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A man sets fire to an encampment for Palestine set up in Munich, Germany.
In the early hours of the morning, a man set fire to tents at a pro-Palestine student encampment. Fortunately, no one was inside the tents when the fire started, according to reports. This incident has raised concerns that similar attacks could endanger peaceful demonstrators in Germany.
In a desperate bid to salvage his reputation, Netanyahu’s speech to Congress was filled with lies and delusions, revealing a leader in the throes of desperation and dwindling support.
Read Ramzy Baroud's full analysis via the following link: https://www.mintpressnews.com/benjamin-netanyahu-congress-speech-mocked/288030/
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah declared that Israel’s recent attacks have ushered in a new phase in the war.
The Hezbollah Secretary General declared that Israel does not understand the red lines it has crossed and that its recent attacks on both Yemen and Lebanon now mean that both nations will no longer simply be fronts that operate in support of Gaza but are “open battle fronts." He also made it clear that depending upon Israel’s reaction to their responses, full-scale war may be on the horizon.
From the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh to the targeting of Dr. Mahmoud Hamshari, MintPress breaks down why the phone is not your friend and how Israel uses it to target and kill Palestinian leaders.
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Mexican President López Obrador slams US meddling in Venezuela’s democratic elections.
"Why is the Organisation of American States meddling in Venezuelan elections? This is why the OAS doesn't have any credibility," the Mexican leader said in a speech. He added, “Under what basis does the OAS claim that the other candidate won?" referring to the CIA-backed organisation’s election poll that disputes the official election results, which saw President Nicolas Maduro reelected.
In an alarming turn of events, Israeli officials and media back soldiers accused of brutally raping a Palestinian detainee, claiming their right to ‘self-defense.’
Read Robert's full news brief via the linkhttps://www.mintpressnews.com/rape-self-defense-israeli-soldiers-gang-rape-palestinian-defended-as-heroes/288019/
The Syrian Golan Heights, illegally occupied by Israel, is legitimate as long as Bashar al-Assad remains in power, says U.S. spokesperson Vedant Patel.
When pushed on whether the illegal occupation of Syria’s Golan Heights should end, in line with UN resolutions, State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel says that the territory remains vital to Israel’s security as long as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remains in power and Iranian-aligned groups remain in the region.
Patel went on to affirm that the U.S. Biden administration’s position on the Golan Heights “has not changed," meaning that they are continuing to treat it as legitimately part of Israeli territory as former US President Donald Trump declared it.
Elon Musk uses derogatory imperialist language to threaten Venezuela’s president over a hypothetical fight.
In response to billionaire Elon Musk’s endorsement of the US-backed Venezuelan opposition and sharing of fake news online, which fuelled riots in Caracas, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro announced that he is ready to fight Musk, which the billionaire accepted in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page. Continuing on with the fight rhetoric, Elon Musk used bomb and rocket emojis and threatened to drag the Venezuelan leader to Guantanamo Bay, notorious for torturing prisoners held for crimes they didn’t commit.
Israeli strikes kill Al-Jazeera journalist Ismael al-Ghoul
Israeli occupation forces targeted cameraman Rami Al-Rifi and Ismael Al-Ghoul, both of whom were working for Al-Jazeera Arabic, with a missile strike on their car. A video was released from the scene of the attack, featuring the much loved Ismael Al-Ghoul decapitated, with only his press vest visible from the car he was sitting in.
Palestine Action shut down a factory in Staffordshire that produces engines for Israeli drones used against civilians in Gaza.
Targeting Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons company, Palestine Actionists shut down a factory based in Staffordshire, U.K., that produces UAV engines. These drone components are crucial for continuing the supply of arms to Israeli occupation forces while they commit genocide against the people of Gaza.
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Hezbollah announces the assassination of Fuad Shukr, the highest military figure in the movement and top war commander.
The assassination of Fuad Shukr, also known as Sayed Mohsen, occurred during Israel's attack yesterday on a residential building in Beirut's southern suburbs. Fuad was the top military advisor to Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and the director of the resistance group’s military operations.
Prior to his assassination, the U.S. Treasury Department had offered a reward of up to $5 million for information about Sayed Mohsen.
Venezuela’s US-backed opposition launches another coup attempt against the nation’s Socialist government
After the re-election of Nicolas Maduro as the President of Venezuela, the US-backed opposition is in the process of launching a violent coup to overthrow the government and are spreading disinformation online about election fraud.
Elon Musk and several us officials have taken to X to support the violent mob.
Palestinian election observers in Venezuela reveal shared resistance against imperialism. MintPress explores the unwavering support between the two nations.
Read Alan's full investigation via the following link: https://www.mintpressnews.com/venezuela-while-us-politicians-call-fraud-american-election-observers-endorse-results/288010/
Follow MintPress senior staff writer and investigative journalist Alan McLeod on X who is in Caracas right now reporting on the presidential elections and the violent coup taking place now.
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Israeli soldiers record themselves pouring gasoline to burn a Palestinian home, including personal items, in Gaza for fun
Yet another has surfaced featuring Israeli soldiers covering a civilian home in gasoline and burning it down, in order to prevent the displaced family from re-inhabiting their home. This is but one of hundreds of snuff films recorded by soldiers, used to brag about the destruction of property and mock Palestinians that they are subjecting to a genocide.
Hezbollah targeted five separate Israeli military facilities in support of Gaza and in response to the escalating Israeli aggression on Lebanon.
This comes after a near two-day halt to operations against the Israelis from Hezbollah, which occurred following Israel’s civilian massacre in southern Beirut that assassinated Fouad Shoukr.
The silence on the Lebanese front was officially broken with a barrage of dozens of rockets against the surrounding areas of Israeli settlements, followed by strikes on military bases. According to reports, Hezbollah is yet to respond to the attack on Beirut.
A Palestinian Christian family is kicked out of their property by illegal Israeli settlers in Bethlehem.
In Beit Jala, Bethlehem, a Palestinian family is forced behind a fence that was created to separate the indigenous Christians from their own lands. Holding up the legal deeds to her home, a Palestinian woman expresses her dismay that the Israeli military is protecting armed Jewish settlers in the theft of her family’s land.
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah vows that its response against Israel for hitting Beirut won’t be symbolic.
In response to Israel’s deadly strike on southern Beirut, which killed 7 civilians and injured around 80, also assassinating Hezbollah's top war commander, Fouad Shukr, and Iranian military adviser Milad Bedi, Hassan Nasrallah vows a crushing blow. The Secretary General remarked that Israelis do not understand what lines they have crossed and that across all fronts the battle has now escalated, affirming that the response will not be “symbolic or a formality.”
Meir Ben Shatrit, accused of participating in the gang-rape of a Palestinian prisoner, brags about his actions and says the police arresting him was a sham.
The Israeli reservist occupation soldier was one of two that have already been released by the Israeli authorities after being arrested for gang-raping a Palestinian detainee, while eight others involved remain detained. Their arrests from the Sde Teiman detention centre, compared to Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay, caused uproar and led to riots and protests that called for the release of the gang-rapists. The Israeli Knesset debated whether raping Palestinian prisoners was permissible, with a Likud Party lawmaker advocating for allowing raping prisoners with sticks. Amidst Israel’s Security Minister praising the gang-rapists as heroes, thousands of Israelis attacked a military court, broke into two military bases, and clashed with police.
Anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim hate crime incidents have risen by roughly 70% in 2024, according to America's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization
Hate crimes have been on the rise in America, according to data that has been newly released by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The data highlights that discrimination is particularly prevalent in education and employment, alongside a rise in hate crimes and incidents.
From the genocide in Gaza to bombings in Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon, to the targeted assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Netanyahu is igniting a regional war to hold on to his position of power.
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Pro-US-backed Venezuelan opposition pseudo-journalist Eduardo Menoni has called on his online followers to physically attack Jackson Hinkle.
Political commentator Jackson Hinkle was doxxed by Venezuelan opposition personalities on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), as photos posted of him in Caracas were used to geolocate his hotel. Calls were then made to find him, some even using euphemisms for burning Hinkle alive, an action that had actually been carried out against supporters of Maduro in the past. Despite appeals, billionaire Elon Musk appears to be ignoring his own policy guidelines and allowing such content to be shared on his platform.
British PM Keir Starmer announces the launch of further surveillance and policing measures to combat "violent disorder."
After the outbreak of anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim demonstrations across the UK, encouraged by the spread of disinformation from right-wing social media influencers that claimed a horrific mass stabbing attack against children was committed by a Muslim asylum seeker, the British Labour government has responded by strengthening surveillance measures. As it turned out, the 17-year-old who committed the heinous crime was born in the UK, and he is not Muslim. While Starmer’s measures come in response to the violent unrest, there are fears over how this may affect peaceful protests and minority communities in the country.
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The US Army wastes $11 million on an ad campaign featuring Dwayne Johnson, which may actually have hurt recruiting efforts.
The American Army’s $11 million advertising deal with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the United Football League has failed to yield any drive in new recruits and reportedly even ended up losing 38 enlistments. At a time when the US military is falling 10,000 recruits short of its target, this failed campaign rubbed salt in the wounds of the US Army after the Army National Guard blew $88 million on a deal with NASCAR that only yielded 20 recruits.
Covering the ongoing violence on the streets of Caracas following violent U.S.-backed opposition riots, MintPress’s Alan Macleod provides an on-the-ground update.
Alan Macleod noted last night's violence, carried out by supporters of the Venezuelan opposition, resulting in the death of at least 1 police officer and the injury of 60 others, in addition to attacks on government buildings and hospitals.
Presidential candidate Donald Trump once again uses the term "Palestinian" as a derogatory label to describe his political opponents.
During a recent fundraiser in New Jersey, Trump claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris "hates Israel" and asserted that Senator Charles Schumer had "become a Palestinian." Trump's rhetoric and attempt to turn the word "Palestinian" highlight his loyalty and allegiance to the Israeli entity.
Trump's 2016 and 2024 campaigns have received significant funding from Zionist billionaires such as Miriam Adelson.
Israel’s attack on southern Beirut killed at least three civilians, injured over 70 others, and left dozens more under the rubble of the four-story building that was hit.
Those confirmed killed were 6-year-old Amira Fadlallah, 10-year-old Hassan Fadlallah, and a woman named Wassila Baydoun. In what Israel called a precise targeting of Hezbollah military leader, Fouad Shukr, not only has the Lebanese official not been confirmed dead, but the attack brought down an entire inhabited building packed with civilians and caused significant damage to surrounding buildings, including the nearby Bahman Hospital.
Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in an airstrike on his residence in Tehran.
Nasser Kanaani, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, announced that investigations are underway. So far, Iranian sources have indicated that the strike was carried out by a cross-country missile.
The Iranian government has declared three days of national mourning.
Palestinian girl, Bushra Muhanna, dies of malnutrition and becomes the third child this week alone to die of starvation in Gaza
Little Bushra Muhanna, from Gaza City, died due to malnutrition, with doctors unable to help due to a lack of supplies that are needed to treat those affected by the ongoing famine. A panel of UN experts recently declared that famine has gripped every corner of the besieged coastal territory, which came after Israel’s top rights group, B’Tselem published a report that accused Israel of “Manufacturing Famine” in the Gaza Strip.
During his time in the Trump admin, neoconservative Elliot Abrams laughs and gloats about US sanctions on Venezuela that chokes the nations economy, preventing them from gold and oil
Abrams is know more recently for his role in attempting to launch a coup against the government of Venezuela, under the former Trump administration, however his legacy expands back much further. For instance, he helped prop up dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, In Haiti, estimated to have killed as many as 60,000 people while in power. Abrams also defended the Guatemalan Montt regime, which oversaw the mass murder, rape, and torture of scores of indigenous Ixil Mayan people in the 1980s. He has consistently backed opposition movements, death squads and despots in a bid to establish complete US hegemony in the region.