Middle East

( Middle East Monitor ) – The humanitarian response in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned today. “Six weeks of intense hostilities, combined with a complete blockage of aid for two months, have left civilians without the essentials they need to survive,” the aid […]

Children

As Israelis Blockade Food to Gaza, 9,000 Children have been Admitted for Acute Malnutrition

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said Friday that “malnutrition is … on the rise. More than 9,000 children have been admitted for treatment of acute malnutrition since the beginning of the year.” At least 10 NGO aid kitchens have closed in recent weeks for lack of food, and 25 UN […]

Academic Freedom

Lawsuit alleges former University of Michigan Employees were fired for participating in Protests

Michigan Advance

By: Anna Liz Nichols – ( Michigan Advance ) – Former employees of the University of Michigan are suing the leadership of the school, alleging that their employment was terminated after they engaged in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Detroit by the Sugar Law Center and […]

Climate Crisis

Jerusalem Hills Wildfires: Climate Breakdown, Gov’t Incompetence and Green Colonialism

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The massive wildfires that broke out near Jerusalem and which threatened residents of the city appear to have been largely extinguished, though some embers have reportedly blazed back up. The fires have provoked a vicious blame game inside Israel. The Jerusalem Post argued that the current extremist government cut funding […]

Iran

The Economic Fallout From Deadly Blast At Iran’s ‘Golden Gateway’ Of Trade

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

By Kian Sharifi I’m RFE/RL correspondent Kian Sharifi. In this edition, I’m looking at the potential economic impact of a massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port and whether it will impact Iranian trade and hopes for foreign investment. What You Need To Know ( RFE/ RL ) – • Trade Braces For ‘Shock’ After […]

Israel/ Palestine

Silenced Witnesses: Israel is killing Journalists in Gaza at Historic Rates

Global Voices

In the deadliest war on the press, journalists in Gaza are being killed with no accountability. Written by Walid El Houri ( Global Voices ) – Since the start of the war on Gaza, the world has witnessed the deadliest period for journalists in modern history. The number of journalists killed by Israel during this […]

Academic Freedom

Saying Goodbye to a University System that Supports Genocide

Samer Ali

May 1, 2025. I’m reaching out today to share a public message. Around the world, today is Labor Day, and it’s a good day to let you know that I will be leaving the University of Michigan and in fact exiting the US university system after 25 years. I will be living in beloved Austin TX […]

Genocide

Biden never pressured Israel for Ceasefire, as Israeli Officials boast of exploiting US Support

Middle East Monitor

by Nasim Ahmed ( Middle East Monitor ) – The administration of former US President, Joe Biden, knowingly allowed Israel’s genocide in Gaza to continue long after it had lost any clear military objective, with senior officials in Washington privately admitting it amounted to “killing and destroying for the sake of killing and destroying”. […]

Featured

Int’l Court of Justice asked to Declare Israeli Blockade of Aid to Gaza Civilians Illegal

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The International Court of Justice on Tuesday heard arguments that Israel is illegally interfering in the provision of aid to Palestinians by UN agencies and bodies, by other NGOS, and by third states. That is, the court is being asked to declare the current Israeli blockade of civilian food and […]