Tags: Civilians

Swing-state Muslim Americans threaten to vote against Biden

As Israel’s U.S-backed war against Hamas intensifies and Palestinian civilian deaths mount, a growing number of swing-state Muslim American and Arab American leaders are warning President Joe Biden that he is losing support from their communities in ways that could cost him in next year’s election. Muslim Americans overwhelmingly backed Biden in 2020 and would…

Israel-Hamas information war challenges media, public

Trust Security Israel-Hamas information war challenges media, public | View caption Hide caption All wars are also information wars. False and misleading online images from Israel and Gaza have lit up social media. In the instant-news era, verification presents a dilemma for journalists. The Oct. 17 explosion at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City was…

Seeking neutrality, Kremlin stays on sidelines of Israel-Hamas war

Peace Europe Seeking neutrality, Kremlin stays on sidelines of Israel-Hamas war | View caption Hide caption The Kremlin has cultivated warm ties with both Israelis and Palestinians, which it hopes to maintain by staying out of the current war. Public opinion seems to approve. As the West, led by the United States, lined up unequivocally…

As corruption costs lives on battlefield, Ukrainians demand change

Integrity Europe As corruption costs lives on battlefield, Ukrainians demand change | View caption Hide caption For many Ukrainians, the war they are currently fighting involves two foes. One is Russia. The other is their country’s chronic corruption, which can be deadly. But while war usually grows corruption, Ukraine is making headway against it. The…

Navy presence signals US bid to contain Israel-Gaza conflict

Navy presence signals US bid to contain Israel-Gaza conflict | View caption Hide caption The goal, going beyond support for Israel, is to make sure hostilities don’t spread. To this end, defense officials have repeatedly reiterated the president’s warnings. “For any country, for any group – or anyone – thinking about trying to take advantage of this atrocity…

Lawyer’s three word ‘obliteration’ of BBC News’ Israel war coverage live on air

The faced humiliation live on air after a lawyer blasted the broadcaster for suggesting Israel’s striking of Gaza represented “collective punishment” for civilians. Appearing on the BBC, UKLFI Charitable Trust Legal Director Natasha Hausdorff laid into host Katya Adler after she brought up that humanitarian charities are accusing Israel of punishing civilians for the actions…

Hamas terrorists carried out attacks in Israel while on drugs

terrorists were under the influence of a stimulant drug called Captagon as they carried out their October 7 terrorist attack in , it has been reported. Captagon is a synthetic amphetamine-type stimulant that has been illegally produced in southern Europe. It has reached the Middle East after being trafficked there through Turkey. The pills were…

Cleverly flies in to show solidarity with Israel – then has to shelter

James Cleverly was forced to run for cover during his visit to Israel yesterday as a Hamas rocket attack sparked panic. The Foreign Secretary took ­shelter as sirens warned of an incoming salvo in the southern city of Ofakim. After the terrifying ordeal, ­ Mr Cleverly said: “I’ve seen a glimpse of what millions experience…