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October 27, 2023
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Israeli Officials' Plans to Ethnically Cleanse, Recolonize Gaza Stoke 'Second Nakba' Fears
Meanwhile, West Bank settlers are vowing to slaughter Palestinians, leaving bloody dolls and leaflets with warnings to flee or die.
Brett Wilkins
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'Massacres Will Be Done in Total Darkness': Huge Israeli Assault Causes Blackout Across Gaza
"The intense bombing in the last hour caused the destruction of all remaining international routes linking Gaza to the outside world," said a Palestinian telecommunications company.
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'Stop Arming Israel': Protesters Target Weapons Makers Supplying the Gaza Bombardment
"People are rising up to shut down the production of weaponry destined for use in Israel's ongoing massacre of the Palestinian people," Palestine Action said.
Olivia Rosane
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'Gaza Is Being Strangled': Head of UN Refugee Agency Issues Stirring Appeal for Cease-Fire
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini warned that Gaza is "on the brink of a massive health hazard" as Israel's blockade and bombing prevent the free flow of desperately needed aid.
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US Bombs Syria Amid Growing Fears of Wider Regional War
"Airstrikes or no airstrikes, rocket and drone attacks against U.S. positions in Syria and Iraq will continue until the U.S. draws down in those countries," argued one analyst.
Jake Johnson
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Reports Expose US Billionaires and Corporate Profiteers Enabling Israel's War on Gaza
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Gaza Officials Identify 6,747 Palestinians Killed In Israel's 'Brutal Massacres'
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Tlaib Denounces MTG Resolution Against Her as 'Deeply Islamophobic'
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'A Big Deal': New NLRB Joint-Employer Rule Will Close Workers' Rights Loophole
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Biden Accused of 'Genocide Denial' After Casting Doubt On Civilian Death Toll in Gaza
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Sink, Sank, Sunk: One Year in and Musk's Twitter Is Down the Drain
In Musk's distorted world view, his critics are to blame for Twitter's sinking fortunes. But if there's anyone to blame, just look at the man holding... the sink.
Tim Karr
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Eulogy for My Father, Daniel Ellsberg
In the final days, his joy and gratitude were based on the hope that others would carry on the effort for a better, more peaceful future. I pray that his joy may be justified.
Robert Ellsberg
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Clergy to Vanguard: Stop Funding Fossil Fuels!
Vanguard must decarbonize, massively scale up sustainable investments, adopt a human rights policy, and use its power to hold the worst climate actors accountable.
Rev. Amy Brooks,Rev. Chelsea MacMillan
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