Saturday, December 21, 2024

Tag: humanitarian crisis

How corporate news has tried to numb Americans to the horrors...

The process has become so routine that we might not recognize how omission and distortion have constantly shaped views of events since the war began in October.

US bombs used in deadly strike on Gaza tent city, dozens...

The attack, which Israel claims was aimed at Hamas militants, has drawn sharp criticism for the civilian casualties, especially since the bombs used were reportedly supplied by the United States.
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Justice for Ayşenur Eygi: As Israel kills another American in West...

The Turkish government has said it holds Israel responsible for Ayşenur’s death, while the U.S. government has offered condolences and called for Israel to investigate the incident.

Israeli bombing of Syria sparks strong Iranian condemnation amid escalating tensions

Iran strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 16 people in Syria, warning of escalating regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Syria.​
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The New Yorker publishes 2005 Haditha, Iraq massacre photos Marines ‘didn’t...

The graphic images show dead Iraqi men, women and children, many of them shot in the head at close range.

Biden criticizes Netanyahu over hostage crisis while critics blame US support...

As Biden criticizes Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, critics argue that the U.S.’s unwavering support for Israel is enabling the far-right government to stonewall potential deals.

Israel bombs Gaza shelter amid polio vaccination efforts: A humanitarian crisis...

As Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, a deadly attack on a school-turned-shelter coincides with urgent vaccination efforts to prevent a polio outbreak, highlighting the escalating humanitarian crisis.

Bernie Sanders leads charge to block $20 billion arms sale to...

Senator Bernie Sanders pledges to introduce a resolution to halt a massive U.S. arms deal with Israel, responding to widespread criticism of American complicity in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Palestinian healthcare workers chained, starved, sexually abused: New HRW report on...

“We’re really ringing the alarm about the situation inside the Israeli custody and detention facilities.”

US sent over 50,000 tons of weapons to Israel amid Gaza...

This unprecedented level of military aid, averaging one shipment every 12 hours, has drawn sharp criticism from human rights organizations and international observers.

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Montana Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in youth climate case against fossil fuels

Montana’s highest court upholds a decision declaring state-sanctioned fossil fuel projects violate the constitutional rights of youth, marking a pivotal moment in climate litigation.

Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and...

Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.

Israeli soldiers enforce kill zone in Gaza, targeting civilians and leaving bodies to rot

Israeli forces implement open-fire policies in Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor, targeting civilians and leaving corpses uncollected as a warning to others.

Elon Musk for Speaker of the House? Republicans float billionaire amid spending bill fight

Republicans propose Elon Musk as Speaker of the House after his role in sinking a spending bill, raising unprecedented ethical and governance concerns.

Syria’s new fundamentalist government: Women ‘biologically’ unsuited to politics, universities to be segregated

The comments provoked a firestorm of protest among Syrian women and, well, non-fundamentalists.