(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" uwidata.com West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the developments in West Asia? I asked Viacheslav Matuzov, …
(2024-08-22). Letting lawmakers who incite against Gazans off the hook will cost Israel in The Hague. haaretz.com Instead of restraining soldiers in Gaza whose 'blood was boiling,' ministers and MKs encouraged them to attack Palestinian civilians. The attorney general must ignore the state prosecutor's recommendation not to investigate them, but his decision has already sullied Israel's law enforcement system…
(2024-08-22). Clashes Erupt After Ultra-Orthodox Jews Clash With Israeli Police Over Conscription | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-22). Day 321: Continuous Bombing On Gaza Causes Dozens Of Casualties. imemc.org 
On Thursday, Day 321 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells struck many homes and buildings across the destroyed, starved, and besieged Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, including women, children, and infants. In Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, the army fired a missile at a home for the Hammouda family, killing …
(2024-08-22). US doctors returning from Gaza urge arms embargo on Israel. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). American Airlines extends suspension of Israel flights. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Does Any Other Country Besides Israel Have the Right to Defend Itself? counterpunch.org 
Israel's claim to self-defense is never questioned. Although it has one of the strongest modern militaries (581 aircraft, including F-15, F-16 and advanced stealth F-35 fighter jets), possesses the latest air defense systems, stockpiles 400 nuclear weapons with delivery systems, and has the United States, the world's largest military power, standing ready to protect it, we are to believe that Israel is in physical danger.
(2024-08-22). Israel's Secret Scheme to Skirt US Laws and Influence American Politics. mintpressnews.com Leaked documents have revealed that Israeli government officials, along with Zionist lobby groups, actively sought legal advice to circumvent U.S. regulations under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in their efforts to influence American elections and push anti-constitutional legislation. | According to a joint
(2024-08-22). Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in US-Enabled Massacres. truthout.org Tanya Haj-Hassan is a pediatric intensive care physician who has volunteered in Gaza multiple times over the past 10 months. She joins us to recount what she witnessed there and to explain why she is calling for an end to U.S. support for the Israeli military and the resumption of comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Over the course of Israel's assault, Haj-Hassan has treated victims… |
(2024-08-22). A new, dangerous phase: Failure to strike an Israel-Hamas deal heightens risk of wider Mideast conflict. haaretz.com Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day…
(2024-08-22). Why a cease-fire deal with Hezbollah now is bad for Israel. haaretz.com Linking the achievement of truces in Gaza and Lebanon, as international mediators hope to do, would hand the eliminationist Hezbollah a propaganda victory, with dangerous repercussions for Israel's deterrence and defense…
(2024-08-22). Palestinians report at least 22 killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza so far Thursday. haaretz.com Palestinian Health Ministry: Three dead in IDF strike in Tul Karm, West Bank ‚ñ IDF strikes Hezbollah targets as rockets target Israel's north ‚ñ Biden stresses 'urgency' of sealing Gaza deal in call with Netanyahu ‚ñ Netanyahu vows that Israeli Air Force is ready for any scenario in northern Israel ‚ñ IDF says it killed IRGC militant in Lebanon and that fighter jets killed Hezbollah militant overnight…
(2024-08-22). Israel will collapse within a year if the war of attrition against Hamas and Hezbollah continues. haaretz.com
(2024-08-22). Israel calls up reservists as Gaza, Lebanon strain military. newarab.com 
The Soldiers who were previously told to stand down have now been called up for reserve duty, according to reports in Israeli media…
(2024-08-22). Israeli strikes in Lebanon spark warnings of all-out war. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have sharply escalated, raising fears of a full-scale conflict. Israeli artillery targeted multiple sites in southern Lebanon, including the town of Beit Lif, while warplanes shattered the sound barrier over Beirut and the southern regions.This intensification follows the assassination of Khalil al-Maqdah, brother of Fatah leader Munir al-Maqdah, in an Israeli drone strike on Sidon. The Israeli army confirmed the strike, stating that they targeted al-Maqdah in a raid on southern Sidon.The escalation is further fueled by calls from Israeli National Security Minister It…
(2024-08-22). Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon as China urges evacuation. newarab.com 
Israeli forces intensified their cross-border attacks on The attacks took place around 1am local time, according to security sources, adding that the strikes targeted and destroyed several…
(2024-08-22). Democrats Who Say They Want A Ceasefire Vote For More Military Aid. popularresistance.org "We rally, we march, and we continue to fight like hell for our rights!," wrote the organizers in a social media post. "The Democratic Party has funneled billions of dollars to support a genocide that Israel is committing on the Palestinian people with our tax dollars and the people say no more! No more money for bombs and war, we want our money to go to free education, housing, and healthcare! We want justice for all of our communities all across the United States and we will fight for it until we get it!" | Mondoweiss spoke with Lara Haddadin, who has been an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Networ…
(2024-08-22). West's response to Ukraine, Gaza war sheer duplicity: Anwar Ibrahim. ummid.com Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim while reiterating his country's support for Palestinians slammed the double standard vis-a-vis the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-22). Desperate to suppress truth about Gaza genocide, 150 pro-Israel Hollywood figures attempt to get Emmy nomination for Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda rescinded. wsws.org Diehard supporters of the Zionist regime continue their efforts to prevent the truth about the Gaza genocide from reaching the public.
(2024-08-22). Video: US children's doctor who returned from Gaza described horrific reality of genocide. skwawkbox.org 
US paediatrician Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan has spoken to the national gathering of US Democrats about what she saw when as she volunteered to treat wounded children during Israel's genocide in Gaza. Dr Haj-Hassan described children who have lost limbs, lost entire families — and spoke at some length about a little boy who had lost …
(2024-08-22). Thousand of Chicago Protesters at DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.
(2024-08-22). U.S. Aircraft Carrier With F-35 Jets Reaches Middle East As Iran Mulls All-Out War On Israel | Watch. hindustantimes.com Iran Vs Israel | Israel Attack: The US military increased its presence in the Middle East amid fear of Iran's Haniyeh revenge strike on Israel. USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and strike group reached the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on August 22. It is equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter jets and is also accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.
(2024-08-22). Democrats Propose No Change On Unflinching Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Following the first day of the Democratic National Convention, which runs from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, delegates voted to approved the 2024 Democratic Party platform. Notably, the platform still reads: "President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats are running to finish the job." | While there are still no concrete policies outlined in the Harris-Walz official campaign website, the 2024 Democratic Party platform can be seen as the first glimpse into what this administration promises to offer to the people of the US. | Many were waiting to see if the platform would indicate any changes to the Democrati…
(2024-08-22). Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest. popularresistance.org During the Democratic National Convention, Chicago police aggressively cracked down on a protest outside of the Israeli consulate. Officers carried out a mass arrest that included multiple members of the press, according to several independent reporters that were on the ground. | Josh Pacheco, a photojournalist from New York City, and Olya Fedorova, a freelance photojournalist, were singled out by police and arrested and charged with "disorderly conduct." | Police reportedly damaged Pacheco and Fedorova's camera equipment during their arrests, and they were released from the Area 3 police station in the early mor…
(2024-08-22). DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won't Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker. truthout.org Since the start of the week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), pro-Palestinian voices, including the uncommitted delegates who have dedicated themselves to a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel, have sought to have a Palestinian speaker included in the programming. Early on Thursday morning, the leaders of that movement were told that wasn't going to happen. |
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC. truthout.org Israel's assault on Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis is not getting much airtime on the main stage of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Inside the convention hall, Democratic leaders act as if the death toll of 40,000 Palestinians is an uncomfortable fact to avoid during a celebration of party unity. But outside the convention, where protesters gather alongside the long… |
(2024-08-22). As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In. truthout.org Night three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago concluded in the traditional manner, with the party's vice presidential nominee giving an acceptance speech before a crowd of excited delegates. As the night's events were progressing, however, uncommitted delegates dedicated to pushing the party toward supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and placing an arms embargo against Israel… |
(2024-08-22). Israel Is Evacuating Palestinians From Safe Zones With Critical Water Wells. truthout.org Israel's forced evacuations in Gaza are now so widespread that Palestinians are not only being almost completely separated from crucial resources like water, they are also being squeezed into a "safe zone" that has shrunk to a point where they are never more than a few blocks away from the frontline of Israel's ground assault, humanitarian groups warn. According to the UN Relief and Works… |
(2024-08-22). Activists push AXA to divest from Israeli banks over Gaza war. newarab.com 
The move has been hailed as a major victory for the The
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). Israeli college backtracks Jewish-Arab event marking Oct. 7, citing 'reputational' concerns. haaretz.com The Sapir Academic College, located just outside Sderot near the Gaza border, had already confirmed a date for the event. 'How might it stain the college's name?' An organizer asked, while a staff member blasted the 'pathetic decision' by the leadership…
(2024-08-22). Israel kills top Fatah member as Gaza truce talks stumble. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Biden Pushes for Gaza Cease-fire Deal, Israel and Hamas Hold Firm on Demands. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-22). The Heat: Middle East Crisis. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-08-22). Israeli forces arrest four West Bank suspects for 'terrorist acts against Palestinians,' including fatal rampage in Jit. haaretz.com This is the first arrest in connection with the settler riots in the Palestinian West Bank village of Jit, where one Palestinian was killed…
(2024-08-22). Gaza's banks halt all operations as Israel expands assault. newarab.com 
Banks across the The closures, which come amid Israel's continued war on the besieged Palestinian enclave, were confirmed by ABP general manager Bashar Yasin to The Associated Press. | Before the announcement, many of Gaza's Israel's war on…
(2024-08-22). Permanent Gaza ceasefire remains elusive, despite growing global pressure to end war: Experts. channelnewsasia.com United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East without a breakthrough.
(2024-08-22). US Major Sponsor of Terrorism: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson slammed the US government as the world's biggest sponsor of terrorism, the only regime that has used atomic bombs against civilians, and the main supporter of the criminal Israeli regime.
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu 'unlikely' to budge on a key demand for Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
US President The conversation comes as the US finally admitted that ceasefire talks were not going to plan, with accusations that Netanyahu is not interested in peace with Hamas and is focused on the occupation of Gaza. | Israel is also reportedly demanding the continued occupation of the…
(2024-08-22). "I Was Pulled Off of the Sidewalk": At Least 3 Journalists Arrested Covering DNC Protests. theintercept.com 
Photojournalist Josh Pacheco recalled a hectic scene after a swarm of Chicago police officers ordered a crowd of protesters and journalists to disperse from a march in front of the Israeli Consulate on Tuesday. | "Nobody understood the dispersal order, nobody knew exactly where to go," Pacheco told The Intercept, adding that they had been walking away, trying to leave the area with other journalists. "And that is when I was arrested, I was pulled off of the sidewalk." | Pacheco — a freelance journalist who has worked with the New York Times, PBS, and Forbes — was one of at least three credentialed…
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu's Son On Iran's Radar? Israeli PM's Son's Miami Apartment Locked Down After… | Watch. hindustantimes.com Security scare for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son in the United States amid tensions with Iran. Yair Netanyahu's Miami home was put under lockdown after a warning about a suspicious object, according to Israel's N12. Residents received a message from the building management and police department telling them to stay indoors and not to go near the windows. A resident told N12 that the building's WhatsApp group was filled with rumours of bombs.
(2024-08-22). Thousands flee as Israel orders evacuations in Gaza's Deir el-Balah. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians have been forced to move again, but say no place is safe in the besieged enclave.
(2024-08-22). The battle to document Israeli settler violence in Masafer Yatta. newarab.com 
Growing up in a Palestinian community that was denied everything, from an early age he saw how "settlers have it all, every day". | "Our village witnesses assaults and violations by settlers on a daily basis and grapples with the absence of all essentials, like water…
(2024-08-22). Blinken 'sentenced ceasefire talks to death' with Hamas, Netanyahu remarks. middleeasteye.net 
Blinken 'sentenced ceasefire talks to death' with Hamas, Netanyahu remarks | Israeli sources tell local media that comments by US Secretary of State were a 'gift' to Netanyahu guaranteeing failure of negotiations | | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to reporters on the tarmac in Doha on…
(2024-08-22). Israeli army prosecutor: Sde Teiman soldiers beat, tased, sodomized Gaza detainee. haaretz.com The five IDF soldiers arrested last month are accused of severely abusing a Palestinian detainee. The military prosecutor had requested they remain under house arrest for an additional two weeks…
(2024-08-22). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud
(2024-08-22). Emmys defend Gaza's Bisan Owda nomination against pro-Israel bid. newarab.com 
The National Academy for Television and Arts and Sciences (NATAS) defended on Tuesday its The organisation's CEO, Adam Sharp, responded to a letter signed by some 150 Hollywood actors, writers, and producers known for their open support for Israel, calling on the Emmy body to rescind Owda's nomination over alleged "ties to a terrorist organisation".
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu and Sinwar lack a Gaza exit strategy as Egypt fights to keep cease-fire talks alive. haaretz.com Both Israel's Prime Minister and Hamas' leader act as if they have an inexhaustible basket of options. In this reality, the hostages in Gaza have very little reason for hope…
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian In Tulkarem. imemc.org 
Early on Thursday morning, a young man was shot after the Israeli soldiers stormed the city of Tulkarm and the Tulkarem refugee camp, in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank, leading to protests. Seven military vehicles, including armored bulldozers, stormed the city and the refugee camp from its western area, and roamed its …
(2024-08-22). Houthi Attack Burns Sets Oil Tanker Ablaze & Drifting In Red Sea | Iran Proxy's Hodeidah Revenge. hindustantimes.com Houthi rebels attacked a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea a day after Israel struck Hodeidah port in Yemen. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, the oil tanker with 25 crew members on board came under repeated attacks, resulting in fire. The attack was said to be the most serious in the Red Sea in recent weeks.
(2024-08-22). 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Beit Lahiya. tribune.com.pk 1724308349-0/BeFunky-collage]_____-(52)1724308349-0.jpg)
At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya in the early hours of Thursday, official Palestinian news agency Wafa said. | Previously, US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement for a truce in Gaza and secure the release of hostages, according to the White House. | This call came after reports that Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 50 Palestinians within 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing conflict's devastating toll on civilians. | Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, empha…
(2024-08-22). Israeli bombing kills 11 in Gaza amid deadly West Bank strike. newarab.com 
At least 11 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the northern Gaza town of Three Palestinians were also killed on Thursday by an Israeli strike on a house in the
(2024-08-22). Army Abducts A Child Near Salfit. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Deir Ballout town, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town, searched homes and streets, and abducted Shadi Ahed Mousa, 15, in the Deir Ballout Medow, and moved him to a military post at the …
(2024-08-22). Christian denominations' mixed views on Israel's war on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of protesters rally at park and train station on Democratic convention's 3rd night. whyy.org More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the The demonstration, which stayed largely peaceful, came a day after As marchers passed under a
(2024-08-22). Palestinian President Abbas forms committee to prepare for Gaza visit amid crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a decree on Wednesday evening to form a committee to prepare for his visit to the Gaza Strip. | The decree highlighted the goal of stopping the aggression in Gaza and ensuring an immediate withdrawal of Israeli forces, emphasising that the State of Palestine has jurisdiction over the entire territory, including Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem. | Last week, Abbas announced his intention to visit Gaza with other members of the Palestinian leadership. | The visit is aimed at restoring national unity under the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and enabling th…
(2024-08-22). Israeli intelligence head takes responsibility for 7 Oct failure. newarab.com 
Israel's outgoing head of military intelligence took responsibility for his country's failures to defend its border on
(2024-08-22). Israeli forces continue West Bank raids, arrests, demolitions. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring one man and detaining two other people in separate incidents. | A 30-year-old Palestinian man suffered shrapnel wounds to his hand after Israeli forces stormed Nablus' Old City at dawn, raiding several neighbourhoods amid the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Raids also took place at the Balata camp and the villages around al-Kafriyat. | In the town of Faroun, south of Tulkarm, a man was arrested after being ordered to report to Israeli intelligence at the Taybeh crossing. A woman, ide…
(2024-08-22). 'Smash Hamas' vs. 'Bring them home': How Israeli hostages became pawns in an ugly political game. haaretz.com Activists calling to release the hostages held in Gaza feel the urgency as a matter of their core national identity, while on the Israeli right, the belief is that any deal will work to incentivize Hamas. If only these dilemmas were on the minds of Netanyahu and his ministers…
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Near Jerusalem. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning, Israeli soldiers invaded Kafer Aqab town, north of the occupied capital, Jerusalem, in the West Bank, and shot a young man. Media sources said several Israeli military vehicles invaded the town before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. Many Palestinians protested the invasion before the soldiers fired live rounds, rubber-coated steel bullets, …
(2024-08-22). Israeli PM rejects claims of troop pullout from key Gaza-Egypt border area. tribune.com.pk 1721883402-0/BeFunky-collage]-(19)1721883402-0.jpg)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied claims on Wednesday that Israel had agreed to withdraw its troops from the Philadelphi Corridor, the border area between Egypt and Gaza. This response came after a report from Israeli state-owned Kan TV suggested that Israel had consented to a troop withdrawal as part of a US-backed ceasefire proposal with Hamas. The proposal, also aimed at securing the release of hostages, was announced by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said Israel had accepted the plan. | Netanyahu firmly rejected these reports, calling them inaccurate, and stressed that Is…
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" unitedworldint.com Russia's perspective on developments in the Middle East. West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the …
(2024-08-22). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot three Palestinians, including a child, on Wednesday evening, after invading the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. According to the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), its ambulance crews transported three wounded citizens to hospital for treatment. The PRCS added that a 16-year-old was shot in the …
(2024-08-22). When will we stop falling for fabricated antisemitism scandals. newarab.com 
It began as do all the best According to the paper's theatre critic, two Israeli theatre-goers were bullied out of Reginald D Hunter's show by an audience in the grip of a "mob mentality" after objecting to a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner. | After the couple left, Hunter ma…
(2024-08-22). 'The time is now': Addressing DNC, parents of U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for deal to end agony. haaretz.com Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh was kidnapped on October 7, tell Democrats that, 'in a competition of pain, there are no winners'. Many in the crowd chanted 'bring them home'…
(2024-08-22). Biden presses Netanyahu for Gaza truce and hostage release. tribune.com.pk 
US President Joe Biden has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement for a truce in Gaza and secure the release of hostages, according to the White House. This call came after reports that Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 50 Palestinians within 24 hours, highlighting the ongoing conflict's devastating toll on civilians. | Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, emphasised the importance of finalising the ceasefire and hostage deal during the conversation. The White House statement mentioned that Biden also discussed upcoming talks in Cairo aimed at removing any remainin…
(2024-08-22). Smotrich-omics are neither good nor bad, they're just ugly. haaretz.com Israel's finance minister has better things to do than worry about the economy. But grousing about support for religious and settler elements at the expense of sensible policies misses the point…
(2024-08-22). Israel wants Camp David amendment to keep army on Gaza border. newarab.com 
Israel has reportedly requested that the 2005 Sources said that Israel was pushing for the 2005 agreement to be scrapped with amendments to be made to the
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have carried out near-daily raids in the territory, killing more than 600 Palestinians since October.
(2024-08-22). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org
(2024-08-22). Jewish National Assembly paid £28,000 for Braverman Israel trip. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Fairfield council asked to disclose any ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). 'Iran to attack Israel within 24 hours': Secret IRGC code leaked. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The world is living in continuous fear waiting for the Iranian response to the assassination of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which Israel is blamed for. Iran said that the killing of the Hamas chief will not pass easily and would take revenge at the right time.A photo has reignited the discussion about a near Iranian attack against Israel on August 22. According to the claim, the picture contains a secret code by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Many claimed that the alleged secret code means that Iran has issued a "NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for the eastern regions of Tehran in con…
(2024-08-22). Parents of U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin to Haaretz: We're overwhelmed by positive reception at DNC. haaretz.com Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh was kidnapped on October 7, addressed the Democratic National Convention to chants of 'Bring them home'…
(2024-08-22). Gaza eyewitnesses recall school attack horror. aljazeera.com Palestinians have been describing the Israeli attack on al-Tabin school shelter in Gaza that killed more than 100 people…
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Throw a Concussion Grenade Into a Vehicle in Hebron, Injure One. imemc.org 
Israeli forces injured a Palestinian citizen, at midnight Wednesday/Thursday, in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, after hurling a concussion grenade into his vehicle. The citizen, Mohammad Tayseer Jabr told the WAFA News Agency that occupation forces, stationed in the southern part of Hebron city, opened fire towards his vehicle with live ammunition. Jabr …
(2024-08-22). Trump accuses Schumer of being a Hamas member, blames Democrats for Israel losing PR battle. haaretz.com Former president also bemoaned 'Jewish lobby's' loss of influence, in comments Republicans would have likely condemned as antisemitic if they came from a Democratic critic of organizations such as AIPAC…
(2024-08-22). Egypt rejects Israel's new plan on Gaza corridor. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The American news outlet "Axios" reports that President Joe Biden plans to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge greater flexibility regarding the Gaza-Egypt border during ceasefire talks. Biden's intervention comes as Israel faces growing international pressure to soften its stance on the Philadelphi Corridor, a 14.5-kilometer strip along Gaza's southern border with Egypt.In the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Hamas is demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, including from the Philadelphi Corridor. Israel, however, insists on maintaining control over the corridor, citi…
(2024-08-22). Who was Khalil Maqdah and why did Israel assassinate him. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). 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.
(2024-08-22). 'Uncommitted' holds sit-in protest after DNC refuses to give time to Palestinian-American speaker. haaretz.com Protest comes after Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, a vocal critic of Israel, told delegates that 'Kamala Harris is listening to us on Gaza'…
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed by Israeli drone strike in West Bank's Tulkarm, ministry says. haaretz.com The Israeli army said the drone targeted a group of armed men that posed danger to IDF and Shin Bet forces, that began operating in the city overnight into Thursday…
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Eight Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted at least eight Palestinians after storming their homes and violently searching them in Al-Biereh, Qalqilia, Nablus, Hebron, and Jerusalem. In Al-Biereh city, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh, the soldiers abducted Jihad Ahmad Ad-Damsi, 23, after storming his home and violently searching it. The soldiers …
(2024-08-22). NGOs warn of 'imminent polio epidemic' in Gaza, urge vaccination. newarab.com 
Leading international humanitarian organisations warned on Wednesday that an "entire generation" of Gaza's children is at risk of Top humanitarian and medical NGOs including Humanity & Inclusion, ActionAid, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam and Save the Children signed an open briefing calling attention to the dangers facing Gaza's ch…
(2024-08-22). The Gazan artist featured at Venice's Palazzo Mora. newarab.com 
"When there is a military escalation in Gaza, the inhabitants of the Strip stop practising any type of artistic activity to follow the developments of the war. This time is not like the others: we are experiencing an unprecedented event that has led to terrible transformations. The war has been going on for a long time and the conflict seems endless. I chose to release the burden inside me through drawings and diaries that document the various stages of the genocide of the Palestinian people, using the tools I have at my disposal: a notebook, pencils and black ink pens." | Thus begins the dramatic tale of Moha…
(2024-08-22). Inner West Labor votes against council investigating its ties to Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). 'No room left' for Gaza families fleeing tanks in Deir al-Balah. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Blinken 'proposes international force' on Gaza-Egypt border. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has The proposal was apparently poorly received in Egy…
(2024-08-22). Biden to speak with Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com The call follows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's whirlwind trip to the Middle East that ended on Tuesday with…
(2024-08-22). Egypt expresses scepticism of Gaza ceasefire proposal. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). A Long Walk From Gaza: One Palestinian woman's quest for freedom. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). What's happening with the Gaza ceasefire talks? aljazeera.com
(2024-08-22). Gaza protesters keep pressure up as Harris-Walz celebrated in Chicago DNC. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.
(2024-08-22). Biden's Convention Speech Made Absurd Claims About His Gaza Policy. indybay.org Bombast with bombs…
(2024-08-22). Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff. middleeasteye.net 
Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff | Staff say they faced hostility from management after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments | | Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through the central business district in Sydney on 4 August 2024 (AFP) | F…
(2024-08-22). Jewish organisations and doctors receive emailed threats. newarab.com 
More than 100 synagogues, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed threats were made to "a number of institutions, including synagogues and hospitals, across Canada." | "Law enforcement is also engaging with faith-based leaders to ensure they have the information and support they…
(2024-08-22). Donald Trump accused of racism? "Highly overrated Jewish governor" Josh Shapiro. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Former US President and current election candidate Donald Trump went viral across social media yet again after being accused of racism by democratic users on X (formerly known as Twitter).This came after Trump took to his official Truth Social account and called Governor Josh Shapiro a "Highly overrated Jewish governor" triggering a swarm of comments judging the former president for using such offensive language towards Shapiro. During his speech at the DNC (Democratic National Convention), Democratic governor Shapiro slammed Donald Trump while he lifted Kamala Harris which triggered the response menti…
(2024-08-22). 56 pro-Palestine protesters arrested at DNC. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Some played hacky sack Wed…
(2024-08-22). Republicans Kill Civilians For Bad Guy Reasons, Democrats Kill Civilians For Nice Guy Reasons. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The difference between Republicans and Democrats is that Republicans will kill a million Palestinians and say they're doing it so Jesus will come back, whereas Democrats will kill a million Palestinians while making noises with their mouths like "ceasefire" and "two-state solution".
(2024-08-22). Germany: Palestine activist faces trial for 'from river to sea'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). Peter Dutton's Palestinian problem. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). Protesters call out Labor's rejection of visas for Palestinians fleeing genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-08-22). Visualizing Palestine shows why infographics matter. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). DNC Swarms With Police As Activists March For Palestine, Abortion Rights. popularresistance.org Protests against the Democratic National Convention DNC) kicked off on Sunday night with hundreds of people marching for Palestinian liberation and reproductive justice under a notably heavy police presence in downtown Chicago. | The Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws march showcased the palpable anger greeting Democrats in the streets as they arrive in Chicago for three days of celebrations ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris's official nomination for president. | The protest was organized by a coalition of Palestine solidarity, LGBTQ and reproductive rights groups that are frustrated with the Democratic Party's fa…
(2024-08-22). Palestinian Rights Advocates Hold Sit-In After DNC Refuses Speaking Slot. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-22). Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Is Staging a Sit-In for Palestine. truthout.org June Rose's hope was simultaneously realistic and wildly far-fetched. "All I hope to get out of this and everything else that we're doing are meaningful policy concessions," Rose, an Uncommitted delegate from Rhode Island, told me shortly before heading to Chicago for this week's Democratic National Convention (DNC). "If attending doesn't lead to the Vice President taking a new posture… |
(2024-08-22). España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina. indybay.org España 27 de Septiembre: Huelga por Palestina | Solidaridad! Basta Ya de genocidio!