Genocide in Gaza: three new books take stock
Genocide in Gaza: Israel’s Long War on Palestine by Avi Shlaim; Catastrophe: Nakba II by Fintan Drury; and The Gaza Catastrophe: The Genocide in World-Historical Perspective by Gilbert Achcar
Antony Blinken
Russia neither confirms nor denies report of Putin and Trump conversation
Donald Trump says he has spoken to Vladimir Putin about ending war in Ukraine
Blinken calls for push to get Gaza truce deal over ‘finish line’ before end of Biden presidency
Israel continues intense bombardment of Palestinian enclave, killing at least 48 in most recent attacks
Blinken expresses confidence in South Korean democratic process
Blinken expresses confidence in South Korea democratic process
US meets Arab ministers amid uncertainty over Syria transition
Arab countries called for end to hostilities in Syria and said they would support the transitional government
US and Turkey discuss consequences of Assad’s fall in Syria
Samir Ousman Alsheikh (72) headed the Adra prison, as it is colloquially known, during the period 2005 to 2008
Syria’s interim leader backed by former rebels to take on role of caretaker prime minister
Israel denies troops are advancing on Damascus despite acknowledging some had taken up positions outside demilitarised zone
US pledges to send as much aid as possible to Ukraine before Trump becomes president
Blinken claims security issues have become ‘indivisible’ as Russia deepens alliances with North Korea and Iran
Blinken calls on Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza
‘The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of disease, famine and violence’ according to aid agencies
Almost 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine border to enter war ‘in coming days’, says US
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged China to use its influence in Pyongyang
US pushes for end to Israel’s fighting with Hamas, Hizbullah, as Lebanon’s Tyre hit by air strikes
Israeli strikes kill 42 in Gaza as tanks tighten siege of north
US warns Israel to significant improve humanitarian situation in Gaza or jeopardise supply of US weapons
In what appears to be an immediate response Israel announces that 50 trucks containing humanitarian aid passed through Erez crossing into northern Gaza Strip
Ukraine repeats call for UK and US to allow use of western weapons against Russia
Blinken and Lammy hail country’s ‘bravery’ in fighting off invasion by Moscow’s forces but would not be drawn on missile usage
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 61 in 48 hours as UN pursues vaccinations
More detailed US truce proposal coming in days, CIA director says
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