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Smotrich’s Apocalyptic “Decisive Plan” for Gaza
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Smotrich’s Apocalyptic “Decisive Plan” for Gaza

Dan Steinbock

Bezazel Smotrich is one of political leaders of Israel’s Messianic far-right. But he is also a shrewd administrator executing a biblical “decisive plan” of ethnic […]

“And those who husbanded the Golden Grain:” FitzGerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:15

“And those who husbanded the Golden Grain:” FitzGerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:15

09/18/2025 By Juan Cole

The West Needs to Expedite Visas, Study Permits, Safe Passage for Palestinians in Gaza

The West Needs to Expedite Visas, Study Permits, Safe Passage for Palestinians in Gaza

09/18/2025 By Committee on Academic Freedom

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Turkey
Gaza: Turkey to Build Seawater Desalination Plant

Gaza: Turkey to Build Seawater Desalination Plant

By IMEMC | – – The Turkish Minister of Forestry and Water Affairs announced, Tuesday, that Turkey is to establish a seawater desalination plant to […]

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Bashar al-Assad
Is Turkey making a 180° Turn, warming to al-Assad & abandoning Saudi & Rebels?

Is Turkey making a 180° Turn, warming to al-Assad & abandoning Saudi & Rebels?

TeleSur | – – The two countries had been allies before the 2011 uprising in Syria. Turkey is seeking to normalize relations with its neighbor […]

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Militarization
Has the US Military become a B Movie Alien for the rest of the World?

Has the US Military become a B Movie Alien for the rest of the World?

By William J. Astore | ( Tomdispatch.com ) | – – Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “We have met the enemy and he is us.” […]

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Is Kerry Right?  Are Freemen of Syria and Army of Islam Radical Terrorists?

Is Kerry Right? Are Freemen of Syria and Army of Islam Radical Terrorists?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Josh Rogin of the Washington Post caused a stir by noticing something Secretary of State John […]

Juan Cole

Acidification of Oceans
In Rejecting Carbon Tax HR Clinton is playing Russian Roulette with our Future

In Rejecting Carbon Tax HR Clinton is playing Russian Roulette with our Future

Tom Giesen | (Informed Comment) | – – The Clinton presidential campaign has indicated that it will not support a carbon tax. But we simply […]

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African-Americans
After Yawning Racial Divide exposed in US, Peaceful Protests Continue

After Yawning Racial Divide exposed in US, Peaceful Protests Continue

TeleSur | – – Tens of thousands of demonstrators poured defiantly into streets across the U.S. this weekend, shutting down highways, bridges and roads, chanting, […]

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Alawites
Is Religion really Driving Middle East Violence?

Is Religion really Driving Middle East Violence?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Pew Research has released a report saying that “As a whole, the region continued to have […]

Juan Cole

Houthi
Why are Saudi-led Airstrikes Targeting Civilian Factories in Yemen?

Why are Saudi-led Airstrikes Targeting Civilian Factories in Yemen?

Human Rights Watch | – – Unlawful Attacks Harm Economy, Show Need for Victim Compensation (Beirut) Saudi Arabia-led coalition airstrikes have unlawfully hit numerous factories, […]

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Israel/ Palestine
Israeli cabinet approves $12.8 million to 'strengthen' Kiryat Arba squatter settlement on Palestinian Land

Israeli cabinet approves $12.8 million to ‘strengthen’ Kiryat Arba squatter settlement on Palestinian Land

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — The Israeli cabinet approved on Sunday a 50 million shekel ($12.8 million) plan to “strengthen” the […]

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