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Wars and Militarism

There Is Only One Night Left To Build Fortifications

September 20, 2024 Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. , , , , ,
On 13 September, at a conclave in Washington, DC, US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated that it would be acceptable for Ukraine to fire missiles, provided by the West, into Russian territory. No official decision has been announced as of yet, but it is clear where the conversation among North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) member states is headed. After Starmer – whose approval rating with voters sits at 22% – returned to London, his foreign secretary David Lammy told the press that the UK government is in conversation with other allies about lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of UK-provided Storm Shadow missiles into Russia.

‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 349: Nasrallah Says ‘We Wish’ Israel Invades Lebanon

September 20, 2024 Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. , , , , , ,
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, vowed “just punishment” against Israel in retaliation for the pager explosion attacks on Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, which left 32 people killed and thousands injured. “The punishment will come,” Nasrallah declared. “But when, where, or how, is something that we will keep to ourselves, and even to the closest circle within ourselves.” Nasrallah’s declarations came in a live speech on Thursday, stating that Israel’s goal from the pager explosion attack was to “put a stop to the Lebanese front and separate it from Gaza.” “We received messages on Tuesday evening [following the explosions] saying that the aim of the explosions is to stop the [Lebanese] front, and was a threat that if we don’t stop, there will be more attacks,” Nasrallah indicated.

Scott Ritter: Israel’s Collapse Is Imminent Amid Escalation In Lebanon

September 20, 2024 Mnar Adley, MintPress News. , , , , ,
It sometimes feels like the world is on the brink of war. Israel has just escalated the conflict in the Middle East with a massive attack on Lebanon, implanting bombs in hundreds of pagers and other electronic devices, killing many and injuring thousands. Around the world, the action has been condemned as an act of terror. Today’s guest, Scott Ritter, unequivocally denounced the move. “This is something that is unjustifiable under any circumstances. There is no element of the law of war that would allow this kind of indiscriminate attack,” he said. Ritter is a former United States Corps Intelligence Officer and UN Weapons Inspector in Iraq.

US Military Policy Stoking Risk Of Nuclear War On Korean Peninsula

September 20, 2024 Ju-Hyun Park, Truthout. , , , , , , , , ,
U.S. politicians can’t stop talking about Kim Jong Un. The two major party conventions have come and gone, with both presidential candidates mentioning the North Korean leader by name. At the Republican National Convention (RNC), Donald Trump claimed Kim had endorsed him, adding, “He misses me.” Just weeks later at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Kamala Harris alluded to her opponent’s claims, declaring before an enraptured audience that the “tyrant” Kim is “rooting for Trump.” Neither candidate told the truth. The North Korea’s state news agency was swift to respond to Trump back in June, clarifying the position of the government with characteristically pointed remarks: “No matter what administration takes office in the U.S., the political climate, which is confused by the infighting of the two parties, does not change and, accordingly, we do not care about this.”

The Chris Hedges Report: The Origins Of Islamophobia

September 19, 2024 Chris Hedges, Scheer Post. , , , , ,
Since the turn of the 21st century, the world has become deeply familiar with the global “war on terror.” Framed by the West’s ostensibly patriotic and “civilized” political narrative that conveniently expands their national security power and geopolitical interests, it also pins Muslims as savage, and Islam as a barbaric religion of people that want nothing but the destruction of the West. This perception of Islam—and its followers—as wicked and violent, spread wide and far, especially in the United States, Great Britain and other allied countries. This doesn’t happen without the help of the media and influential public figures, who shape public opinion and reinforce stereotypes.

Iran’s Crucial Decision On Israel

September 19, 2024 As'Ad AbuKhalil, Consortium News. , , ,
Iran faces probably its most difficult decision since its 1979 victory in the Iranian Revolution. Israel has launched strikes deep into the heart of Tehran and Beirut’s southern suburbs, significantly strengthening its strategic position. [On Tuesday, Israel Was Accused By U.S. Officials Of Planting Explosives In Pagers Made In Hungary, Which Were Sold To Lebanon And Then Remotely Detonating Them, Killing 12 People And Injuring More Than 2,700. Hezbollah Vowed Revenge On Israel.] Before the pager terrorist attack, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah conceded that the two earlier strikes on Iran and Lebanon were an Israeli achievement, a rare concession from any Arab leader.

Israel’s Lebanon Attack: Hungarian Shell Company Linked To Pager Blasts

September 19, 2024 Robert Inlakesh, MintPress News. , , , , , ,
Israel launched an attack against Lebanon on Tuesday, detonating thousands of pagers across the country in a move that targeted both Hezbollah members and civilians. The explosions caused widespread panic and confusion, reminiscent of the chaos seen during the 2020 Beirut Port explosion. Hezbollah soon confirmed that Israel was behind the operation. The attack, involving a Hungarian-based shell company led by a shadowy figure, raised concerns about the extent of foreign influence and operations in the region. On the first day of the aggression, at least 11 people were killed, and up to 4,000 others were injured, with 400 in critical condition.

US Navy Chief Unveils Plan To Be Ready For War With China By 2027

September 19, 2024 Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com. , , , ,
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest ranking officer in the US Navy, unveiled a plan on Wednesday to be ready for a war with China by 2027 as the US military is preparing for a direct fight with Beijing despite the risk of nuclear war. The plan lays out goals to be reached by 2027, including making 80% of the naval force ready for combat deployments on short notice. Franchetti told The Associated Press she wants to increase combat readiness so “if the nation calls us, we can push the ‘go’ button, and we can surge our forces to be able to meet the call.” Other goals include increasing recruitment, improving Navy infrastructure, removing delays in ship maintenance, and increasing the use of drones and other autonomous systems.

Boeing Should Stop Making Weapons For Genocide

September 19, 2024 Mike Pappas, Left Voice. , , , , , ,
Recently, Boeing employees, members of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM), voted overwhelmingly to not only turn down a terrible union backed tentative agreement, but go out on strike. These workers are showing they are willing to fight for more and are tired of being forced to cut corners on production, putting the public in danger to maximize profits for Boeing’s executives. If cutting corners wasn’t bad enough, Boeing’s leadership has focused on continuing to supply weapons to Israel supporting its genocidal campaign on Palestine. Boeing needs to stop making weapons for genocide and start fixing their planes. 

Lebanon Deadly Pager Blasts: What We Know So Far

September 18, 2024 Middle East Eye. , , , , ,
At least 12 people were killed and nearly 3,000 injured on Tuesday when pagers commonly used for communication by Hezbollah members exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon. The details of how this highly sophisticated attack was carried out remain unclear, though Hezbollah has blamed its adversary, Israel. The Israeli military has so far declined to comment. Here is what we know so far. When And Where Did The Blasts Take Place? The blasts began in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, with scores of incidents reported in the southern suburb of Dahiyeh and other areas of the country at about 3.45pm (12.45pm GMT) on Tuesday. According to footage seen by Middle East Eye, some of the detonations occurred after the pagers went off, prompting their owners to bring them close to their faces or hands to check the screens.

Resistance Groups Denounce Israel’s Cyberattack On Lebanon

September 18, 2024 Hamas – Islamic Resistance Movement, Workers' World. , , , , , ,
We, in the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), strongly condemn the Zionist terrorist aggression that targeted Lebanese citizens by detonating communication devices in various areas of Lebanese territory, as well as civilian and service facilities. This attack injured thousands of citizens, without distinguishing between fighters and civilians, and resulted in the martyrdom of several individuals. This crime defies all laws and norms, and we hold the occupation government fully responsible for the consequences of this dangerous crime. This terrorist operation comes as part of the systematic Zionist aggression on the region and the policy of arrogance and tyranny adopted by the occupation government, backed by U.S. support that provides cover for its fascist crimes.

‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 345: Israel Threatens Lebanon Again

September 17, 2024 Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. , ,
The U.S. envoy to the Middle East Amos Hochstein began a visit to Israel on Monday in a new attempt to diffuse tensions between Israel and Hezbollah as the Israeli cabinet is scheduled to meet today to discuss a plan to “enlarge the objectives of the war” on the Lebanese front. Israeli media reported that the U.S. presented a new proposal to define the border line between Israel and Lebanon, which Israel reportedly rejected ahead of Hochstein’s arrival. Meanwhile, Israel’s Kan channel reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed verbally with his war minister Yoav Gallan during a cabinet meeting over the Lebanese border options, as Gallant opposes a war in the north.

Ukraine War Turns Into Russian Roulette

September 17, 2024 M. K. Bhadrakumar, Consortium News. , , , , , , , , ,
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with U.S. President Joe Biden in the White House on Friday with the question of the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine to hit deep inside Russia on their agenda of conversation. But there were no announcements, nor was there any joint press conference. Starmer later told the media that the talks were “productive” but concentrated on “strategy” rather than a “particular step or tactic.” He did not signal any decision on allowing Kiev to fire long-range missiles into Russia. Starmer said no final decision had been taken on the Storm Shadow missiles and hinted that further developments may follow at the gathering of the U.N. General Assembly later this month. “We’ll obviously pick up again in UNGA in just a few days time with a wider group of individuals,” he said.

US Senator Lindsey Graham: Ukraine Sits On ‘Trillion Dollars Of Minerals’

September 17, 2024 Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. , , , , , , , ,
US Senator Lindsey Graham has argued that Washington must support Ukraine because of its lucrative natural resources. During a visit to Kiev in September, Graham published a video standing next to Ukrainian leader Zelensky, in which the US senator said, “They’re sitting on a trillion dollars worth of minerals that could be good to our economy”. “They just need weapons”, Graham implored, calling for more arms shipments to Kiev. The US senator added that Ukraine is “trying to stop the Russians, so we don’t have to fight them”. Zelensky expressed gratitude for the “bipartisan support” he has received in Washington.

Russia Is Not Bluffing: To Avoid WWIII, The US Must Find A Diplomatic Offramp

September 17, 2024 Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. , , , , , , ,
Last week, the United States was considering Ukraine's request for long-range missiles that could strike more deeply into Russian territory. The Russian government made it clear that this would be viewed as a declaration of war and that it would respond with attacks on NATO countries, including the United States. Clearing the FOG speaks with Scott Ritter about the current state of the Ukraine proxy war against Russia. Ritter explained that had the United States not backed down, World War III could have started. Ritter also discusses the escalating attack on free speech and his new campaign, Operation Dawn, which will launch on September 28 in Kingston, New York.
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