Saturday, May 16, 2026

Tag: war

Global oil giants and governments fueling Israel’s war on Gaza could...

New research reveals global oil giants and governments fueling Israel’s military operations in Gaza, raising serious questions about their potential complicity in war crimes and violations of international law.

Doctors plead with Harris to end US military support as Gaza...

These medical professionals, driven by a deep sense of moral urgency, implored the Democratic Party—particularly Vice President Kamala Harris—to end the United States’ military support for Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza.

Biden’s convention speech made absurd claims about his Gaza policy

It was a journey into an alternative universe of political guile from a president who just six days earlier had approved sending $20 billion worth of more weapons to Israel.

Thousands march at Democratic National Convention demanding end to US support...

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, thousands of protesters take to the streets, calling on Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party to end unconditional U.S. military support for Israel as the Gaza conflict enters its tenth month.

Journalists and press freedom groups demand Blinken stop US arms sales...

A coalition of over 100 journalists, news outlets, and press freedom organizations has called on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to halt weapons sales to Israel, condemning the U.S.’s role in supporting a military campaign that has killed over 100 journalists in Gaza.

Haaretz investigation unveils IDF’s systematic use of Gaza civilians as human...

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.

The ghost of Hubert Humphrey is stalking Kamala Harris

Hubert Humphrey faced the choice to keep supporting the war or speak out for a change in 1968. Kamala Harris faces it now.

‘Is this a koke?’: Tlaib slams Blinken’s hypocrisy as US weapons...

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.

After calling for cease-fire, Biden releases $3.5 billion in military aid...

The move has raised questions about the consistency of U.S. foreign policy, particularly as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, resulting in massive civilian casualties.

Khan Younis in ruins: US arms fuel devastation as Israel escalates...

Amid relentless bombings and military ground operations by Israel, the city of Khan Younis in Gaza has been reduced to a wasteland, with thousands of Palestinians repeatedly forced to flee their homes.

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House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation

Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.

From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism

Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.

Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile

Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.

The fuel to my revolutionary optimism

As distant as it may seem, I am only two generations removed from the 1948 Catastrophe of Palestine, where over 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their land, and thousands were massacred.