Monthly Archives: August 2024

2024-08-16: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh. ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk. ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.

infobrics (2024-08-16). Kiev's use of British-made weapons in Russia's Kursk is already backfiring. infobrics.org Footage shows British-made tanks used in Kursk destroyed by Russian forces.

infobrics (2024-08-16). More Nations Interested in Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Trend reflects desire of Global South to counter Western dominance, analysts say…

infobrics (2024-08-16). China and Russia Launch New Bi-modal Service Around Siberia. infobrics.org China and Russia have inaugurated the Arctic Express No 1 Rail-Sea Cargo Service, marking a notable milestone in their trade relations…

infobrics (2024-08-16). Boosting India-Russia Trade: Strategies and Challenges. infobrics.org The Global Trade Research Initiative believes India can boost its trade with Russia through steps such as increasing exports, using local currencies, and formalizing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite a significant trade imbalance due to increased crude oil imports from Russia, strategic measures could help India achieve its $100 billion trade target by 2030…

editor (2024-08-16). Biden and United Nations: are you listening to Netanyahu? onlineopinion.com.au If Biden and the Security Council need any more convincing that any Palestinian State is just a mirage — they should heed the words of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Time on 4 August.

Staff (2024-08-16). Headlines for August 16, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume for Day 2, Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian as They Go on Armed Rampage in Occupied West Bank, Prices on 10 Common Medications Will Go Down in 2026 After First Round of Medicare Negotiations, Make the Road Action Endorses Kamala Harris for President, AZ's Top Court Allows GOP to Describe Fetuses as "Unborn Human Beings" on Ballot Measure Pamphlet, Doctors in India to Strike Amid Protests over Rape and Murder of Kolkata Medical Trainee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named Thai Prime Minister, Indonesian President Holds First Cabinet Meet…

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox. ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Reporter's inappropriate remarks on Quan Hongchan spark investigation. ecns.cn Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal. ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's expanding visa-free 'circle of friends' draws more global travelers. ecns.cn With China's increasing efforts in promoting unilateral visa exemptions and mutual visa-free policies, the expanding visa-free "circle of friends" has been drawing more foreign travelers to China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin. ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing. ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton. ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly. ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects. ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet. ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Travel safety concerns increase after deadly waterfall accident. ecns.cn A tragic accident at a waterfall tourism spot in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has heightened concerns about travel safety during the busy summer season.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Construction of Tongzi River grand bridge to be completed in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi Highway.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died. ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation. ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data. ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Lights illuminate Great Wall to mark 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet. ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's investments in high-tech industries rise 10.4% in first seven months: NBS. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets continued to expand, with more investment going to high-tech industries.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China increases holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $780.2 billion in June. ecns.cn China's holdings of U.S. treasury bonds reached $780.2 billion in June, a gain of $11.9 billion from a month earlier, marking the second time this year that China has increased the holding since first addition in April.

editor (2024-08-16). Living standards fall as unreliables rise. onlineopinion.com.au Without more pie, announced policies claimed to boost incomes for all will fail. 'Magic puddings' are the fantasies of Bunyip Bluegum and Norman Lindsay.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos. cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.

Staff (2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad. cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-16). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-16). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-16). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

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2024-08-15: News Headlines


Craig Mokhiber, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-15). The ICJ Finds That BDS Is Not Merely A Right, But An Obligation. popularresistance.org Israel and its lobby have, for years now, been engaged in a frenzy of activity to further insulate Israel from accountability by using their influence in the West to effectively outlaw organized opposition to Israel. Foremost among these efforts has been the Israeli campaign to penalize calls to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel for its gross violations of human rights. As a result, countless laws and policies are now on the books across the U.S. and the broader West, trampling on core constitutional principles and internationally guaranteed human rights in defense of Israeli impunity. But an advisory opi…

Democracy Now! (2024-08-15). Democracy Now! 2024-08-15 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 15, 2024; "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces "One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth" as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; "End the Impunity": Rohingya Muslims Under Attack by Both Burmese Army and Rebel Group | Headlines for August 15, 2024; "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces "One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth" as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; "End the Im…


aljazeera (2024-08-15). New round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha: Where do Hamas, Israel stand? aljazeera.com Amid risks of a wider regional conflict, Israel and Hamas face major sticking points ahead of truce talks in Qatar.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-15). Columbia University President Steps Down After Israel-Hamas Conflict Fuels Campus Protests. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem. aljazeera.com The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses 'imminent threat' to a World Heritage Site.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-15). MBS Warns US Lawmakers His Life Is at Risk Over Israel-Saudi Deal: Report. themedialine.org

Joe Iosbaker, Fight Back! News. (2024-08-15). March On DNC: Coalition Vows To Win Fight For Right To March. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On Monday, August 19, the Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago. The Coalition to March on the DNC, consisting of more than 200 organizations, will bring tens of thousands of protesters to the streets surrounding the United Center. | The front banner in the street will read, "Stand with Palestine! End U.S. aid to Israel!" Because this is mainly a march for Palestine, the Democratic Party powerbrokers are scared. | On Monday, August 12, U.S. District Judge Andrea R. Wood ruled against the coalition's lawsuit, which sought a longer march route than the city of Chicago had offered. The…

WSWS (2024-08-15). Washington intensifies preparations for Middle East war with $20 billion arms sale to Israel. wsws.org Backed by the entire ruling class, the Biden administration is determined to wage a catastrophic conflict targeting Iran that it views as one front in a global eruption of imperialist violence against its rivals, which can only be stopped by the independent political mobilisation of the international working class.

Aseel Saleh (2024-08-15). The US reasserts its support for Israel's massacres by selling it 20 billion in arms. peoplesdispatch.org While blaming Iran and its allies of threatening peace and security in the region, the US has provided Israel with the needed financial support to proceed with one of the most hideous genocides in history.

Workers World Party (2024-08-15). PDF of August 15 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Message to DNC Stop the genocide! Following massacre Hamas calls for worldwide response Union's first Apple store contract Intensify the class struggle On the picket line Around the World Meeting Leila Khaled‚ÄÉ Olympics expose Western bias‚ÄÉ Nicolás Maduro wins!‚ÄÉ Condemn Israel's assassinations Tear down the walls: Anatomy . . . |

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is alive, says senior official. middleeasteye.net Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is alive, says senior official | Osama Hamdan tells AP that Deif is 'fine' and dismisses the Israeli assassination claim as an attempt to 'justify the massacre' of Palestinians in the 13 July attack | | A billboard in Tel Aviv displays portraits of Hamas leaders…

albawaba (2024-08-15). Hamas finally reveals fate of Mohammed Deif. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hamas spokesperson Osama Hamdan finally revealed the fate of the leader of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the movement's military wing, Mohammed Deif, following Israeli allegations of his assassination.Weeks ago, Israel claimed the killing of Mohammed Deif, the leader of Al-Qassam Brigades, in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip.Hamdan confirmed that Mohammed Deif is "fine" and that he was not killed as some Israeli sources claimed.The Hamas spokesperson also revealed that the announcement by Israel on the killing of Deif is only to "justify the massacre committed by the Israelis i…

Peter Koenig (2024-08-15). "They Just Killed Everybody in the School." ‚Ä®An Outcry to the World on the Zionist-Israeli Mass Homicide. globalresearch.ca Please watch this powerful message from a beautiful Gazan girl. | It is a message to the world about the Israeli Zionist bombing-massacre committed on a school in Gaza City, in the Al-Daraj neighborhood. See 1-minute facebook video below. | . ….

Staff (2024-08-15). 'Promising start': White House says Doha summit has started, talks to continue into Friday. haaretz.com Fire breaks out in Upper Galilee due to rocket explosion; Fire teams operating on location ‚ñ White House's Kirby: Information tells us that Iran has not moved off its threat to attack Israel ‚ñ Netanyahu meets with hostage deal negotiating team ahead of Qatar summit ‚ñ Five Palestinians killed in Israeli raids, strike in West Bank; four soldiers wounded by explosive device during operation ‚ñ U.S. envoy in Beirut says Israel-Hezbollah escalation is avoidable…

Zvi Bar'el (2024-08-15). Israel holds the key to freeing the hostages – but Iran will decide if the Middle East goes to war. haaretz.com Thursday's summit in Doha is a Russian doll filled with layer upon layer of obstacles: it's unclear how much flexibility Netanyahu has given Israeli negotiators and whether that will be enough for Hamas; and no one knows whether Iran and Hezbollah will see a Gaza cease-fire as an excuse to forgo their military response to two humiliating assassinations…

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). After Midnight, Hezbollah's Early Morning Attack Tires IDF: 4th Israel Base Hit; Iran Strike Soon. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group fired a volley of 'Katyusha' rockets at an Israeli military barracks in Beit Hillel in northern Israel in the early hours of August 15. The Lebanon-based militant group said that its attack was in retaliation for the IDF's strike on the town of Blida earlier on Wednesday that killed at least one person.

Qassam Muaddi (2024-08-15). What you need to know about the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations. mondoweiss.net Calls for renewing ceasefire talks come amid threats of a regional war in response to Israeli assassinations in Iran and Lebanon. Netanyahu has systematically worked to undermine talks and a prisoner exchange deal. Will this time be any different?>

albawaba (2024-08-15). Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon, two injured. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In southern Lebanon, a series of Israeli airstrikes have escalated tensions, targeting multiple towns. An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle in the center of Jdeideh Marjayoun, followed by additional air raids on the towns of Blida and Houla. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, two people were injured in a separate airstrike on the town of Rab Thalatheen, with one of them in critical condition.In a recent escalation, an Israeli airstrike on the town of Blida in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of one person and left another injured, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. In a new…

newarab (2024-08-15). Two killed, scores injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon. newarab.com One person was killed and nine others wounded in a strike on the southern town of Marjayoun, the Lebanese health ministry said, revising downwards a previous death toll of three. | Another was k…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-08-15). Parliament Speaker Reiterates Lebanese Right to Self-Defense. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reiterated today Lebanon's right to self-defense against Israeli aggression, which did not hesitate to attack civilians, journalists, paramedics and use internationally banned weapons.

Delegates Against Genocide (2024-08-15). DNC 'Delegates Against Genocide' urge a 'no' vote on Democratic Party platform. mondoweiss.net Delegates Against Genocide, a coalition of delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), calls for delegates to vote 'No' on the 2024 Democratic Party platform over its failure to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and a U.S. arms embargo on Israel.

Charisse Burden-Stelly, Black Agenda Report. (2024-08-15). The June Jordan-Audre Lorde Dispute, Kamala Harris, And Palestine. popularresistance.org At a rally in Detroit Michigan on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Kamala Harris chided pro-Palestine protesters. As they chanted "Kamala, Kamala You can't Hide! We Won't Vote for Genocide!" the self-proclaimed "top cop" shot back, "You know what? If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I'm speaking." This open contempt displayed by the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party came exactly two weeks after she met with Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated the United States' unwavering commitment to the right of the colonial entity ("Israel") to exist, and by extension, to continue its wa…

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Iran Condemns US Backing of Israel As 'Indelible Disgrace'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the United States for backing Israel in committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, according to a statement released on social media.

Phil Pasquini (2024-08-15). Returning Gaza Student Protesters Face Punitive Welcome. indybay.org As university and college students prepare to return to campus for the new school year, many find themselves in legal limbo for their participation in the anti-Genocide student encampments protesting Israel's war in Gaza at the end of the last school year.

Nicolas Sawaya (2024-08-15). 'Strong record of supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship': a look at Tim Walz's votes on Palestine as a member of Congress. mondoweiss.net A review of Tim Walz's time in Congress from 2007 to 2018 shows he supported multiple Israeli wars on Gaza, rejected the international consensus on the illegality of West Bank settlements, and opposed any unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2024-08-15). Fighting the Israeli army in Gaza: Inside the battle for Shuja'iyya. mondoweiss.net In a testimony obtained by Mondoweiss, a resident of Shuja'iyya recounts his motivations for wanting to join Hamas's al-Qassam Brigades to fight against the Israeli army.

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Columbia University president resigns months after pro-Palestine protests. middleeasteye.net Columbia University president resigns months after pro-Palestine protests | A student group that led the protests welcomes Minouche Shafik's departure but pushes for divestment from Israeli-linked companies | | Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testifies before the House Education and…

albawaba (2024-08-15). Columbia University President steps down amid Gaza protests. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Columbia University President Minouche Shafik made headlines amid announcing that she will be resigning from her post, according to a statement she made on the institution's official website. This might've come after constant demands from pro-Palestine protestors on campus.The protests that took place on campus were due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza that resulted in the killing and injuring of tens of thousands of Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023.According to the BBC, this came only one year after Shafik had held the president's title at the university in question. Moreover, she received bac…

Nauman Sadiq (2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War? dissidentvoice.org In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine. The CNN reported: "The systems would likely need to be transferred to the US first, where they would undergo refurbishment, before being …

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-15). Bloody Eschatology: Israel and the Next Big War. globalresearch.ca The push towards an all-out war in the Middle East is moving out of its sleepwalking phase to that of conscious eschatological reckoning. A blood filled, fiery Armageddon will reveal the forces of virtue, linking the evangelicals of the United …

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-08-15). State Department Approves Over $20 Billion Arms Package For Israel. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, the State Department approved a series of potential weapons sales to Israel worth over $20 billion that includes F-15 fighter jets and tank munitions. The approval comes as Israeli airstrikes continue to slaughter civilians in Gaza, including newborn twins who were killed hours before the State Department announced the new support for Israel. | In total, the US announced five new arms deals for Israel. The biggest is for 50 F-15 fighter jets and related equipment, worth $18.8 billion. Israel will also receive $102.5 million in advanced air-to-air missiles, about 33,000 120mm tank cartridges worth $774…

Robert Inlakesh (2024-08-15). Israel's Horrifying Mass Rape And Torture Campaign Against Palestinians. thelastamericanvagabond.com While the fate of around 100 remaining Israelis, taken captive by Hamas on October 7, have dominated the discourse in Western politics and mainstream media, some 21,000 Palestinian captives held by Israel have been completely ignored. Despite there being no evidence for the wild claims of mass rape campaigns and torture of Israelis, there are

UMMID (2024-08-15). Every school bombed in Gaza adds to Palestinians' thirst for education. ummid.com According to the United Nations, 93% of Gaza's 560 schools have been either destroyed or damaged whereas about 340 have been directly bombarded by the Israeli army since October 7.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Why Germany must end blanket support for Israeli war in Gaza? ummid.com Germany's blanket support for the Israeli war in Gaza is harmful not only for it's own interests but also for its international standing.

Amos Harel (2024-08-15). U.S. steps up the pressure ahead of Gaza summit – and plans a change of tactics if it fails. haaretz.com The Biden administration may present Israel and Hamas with a non-negotiable, yes-or-no proposition. If Netanyahu declines, Washington is likely to blame him for the failure and could potentially take further action against the extreme right within his government…

WSWS (2024-08-15). More Australian workers and youth explain why they have joined the SEP as electoral members. wsws.org "As a Palestinian myself I've always felt that all these systems of oppression are interconnected. We see that in the most violent and blatant way in Israel and the occupied territories, but really the whole world is basically occupied by capitalism, by greed."

WSWS (2024-08-15). Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancels performance over dedication to murdered Palestinian journalists. wsws.org The MSO publicly attacked pianist Jayson Gillham because he condemned Israel's murder of more than 100 Palestinian journalists and noted that such killings violate international law.

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Hamas Gets Powerful Company In Gaza As IDF Suffers Multiple Attacks Simultaneously | Iran | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Hamas and its allies seem to have equipped a new 'attack strategy' against Israeli forces. Al Jazeera, citing war monitors, said multiple Palestinian armed groups have collaborated in the Gaza Strip. The groups are reportedly carrying out combined attacks on IDF forces and their command posts. Watch for more.

_____ (2024-08-15). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Turkey's Erdogan Vows to Confront Israel's Attempts to Set Region on Fire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged on Wednesday to confront the Israeli regime's attempts "to set the region on fire," vowing to ensure those responsible for the deaths of thousands are brought to justice.

(2024-08-15). CPJ denounces Israel's smearing of killed Palestinian journalists with unsubstantiated 'terrorist' labels. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Khamenei Calls Out Israel's 'Bluff' To Scare Iran Into Retreat: 'Psychological Warfare' | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Tehran's rivals are using "psychological warfare" to force the country to rethink its planned attack against Israel. Khamenei, while speaking at a meeting with organisers of National Congress of Martyrs of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province in Tehran on August 15, said Iran's rivals are not as powerful as they make it out to be. Watch this video for more information.

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

newarab (2024-08-15). How the Gaza war highlights Bosnia's internal divisions. newarab.com The past ten months of Governments in this part of Europe have responded in various ways to the conflict, with each considering public opinion at home and geopolitical dynamics vis-à -vis the EU, the US, Israel, Arab states, Turkey, Iran, and Russia. | In

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Pledging arms embargo on Israel would help Harris gain more voter support: Poll. middleeasteye.net Pledging arms embargo on Israel would help Harris gain more voter support: Poll | Harris' aides previously rejected outright that the vice president would agree to stop sending Israel weapons | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on 1…

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-15). 'Is this a koke?': Tlaib slams Blinken's hypocrisy as US weapons fuel Gaza carnage. nationofchange.org As Secretary of State Antony Blinken commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Rep. Rashida Tlaib and other critics highlight the stark contrast between U.S. rhetoric and its ongoing support for Israel's military actions in Gaza.

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza detainee describes 40 days of horror as 'IDF human shield'. newarab.com A chilling new account of Israel's alleged use of Palestinian civilians as human shields has emerged from Gaza as mounting evidence The

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza 40,000 dead marks 'global shame' as Israeli attacks ongoing. newarab.com The official Humanitarian organisations, such as Islamic Relief Worldwide, on…

Oded Yaron (2024-08-15). Israel wants to trap Iran's 'ghost fleet,' the oil tankers financing its axis under the radar. haaretz.com A Haaretz investigation found that the tankers are registered by straw companies around the world and turn off their transponders to conceal their operations…

newarab (2024-08-15). CPJ slams Israel for smearing Gaza journalists killed in attacks. newarab.com

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Erdogan Shocks Israel Weeks After Invasion Threat: Big Warning Ahead Of Iran Attack | Mahmoud Abbas. hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara on August 14. Erdogan assured Abbas that Turkey will continue to support the Palestinian cause and push the international community to increase pressure on Israel, according to his office. Erdogan also condemned Israel's war in Gaza and accused some Western countries of remaining silent and continuing to support Israel. Meanwhile, Abbas is set to address an extraordinary session of Turkey's parliament on Thursday. Abbas earlier met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 13.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). 2,100 Palestinian Infants Killed in Israeli War on Gaza: Report. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that nearly 17,000 Palestinian children have been killed in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with nearly 2,100 of them being infants under the age of two.

sputnikglobe (2024-08-15). 'Complete Hypocrisy': US Continues to Serve Israel as Fear of Middle East Conflict Grows. sputnikglobe.com Hamas has reportedly expressed that they no longer see the US as being able to bring about a deal that would solidify a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. And following the assassination of one of their leaders, the US has continued to support Israel indefinitely.

Omer Benjakob (2024-08-15). Iranian hackers that hit top Israelis officials now targeting Trump, Harris campaigns. haaretz.com After Trump campaign confirmed they were hacked in a possible breach of Rodger Stone's email account, Google researchers say the Iranian group specializing in cyber espionage against high-profile political and security targets in Israel is also targeting U.S. presidential campaigns…

(2024-08-15). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

channelnewsasia (2024-08-15). Israel's Nice names SAP's Russell as CEO, Q2 profit tops estimates. channelnewsasia.com

Hagai El-Ad (2024-08-15). The Tip of the Iceberg: Israel Cannot Whitewash Horrific Abuse of Palestinians by Its Soldiers. globalresearch.ca It's not easy to commit crimes and get off scot-free. It requires legal expertise and a degree of sophistication, especially when you simultaneously have to contend with public opinion, both local and international. | And no, I'm not talking about the …

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-15). Haaretz investigation unveils IDF's systematic use of Gaza civilians as human shields. nationofchange.org New testimonies from Israeli soldiers expose the use of Gaza civilians, including children and the elderly, as human shields in the ongoing conflict, highlighting widespread violations of international law.

| AFP | (2024-08-15). UK FM calls Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar 'crucial moment for global stability'. tribune.com.pk Talks in Qatar on a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage deal represent a "crucial moment for global stability" that could "define the future of the Middle East", UK foreign minister David Lammy said on Thursday. | "We are at a crucial moment for global stability. The coming hours and days could define the future of the Middle East. That is why today, and every day, we are urging for our partners across the region to choose peace," he said in a statement. | The comments from Lammy, who took up…

Jack Khoury (2024-08-15). Gaza death toll surpasses 40,000 since war began, Hamas' Health Ministry says. haaretz.com According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, approximately 70 percent of casualties are women and children, with around 17,000 children having lost one or both parents ‚ñ Gaza's health system is on the brink of collapse, with roughly 12,000 wounded individuals requiring urgent evacuation for treatment abroad…

_____ (2024-08-15). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud

| Anadolu Agency | (2024-08-15). Israeli army kills six Palestinians in Gaza's Khan Younis. tribune.com.pk The Israeli army at dawn on Thursday killed six more Palestinians in airstrikes on central Gaza City as well as Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. | The official Palestinian news agency Wafa said three Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a home of the Khzeiq family in the al-Sabra neighborhood in southern Gaza City. | The Israeli army also carried out a limited incursion into the southern areas of the city's southeastern Zeitoun neighborhood, amid firing of heavy artillery shells. | Wafa added that three other Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the town…

| Reuters | (2024-08-15). Erdogan backs Palestinian cause, condemns Israel's actions in Gaza. tribune.com.pk Türkiye President Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday. | Erdogan stated that Türkiye would continue to advocate for increased international pressure on Israel. The two leaders discussed the current situation and the necessary steps to achieve a lasting ceasefire and peace in Gaza, as noted in a statement from Erdogan's office shared on X. | Erdogan condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza, criticising some Western countries for their silence and ongoing support for Israel. | I…

newarab (2024-08-15). The UK BDS effect: Is divestment from Israel gaining momentum. newarab.com The UK's Currently, one of the most prominent forms of

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Israel has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, say local authorities. middleeasteye.net Israel has killed more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, say local authorities | At least 92,401 others have been wounded in the war, according to the enclave's health ministry | | Palestinians mourn over a body of a relative, killed in an Israeli strike, ahead of their funeral in Khan Younis in t…

| AFP | (2024-08-15). Israeli airstrike kills two in West Bank. tribune.com.pk An Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank killed two Palestinians on Thursday as Jewish worshippers visited a nearby disputed holy site, Palestinian sources and Israeli army said. | "Two men, aged 18 and 20, were killed and seven people were wounded, one of them seriously, in Balata" refugee camp in Nablus, the Palestinian health ministry said in a statement. | The official Palestinian news agency, Wafa, said a woman and a child were among the wounded, describing the incident as a "drone strike". | The Israeli military said two armed militants were killed in a strike. | "An Israeli air…

Julia Frankel, Wafaa Shurafa (2024-08-15). All of Gaza is now a graveyard. peoplesworld.org Editor's Note: This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the Biden administration was approving $20 billion of fresh weapons sales to the Israeli government. Most of these "sales" will be paid for by Israel with cash and or vouchers provided by the American taxpayer. The total includes: $18.82 billion for "up to …

newarab (2024-08-15). Palestinian Christians demand settler stolen UNESCO land back. newarab.com Since then, the family, along with Palestinian, Israeli, and international activists, have continuously returned to their land to demonstrate against the eviction and reclaim their home. | "[The settlers] are trying now to use the war and [with] all eyes on Gaza and the demonstrations happening in Israel," Alice Kisiya, 30, told The New Arab. | "So they're taking advantage of this situation to steal more lands," she adds. | newarab (2024-08-15). Israeli settlers kidnap, abuse 2 Palestinian boys near Bethlehem. newarab.com Israeli settlers kidnapped and abused two Palestinian teenage boys near On Monday, Israeli settlers from a new illegal settlement outpost in the area assaulted two 15-year-old Palestinian boys who were herding sheep around the suburb of Irtas south of Bethlehem. | The settlers put knives on the boys' necks and took them to their settlement outpost, where they beat them, broke their legs, and urinated on them. | They…

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-15). Israeli Negotiators Head to Doha for Cease-fire Talks as Uncertainty Lingers. themedialine.org

_____ (2024-08-15). CPJ denounces Israel's smearing of killed Palestinian journalists with unsubstantiated 'terrorist' labels. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Iran Rival Saudi Arabia Ruler Salman Fears Assassination: Watch Why | Israel | Haniyeh | Gaza | MBS. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Mohammed Bin Salman is reportedly worried about his own assassination. According to Politico's report, the Saudi Crown Prince expressed fears to the US. MBS mentioned to members of the US Congress that his life is in danger and he fears murder due to a plan with the US to normalise ties with Israel, as per Politico report. However, Salman told the US that any normalisation deal with Israel must include a "true path to a Palestinian state." BS…

newarab (2024-08-15). Israel warns Haredi over kosher phones amid Iran attack fears. newarab.com

Yoram Gabison (2024-08-15). Israeli airline El Al rakes in record $147M in quarterly profits with help of Gaza war. haaretz.com Benefitting from decreased competition from foreign airlines operating in Israel, the company, which faced deep financial struggle at the start of the decade, was able to reduce its net financial debt from the end of 2022 in this year's second quarter by $1.089 billion…

sputnikglobe (2024-08-15). Trump Discusses Gaza Ceasefire Deal With Israeli Prime Minister. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the politicians discussed the Gaza ceasefire deal.

(2024-08-15). CPJ concerned about safety of Al Jazeera Gaza reporter Anas Al Sharif after IDF comments. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

Jonathan Lis (2024-08-15). Netanyahu's Office demands Gantz pay back $19,000 for official U.S. visit. haaretz.com The March trip, which was made while Israeli MK Benny Gantz was still a member of Netanyahu's war cabinet, included meetings with Vice President Harris and other officials. The PMO said Gantz was not authorized to make the visit…

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Gaza's other death toll. aljazeera.com Israel has caused countless preventable deaths which are yet to be reflected in the official Gaza death toll.

ICRC (2024-08-15). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org

newarab (2024-08-15). Hamas says guard killed Israeli hostage in Gaza 'revenge attack'. newarab.com

_____ (2024-08-15). CPJ concerned about safety of Al Jazeera Gaza reporter Anas Al Sharif after IDF comments. Arlene Getz/CPJ Editorial Director

Joe Allen (2024-08-15). The Cult of Military Service: Tim Walz as Soldier-Teacher. counterpunch.org Soon after Vice-President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the attacks on his military record began. Quick comparisons were drawn in the media to the "Swiftboating" of Democratic candidate John Kerry in 2004. Too be straight about it, debating the finer points of Walz's military record misses the larger point being made

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2024-08-15). Iraq 2.0: Israel's False-Flag Playbook and the March to War Against Iran. globalresearch.ca A recent poll conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs between June 21st and July 1st under their headline

TASS (2024-08-15). Iran keeping US on edge by delaying retaliatory strike on Israel — newspaper. tass.com According to a Pentagon official, the uncertainty particularly stems from Iran's increased military capacity, which was demonstrated in the recent attack on Israel…

TASS (2024-08-15). At least two killed, five wounded in Israeli strike on West Bank. tass.com According to the news agency, the attack occurred on residential buildings at the Balata refugee camp and the eastern suburb of Nablus…

TASS (2024-08-15). IDF eliminates over 20 armed radicals in Gaza Strip. tass.com In the town of Khan Yunis in the south of the enclave, Israeli troops and the Israeli Air Force "eliminated a number of terrorists that operated inside Hamas weapons storage facilities," the military said…

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Revealed: Iran's 4 New, Next-Gen Weapons – Fighter Jet, Drone, Warship; New Chief's Israel War Plan. hindustantimes.com Iran's new defence minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, proposed modernisation of the country's military before the parliament on August 14, according to Press TV. Nasirzedah proposed further development of the Iranian defence sector amid ongoing tensions with Israel after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Tehran. He proposed improving artificial intelligence technology across the country's drone squad to further equip it for swarm flight operations and enhance naval and aerial warfare capabilities.

_____ (2024-08-15). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

(2024-08-15). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org

Sheren Falah Saab (2024-08-15). 40,000 reasons for thought: Testimony to the lives in Gaza that are no more. haaretz.com A look into the names, stories, and lives that were cut short after 10 months of devastation and war in Gaza…

greenleft.org.au (2024-08-15). Fairfield council asked to disclose any ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au

Nauman Sadiq (2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War? globalresearch.ca In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Barclays planned to withdraw from Israeli bond auctions: Report. aljazeera.com UK bank wanted to quell criticism over involvement with defence firms supplying Israeli military.

Jack Khoury (2024-08-15). Led by Shin Bet and Mossad chiefs, Israeli team lands in Doha for Gaza cease-fire summit. haaretz.com A senior Palestinian official told Haaretz that remarks by Netanyahu and certain cabinet members suggest negotiations are very unlikely to move forward and that their success depends on American pressure…

newarab (2024-08-15). Saudi prince MBS 'fears assassination' over Israel normalisation. newarab.com Saudi Crown Prince The sources, who include one unnamed former US official and two individuals with knowledge of the talks, said the kingdom's de-facto ruler shared these fears with US lawmakers. | Prince Mohammed allegedly highlighted the US's alleged failure to protect slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in October 1981 after normalis…

Arab American Cultural Center (2024-08-15). Saturday 8/24: Film Screening: "Israel's Reel Extremism" indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2, Houge Park | San José CA 95124…

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Barclays 'to withdraw from Israel bond auction' amid pro-Palestine backlash. middleeasteye.net

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza truce talks resume as number killed by Israel tops 40,000. newarab.com The United States hailed a "promising start" to Israel's onslaught has devastated Gaza, displaced nearly all of its population at least once and triggered a towering humanitarian crisis. | Talks involving CIA director William Burns opened in the Qatari capital

Shimbun Akahata (2024-08-15). Japanese Communists defend decision excluding Israel from atomic bomb peace ceremony. peoplesworld.org NAGASAKI, Japan—Japanese Communist Party Secretariat Head Koike Akira said at a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 9 that the city's decision not to invite Israel to its annual peace ceremony "should not be criticized." Koike said this when asked by reporters about the exclusion of Israeli government representatives from the peace event held to …

A a (2024-08-15). Bibi's war of terror agenda. strategic-culture.su On July 24th, Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu swaggered into the U.S. Capitol to address a joint session of Congress and to cultivate material and emotional support for his upcoming war with Iran. During the course of his nagging hour-long harangue, the Israeli prime minister received 58 standing ovations from submissive stooges on both sides of the aisle, proving once more that Pat Buchanan's description of Capitol Hill as "Israeli-occupied territory" is as true today as it was 30 years ago.

Jonathan Cook (2024-08-15). Nothing's Changed Since 1948 — Except Now Israel's Excuses Don't Work. globalresearch.ca The headline below, about yet another Israeli operation to ethnically cleanse the Palestinians in the tiny, besieged and utterly destroyed enclave of Gaza, was published in yesterday's Middle East Eye. | When I began studying Israeli history more than a quarter …

(2024-08-15). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-15). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-15). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-15). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-08-15). What will stop the genocide in Gaza? electronicintifada.net Palestinians are being expected to negotiate an end to their extermination.

greenleft.org.au (2024-08-15). Inner West Labor votes against council investigating its ties to Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au

ICRC (2024-08-15). Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: After two months. icrc.org

Etan Nechin (2024-08-15). Columbia University president resigns amid criticism of Gaza protests policy, antisemitism. haaretz.com Minouche Shafik's leadership faced intense scrutiny, with increasing demands for her resignation, in light of her perceived mishandling of the protests and accusations of campus antisemitism…

newarab (2024-08-15). PA's Abbas tell Turkey parliament he will 'go to Gaza' amid war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-15). Starbucks names new CEO after Gaza war boycott hits sales. newarab.com Narasimhan steps down as chief executive and as a member of the Starbucks board "with immediate effect," said the company in a statement. | Starbucks shares were around 21 percent higher in early afternoon trading, while Chipotl…

newarab (2024-08-15). Over half a million Gaza children out of school for year: UNRWA. newarab.com Over half a million Humanitarian agencies have warned that the absence of education will leave children with

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after Gaza war protests. aljazeera.com Shafik drew criticism over her handling of protests that rocked the university campus earlier this year.

Imran Mulla (2024-08-15). Minouche Shafik hired by UK government after resigning from Columbia in wake of Gaza protests. middleeasteye.net Minouche Shafik hired by UK government after resigning from Columbia in wake of Gaza protests | Shafik, who called for a police response to protests, will chair review into UK's approach to international development | | Minouche Shafik, the then Columbia president, testifies during a heari…

TASS (2024-08-15). Hamas confirms priority of ceasefire agreement in Gaza over talks. tass.com The movement and its allies also stressed that Gaza's post-war future is an "exclusively domestic affair" which must be discussed by the Palestinians without any outside guidance…

Sheren Falah Saab (2024-08-15). 'Remember our names': Fearing oblivion, young Gazans recorded last wills before dying. haaretz.com A soccer player who never left his home, an economist who wants to raise political awareness and a filmmaker who continues to provide content even after death. They are among the 40,000 killed in Gaza since the start of the war. More than death, many feared becoming 'just a number' — and took steps to ensure they would not be forgotten…

Qassam Muaddi (2024-08-15). 'Operation al-Aqsa Flood' Day 314: New ceasefire talks begin in Doha as official death toll surpasses 40,000. mondoweiss.net Amid skepticism that Netanyahu intends to continue derailing a prisoner exchange deal for as long as possible, White House advisor John Kirby said the ceasefire talks that began on Thursday were "promising."

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Bay Area Palestine Solidarity (2024-08-15). Sunday 8/18: Kamala's Home Town Says: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland…

Friends of Gayle McLaughlin, RCF, FPM (2024-08-15). Friday 8/16: Richmond Banner Drop Free Palestine. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave- I-80 overpass…

Angela (2024-08-15). Saturday 8/17: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Unicorn Riot (2024-08-15). Pro-Palestine Encampment Turned Home for the Displaced Swept in Duluth, Journalist Arrested. unicornriot.ninja

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