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Is Israel Headed Toward Civil War?

Netanyahu downplays civil war fears despite escalating protests and resignations, revealing Israel’s internal fractures.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
Israel Civil Unrest Feature photo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on June 18 that there would be no civil war in Israel. However, his assertion might not hold true. Netanyahu’s statement comes amidst growing popular protests in Israel, especially after the resignations of several Israeli War Cabinet Ministers, including Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, both

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IMF-Driven Policies Spark Deadly Protests in Kenya

Kenya protests turn deadly with 23 killed in clashes over tax hikes. IMF’s influence on Nairobi’s budget ignites public fury and violent police crackdown.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
Kenya IMF Protests Feature photo

At least 23 Kenyan protesters were killed on Tuesday after hundreds stormed the nation's parliament in response to a proposed tax-hike bill, which threatens to deepen the country’s cost of living crisis. The IMF's pressure on Nairobi to balance its budget is central to the issue. Videos of bodies strewn across the concrete and protesters

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Jenin Video Rekindles Human Shields Allegations Against Israel

Longstanding accusations against Israel for using human shields resurface as a new video shows a Palestinian man tied to an Israeli military vehicle.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
Israel Human Shields Feature photo

On June 22, a viral video showed a Palestinian man strapped to an Israeli military vehicle, passing by ambulances. Francesca Albanese, the UN’s Special Rapporteur on occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), called it “human shielding in action.” The man, Mujahed Azmi from Jenin, had reportedly been shot and beaten before being tied to the jeep

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Maduro vs. US Election Interference: A Battle for Venezuela’s Future

As elections approach, the US is pouring resources into supporting Venezuela’s opposition candidate, Edmundo González, aiming to end Maduro’s anti-imperialist rule.

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod
US Venezuela Election Meddling Feature photo

With upcoming elections scheduled for July 28, the United States is working overtime to dislodge the socialist government of Nicolás Maduro. Ten individuals are vying for the position, including nine in opposition to Maduro, who heads a coalition of 13 leftist groups. Washington, though, has made clear that its preferred candidate is 74-year-old

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Media Claims of Hezbollah Weapons at Beirut Airport Echo Gaza Reports

Claims by The Telegraph of Hezbollah stores weapons at Beirut Airport, echo discredited reports that justified Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s civilians.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
Rafik Hariri International Airport Feature photo

On Sunday, The Telegraph published an article alleging that whistleblowers had informed them that Hezbollah was storing a range of missiles and explosives at the Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon. The report attempted to link this claim to the catastrophic Beirut Port explosion in 2020. However, the British media outlet has

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Israeli Military on the Brink: Intelligence Failures and Political Chaos

Former US Special Forces Soldier Greg Stoker analyzes Israel’s deteriorating military strategy and the potential for a disastrous regional conflict.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Israel to Invade Lebanon Feature Photo

The State of Israel finds itself in an impossible military and political predicament. For decades, a cornerstone of Israeli defense has been the universal belief in its deterrence capacity—rooted in the strength and potency of its unconquerable military and the omniscience of its intelligence agencies. The escalation of hostilities on October 7,

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