Western countries punish UNRWA for work in Gaza Strip
Palestine World

Western countries punish UNRWA for work in Gaza Strip

A set of Western countries, including the US and Germany, announced they would cease funding UN’s agency for Palestine refugees as famine looms over Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
January 29, 2024
Hundreds of thousands in Gaza at risk of starvation and disease
Israel Palestine

Hundreds of thousands in Gaza at risk of starvation and disease

As the war enters its 109th day, the death toll in Gaza stands at nearly 25,500 Palestinians killed, along with close to 63,500 injured

Peoples Dispatch
January 23, 2024
20,000 hit the streets of Brussels to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Belgium Israel

20,000 hit the streets of Brussels to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Leftists are demanding that the Belgian government impose a military embargo on Israel and support South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel in the International Court of Justice.

Peoples Dispatch
January 22, 2024
Over 2 million join human chain in Kerala against BJP-led national government’s apathy
India

Over 2 million join human chain in Kerala against BJP-led national government’s apathy

The human chain was organized by the Democratic Youth Federation of India. The national government has been accused of discriminating against Left-led State of Kerala , while also putting up administrative hurdles to its developmental programs

Peoples Dispatch
January 22, 2024
One of the largest unions in the United States just called for a ceasefire in Gaza
Palestine United States

One of the largest unions in the United States just called for a ceasefire in Gaza

The Service Employees International Union, which boasts two million members, joined a growing section of the US labor movement in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

Peoples Dispatch
January 22, 2024
Iran accuses Israel of using “blind terrorism” to cover up its military failures in Gaza
Iran Israel

Iran accuses Israel of using “blind terrorism” to cover up its military failures in Gaza

Israel has been carrying out air strikes in Lebanon and Syria allegedly targeting Hezbollah and Iranian targets in clear attempts to provoke a regional war

Peoples Dispatch
January 22, 2024
Biden admits airstrikes against Yemen aren’t working, US continues bombing anyway
United States Yemen

Biden admits airstrikes against Yemen aren’t working, US continues bombing anyway

Instead of responding to call to pressure Israel for a ceasefire, the US continues to escalate the regional conflict

Peoples Dispatch
January 19, 2024
Progressives in Iceland intensify campaign against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza
Iceland Palestine

Progressives in Iceland intensify campaign against Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza

Palestine solidarity groups and peace activists have called upon the Icelandic government to join South Africa’s lawsuit in ICJ against Israel’s genocidal war on Palestinians.

Peoples Dispatch
January 17, 2024