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Marco Rubio’s Yemen Gamble: Is the US Headed for Another Middle East War?

With calls for airstrikes and arms deals, incoming Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s agenda risks reigniting a devastating conflict and dragging the United States into another disastrous war in the Middle East.

Robert Inlakesh
Par Robert Inlakesh
Marco Rubio’s Yemen Gamble Feature photo

Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has taken a hardline position against Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, advocating policies aimed at reigniting the conflict between Riyadh and Sana’a. Critics warn that his approach could risk dragging the United States into a direct confrontation, escalating tensions in an already volatile

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TikTok isn’t anti-Israel: It’s Hired Unit 8200 Agents to Run its Affairs

A MintPress News study has unearthed a network of former agents of Israeli spying agency Unit 8200 working at TikTok, a company charged with supposedly being a Chinese-owned hub of anti-Semitic content.

Alan Macleod
Par Alan Macleod
TikTik Israel Feature photo

TikTok has been under intense pressure as of late from U.S. officials, who accuse the video platform of being a hub of anti-Israel hatred. “TikTok is a tool China uses to spread propaganda to Americans. Now it’s being used to downplay Hamas terrorism,” wrote Republican Senator Marco Rubio. “TikTok needs to be shut down. Now,” he added. Nikki

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Legislating Silence: How Congress Plans to Target Critics of Israel

Hailed by neoconservatives as a tool to combat antisemitism, new bills championed by AIPAC allies could strip nonprofits of protections, paving the way for a chilling crackdown on free speech.

Robert Inlakesh
Par Robert Inlakesh
antisemtism bill feature photo

A coalition of civil rights groups is sounding the alarm over three proposed bills that, they argue, represent an audacious attempt to stifle dissent and curb free expression in the United States. The legislation—H.R.6408, H.R.9495, and S.4136—claims to combat terrorism by targeting the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed to be in violation. But

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Trump’s Peace Promise: Three Flashpoints That Could Ignite Global Chaos

From Ukraine’s nuclear brinkmanship to Israel’s West Bank annexation plans, can Trump deliver the peace he promised?

Greg Stoker
Par Greg Stoker
State of Play Ep. 37 Flashpoints for Global War Feature photo

There are three geopolitical flashpoints that could ignite a great-power confrontation between the collective West and nations aligned with the emerging multipolar world: Israel/Iran, Russia/Ukraine, and China/Taiwan. The incoming Trump administration has branded itself as a peace-making entity. But is this claim accurate? Moreover, given the

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Six Months of Lies and Pressure: How US and Israeli Interference Stalled Netanyahu’s ICC Arrest Warrant

The ICC finally issued Netanyahu’s warrant, but only after surviving a barrage of threats, legal sabotage, and coordinated smears from Washington and Tel Aviv.

Robert Inlakesh
Par Robert Inlakesh
ICC Israel Feature photo

More than six months after the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and defense minister, a ruling was finally issued Thursday. In the interim, both Israel and the United States took unprecedented steps to obstruct the court’s decision-making process. In May, ICC chief prosecutor

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Why Did the FBI Show Up at Alison Weir’s Door? Critics of Israel Say They Know the Answer

Journalists and activists are reporting alarming encounters with federal agents, suggesting a coordinated effort to silence American voices critical of Israeli policies.

Robert Inlakesh
Par Robert Inlakesh
Alison Weir

Journalist and author Alison Weir has raised concerns over what she describes as an unsettling visit from the FBI, alleging that agents showed up at her home unannounced to question her. In a public statement on November 18, Weir revealed that she was approached by agents who informed her the visit was connected to a matter involving Press TV,

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