(2026-01-16). Israeli army won't withdraw from the yellow line areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Some Hebrew reports indicated that the Israeli army would not withdraw from the areas it controls in the Gaza Strip, which are called the yellow line areas.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement last night that the announcement of a technocratic government in the Gaza Strip was "merely a symbolic gesture."On the other hand, statements by Israeli officials since Wednesday confirm that the announcement by U.S. envoy Steve Wittkof of the launch of the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza remains merely a "symbolic step" for Tel Aviv, and will…
(2026-01-16). Mahmood slams Maccabi ban on same day their thugs assault Palestinians. thecanary.co 
On 14 January, home secretary Shabana Mahmood denounced, once again, the excellent decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a match in Birmingham in October 2025. On the same day, those same supporters of the 'Israeli' football club revealed themselves as the thugs they are. It wouldn't be the first time. Outright thuggery […] | By
(2026-01-16). UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. newarab.com 
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban West Midlands Police and its chief constable Craig Guildford have been under mounting pressure about how they came to the decision, which sparked political outrage in Britain and Israel. | Birmingham's population is 30 percent Muslim, according to the last census in 2021, and h…
(2026-01-16). Victory on Starvation's Edge: Palestine Action Strikers Shame the UK, Echoing Bobby Sands' Unbroken Will. counterpunch.org 
In a defiant stand that has shaken the corridors of British power, the imprisoned activists of Palestine Action have suspended their grueling hunger strike after forcing a major concession from the UK government. As of January 14, 2026 the last holdouts, including Heba Muraisi after 73 days without food, Kamran Ahmed at 66 days, and
(2026-01-16). Disgraced Zionist Canadian-Iranian Ghamari threatens two opponents: "We'll Come After You" thecanary.co 
Far-right monarchist, fanatical Zionist and former Canadian politician, Goldie Ghamari, has threatened the life of political critics of Israel, on camera, in two separate incidents. Ghamari was a member of Ontario's parliament until 2025. She was removed from a conservative 'caucus' over a virtual meeting with British fascist 'Tommy Robinson' shortly after he was arrested […] | By
(2026-01-16). Your Party must focus on solidarity, says Jewish anti-Zionist candidate for CEC. thecanary.co 
Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi is a long-time trade unionist and anti-racist campaigner. And she's chosen to run in Your Party's Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections. The Canary spoke to her to find out more. As an "ardent anti-Zionist", Wimborne-Idrissi stood firmly against the right's witch hunt against pro-Palestine voices in the Labour Party. And she faced numerous […] | By
(2026-01-16). Zionist extremists say they're 'mainstream', and that's the problem. thecanary.co 
New York's state attorney general has ordered far-right Zionist group Betar USA to stop its violent activities. In response, the extremists insisted they represent "mainstream Zionism". The thing is, that's precisely the problem. 'Instigating or encouraging violence' Betar hasn't just been giving the Trump administration the names of pro-Palestinian individuals in the hope that it […] | By
(2026-01-16). Encouraging News: Lindsey Graham Looks HEARTBROKEN About Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You can always tell how murderous the US empire is being from day to day from the expression on warmongering senator Lindsey Graham's face, and right now he looks like he just found his mother dead in the bathtub. | Earlier this month Graham
(2026-01-16). Cuba's condemnation of U.S. aggression against Venezuela. workers.org 
The following is the Revolutionary Government of Cuba's strong condemnation of the cowardly U.S.A. aggression against Venezuela and its absolute support for that sister nation: The Revolutionary Government strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression carried out by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba's . . . |
(2026-01-16). Babies die of hypothermia in Gaza as Israel blocks shelters. electronicintifada.net At least 100 children killed during "ceasefire" period.
(2026-01-16). Chris Hedges: The Flotillas to Gaza Are the World's Conscience. scheerpost.com Sea Monster — by Mr. Fish | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | ROME, Italy — There will be a new flotilla in April 2026 that will attempt to break the 18-year-old Israeli blockade of Gaza. The
(2026-01-16). Trump announces Gaza Board of Peace after U.S. declares move to phase two of cease-fire. haaretz.com As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. 'These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future,' he said…
(2026-01-16). Anti-genocide military analyst and former weapons inspector Scott Ritter 'de-banked'. thecanary.co 
Former weapons inspector Scott Ritter is well known for his critiques of US and Western imperialism and his condemnation of Israel's genocide in Gaza. In yet another example of the establishment's financial war on dissent, Ritter has been 'de-banked' by the US-based Citizens Bank. In a statement on X, Ritter said that the bank had […] | By
(2026-01-16). LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two. aljazeera.com Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
(2026-01-16). What is the True Death Toll in Gaza? counterpunch.org 
According to the latest figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health (GMoH) on December 23rd 2025, Israel had killed at least 70,937 Palestinians and wounded 171,192; of those identified fatalities, 53% were women, children or elderly.
(2026-01-16). Gaza and antisemitism: What a Royal Commission can't fix. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). 'Not much is standing' in Gaza, says UN official. newarab.com 
A top "I wouldn't have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction, not much is standing," Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), told journalists after a visit to the Gaza Strip. | "We can't wait, we can't procrastinate," he said, adding that Gazans across the territory…
(2026-01-16). Gaza Wrecked, Soldiers Broken: The Human Cost of War. moderndiplomacy.eu Since the October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in an extended military campaign in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria. The war has involved hundreds of thousands of soldiers and reservists, with continuous combat operations, hostage rescues, and cross-border clashes. The conflict has left over 71,000 Palestinians dead in Gaza and more than …
(2026-01-16). Islamic states back Gaza admin body. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar welcomed the announcement of the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip (NCAG) on 14 January 2026, as a temporary transitional body established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2803, within the framework of the second phase of the Comprehensive Peace Plan and in coordination with the Palestinian Authority. | In a joint statement, the ministers emphasized the importance of the National Committee commencing its duties in managing the day-to-day…
(2026-01-16). Trump Backs Transitional Palestinian Governance Plan for Gaza. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports the establishment of a newly appointed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza during a transitional period, as Washington pushes ahead with a fragile second phase of the ceasefire that began in October. Trump announced his backing for the "Palestinian Technocratic Government," formally known as the National Committee for …
(2026-01-16). Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump's 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza.
(2026-01-16). Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation. aljazeera.com Gulf nations don't want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate.
(2026-01-16). Kurdish group claims armed actions in Iran to defend protesters. newarab.com 
An Iranian Kurdish separatist group in Iraq said it has launched attacks on Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in recent days in retaliation for Members of the Kurdistan Freedom Party, or PAK, have "played a role in the protests through both financial support and armed operations to defend protesters when needed," Jwansher Rafati, a PAK representative, told The Associated Press on Thursday. | Iranian media has previously accused the group and other Kurdish facti…
(2026-01-16). Headlines for January 16, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to Suppress Protests Against Federal Agents' Abuses, ACLU Lawsuit Seeks to Halt "Unprecedented Level of Violence" Committed by Immigration Agents, Records Reveal Minneapolis Mother Renee Good Was Struck Multiple Times by ICE Agent's Bullets, Medical Examiner: Cuban Immigrant's Death in Texas ICE Jail Was from "Asphyxia Due to Neck and Chest Compression", Pentagon Orders Carrier Strike Group to Middle East as Trump Threatens to Attack Iran, U.S. Seizes Another Oil Tanker as Venezuela's Interim President Proposes Opening Oil…
(2026-01-16). French prosecutor seeks year in jail for Iranian over comments online. newarab.com 
A French prosecutor Friday sought a one-year jail term for an Iranian woman accused of promoting "terrorism" online in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens. | Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian, was arrested in France in February on charges of promoting and inciting "terrorism" on social media over comments she is said to have made, including on Palestinian group Hamas attacking Israel on October 7, 2023, according to French authorities. | She is accused of writing posts for a channel called "Axis of the Resistance" in 2023 and 2024 on platforms including Telegram, X, Twitc…
(2026-01-16). Dr. King's Forgotten Warnings About "the Rise of a Fascist State in America" counterpunch.org 
As Americans gather next Monday to celebrate the legacy of the great martyred civil rights and social justice leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a time of fascist rule in the United States, it is important to remember seven interrelated parts of King's thought and activism that have been largely forgotten and deleted: +1.