Deconstructing H.R. 3202: The Israel Lobby’s Persistent Role in Sanctioning Syria

Hekmat Aboukhater reveals the concealed agenda of the newly extended Caesar Act, exposing the Israel Lobby’s influence and examining the broader impact of sanctions on Syria and the world.

Hekmat Aboukhater
By Hekmat Aboukhater
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On February 13, the U.S. House of Representatives deliberated on Resolution 3202, the "Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act of 2023." The following day, the House passed the bill with a 389 to 32 bipartisan majority. Now, the bill moves on to the Senate, where it will most likely pass with similar bipartisan support and a ringing endorsement from

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Israeli Peace Activist Calls For Sanctions, No-Fly Zone On Israel

Israeli peace activist Miko Peled provides his recommendations for dealing with the rogue state of Israel.

Miko Peled
By Miko Peled
Miko Peled Feature photo Explainer

Israel's latest refusal to accept the Palestinian offer for a cease-fire and prisoner exchange demonstrates again that it only wants to continue the killing. Furthermore, the latest cold-blooded assault on Palestinians in Rafah - most of whom are displaced, having had to escape their homes in other parts of the Gaza Strip, presents an urgent need

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How The Global South Has Risen in The Face of US Sabotage with Ajamu Baraka

Ajamu Baraka joins Lee Camp to discuss how the media demonizes enemies of the US empire, the US military’s global command structure, neocolonial behavior, and the white supremacy inherent to its hegemony.

Lee Camp
By Lee Camp
Lee Camp Ajamu Baraka Feature photo

Ajamu Baraka is a former U.S. Green Party vice-presidential candidate, a longstanding political activist, and a spokesperson for the Black Alliance for Peace. He joins Lee Camp this week for an interview with “Behind the Headlines.”China’s rise, U.S. meddling worldwide, international resistance to Western domination, and much more are covered in

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Amid Rubble and Tears, a Glimmer of Hope: The Real Heroes in Syria and Türkiye

Amidst the tragedy of the devastating earthquake in Syria and Türkiye, the heroism of those who save lives and offer support amid unimaginable odds serves as a reminder of the abundant humanity so often overlooked in the region.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud

On February 7, a funeral was held in the northern Syrian town of Jinderis. It was one of numerous such funerals to be held on that day across Syria and Türkiye following a devastating earthquake that killed and injured thousands. Each of these funerals represented two seemingly opposite notions: collective grief and collective hope. The Jinderis

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What Next for The Anti-War Movement, with Brian Becker

Brian Becker joins Behind The Headlines host Lee Camp to talk about the history of anti-war organizing in the United States and what is in store for the anti-war movement in 2023. 

Lee Camp
By Lee Camp
Brian Becker Feature photo

Brian Becker's commitment to social and economic justice began at a young age, shaped by his religious upbringing and his desire for fairness and equality for all people. Throughout his career, he has been a vocal critic of U.S. imperialism and the capitalist system, which he sees as inherently exploitative and oppressive. His advocacy for

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The Secret Reason the US Is Still in Syria

It’s tough to overstate how bad things are in Syria. According to the UN, “90 percent of all Syrians today are forced to live below the poverty line with around 12 million grappling with severe food insecurity.”

Lee Camp
By Lee Camp
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Syria has drifted from the headlines, but the U.S. is still stealing their oil, occupying large swaths of their land, and economically obliterating them. This month, UN special rapporteur Alena Douhan came back from Syria and demanded an end to all sanctions imposed by US and its allies. In her statement, Douhan said, “The economy is hostage

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