Monday, October 26, 2026

With 83 percent of its buildings destroyed, Gaza needs more than money to rebuild

People and empires have lived in, built on, fought over and destroyed the area for thousands of years. This is more than just money—it will need materials, skills and labor on the ground.

America goes to war

Believe this at least: if we can’t stop fighting those wars across significant parts of the planet, this country won’t remain immune to them either.

IDF kills 17 in attacks on Nuseirat Refugee Camp amid ongoing Gaza conflict

The strikes come on the heels of a recent operation in which Israel's military killed over 270 Palestinians to rescue four hostages.

A nonviolent strategy to liberate Syria

The difference between success and failure in any struggle is the soundness of the strategy.
The Knesset, Israel's parliament building, in Jerusalem. Photo: Gary Todd, via Wikimedia Commons

Why didn’t Netanyahu’s cabinet preempt October 7 (since it knew about it in advance)?

New York Times reporting confirms Israeli leadership had advance intelligence before the October 7 attack, raising fresh questions about why it was not acted on.

Escalating tensions: Israel’s bombing of Beirut sparks fears of full-scale war with Lebanon

Regional conflict looms as Israel targets Hezbollah amidst Gaza assault.

Is a war with Iran on the horizon?

As the Trump administration accelerates its efforts to seek a confrontation, will they find an echo among Iranian hardliners who’d like nothing more than a face-off with the United States?

War torn

Continental drifters and the nationless nation.

Over 160 Gaza health workers detained, newborns freeze as Israel blocks aid

More than 160 Gaza health workers remain imprisoned in Israeli detention facilities as the medical system collapses, and newborns die from exposure due to Israel’s blockade of shelter and aid.

Did Jeb Bush Just Commit a War Crime in Justifying the Iraq War?

Jeb Bush routinely speaks in a fascist manner about launching an attack on Iran. But with there being no trial for anyone guilty of war crimes or crimes against humanity in the Bush administration, does this mean that the lawless and fascistic tradition will continue?