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Netanyahu Says he’s making Israel a “Sparta:” He means a global Pariah State
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Netanyahu Says he’s making Israel a “Sparta:” He means a global Pariah State

H. Scott Prosterman

Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to position Israel as the modern day Sparta, and to sell […]

Israel’s Gaza City Invasion: Forced Migration and Hospitals Besieged and Bombed

Israel’s Gaza City Invasion: Forced Migration and Hospitals Besieged and Bombed

09/23/2025 By International Middle East Media Center

UK, France and other Western Nations recognize Palestinian State  – but symbolic Action won’t make Statehood happen

UK, France and other Western Nations recognize Palestinian State – but symbolic Action won’t make Statehood happen

09/23/2025 By The Conversation

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Tunisian  Nobel Recognizes role of Labor Unions, the Left in Democratic Transition

Tunisian Nobel Recognizes role of Labor Unions, the Left in Democratic Transition

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – How many American news reports about the Nobel Peace Prize given to the Tunisian Quartet that […]

Juan Cole

Human Rights
Israeli Army kills 6 Palestinians, wounds 145 at Gaza Border Demonstration

Israeli Army kills 6 Palestinians, wounds 145 at Gaza Border Demonstration

Ma’an News Agency | – – GAZA CITY (Ma’an) — Six Palestinians were killed and 145 others injured as Israeli military forces opened fire at […]

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Energy
Top 5 Signs cheap Renewable Energy is taking the World by Surprise

Top 5 Signs cheap Renewable Energy is taking the World by Surprise

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – 1. Vice News points out that a new report from the Paris-based International Energy Agency estimates […]

Juan Cole

Drones
How Syria is becoming a test bed for high-tech weapons of electronic warfare

How Syria is becoming a test bed for high-tech weapons of electronic warfare

David Stupples | (The Conversation) | – – The relationship between Russia and the West is becoming increasingly dangerous with potential flashpoints developing in both […]

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Human Rights
Violence in Israel & Palestine:  It's the Occupation, Stupid!

Violence in Israel & Palestine: It’s the Occupation, Stupid!

Dena Takruri | (AJ+ Video Report) | – – “When you think of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, you probably think of clashes, rockets, checkpoints and Gaza […]

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Environment
Climate Change “Tipping Points” and the Fate of the Earth

Climate Change “Tipping Points” and the Fate of the Earth

By Michael T. Klare | Tomdispatch.com Not so long ago, it was science fiction. Now, it’s hard science — and that should frighten us all. […]

Juan Cole

Democratic Party
Hillary Ad: GOP has admitted Benghazi Investigation Bogus

Hillary Ad: GOP has admitted Benghazi Investigation Bogus

Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola | (The Young Turks) | – – “Hillary Clinton responded to Kevin McCarthy’s recent gaffe admitting the political motivations for […]

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In final Failure for Bush/Cheney, many in Iraq seek Russian Alliance

In final Failure for Bush/Cheney, many in Iraq seek Russian Alliance

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Iraqi government in Baghdad, threatened by Daesh (ISIS, ISIL) and frustrated by the Obama administration’s […]

Juan Cole

Islam-hatred
Armed Extremists plan "Global Rally" to Stalk American Mosques

Armed Extremists plan “Global Rally” to Stalk American Mosques

Bridge Initiative Team | (Tracking islamophobia) Against the backdrop of increasing anti-Muslim rhetoric, a coalition of online activists is calling on “patriots” to organize protests […]

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