The Assads of Syria: Part 1 — struggle, intrigue and defiance
The name Assad was inextricably linked with Syria’s fortunes since 1970, when Hafez al-Assad (above), while Syrian defence minister, came...
Martin Jay
Martin Jay: Why we should be skeptical about Lebanon ceasefire
The recent news of a ceasefire between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel should be welcomed, if it is real and...
Kerry Boyd Anderson: The very odd friendship of US and Israel
In an excerpt from Bob Woodward’s new book, “War,” the journalist reports that President Joe Biden’s frustration with Israeli Prime...
Biden warns Netanyahu about blocking food aid to Gaza
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it must increase the amount of humanitarian aid it is allowing into Gaza...
Israel’s killing in Gaza claims 40, soldiers encircle Jabalia
Israel’s horrific genocide in Gaza continue as, according to reports on October 15th, the latest strikes killed at least 40...
US orders airstrikes in Syria against ISIS groups. But why?
The US has gone ahead with a series of airstrikes on October 11th against what is being reported as “ISIS”...
Hezbollah strike in Haifa wounds over 60, kills 4 soldiers
Tensions between Iran and Israel have been raised to a new level after Hezbollah succeeded in hitting a military base...
UN defies Israel’s order to move away from Lebanon border
The UN appears to settings its own peacekeepers up for a deadly clash in Lebanon, after an incident wounded two...
Wounded left for dead in Jabalia camp as Israel army advances
Israel troops have advanced on Jabalia refugee camp, leaving many trapped in the line of fire with some fleeing with...
West Bank gets cash for hospitals and schools from France & UK
While Gaza continues to make the headlines for having its hospitals destroyed by Israel, health facilities in the West Bank...
