Thursday, October 22, 2026

Today’s Top Seven Myths About Islamic State

While ISIS continues to haunt the nightmares of Western journalists and security analysts, Juan Cole points out some assertions about the "Islamic State" that are truly exaggerated and completely incorrect.

Rafah on the brink as global leaders call for restraint amid military threats

Amidst this backdrop, the U.S. Congress is deliberating a substantial aid package for Israel, which includes over $10 billion in military assistance.

Perpetual War Creates Endless Consequences

War seems to be endless that no one speculates anymore about when it might conclude. Is it time we all plan for the never-ending war?

We need to hear more Palestinian voices

The march in Philadelphia with hundreds of others calling for an end to the violence and freedom for the Palestinian people was absent from news coverage.

Airstrike that Killed 52 Civilians Raises Questions About Obama’s Approach to Islamic State

While some of the “radicalism” in the Middle East is just anti-imperialism, something Washington interventionists are unable to understand, the Obama administration’s approach is to fight Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) in Syria. Yet does the bombing of the civilians helps Daesh propaganda?
The Pentagon. Photo: David B. Gleason / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Massie files eight impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war

The Kentucky Republican's resolution accuses the defense secretary of ordering unauthorized strikes and retaliating against a senator who invoked troops' right to refuse illegal orders.
Ukrainian soldiers returning home in a prisoner exchange. Photo: President of Ukraine (public domain)

Ukrainian Groups Urge WHO to Act on Torture of Captives by Russian Medical Staff

Advocacy groups say Russian medical personnel took part in abusing Ukrainian prisoners, and they want the World Health Organization to respond.

Restrictions on Syrian Refugees Driven by Fear, Xenophobia

Interview with Congressmember Keith Ellison (D-MN), the first Muslim member of Congress. “We’ve had 750,000 refugees come into this country since the year 2001. None of them – not one – has been engaged in terrorism,” Ellison says.

‘A heinous crime’: Israeli airstrikes damage Gaza’s only Coronavirus testing lab

“It was bad enough when Palestinians in Gaza weren’t able to get vaccinated, but now to reportedly lose their only coronavirus testing lab is... beyond words.”

Gen. John Campbell, Commander in Afghanistan and Serial Liar

Head of US forces in Afghanistan Gen. Campbell continues string of lies about US gunship attack that destroyed Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, claiming it was a case of 'mistaken targeting', but history of US hospital bombings belies his assertion that the US 'doesn't intentionally bomb hospitals.'