TopicsPosts Tagged ‘Middle East’
No, Trump Isn't 'Paying' Iran $24 Billion To End the War
President Donald Trump’s memorandum of understanding to end the war in the Middle East is running into a familiar criticism. “We’re going to be releasing billions of dollars to this enemy,” Sen. Cory Booker (D–N.J.) told the BBC. Sen. Chris Murphy (D–Conn.) called the memorandum “a payment to Iran” in a speech to reporters. Trump’s former secretary of state, Mike…Read More
Israel Targets Civilians as Lebanon Operations Expand
Despite a tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel continues to bomb the people of Lebanon. Dispatches,Middle East,Israel,Lebanon,War And Peace,Paul Hefel-James Source link progressive.orgRead More
The Endurance of Ramadan In Gaza
Despite the absence of loved ones killed in the genocide, Ramadan brings hope and light to Gaza. Dispatches,Middle East,Gaza,Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi,Religion Source link progressive.orgRead More
Lost Eyesight and Little Hope
In 2023, a teenager in Gaza suffered an eye injury from an Israeli air strike. With Israel severely limiting medical supplies and evacuations, he still hasn’t received proper treatment. Dispatches,Middle East,Gaza,Nourdine Shnino,Health Care Source link progressive.orgRead More
The Ethnic Cleansing of Ras Ein al-Auja
The clock is ticking before a new Israeli settlement is built on the ruins of this West Bank village. Source linkRead More