By Jason Ditz – Antiwar.com

When Israel invaded southwest Syria in December, the Quneitra Governorate was the first place hit. Right along the frontier of the occupied Golan Heights, Israeli forces entered after the ouster of the Assad government. They have only expanded the amount of area they’ve advanced into, covering more of Quneitra and also the Daraa Governorate. Continue reading “Locals Fear Demolitions as Israeli Troops Set Up New Base in Syria’s Quneitra”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday that Israeli forces killed 112 Palestinians and wounded 463 over the previous 24-hour period as relentless US-backed Israeli strikes continued to pound targets across the Strip. Continue reading “Israeli Forces Kill 112 Palestinians in Gaza Over 24 Hours”

By Ben Squires – Reclaim The Net

Two white chalk speech bubbles with three dots inside each, drawn on a black chalkboard, symbolizing conversation or communication.

The Supreme Court has decided not to review the case of a Massachusetts educator who argued that she was wrongfully dismissed over TikTok videos expressing views on gender issues. Continue reading “Fired Over a Meme: The Free Speech Fight the Justices Passed Up”

By Kit Klarenberg – The Grayzone

Leaked confidential files indicate the International Atomic Energy Agency was infiltrated by a veteran British spy who has claimed credit for sanctions on Iran. The documents lend weight to the Islamic Republic’s accusation that the nuclear watchdog secretly colluded with its enemies.

Continue reading “Spying on Iran: How MI6 infiltrated the IAEA”

By Tyler Derden – Zerohedge

The Trump administration could finally be willing to bring real pressure to bear on the Zelensky government, as on Tuesday the White House confirmed that it its halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine.

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told CBS News that in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war the “decision was made to put America’s interests first following” a Defense Department “review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe.”

Continue reading “US Halting Some Weapons Shipments To Ukraine As Own Military Stockpiles Plummet”

By Katie Daviscourt – The Postmillennial

Julie Jaman wins case after Washington state YMCA banned her for speaking out against trans staffer in girls' locker room

A Washington woman who was permanently banned from using the city-owned pool at her local YMCA for expressing concerns about a trans-identifying male employee escorting young girls in the women’s locker room has been awarded a $65,000 settlement. Continue reading “Julie Jaman wins case after Washington state YMCA banned her for speaking out against trans staffer in girls’ locker room”

By Caitlin Johnstone – Medium

Sometimes I’ll write a headline that looks odd on its face, but then I’ll lay out facts and arguments which allow the reader to understand the validity of the claim by the end of the essay. This is not one of those times. Continue reading “Netanyahu Says It’s Antisemitic For Israeli Soldiers To Describe Their Own Atrocities”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

The Trump administration has approved a new arms deal for Israel that will provide the country with $510 million worth of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMS), kits that turn bombs into precision-guided weapons, as the US continues to provide military aid to support the genocidal war in Gaza. Continue reading “US Approves $510 Million Arms Deal for Israel (Better get back to work, goy! We have kids to kill!)”

By Dave DeCamp – Antiwar.com

The Israeli military admitted on Monday that its forces have killed Palestinians in Gaza near aid sites run by the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), but claimed the death toll from Gaza’s Health Ministry was exaggerated. Continue reading “Israeli Military Admits To Killing Palestinian Civilians Near Aid Sites in Gaza”

By Cindy Harper – Reclaim The Net

Illustration of a hand showing a thumbs-up gesture colored in blue and yellow against a grunge background of the German flag in black, red, and yellow.

A German woman is at the center of the latest controversy over the country’s tightening grip on online speech, as prosecutors seek to fine her €1,800 ($2,110) for reacting with emojis to a social media post. Continue reading “Thumbs Up Lands Woman in Hot Water as Germany Cracks Down on Emoji Speech”