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Despite the devastation of war, education in Gaza continues.
Footage shows a Gazan teacher holding lessons with her students in a simple tent.
Israel claims to have stopped an assassination by Hezbollah
According to Israeli Shin Bet, Hezbollah attempted to kill a former security official by employing explosives that were supposed to be remotely detonated from Lebanon.
On September 16–18, 1982, the Shatila Palestinian refugee camp and the Sabra neighbourhood of southern Beirut were the sites of a three-day massacre conducted by Israelis and Phalangist allies.
Thousands of civilians in Lebanon and Palestinian refugees lost their lives as a result of the crime.
"We have prepared ourselves to fight a long battle of attrition that will break the enemy's political will... Our concerted efforts with you [Yemen], our brothers in the valiant resistance in Lebanon, and the Islamic resistance in Iraq, will break this enemy and defeat it."
Yahya Sinwar, the head of Hamas' Politburo, penned a letter to Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen's Ansarallah.
In his message, Sinwar conveyed his respect for the Yemeni people, commending their longstanding support for Palestine. He emphasised that the resistance in Gaza has "exhausted the enemy" and assured that it remains strong, despite Israeli claims about them, which are "mere lies."
State of Play Livestream Today W/ Greg Stoker
South Africa's case against Israel ignites Hasbara attacks w/ special guest human rights lawyer Kristen Zornada
The ongoing ICC and ICJ trials against the State of Israel and its ministers, Yoav Galant and Prime Minister Netanyahu, have ignited Hasbara attacks.
South Africa has brought a case before the International Court of Justice on the charge that the Israeli state is plausibly committing a genocide in Gaza. Karim Khan, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, which prosecutes individuals, has recommended the issuing of arrest warrants for both Israeli and Hamas officials. We know that Israel is trying to get the US to pressure the ICC on their behalf not to let this happen.
📍 Today, Monday, September 16th, @ 5:00 pm EST
Watch via our youtube channel or link below:
https://www.youtube.com/live/GEnHaDRa39w?si=UN4ED0rsIoCq43H_
BBC presenter Huw Edwards does not receive a custodial sentence for indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has not received a custodial sentence for accessing indecent images of children as young as seven. Edwards avoided prison after being charged with three offences involving 41 indecent images of children sent to him by a convicted paedophile.
The judge, in explaining the decision, highlighted that Edwards would face significant risks in custody, including potential attacks from other inmates and the possibility of self-harm, making him "particularly vulnerable" if imprisoned.
Israeli army offering citizenship to African refugees in exchange for fighting in Gaza
An investigation by the Haaretz newspaper has exposed Israeli military promises to Africans of citizenship in exchange for their involvement in Israel's Gaza genocide.
Despite participation, the Africans who did have received nothing in return so far.
Writers resign from the Jewish Chronicle following revelations that it laundered fake news based on forged documents from Netanyahu's political office.
On Sunday, Jonathan Freedland and Hadley Freeman took to social media to announce their resignations. Shortly after, fellow columnists David Baddiel and David Aaronovitch also stepped down.
The resignations come in response to revelation that Netanyahu's office published fake documents about Hamas to justify war on Gaza through the Jewish Chronicle.
Keir Starmer received advice on migration from Right Wing Italian government
Giorgia Meloni, leader of the neo-fascist Brothers of Italy party, and Italy's prime minister since 2022, met with Keir Starmer to offer advice on migration.
Italy's right-wing government has offered guidance on how the UK could adopt elements of its migration approach. The UK government is currently reviewing four key Italian migration policies as part of this consideration.
Benjamin Netanyahu uses a map that completely removes the occupied West Bank, annexing it into Israel
The map was used by the Israeli PM, in a presentation about why he added a new condition to the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, specifically regarding an area called the Philadelphi Corridor where he suggests his soldiers must stay and cannot withdraw from.
According to the Biden ceasefire proposal that was ratified by a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution, Israel is required to completely withdraw from Gaza, which Israel refuses to do.
Turkey has arrested a Kosovan National on the charge of managing the Israeli Mossad’s financial network in the country
The accused Israeli agent was named Liridon Rexhepi and was detained in Istanbul after being suspected of transferring funds to Mossad personnel operating in Turkey, according to the Turkish intelligence agency MIT. Turkey has arrested over 20 people it accuses of being Israeli Mossad agents since the beginning of the genocide in Gaza.
Egypt Supplies Israel During Gaza Genocide While Blocking Aid
Egypt has dedicated five ports to Israel to export $330 million worth of supplies during Israel's genocide
Watch the full interview with our director Mnar Adley on 5Pillars in the link in bio
https://youtu.be/zzGNzBZGFNg?si=6bqe19w2ajjRFW7z
Over 160 postcards were sent to Palestine Action political prisoners, who face jail time for disrupting Israel’s weapons supply
After a letter writing solidarity event in Birmingham, some 160 postcards were sent to 16 Palestine Action political prisoners. These prisoners acted to try and take down Israel’s biggest weapons company Elbit Systems and prevent it from manufacturing weapons in the United Kingdom.
Three Israeli police officers killed by a Palestinian fighter from Al-Khalil
A Palestinian man named Muhammad Al-Asoud shot dead three Israeli occupation police officers near Turqumiah. The fighter was a former Presidential Guard member for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and came from the town of Idna, Al-Khalil, where he eventually was killed after making a final stand against the Israeli army.
Zionist-backed anti-Muslim campaigner, Tommy Robinson, commends Saudi Arabia in a recent interview
After going on an unhinged tirade against Qatar for its support of Hamas, Tommy Robinson talks about how Saudis Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, is “heading in a good direction” by lessening the Islamic influence inside the country. Interestingly, the anti-Muslim campaigner only has a problem with Muslim nations who oppose Israel, while countries that are friendly to them are spoken about in a much more positive way.
"They will cheat. They will fortify it. They will steal the ballots."
Appearing on The All-In Podcast, Peter Thiel speculated that Kamala Harris might resort to cheating in a tightly contested 2024 election. He proposed stricter voter ID requirements, in-person voting on election day, and limiting mail-in ballots as a preventative measure.
Footage: The All-In Podcast
In Mu'arrajat, northwest of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, armed settler gangs, under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces, launched an assault on the Arab al-Kaabneh Elementary School.
During the attack, they targeted both students and staff, restraining several individuals, including the principal of the school.
Amid heavy opposition, Project Shema’s training at a Massachusetts school raises alarms over the growing presence of pro-Israel lobby groups in shaping American education policy.
Read Kit's full investigation via the link below:
https://www.mintpressnews.com/adl-offshoot-hidden-influence-us-schools-project-shema/288283/
Venezuela arrests three US citizens, two Spaniards, and a Czech on the charge of planning to assassinate President Maduro
Venezuelan authorities arrested six foreign nationals on Saturday, accusing them of involvement in a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro and key members of his administration. The announcement was made by Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello during a television broadcast.
Cabello further asserted that the CIA was "leading the operation” and revealed that a large inventory of rifles, originating from the United States, had been confiscated.
While the U.S. has denied any CIA involvement, one of the arrested individuals was identified as a U.S. Navy serviceman.
Yemen strikes Tel Aviv
The Yemeni Armed Forces declared that they launched a new hypersonic ballistic missile named Palestine 2 over 2,000 kilometres in the air, striking a target in Tel Aviv.
This is the first time a strike on Israel has been carried out with a hypersonic missile by Yemen.
Liberal Democrats conference passes motion to immediately suspend arms sales to Israel
At their autumn conference in Brighton over the weekend, Liberal Democrats members voted to approve a motion urging the UK to halt all arms exports to the Israeli entity with immediate effect.
The motion, introduced by Layla Moran, the first UK MP of Palestinian heritage, also called on the government to recognise Palestine as an independent state and pushed for an end to the "arbitrary administrative detention" of Palestinians by Israeli occupation forces.
US citizen who fought in Ukraine attempts to assassinate former president Donald Trump.
About fifty miles from the golf course where the assassination attempt took place, Ryan Wesley Routh was taken into custody.
After gunshots were reported on Sunday near the former president Trump's playing area at his Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, he was taken into custody.
Yemen brings down 10th US Reaper Drone
Yesterday, Ansar Allah in Yemen brought down the third fallen American MQ-9 Reaper drone this week over the Red Sea coast.
The drone was shot down while it was performing hostile operations in the Dhamar Governorate's airspace, according to the Yemeni Armed Forces.
Jailed for speaking up and acting against genocide in the Gaza Strip
Pro-Palestinian voices, whether they be activists, journalists or social media influencers are being placed behind bars in the United Kingdom and even being accused of supporting terrorism, because they oppose the actions of the Israeli government towards the Palestinian people.
Credit: Carlos Latuff
“One of the things that plausibly unites people across all religions, is that we all recognise that Rabbi Shmuley is unhinged."
Candace Owens appears on Piers Morgan's Uncensored show to challenge Rabbi Shmuley, confronting his extremist views and discussing their origins with a barrage of facts.
Palestine Action targets APCO Worldwide in central London, during the early hours of the morning, over lobbying services for Elbit Systems.
Footage: @essad_48
"You murderer, you are guilty."
Israel's minister for National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir escapes released Israeli captives from Gaza when they confronted him about his inability to reach an agreement with Hamas.
Israelis launched a day-long general strike, demanding that their government conclude a prisoner swap deal
Israel’s primary Labour Union, the Histadrut, declared that it would be backing a general strike this Monday, in response to call from the families of Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis adhered to the strike.
The Guardian’s Martin Chulov is sacked as a Middle East Correspondent following allegations that he sexually assaulted and hit women
The 52-year-old was put through an internal investigation by The Guardian newspaper, after two women came forward with separate allegations involving sexual and physical assault, leading to media outlet terminating their former employee. The internal investigation was concluded in July and occurred not long after the media correspondent was questioned by British police regarding such conduct.
UK Journalist arrested for documenting Gaza genocide
Sarah Wilkinson, a British reporter and human rights activist, was taken into custody by UK police early on Thursday morning due to online posts she made about Palestine and denouncing the Israeli activities in Gaza, which she referred to as genocide.