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A Statement to the Syrian people

On the early morning of December 8, 2024, the freemen of Daraa and Soweda entered the capital Damascus, followed them by fighting factions from the north and several provinces to put an end to half a century of tyranny and…

“Hope is an action, not an abstract idea” – A glimpse into the work of Combatants for Peace

Combatants for Peace is a binational grassroots movement that was founded by former Palestinian and Israeli combatants in 2006. Its goal is to end violence and occupation and to promote a peaceful and just solution to the conflict. The movement…

Here’s What Has To Happen To Prevent Post-Assad Syria From Collapsing

Post-Assad Syria is on the brink of all-out collapse that could turn it into the world’s largest hotbed of terrorism if this process isn’t soon averted. The epic collapse of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) over the past ten days…

ICC Arrest Warrants in the Context of the Situation in Palestine: A Turning Point for International Justice

On 21 November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued three arrest warrants as part of its investigation into the situation in Palestine, which has been ongoing since 2021. The warrants target two high-ranking Israeli officials, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…

Truce in Lebanon: Can Diplomacy Rise from the Ruins?

On November 26th, Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement for a 60-day truce, during which Israel and Hezbollah are both supposed to withdraw from the area of Lebanon south of the Litani River. The agreement is based on the terms…

Ilham, the Poet, Free from Turkish Prison

Ilham Sami Çomak is finally free after serving 30 years in prison. Accused of terrorism, his prosecution was declared illegal by the European Court of Human Rights. Despite this, Ilham’s appeals were repeatedly denied, and even his parole request was…

Why Do the Israelis Bomb Palestinian Homes in the Middle of the Night?

At 10 p.m. on the night of October 28, 2024, the Israeli air force struck a five-story building in Beit Lahiya, in the northern area of Gaza. Northern Gaza has been pummeled by the Israelis since October 8, 2023. There…

Two conscientious objectors refuse to enlist in the Israeli army: “Get Out of Gaza now!”

Soul Behar Tsalik and Iddo Elam, both 18-year-old, will refuse to enlist in the Israeli Army in protest over the war of destruction in Gaza and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian lands. The two will arrive this week at Tel-Hashomer…

Statement from Javad Zarif, Former Foreign Minister, now Vice President of Iran.

You probably won’t find this statement sent today, in normal media. Some will call it propaganda. I just urge folks to listen and move toward ending the horrid slaughter, and wars. I had the honor to interview Fmr. UN Ambassador…

Will Trump End or Escalate Biden’s Wars?

When Donald Trump takes office on January 20th, all his campaign promises to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours and almost as quickly end Israel’s war on its neighbors will be put to the test. The choices he…

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