crackdown | Headlines for December 20, 2023; "This Is a Colonial War": Historian Rashid Khalidi on Israel, Gaza & the Future of Palestine; Pope Condemns Israeli Killings of Palestinian Christians; Relative of 84-Year-Old Victim Mourns Her Death; "Under…
(2023-12-20). Despite Biden's Claims, Gaza Health Ministry Death Toll Is Accurate. popularresistance.org The death toll of Israel's war on Gaza reported by the Palestinian health ministry is accurate, according to two peer-reviewed studies by scientific experts published in top medical journal The Lancet. | As of December 18, Israel had killed 19,453 Palestinians in Gaza, the ministry reported. Two-thirds of the deaths were children (7,729) and women (5,153). | United Nations bodies, human rights organizations, and major media outlets have often used these statistics, because they have a history of being accurate. | "International organizations including the United Nations usually rely on these same figures as they…
(2023-12-20). Usman Khawaja's support for Gaza is well played. greenleft.org.au 
Cricketer Usman Khawaja challenging the banning of wearing messages supporting Palestine is the latest example of athletes countering the idea that 'sports and politics don't mix'. Alex Salmon reports.
(2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.
(2023-12-20). City of Sydney Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli journalist says army should have killed 100,000 Palestinians | Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, said Israel should have pushed a more 'fatal' assault after 7 October | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 12: 11 | "> | Israeli journalist, Zvi Yehezkeli, Channel 13's Arab affairs correspondent, says the Israeli army should've killed 100,000 Palestinians early on in the w…
(2023-12-20). UN Agency Reports Over 360,000 Infectious Disease Cases in Gaza Shelters. truthout.org Health and humanitarian officials have reported recording over 360,000 cases of infectious diseases in shelters in Gaza as Israel continues its blockade of basic needs and overcrowding and sewage are overwhelming the region. The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the Palestinian ministry of health have reported the findings in recent days, noting that the true number is likely higher. |
(2023-12-20). Palestinians' Superior Right to Self-defence is Ignored, as Usual. dissidentvoice.org The UK's leaders are tying themselves in knots in their desperate attempt to defend the indefensible. In a debate on Israel and Palestine in Parliament last week, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs Leo Docherty got up and said: There is no scenario in which Hamas can be allowed to control Gaza …
(2023-12-20). Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza, West Bank nears 20,000. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 19,667, and 52,586 others were wounded since Oct. 7, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Palestinian deaths and injuries from Israeli raids in the West Bank climbed to 301 and 3,365, respectively, according to …
(2023-12-20). Israel-Palestine: Ceasefire talks renewed as Gaza comes under heavy bombardment. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine: Ceasefire talks renewed as Gaza comes under heavy bombardment | Talks over a week-long ceasefire and release of dozens of captives reportedly under way as Hamas leader lands in Cairo | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 12: 34 | A woman and children carry blankets as they walk past houses destroyed in Israeli bombardments in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on 20 December 2023 (Said Khatib/AFP) | Dip…
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Israeli tank 'fired at building housing Israelis on 7 October'. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-20). War on Gaza: Why the oil market isn't freaking out about Houthi Red Sea attacks. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Why the oil market isn't freaking out about Houthi Red Sea attacks | The Houthis have refrained from targeting vessels carrying Saudi, Russian and Qatari energy, potentially keeping oil markets subdued | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 20: 05 | Forces loyal to Yemen's Houthi rebels hold Palestinian flags as they march in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians on 15 October 2023, in Sanaa (Mo…
(2023-12-20). Islamic Resistance Targets Israeli Occupation Sites on Lebanon Border. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza against the Zionist aggression ongoing for 75 consecutive days, Hezbollah continued on Wednesday striking the Israeli occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to explain the details and outcomes of the attacks. The first statement indicated that the fighters of the …
(2023-12-20). Sayyed Houthi Confirms Continuing Gaza Support, Warns US against Aggression on Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb 
Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin Al-Houthi, affirmed on Wednesday that the Yemeni Armed Forces will continue acting in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in face of the Zionist aggression on Gaza. Sayyed Al-Houthi, on the other hand, warned the US administration of any escalation against Yemen, stressing that, in such …
(2023-12-20). Don't Let the Flailing Center Box Out the Left's Powerful Possibilities. inthesetimes.com
(2023-12-20). In Gaza, the next generation of radicalization begins. responsiblestatecraft.org 
| "The lesson is not that you can win in urban warfare by protecting civilians. The lesson is that you can only win in urban warfare by protecting civilians," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently made headlines by "You see, in this kind of a fight, the center of gravity is the civilian population," he said. "And if you drive them into the arms of the enemy, you replace a tactical victory with a strategic defeat." | Austin's remarks, ma…
(2023-12-20). 12 Essential Facts for Understanding the Current Israel-Gaza Violence. israelpalestinenews.org Crucial information for understanding today's news on Israel-Palestine…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: SF: No XMAS As Usual: Shut It Down For Palestine! indybay.org Powell and Market St. | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Funeral held for five Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp. presstv.ir People in the West Bank hold a funeral for five Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.
(2023-12-20). Palestinian Red Crescent: Israeli occupation lays siege to one of our centers in Jabalia that shelters 127 people including patients, medics and refugees. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Palestinian activist Munther Amira tied up, beaten, and arrested by Israeli forces in Aida refugee camp. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli forces raided Aida refugee camp and detained activist Munther Amira after attacking his family. With Amira's fate inside Israel's military court system unknown, his family recounts his traumatic arrest and calls for international solidarity.
(2023-12-20). Labor solidarity with Palestine grows. workers.org 
Labor solidarity with Palestine continues to grow — even in the U.S. where the leadership of organized labor has historically been pro-Zionist. Thousands of union activists and allies rallied in Oakland, California, on Dec. 16, to voice solidarity with Palestinian workers. Called by Bay Area Labor for Palestine, the demonstration . . . |
(2023-12-20). Israel to begin hiring Indians to replace Palestinian workers from Dec 27. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : A team of "selectors" from Israel visited India last week and another senior delegation will leave for India next week to start the process of recruiting thousands of workers to be brought to the country to fill in the acute shortage faced by its construction industry, a senior executive at the Israel …
(2023-12-20). West treats Arabs as inferior. electronicintifada.net Young Arabs have grown up with images of murdered Palestinians and the dissonance between Western words and actions.
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Santa Clara: Pack the City Council Meeting for Palestine. indybay.org 1500 Warburton Ave | Santa Clara, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: Walnut Creek: Palestine Ceasefire Protest. indybay.org Civic Park | 1375 Civic Dr | Walnut Creek, CA…
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Woodland Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Rep. Mike Thompson's office | 622 Main St | Woodland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Sunday 1/7: Discussion regarding building strength & longevity of movement in Support of Palestine. indybay.org The Long Haul 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: SF: Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org UCSF Library | 530 Parnassus Ave | San Francisco, CA…
(2023-12-20). Wednesday 12/20: Webinar: Medical Apartheid in Palestine. indybay.org
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Jailed Without Charge: Nael Barghouti, 64-year-old Palestinian in jail for 42 years. presstv.ir Nael Saleh al-Barghouti, 64, a Palestinian from the occupied Ramallah has been languishing in different Israeli jails for more than 42 years now on trumped-up charges.
(2023-12-20). Elon Musk's tumultuous love affair with Israel. presstv.ir Upon purchasing Twitter, as it was known at the time, Elon Musk promised to restore free speech to the platform; however, the Zionist lobby is attempting to force Musk to reinstitute censorship of commentary on Palestine.
(2023-12-20). Thursday 12/21: Oakland: Intifada for Palestine Winter Solstice Rally and March. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Oakland, CA…
(2023-12-20). Artists protest ongoing censorship of Palestinian culture in the UK. wsws.org The Arnolfini Centre issued a hypocritical and deceitful statement purporting to explain its decision to exclude the Palestinian events.
(2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…
(2023-12-20). How can we build the movement for the liberation of Palestine? greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Katoomba rallies for Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). NUS votes to support a free Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Pro-Palestine protesters say Thales has no social licence. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). Residents want council to support Palestine. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). McCarthyism Canadian style: Repressing pro-Palestine voices. greenleft.org.au 
The crack down against Palestine solidarity activists and movements in Canada has intensified, as the shadow of a 'new McCarthyism' hangs over the country's universities, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-12-20). McCarthyism Canadian style: Repressing pro-Palestine voices. greenleft.org.au The crackdown against Palestine solidarity activists and movements in Canada has intensified, as the shadow of a 'new McCarthyism' hangs over the country's universities, reports Jeff Shantz.
(2023-12-20). Israel-Palestine war: Why Arab states are steering clear of anti-Houthi naval task force. middleeasteye.net 
Israel-Palestine war: Why Arab states are steering clear of anti-Houthi naval task force | Bahrain is the only regional country to join US-led operations against vessel seizures, as Saudi Arabia and UAE hedge bets amid threat of Yemeni group's reprisal | Wed, 12/20/2023 – 11: 59 | A grab from handout footage released by Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah Media Centre on 19 November 2023, reportedly show…
(2023-12-20). San Francisco to prosecute Pro-Palestine demonstrators. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-20). Reportan nuevo corte de Internet y comunicaciones en Gaza. telesurtv.net Autoridades palestinas comunicaron que las fuerzas israelíes destruyeron los generadores de la división de Khan Younis.
(2023-12-20). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net A más de 70 días de los ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza y Cisjordania, las autoridades palestinas han registrado más de 19.000 personas asesinadas…
(2023-12-20). Asedio israelí contra Gaza y Cisjordania deja 19.902 palestinos asesinados. telesurtv.net Desde el 7 de octubre pasado el ente sionista mató a 19.600 habitantes de la Franja de Gaza y quitó la vida a 302 civiles en Cisjordania ocupada.
(2023-12-21). Israel continues bombardment of Gaza as UNSC delays ceasefire vote. peoplesdispatch.org 
The death toll in Gaza is likely to breach the 20,000 mark, with more than 53,000 wounded as Israeli airstrikes and ground shelling continue to strike all parts of Gaza with little regard to civilian casualties…
(2023-12-21). United Nations Reports Israeli Forces Are Carrying Out Mass Summary Executions in Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-21). United Nations reports Israeli forces are carrying out mass summary executions in Gaza. wsws.org On Wednesday, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights published a report alleging that Israeli forces carried out a mass execution of civilians in Northern Gaza, separating 11 men from their families and summarily shooting them.
(2023-12-21). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: UNSC Postpones Ceasefire Vote. popularresistance.org The UN Security Council postponed for the second time a vote on a ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. | The resolution was initially scheduled for a vote on Monday. However, Security Council members are debating the draft's wording to avoid another U.S. veto. On December 8, the U.S. rejected a ceasefire call, while the UK abstained. | U.S. foreign officials warned that support for Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip is isolating Washington from its allies and could cost it diplomatically in the long run. | On Tuesday, the National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby confirmed that the U.S…
(2023-12-21). Creativity still shines amid a genocide. electronicintifada.net Gazans will never lose.
(2023-12-21). "Big Money" Behind the Genocide: Israeli Settlers Plan 'Dream Beach Houses' in Gaza. The West is Complicit. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-21). The working class must stop the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org Stopping the genocide requires strikes and boycotts of arms companies, work stoppages at docks and airports to prevent the shipment of any items to Israel with a military use and the systematic preparation for a political general strike against the war.
(2023-12-21). Saturday 12/23: No Xmas as Usual in a Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org corner of Bruceville Rd & Laguna Blvd | Elk Grove, CA…
(2023-12-21). Friday 12/22: SF: Tell Israel, Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-21). Dec 21, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
Dance of the Knights — Prokofiev On Optimism: A Chant of Darkness, by Cynthia Chung Not Offended by Christmas, by Naomi Wolf Five Recent Interviews With John J. Mearsheimer (Videos) The survival of Washington's domination of the UN, by Thierry Meyssan Anne And Joe Argue About The Child-Killing Murder Robot, by Caitlin Johnstone SITREP 12/20/23: Putin and Zelensky Crossfire, MidEast Heats Up, by Simplicius The Thinker An Insipid Foreign Policy Critique Going Nowhere, by Stephen Karganovic Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of Useless People, by Edward J. Curtin, Jr Scott Ritter: IDF are panicke…
(2023-12-21). Democrats Are Prepared to Destroy Immigrant Rights to Fund Israel's War on Gaza. truthout.org President Joe Biden and some Democrats in Congress are trying to make one hell of a bad deal. A recent vote for emergency military funding that would have traded extremist demands from the Republican Party on immigration for billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine failed in the Senate. But now, some Democrats have signaled that they're willing to trade human rights for… |
(2023-12-21). Yemen's Houthis in Defense of Gaza. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-21). "The Hostages Weren't Our Top Priority": Israel's "Bombing Frenzy" Endangered Hostages Held in Gaza. democracynow.org 
A new investigation reveals Israel launched its military campaign of relentless airstrikes, which has killed nearly 1% of the population of Gaza, with little intelligence about where hostages taken by Hamas were being held. Jerusalem-based journalist Yuval Abraham reports the military decided hostages were "just not a priority," their safety "relegated in favor of carrying out this bombing campaign." The revelation comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing pressure to secure the release of the hostages after Israeli forces shot dead three Israeli hostages who mana…
(2023-12-21). Where are Leftwing Jewish Groups on the Israel-Gaza Conflict? progressive.org Jeff Spitzer-Resnick examines a range of efforts to respond to the current war.
(2023-12-21). IDF Takes Over Hamas' Central Hub in Gaza City. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-21). US Is Reportedly Working to Prevent Conference on Geneva Convention Violations. truthout.org The Biden administration is reportedly working to prevent the Swiss government from holding a conference on alleged Geneva Convention violations by both the Israeli government and Hamas, a private pressure campaign that comes as the U.S. is obstructing U.N. Security Council efforts to address the spiraling humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. HuffPost's Akbar Shahid Ahmed reported Wednesday that… |
(2023-12-21). Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump coup attempt disqualifies him as candidate. wsws.org The Democratic Party and the Biden administration, however, will take no serious action against the fascist ex-president. They seek collaboration with the Republicans on a shared agenda of war in Ukraine and Gaza.
(2023-12-21). Tuesday 12/19: Webinar: Food As Medicine, Food as Weapon: Starvation in Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-21). US Veto Threat Once Again Delays Security Council Vote on Gaza Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com The White House threatened to veto a UN Security Council resolution that would call for a ceasefire in Gaza and set up an expedited inspection mechanism for bringing aid into Gaza. The US is demanding that the resolution affirm Israel's right to self-defense and that the part of the text calling for a ceasefire be …
(2023-12-21). Hamas leader visits Egypt to discuss new Gaza truce. presstv.ir A top Hamas leader has traveled to Egypt to discuss a potential new Gaza truce involving an exchange of prisoners and the entry of more aid to Gaza.
(2023-12-21). La real amenaza nuclear sionista. globalizacion.ca El ministro de Asuntos de Jerusalén y Patrimonio, el ultraderechista Amihai Eliyahu, declaró recientemente que lanzar una bomba nuclear contra la Franja de Gaza es una de las opciones para acabar con el conflicto contra Hamás. | Sus extremistas afirmaciones fueron…
(2023-12-21). Unicef alerta sobre escasez de agua necesaria para niños en Gaza. telesurtv.net Las normas humanitarias sostienen que el agua necesaria para los niños hacer todas sus necesidades es de 15 litros.
(2023-12-21). Vuelven a posponer votación en ONU sobre alto al fuego en Gaza. telesurtv.net Quedó pospuesta por tercera jornada consecutiva la votación de la resolución propuesta por Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
(2023-12-21). Al menos 24 muertos tras ataques israelíes contra Khan Yunis, en Gaza. telesurtv.net Según los informes, los ciudadanos de la ciudad de Jabalia enterraron los cuerpos de 30 personas no identificadas esta mañana, dijeron las fuentes.
trendydigests.com (2023-12-20). Pope Francis Condemns Killing of Christian Women in Gaza by Israeli SniperPope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, has expressed regret over reports that Israeli forces killed two Christian women in Gaza.The victims had sought refuge in a church complex, marking a tragic turn of events in the ongoing conflict. | | The Pope, known for his advocacy for peace and justice, suggested that Israel was employing "terrorism" tactics in Gaza. This statement came in the wake of the deaths of a mother and daughter, who were reportedly shot dead by an Israeli soldier on the grounds of a Catholic church in Gaza City.
(2023-12-20). Will Israel's Gaza Genocide Reshuffle the Regional & Global Order? thealtworld.com What does the genocide in Gaza mean for the surrounding Arab states? Do their oppositional responses even matter or is it all just symbolic? How will this impact the Abraham Accords and other normalization efforts? Why won't the Gulf states use their oil as leverage to pressure the United States? How does the genocide in Gaza impact countries like Jordan and Syria? How is it affecting America's standing in the world? What does it mean for Russia and China in an emerging multipolar world? | To discuss this and other regional developments, Rania Khalek was joined by Giorgio Cafiero, the CEO of Gulf State Analytics,…
(2023-12-20). The Atrocities In Gaza Are The Perfect Embodiment Of 'Western Values'. caitlinjohnstone.com.au When Israeli president Isaac Herzog
(2023-12-20). Polls show mass opposition to Biden's support for Israel's genocide in Gaza among US workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). The genocide in Gaza is politically radicalizing an entire generation of workers and youth. wsws.org The mass opposition to Israel's actions is of immense objective significance. The decisive task is to imbue this movement with an understanding of the political, theoretical and historical issues underlying the genocide.
(2023-12-20). Gaza Genocide: Hezbollah Confronting and "Inflicting Serious Damage" on Israel. "Expect Escalation…" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Saturday 12/23: No Xmas as Usual in a Genocide in Gaza. indybay.org corner of Bruceville Rd & Laguna Blvd | Elk Grove, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: Tell Israel: Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: SF: Tell Israel, Stop the Genocide. End the Siege of Gaza Now! indybay.org Israeli Consulate, 456 Montgomery St. (@Sacramento), San Francisco…
(2023-12-20). Don't Let the Flailing Center Box Out the Left's Powerful Possibilities. truthout.org As Israel ratcheted up the destruction of Gaza over the last two months, the news of the genocide itself has competed with the relentless coverage of the political divisions at elite institutions and among Jews. Meanwhile, in Queens, New York, far from the spotlight, working-class Muslims (joined by their Jewish, Christian, Sikh, Korean and Hindu neighbors) continued their weekly protests at the… |
(2023-12-20). Poll Suggests Biden Could Win Support in Key Swing State If He Backs Ceasefire. truthout.org Polls have been looking extremely dismal for President Joe Biden, with surveys finding that he's currently poised to lose badly to Donald Trump in crucial swing states in the 2024 election. One new poll, however, suggests that Biden could be capturing more support in at least one of these states — if he heeds overwhelming calls to reverse his position on Israel's genocide in Gaza. |
(2023-12-20). U.S.-Israelis collude in genocide. workers.org 
The Joe Biden administration has been making a desperate effort to deny the U.S. government's responsibility for the Israeli genocide against the people of Gaza. So far, this effort has failed, and with obvious reason: Washington arms Tel Aviv. Philadelphia, December 2023. (Photo: Joe Piette) We should appreciate that the . . . |
(2023-12-20). Destruction at northern Gaza hospital after Israeli raid. presstv.ir Israeli tanks and troops withdrew from a hospital in northern Gaza on Saturday.
(2023-12-20). Tuesday 12/19: Webinar: Food As Medicine, Food as Weapon: Starvation in Gaza. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 75: Security Council postpones ceasefire vote as Hamas leader arrives in Cairo for talks. mondoweiss.net 
Israel cut off internet communication disrupting work of aid groups and hospitals as UNICEF says thousands of children in Gaza remain at risk due to lack of food and water.
(2023-12-20). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking the Most Israel Lobby Cash. scheerpost.com 
By Alan MacLeod / MintPress News As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a permanent ceasefire by a more than 2: 1 ratio (including the vast majority of Democrats and a plurality of Republicans). And yet, despite this, only 4% of elected members …
(2023-12-20). 71% of Gazans are suffering from extreme hunger. peoplesdispatch.org According to a The figure was obtained from an analytical study done by Euro-Med Monitor, among a sample of 1,200 people in Gaza…
(2023-12-20). Headlines for December 20, 2023. democracynow.org Openings for New Truce as Deadly Israeli Attacks Continue to Target Civilians in Jabaliya, Rafah, U.N. Security Council Again Delays Gaza Resolution Vote as U.S. Stalls over Language, Lloyd Austin Announces Coalition to Combat Houthi Red Sea Attacks, Police Arrest High-Profile Activists as Multifaith Groups from Across the U.S. Protest at Capitol, Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from Appearing on Presidential Primary Ballot, Senate Confirms Final Pentagon Nominees as Tuberville Blockade Ends, U.N. Says Russian Forces Have Committed War Crimes in Ukraine, Incl. 142 Civilian Executions, Sudan's Paramilitary…
(2023-12-20). Israel should 'level Gaza and make it look like Auschwitz', says official. mronline.org David Azoulay, head of northern Israeli town, calls for besieged enclave to become a museum that 'should resemble' the extermination camp in Poland.
(2023-12-20). World faces days of "moral decay" as Israel bulldozes hospital grounds, detains more doctors. mronline.org 
Israel carries out unprecedented attacks against health workers and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, bulldozing hospital grounds and detaining doctors.
(2023-12-20). 80+ Groups Descend on DC Demanding Gaza Cease-Fire, Migrant Rights. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). If Jesus Was Born Today, Would He Be Under Rubble? scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). UNICEF Warns "Many More Children Will Die" in Gaza Without Safe Water. scheerpost.com 
(2023-12-20). US Military May be Endorsing Harsh Israeli Plan for Gaza Occupation. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. government provides support for Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza in retaliation for Hamas's costly and cruel attack on October 7. Thousands of Gazan civilians, mostly children and women, have died from bombs and gunfire and many more will be dying soon from lack of medical care, food, water, and spread
(2023-12-20). Israel's slaughter of president of the Islamic University of Gaza triggers international protest. wsws.org Professor Sofyan Taya was a UNESCO Chair for Physical and Astrophysical Sciences. According to a 2021 report by Stanford University, he was among the top 2 percent of researchers in optics globally.
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/22: CeaseFire in Gaza Now – Protest in San Francisco. indybay.org 456 Montgomery in the Financial District of San Francisco – Israel Consulate…
(2023-12-20). Blood Money: The Top Ten Politicians Taking The Most Israel Lobby Cash. popularresistance.org As the Israeli attack on Gaza, Lebanon and Syria intensifies, the U.S. public watch on aghast. A new poll finds that Americans support a permanent ceasefire by a more than 2: 1 ratio (including the vast majority of Democrats and a plurality of Republicans). | And yet, despite this, only 4% of elected members of the House support even a temporary ceasefire, and the United States continues to veto U.N. resolutions working towards ending the violence. Walter Hixson, a historian concentrating on U.S. foreign relations, told MintPress News: | Unfettered support for Israel and the lobby consistently puts the United Stat…
(2023-12-20). 2023-12-20: News Headlines. syria.positiveuniverse.com 
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(2023-12-20). "We are fighting for our existence" electronicintifada.net Independent workers in Gaza lose their livelihoods.
(2023-12-20). My uncle has been killed by Israel. electronicintifada.net Sakib Mhanna and his father have both died as a result of an attack on southern Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa. electronicintifada.net Famine and disease may soon outpace the death toll of 19,700 from bombing.
(2023-12-20). Israel forces closure of Gaza hospitals, kills dozens at al-Shifa. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-20). US Press Freedom Tracker: Reporters Criminalized For 'Routine Journalism' In 2023. thedissenter.org 
Support independent journalism on press freedom, whistleblowers, and government secrecy. In 2023, the United States government armed the Israeli military in an assault and siege on Gaza that has killed over 75 journalists. It has repeatedly been confirmed that military forces targeted journalists—and their families—to eliminate them and their coverage of the war. | Despite increased calls from the Australian government and other world leaders to drop the charges against WikiLeaks…
(2023-12-20). Death and Destruction in Gaza. mearsheimer.substack.com I want to be on record so that when historians look back on this moral calamity, they will see that some Americans were on the right side of history.
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 74: Hamas Tells Israel It 'Arrived Too Late'. popularresistance.org The atrocities Israel committed in the Gaza Strip may need a UN special tribunal, said Martin Griffiths, the UN's under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs. | Griffiths told The Financial Times in an interview that he has dealt with conflicts and natural disasters in Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan, and yet the situation in Gaza, where 136 UN workers have been killed in Israeli bombardment, is by far the worst. | "None of the normal, sound foundations you see across the world for humanitarian operations in places like Syria and Afghanistan exist for us in Gaza.
(2023-12-20). From The River To The (Red) Sea: The US Is Forming A New Naval Task Force. popularresistance.org Instead of pressuring Israel to stop its brutal assault on the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is now mobilizing Arab and western fleets – and perhaps an Israeli one as well – to safeguard Tel Aviv's economic, political, and military interests. | Amid heightened naval operations carried out against Israel-bound vessels by Yemen's Ansarallah-aligned armed forces, this US mobilization is taking place under the guise of upholding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. | Officially, Washington claims it is doing its utmost to prevent Israel's war from expanding into a regional confrontation, and…
(2023-12-20). War in Gaza: Can You Hear That Fading Cry: "Here, Here; I'm Here"? globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Birds No Longer Grace Gaza's Sky. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Jesus, Gaza, and the Murder of "Useless People". "Christmas is about the Birth of a Boy. A Man who Sided with the Outcasts, the Poor, the Forsaken and the Peacemakers" globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Allegations of Israeli War Crimes Grow as US Again Delays Security Council Vote. truthout.org United States diplomats once again held up a vote on a watered-down United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday aimed at bringing more aid and relief to civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip as reports of starvation, mass killings, and other war crimes allegedly committed by the Israeli military continue to pile up. After a vote on the humanitarian resolution was postponed on Monday… |
(2023-12-20). 'Little Gaza' in Jenin refugee camp: the resistance fights for survival. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli army has launched a fierce assault on havens of armed resistance in the West Bank ever since October 7. Its recent campaign against Jenin refugee camp mirrors the Israeli strategy in Gaza — a war against the resistance and the people.
(2023-12-20). UNSC vote on Gaza resolution again delayed. muslimmirror.com United Nations : A UN Security Council (UNSC) vote on a draft resolution for additional humanitarian aid into Gaza has been delayed again until Wednesday in an effort to to allow negotiations to continue, media reports said. According to the BBC, the new time is Wednesday at around 4 p.m. GMT (9.30‚ÄØp.m. IST) after the …
(2023-12-20). Haniyeh Meets Amir Abdollahian: Resistance Maintains High Morale after 75 Days of Fighting. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in the Qatari capital of Doha to discuss developments of the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. The resistance is still steadfast and strong in the battlefield as it inflicted heavy losses upon the Zionist entity even after 75 days of Zionist aggression and …
(2023-12-20). Israeli occupation army announces death of another soldier today, from the Givati Brigade, taking number of troops killed in Gaza ground battles to 134. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). 75 Days of Brutal Aggression Against Gaza: Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Israeli aggression against the people of Gaza has continued for 75 consecutive days, leaving devastation in its wake. As the death toll soared to 100 within hours, the total number of martyrs and missing persons since the start of the aggression on October 7 has reached a staggering 27,000. Day 75 | It's …
(2023-12-20). Al-Quds Brigades: We targeted two Israeli military vehicles with Tandom shells in Al-Mughraqa area, central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 
(2023-12-20). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens across Gaza. new.thecradle.co
(2023-12-20). Scott Ritter: Israel Will LOSE Its War on Gaza and the US is Powerless to Stop It. thealtworld.com Former UN Weapons Inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence officer Scott Ritter reacts to Israel's military operation and how it has backfired in a huge way.
(2023-12-20). ONU denuncia que Israel utiliza el hambre como arma de guerra. telesurtv.net Una organización de derechos humanos con sede en Ginebra había denuciado el martes que el 71 por ciento de la población en la Franja de Gaza sufre hambre extrema.
(2023-12-20). Ejército de ocupación israelí profundiza su escalada en Gaza. telesurtv.net Violentos bombardeos israelíes se registraron en las inmediaciones del hospital kuwaití, en Rafah, en el sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2023-12-20). Rusia acusa a fuerzas externas de avivar conflicto en Gaza. telesurtv.net "Nuestros intentos de aprobar una resolución en el Consejo de Seguridad fueron rechazados por EE.UU.", señaló Lavrov.
(2023-12-20). Líder de Hamás viajará a Egipto para solicitar el alto al fuego. telesurtv.net El líder político buscará pactar el alto al fuego en la Franja de Gaza y lograr el intercambio e prisioneros con Israel.
(2023-12-20). Israel's Attempt to Crush Armed Resistance in the West Bank Is Backfiring. truthout.org As soon as the sun begins to fade in Jenin refugee camp, Zuhour al-Sa'di clutches her three children along with their bags and schoolbooks, leaving the camp. Her situation mirrors that of many residents escaping the recurring nightly invasions carried out by the Israeli military on Jenin. Lately, no night passes peacefully in the city and its refugee camp. Incursions by Israeli special forces in… |
truah.org (2023-12-21). North American Rabbis: U.S. Must Pressure Israel to Return to Negotiations, End WarThe Rabbinic Call for Human Rights called on the U.S. administration to pressure Israel to return to the negotiating table immediately to achieve another ceasefire and end the war as soon as possible.
(2023-12-21). Pro-U.S.-Israeli October 7 propaganda unravels. workers.org 
Cars destroyed by heavy artillery Oct. 7. It could only be from Israeli firepower. Day after day, hundreds of news articles and video pieces in the U.S. corporate media include at least a paragraph justifying Israeli bombing. That paragraph restates that Israel is responding to the "unprovoked" October 7 attack . . . |
(2023-12-21). The Evil Israel Does Is the Evil Israel Gets. Chris Hedges. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-21). Anti-War Committee Launches Billboard Campaign For Divestment. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On December 18, the Minnesota Anti-War Committee held a press conference to proudly announce the installation of four billboards in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. These billboards will serve as a visual call to action, reinforcing the committee's demands: "Divest Minnesota from Israel" and "End U.S. aid to Israel." | Strategically placed, these billboards will be a powerful tool to amplify the Anti-War Committee's demands that Minnesota divest from Israel and for the U.S. to end all support for Israel's apartheid regime. | Billboards will be Minneapolis at 515 Washington Avenue S; 815 Washing…
(2023-12-21). Selected Articles: 'Sacrificial Lamb': US Troops in Syria and Iraq. Colonial-Style Occupation Ready to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel in a Future Middle East Conflict. globalresearch.ca 
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(2023-12-21). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-21). Revisiting the October 7 Hamas Attack — Did Israel Kill most of the Israeli Civilians? sonar21.com 
(2023-12-21). Handover of Kabalega International Airport Pushed to Next Year. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The completion of Kabalega International Airport, in Hoima district, has suffered delays, pushing the handover to February next year. The contractor, a joint venture of Israeli-British firms, Shikun & Binui International-SBI/Colas Limited, had initially planned to officially hand over the airport to the government on December 26th. Anurag Kalvagunta, the …
(2023-12-21). Houthis Target Israeli-Linked Ships, Yemenis Worry About Economic Fallout. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-21). War Takes an Economic Toll on Israeli Businesses and Employees. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-21). Hamas Leader Lands in Egypt Ahead of Negotiations With Israel. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-21). Israelism: A sensitive film commentary that enrages Israel's supporters. wsws.org Israelism, produced by first-time documentarians Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, is a sensitive and contemplative work that reveals Israel to be a garrison state sustained by violence and lies.
(2023-12-21). Sunday 12/31: Israelism film showing. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street | San Francisco, Ca.
(2023-12-21). Ejército israelí atacó con artillería posiciones del sur del Líbano. telesurtv.net La frontera israelí-libanesa vive su mayor pico de tensión desde el asedio sionista contra el sur de Líbano en 2006.
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters strike the Israeli occupation site of Al-Abbad, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). Hezbollah fighters fire Burkan missiles at the Israeli occupation site of Al-Raheb, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). US, allies mull striking Yemen; UAE, Saudis divided over support. presstv.ir The US and its allies are reportedly considering military strikes against Yemen in support of Israel.
(2023-12-20). U.S.-led armada threatens Yemen, IranResistance forces defy imperialist fleet. workers.org 
In response to the Yemen Armed Forces (YAF) shutting down major shipping lanes for ships using the Suez Canal to supply the Israeli apartheid regime, the Joe Biden administration announced a joint operation in the Red Sea with Washington's imperialist allies and client states named "Prosperity Guardian." Yemen Armed Forces . . . |
(2023-12-20). Nightmares all day long. electronicintifada.net Israel can kill us swiftly or slowly.
(2023-12-20). Al Jazeera cameraman made me coffee just before Israel killed him. electronicintifada.net Remembering my friend, Samer Abu Daqqa.
(2023-12-20). CNN anchor lies repeatedly about Israeli deaths of 7 October. electronicintifada.net
(2023-12-20). Phil Giraldi: Antisemitism and the Israeli Government. thealtworld.com
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Friday 12/29: San Jose: Peace Vigil — Call for Ceasefire + Diplomacy Not More Weapons for Ukraine or Israel! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…
(2023-12-20). Yemen says will turn Red Sea into 'graveyard' after US announces maritime coalition. presstv.ir Yemen's defense minister has denounced the formation of a US-led maritime task force in the Red Sea to protect the passage of merchant vessels bound for the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2023-12-20). Shipping firms cease deliveries to "Israel" or reroutes around Africa. mronline.org 
The Singaporean shipping company, ONE, declares that it would be ceasing all shipments to the Occupation's ports, according to reports by Israeli media.
(2023-12-20). Biden's approval wanes amidst economic challenges and Israeli policy scrutiny. nationofchange.org
(2023-12-20). Sunday 12/31: Israelism film showing. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin Street | San Francisco, Ca.
(2023-12-20). Mainstream media's Israel bias comes under pressure. greenleft.org.au
(2023-12-20). An Open Letter to Israelis from Israelis: We Deserve the Truth About October 7. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). The U.S. Navy is Unprepared for a Prolonged war With Yemen. sonar21.com 
Aegis Missile Defense System | It looks like the United States, along with 9 allies — Great Britain, Italy, Bahrain, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain — are on the verge of entangling itself in a new Middle East quagmire as an international armada assembles in the international waters around Yemen. The mission? Stop Yemen from threatening cargo and oil tankers headed to Israel. | Tiny Yemen has surprised the West with its tenacity and ferocity in attacking ships trying to ferry containers and fuel to Israel. Yes, this is a violation of international law and the West is f…
(2023-12-20). 'Sacrificial Lamb': US Troops in Syria and Iraq. Colonial-Style Occupation Ready to Sacrifice Their Lives for Israel in a Future Middle East Conflict. globalresearch.ca
(2023-12-20). Israeli media: Ramming attack reported at Beit Anoun junction outside of Al-Khalil (Hebron). english.almanar.com.lb
(2023-12-20). LIVE: Israel Going To War w/ Lebanon & US Going To War w/ Yemen. rumble.com
(2023-12-20). Allegations of Israeli War Crimes Grow as US Again Delays Security Council Vote. truthout.org
(2023-12-20). Israel's Decision To Push Industrial Settlement WHERE?! youtube.com
(2023-12-20). As Houthis Attack Israel and Red Sea Shipping, Yemenis Fear Repercussions. themedialine.org
(2023-12-21). Enough, Benjamin Netanyahu. counterpunch.org Enough, Benjamin Netanyahu (you don't deserve to be called Mr., a qualificative that implies a basic decency) Enough of your mendacity, Enough of your cant, Enough of your deceits, Enough of your killing innocent women and children, Enough of your carnage, Enough of your wanton destruction, Enough of burying children alive, Enough of ignoring pleas
(2023-12-21). Day 74 roundtable: Tech and genocide. electronicintifada.net Yemen engages in humanitarian intervention.
(2023-12-21). War Brings Secular and Ultra-Orthodox Jews Closer, but Large Gaps Still Remain. themedialine.org 