Tag: Occupation

Categories Russia

The US has no right to lecture Russia over Crimea while it wholeheartedly backs Israel’s illegal occupation of Syria’s territory

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If all are equal before international law, it’s clear some are more equal than others. That much is plain from the fact Washington is driving condemnation of Russia’s reabsorption of Crimea, while defending Israel’s occupations. … Read More >The US has no right to lecture Russia over Crimea while it wholeheartedly backs Israel’s illegal occupation of Syria’s territory

Categories Shows

Biden ends Iraq war, Medicare for All marches, Buffalo attacks socialist mayoral candidate

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Joe Biden announced this week that combat operations in Iraq were over. Lee Camp looks back at all the times previous presidents made the same false declaration about the US’ extended illegal occupation of the Middle Eastern nation. Camp also reports on the Medicare for All marches that took place across the country last weekend, the boost being given to the military’s already-gargantuan budget, the sentencing of whistleblower Daniel Hale, and the latest in the Syrian chemical weapons saga. … Read More >Biden ends Iraq war, Medicare for All marches, Buffalo attacks socialist mayoral candidate

Categories Middle East

Washington denies its top envoy discussed withdrawal of troops from Iraq with Prime Minister Kadhimi

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The Iraqi PM’s office says he and the top White House envoy for the Middle East discussed the withdrawal of combat troops from the country. A senior Biden administration official denies it ever happened. … Read More >Washington denies its top envoy discussed withdrawal of troops from Iraq with Prime Minister Kadhimi

Categories Middle East

UN special rapporteur says Israeli settlements ‘amount to war crime,’ drawing ire from Tel Aviv

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The world should finally hold Israel accountable for its continuous settlement policy in the occupied Palestinian territories, a UN human rights rapporteur has said, provoking criticism from Jewish officials and activists. … Read More >UN special rapporteur says Israeli settlements ‘amount to war crime,’ drawing ire from Tel Aviv

Categories Middle East

Israeli police clash with Palestinians trying to prevent demolition of Arab-owned shop in East Jerusalem

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Israeli security forces have used rubber bullets and tear gas against Palestinians, who were trying to stop the demolition of an Arab-owned shop in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan on Tuesday. … Read More >Israeli police clash with Palestinians trying to prevent demolition of Arab-owned shop in East Jerusalem