South Africa files Genocide on Israel

Featured Image: “Palestinians carrying flags and banners gather at the Nelson Mandela Square to demonstrate in support of the genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice, on January 10, 2024, in Ramallah, the West Bank” .(Issam Rimawi / Anadolu via Getty Images) “Israel strongly denied the accusation, contendingContinue reading “South Africa files Genocide on Israel”

Congregation chants “Four more years” for Biden

“Four more years!” chant drowns out protest at Biden speech at church in SC. WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden’s speech at the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina was interrupted by protestors calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Biden allowed the protestors to chant their message, however the audience decided toContinue reading “Congregation chants “Four more years” for Biden”

The Olive Sword: “Abraham Accords”

“Ninety-five killed in bomb blasts near Iran general Qasem Soleimani’s tomb – state TV” BBC News: “At least 95 people have been killed by two bomb explosions near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the US, Iran’s state media report.“ “Scores of others were wounded whenContinue reading “The Olive Sword: “Abraham Accords””

Dr King Holiday Anthem

Jan 15, 2024 Dr. King Holiday: Third Mon in January. Official nameBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Also calledMLK Day, King Day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day “First time:1986; 38 years agoKing was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. TheContinue reading “Dr King Holiday Anthem”

A Season of Reckoning

A Season of Reckoning MSNBC: “New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Huge Step Towards Reparative Justice.” “New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss her recent signing of a new bill that would establish a commission to consider slavery reparations.” https://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/watch/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-s-huge-step-towards-reparative-justice-200884805709 Washington Examiner: “Reparations splitting Democrats and putting obstacles in Biden’s path toContinue reading “A Season of Reckoning”

Houthis seize Israel’s ship

CAIRO, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis released video footage on Monday showing armed men dropping from a helicopter and seizing a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea. The footage was released by the movement’s TV channel Al Masirah a day after the ship was hijacked by the Iran-backed group, who said the shipContinue reading “Houthis seize Israel’s ship”

China Nuclear Submarines

Featured Image: Type 052D-class destroyer with the aircraft carrier Liaoning and other Chinese warships in April 2018. REUTERS/Stringer Business Insider: “China has launched new, more advanced ships at a steady clip in recent years, building what is now the world’s largest navy. It has also sent those ships on more complex operations across a wider swath of theContinue reading “China Nuclear Submarines”

Israel launches raid on Alshifa Hospital

“The Israeli military said it launched an infiltration into Gaza’s largest hospital late on Tuesday, just hours after the White House echoed Israeli claims that the facility was home to a Hamas command post.” https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/11/israel-raids-al-shifa-hospital-after-us-says-hamas-command-center-inside

Israel-Hamas War on Children

Aljazeera: “Gaza has become a ‘graveyard’ for children amid Israeli attacks: UN Aljazeera: “An average of 420 Palestinian children have been killed or injured every day in the Gaza Strip since October 7.“ Aljazeera: “Palestinians search for casualties at the site of Israeli strikes on houses in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip,Continue reading “Israel-Hamas War on Children”

Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection

Aljazeera: “Hamas war attack on Israel has changed the Middle East.” Meanwhile, “The US regional strategy lies in shambles, as its allies face pressure and its foes seek to take advantage.” “October 7, the Palestinian armed resistance group Hamas launched an attack that took Israel by surprise. Its fighters overran Israeli military installations and settlements,Continue reading “Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection”