( Middle East Monitor ) – Gaza’s Ministry of Health today announced that 35-day-old Yousef Kalloub froze to death because of the lack of sufficient winter clothes and suitable living conditions in the enclave as a result of Israel’s genocidal war. Yousef became the eight baby to freeze to death in Gaza. In a statement […]
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Archives for 2025
Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan: What is a War Crime?
By Hurst Hannum, Tufts University (The Conversation) – What are war crimes and when did they start? – Artie, 12, Queens, New York I imagine you’re asking about “war crimes” because you’ve heard that term mentioned lately in news about the conflicts underway in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan. The idea may sound confusing, because war […]
After Syrian opposition’s Victory, is Türkiye on Verge of Dominating the Middle East?
Istanbul (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Türkiye aims to capitalize on the Syrian opposition’s victory to solidify its position as a key regional player. For over a decade, Türkiye has been a staunch supporter of the Syrian opposition, providing military aid, diplomatic support, and serving […]
Over the Weekend, Israeli Assault on Gaza Continued, with more than 73 Killed in 24 Hours
( IMEMC ) – On Satureday, day 456 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign in various regions, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. Israeli forces killed at least 73 Palestinians in continuous air strikes on the Gaza Strip over 24 hours on […]
The New Year from Hell: The Return of Trump
( Tomdispatch.com) – Honestly, as 2025 begins, isn’t it finally time to reimagine American history? So, what do you think of this: George Trump, Abraham Trump, Ulysses S. Trump, Franklin D. Trump, Dwight D. Trump, John F. Trump, Lyndon B. Trump, and even Richard M. and George W. Trump. And yes, of course, on January […]
Brazilian Judiciary orders Investigation of Israeli Soldier-Tourist for War Crimes in Gaza
Update. Israeli intelligence spirited the soldier out of Brazil to avoid prosecution. Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – According to Junio Silva at the Brazilian newspaper Metrópoles , on December 31, Federal Judge Raquel Soares Charelli directed the Federal Police to open an immediate investigation into an Israeli soldier vacationing in Brazil who is alleged to […]
Israel Army storms Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, orders Patients and Staff to Leave
( Middle East Monitor ) – Israeli occupation forces today stormed the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, made threats against its medical staff and patients, and ordered its immediate evacuation, the Palestinian Information Centre reported. According to media sources, the hospital is now under tight siege from Israeli forces, which keep firing live ammunition around […]
The Militia and the Mole
By Joshua Kaplan – Reporting Highlights A Freelance Vigilante: A wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover, climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell his family or friends. The Future of Militias: He penetrated a new generation of militia leaders, which included doctors and government attorneys. Experts […]
The Worst News from 2024: CO2 Went up again, as Tundra starts to Emit Carbon
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The wars in Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo made 2024 a hard year to bear for anyone following them, and unfortunately it was all too easy to spend the year doomscrolling through the horrid video feeds that testified to humanity’s inhumanity. The fate […]