(2025-12-27). The History And Future Of Latin America's Engagement On Palestine. popularresistance.org I wrote this article when Israel's genocide in Palestine was in its most ruthless phase (June—July 2025). As I wrote it, I felt rage, helplessness, and despair. I went to bed every night with the accounts of the ongoing horror and woke up in the morning to news of hundreds more dead. I saw corpses wrapped in blankets or shrouds piled up in mass graves and small children with their skulls or chests pierced by bullets, their bodies mutilated or emaciated, ravaged by hunger, dehydration, and infection. | Like the millions of people around the world who care deeply for Palestine, over the past two years what ha…
(2025-12-27). Italy's new attack on Palestine: Solidarity with Mohammad Hannoun and all targeted Palestinians! samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network condemns in the strongest terms the arrests, raids and repressive attacks in Italy today against Palestinian organizers and community leaders, and expresses our full solidarity with Mohammad Hannoun and his fellow arrested Palestinians. Today's arrests are only the latest act of complicity and direct involvement with Zionist genocide in Palestine …
(2025-12-27). Hunger striker loses ability to stand as the strike hits day 55. thecanary.co 
Prisoners for Palestine have announced that hunger striker T Hoxha has lost the ability to stand. Hunger striker Heba Muraisi, meanwhile, is losing the ability to speak. Day 54 for Heba and the UN having to call on the British state to intervene is telling of the seriousness of the situation we are in t.co/92eIYlIU7S […] | By
(2025-12-27). Hamas Condemns 'Israel'-Somaliland Recognition, Rejects Displacement Plot. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement Friday condemning the announcement of mutual recognition between the Israeli occupation and the separatist administration in the "Somaliland" region. Hamas described the move as "a dangerous precedent and an unacceptable attempt to gain false legitimacy from a fascist entity occupying the land of Palestine—the first Qibla of …
(2025-12-27). The problem with Jewish advocacy for a 'one-state solution': Clarifying the role of Jewish anti-Zionists in dismantling Zionism. mondoweiss.net 
Jewish advocacy for a one-state solution represents a form of Zionism that centers Jews in Palestine's future. Instead, anti-Zionist Jews must aim to accelerate the dismantling of Zionism both in Palestine and worldwide.
(2025-12-27). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-27). Amid Starvation and Mass Killings, This Gaza Baker Refused to Stop Her Work. scheerpost.com By Dalia Abu Ramadan for Truthout The hardest part of working during the war was the endless search for the ingredients I needed to make cakes," 23-year-old Gaza baker Dema Al-Buhisi tells me. "For months, that struggle consumed me," she adds. "Finding flour alone took five full days — five days just to get clean, …
(2025-12-27). Gaza genocide and collapse of human conscience. tehrantimes.com History will record this moment not as a triumph of civilization, but as its absolute moral collapse. In Gaza, more than 70,000 innocent human beings—the overwhelming majority women, mothers, pregnant women, and children—have been systematically annihilated. Their crime? Being born Palestinian. Their punishment? Death under rubble, starvation, and fire. And the world, with all its institutions, governments, and self-proclaimed guardians of humanity, stood by in silence.
(2025-12-27). Gaza in 2025 — living through a televised genocide. thecanary.co The people of Gaza entered 2025 facing unprecedented pressures: a tightening siege, severe shortages, creeping starvation, and widespread displacement. Two years of brutal Israeli military violence have already blurred the line between life and death, with the suffering of Gaza impossible to ignore through a live-streamed genocide. First stage: urban ruination The year began with […] | By
(2025-12-27). Inside the Monumental Effort to Retrieve and Bury Gaza's Dead. truthout.org Fatima Salem waits outside anxiously, as rescue crews dig through the rubble of her family's home in Gaza City on December 15th. With bated breath, she clings to the hope that all 60 of her family members —bbrothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren — who were buried under the rubble after an Israeli airstrike targeted their building, will be rescued. But this was not a typical… |
(2025-12-27). Christmas in Gaza: Faith, Loss, and Endurance Under Siege. scheerpost.com Christmas Under Siege: Gaza's Christian Community EnduresThis year, Christmas in Gaza is quieter, heavier, and profoundly different. Amid displacement, destruction, and loss, Palestinian Christians cling to faith and memory, lighting candles and whispering prayers in damaged churches. From the children's innocent wishes to adults' steadfast resilience, this story captures the heart of a community that …
(2025-12-27). B'Tselem and Amnesty warn Gaza genocide is not over. thecanary.co 
Israeli human rights organisation, B'Tselem, issued a statement affirming that Israeli violence in Gaza has continued, despite claims of a ceasefire. As coverage from Skwawkbox and the Canary has underlined, the sham ceasefire, brokered by the US, has been repeatedly been called into question, with reports of continued military attacks on civilians in the Gaza […] | By
(2025-12-27). Israeli army has killed 71,266 Palestinians in Gaza: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 71,266 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023.
(2025-12-27). China Slams Israeli Plan to Recognize Somaliland for Palestinian Relocation. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, Israel officially recognized Somaliland, also known as "Somaliland," as an independent state. This move was seen as a prelude to Israeli military and intelligence plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip into Somaliland. The recognition followed a joint declaration signed by Israeli Prime Minister "Benjamin Netanyahu" and the president of …
(2025-12-27). Hamas rejects Gaza displacement as Israel recognises Somaliland. newarab.com 
Hamas on Saturday stressed its categorical rejection of Israeli plans to forcefully displace Palestinians from Israel said on Friday it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic that in 1991 declared it had unilaterally seceded from Somalia. |
(2025-12-27). Struggling Under the Canvassed Sky: Gaza Families Weather the Storm. devdiscourse.com Displaced families in Gaza are enduring another harsh winter under makeshift tents as they brace for relentless rains. Two years into the devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas, many families have been living in inadequate shelters, struggling to cope with severe weather conditions and a scarcity of basic necessities.
(2025-12-27). Israeli Christmas leaflets threaten Palestinians with 'terrorism charges'. thecanary.co 
As the Western world celebrates Christmas, Israel is intensifying its campaign of mass bombings over civilian areas in Gaza and Lebanon. On Christmas Day, the residents of Tubas in occupied West Bank woke up to leaflets dispensed by the Israeli military — dubbed the sickest of 'Christmas cards'. Israel is watching The document issues a […] | By
(2025-12-27). Netanyahu to meet Trump on Monday over phase two of Gaza truce. newarab.com 
It will be His trip comes as the Trump administration and regional mediators push to proceed to the second stage o…
(2025-12-27). Does Israel Katz Speak for Israel? Will Trump Diplomacy Accept 'Greater Israel'? richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: The short assessment of Israel's strategic objectives that are not addressed in the Trump Twenty-Point Plan was initially written in response to a question put to by a Brazilian journalist with a special interest in the Middle East.] Reading Israel Katz's comments on Annexation of WB, permanent presence in Gaza, and Policies of …
(2025-12-27). Israel's ceasefire breaches deepen Gaza's suffering. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More than two months after a U.S.-brokered "ceasefire" took effect on October 10, Israeli forces continue near-daily assaults and restrictions, deepening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
(2025-12-27). Israel's recognition of Somaliland: Power play or Gaza expulsion plot? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's recognition of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland has triggered fierce backlash across Africa, the Arab world, and beyond. At the same time, the move has brought Israel's underlying motives into sharper focus, raising questions about regional security, international law, and the fate of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-12-27). Gaza's Project Sunrise: Cat out of the bag. ummid.com Gaza's Project Sunrise right from the beginning was to get Gaza free of Palestinians, so that it could be redeveloped as a riviera or a Singapore in the desert, leading on AI and modern tech…
(2025-12-27). 'Israel' Continues Attacks on Gaza with Shelling, Airstrikes, Demolitions. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces committed ten new violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip since early Friday, local sources reported, further destabilizing the tenuous pause in the genocidal war. The violations included targeted demolitions and aerial attacks across the territory. In Gaza City, occupation forces demolished three civilian residential buildings in the eastern al-Tuffah …
(2025-12-27). Israel strikes cities, refugee camps across Gaza Strip. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). IOF Launches Widespread West Bank Raids, Seizes Dozens in Qabatiya Crackdown. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces (IOF) carried out a series of raids across the occupied West Bank, with the most intense focus on the town of Qabatiya. The campaign, which began Friday evening and continued into Saturday, involved home invasions, arrests, and assaults. Israeli occupation bulldozers block roads in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, during …
(2025-12-27). Israeli forces continue Qabatiya raid, prepare to demolish home. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued raiding the occupied West Bank town of It comes after the Israeli army
(2025-12-27). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces close the entrances to villages west of Ramallah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Imperial lapdog Farage supports Israel's Somaliland recognition. thecanary.co 
On 26 December, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as a sovereign state. As many noted, Israel are almost certainly doing this for cynical reasons, having previously discussed the prospect of ethnically cleansing Palestinians to the region. Now, the imperial lapdog Nigel Farage has come forwards to offer his support: Somaliland deserves […] | By
(2025-12-27). Security meeting between Netanyahu and Sharaa 'imminent': report. newarab.com 
Talks between Israeli The talks suggest that a security agreement between the two countries could soon be signed, Israeli outlet i24News said, adding that a major breakthrough in negotiations has been made. | The report…
(2025-12-27). Somalia's Al-Shabaab movement vows to confront any use of Somaliland territory by the Israeli occupation entity. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Trump si trasforma da risorsa a responsabilità per Israele. strategic-culture.su Forse Israele sta ora comprendendo che le "realtà nella regione" sono cambiate | Segue nostro La nota commentatrice israeliana Anna Barsky scrive su "Si sta formulando una 'strategia di attesa' israeliana: non lanciare…
(2025-12-27). Israeli occupation bulldozers block roads of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, during the ongoing assault for the second consecutive day. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Somalia's Al-Shabaab vows to fight any Israeli use of Somaliland. newarab.com 
"We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. | Its spokesman Ali Dheere said in the statement that Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state showed it "has decided to expand into pa…
(2025-12-27). Ben-Gvir's racist policies transform Israel prisons into instruments of death. thecanary.co Israeli prisons have become spaces beyond the reach of legal and humanitarian principles. This marks another dark chapter for Palestinians, including those yet to be sentenced by their occupier. Under Israeli national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, detention sites where Palestinians are held are exacting a policy of collective punishment. This is a troubling reality widely […] | By
(2025-12-27). Hamas condemns 'Israel'-Somaliland Recognition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement Friday condemning the announcement of mutual recognition between the Israeli occupation and the separatist administration in the "Somaliland" region.
(2025-12-27). Israel's detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia enters second year. tehrantimes.com Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, 52, remains in an Israeli prison a year after Israel detained him without charges or trial.
(2025-12-27). Israel 'blatantly violating' Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity: Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has condemned Israel's "blatant" violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, accusing the Israeli regime of seeking to advance a plan aimed at dividing the East African country.
(2025-12-27). Lebanese Army Inspections Debunk Israeli Claims in Southern Villages. english.almanar.com.lb The Lebanese Army has inspected several homes in the southern towns of Beit Yahoun and Beit Lif and found no weapons, directly refuting claims made by the so-called "mechanism committee" and echoed by the Israeli occupation, a correspondent reported from the south. According to the report, the inspections were carried out following allegations that the …
(2025-12-27). Iran to give firmer response to any new US-Israeli aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country will give a more decisive response to any renewed US-Israeli aggression compared to that of June.
(2025-12-27). Somalia, Africa Union denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland. newarab.com 
Somalia and Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi making it a top priority since taking office last year. | Israel announced on Friday that it viewed S…
(2025-12-27). Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia's sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the move taken by the Zionist regime in violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia.
(2025-12-27). Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth. english.almanar.com.lb Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei says the heavy assault of the US military and its disgraceful appendage in this region was brought to defeat by the initiative, courage, and self-sacrifice of the young people of Islamic Iran. In a message to the 59th annual meeting of the Union of Islamic student …
(2025-12-27). Occupation Forces Impose West Ramallah Siege. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli army announced Saturday morning the imposition of a security cordon on several villages west of Ramallah, claiming it was searching for a man who allegedly opened fire at the "Hashmonaim" checkpoint before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Israeli occupation forces close the entrances to villages west of the city of Ramallah. pic.twitter.com/vz7jA5Wd2L— Quds …
(2025-12-26). 58 Years of Occupation — And the Shocking Report Israel Doesn't Want You to Read. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Inspired by a Common Dreams report today about the ATV attack in the West Bank, I looked into Breaking the Silence, a group of Israeli military veterans who speak out against the occupation of Palestine. They've described the regional defense units—responsible for numerous attacks on Palestinian civilians in the West Bank—as little …
(2025-12-26). One excavator, 10,000 bodies, a sea of rubble: inside Gaza's effort to retrieve and bury its dead. scheerpost.com By Tareq S. Hajjaj for Mondoweiss Fatima Salem waits outside anxiously, as rescue crews dig through the rubble of her family's home in Gaza City on December 15th. With bated breath, she clings to the hope that all 60 of her family members — brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren — who were buried under the …
(2025-12-26). Bloody Diamonds: How Your Engagement Ring Helps Fund a Genocide in Gaza. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan MacLeod — Dec 15, 2025 | Did your engagement ring help fund a genocide in Gaza? Quite possibly. Despite possessing no mines of their own, Israel is a major player in the world's diamond business, buying up minerals across Africa and selling them to the West, netting billions in the process. Diamonds are Israel's most important export, and directly bankroll the country's ongoing genocide against the people of Gaza. MintPress explores the dark world of Israeli blood diamonds. | A Gigantic Industry
| Any visitor walking through Tel Aviv's exclusive Ramat Gan district will be struck by its wealth.
(2025-12-26). Rights Group Warns Israel's Genocide Isn't Over in Gaza. truthout.org Human rights groups have reiterated that the "ceasefire" deal in Gaza hasn't stopped Israel from continuing its genocide of Palestinians, killing hundreds in the 12 weeks since the agreement began. Israeli human rights group B'Tselem said in a statement on Thursday that "the genocide in Gaza is not over." "Since the 'ceasefire' was declared on 10 October 2025, Israel has been continuing… |
(2025-12-26). Hamas Negotiator: Gaza Ceasefire Fails Amid Israeli Violations, Resistance Inevitable Under Occupation. scheerpost.com Hamas Negotiator on Gaza Ceasefire, Palestinian Rights, and Resistance In December in Doha, The Grayzone's Aaron Mate interviewed senior Hamas negotiator and former Gaza Health Minister Dr. Basem Naim. Dr. Naim described the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire as largely ineffective due to Israeli violations, including ongoing attacks, restrictions on humanitarian aid, and closures …
(2025-12-26). The 8 best foreign policy books of 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org I spent the last few weeks asking experts about the foreign policy books that stood out in 2025. My goal was to create a wide-ranging list, featuring volumes that shed light on the most important issues facing American policymakers today, from military spending to the war in Gaza and the competition with China. Here are the eight books that made the cut.The Fort Bragg Cartel:
(2025-12-26). "January 6 Succeeded Here" — Arundhati Roy on Trump, Modi, and Her New Memoir. truthout.org In this holiday special, we speak to the acclaimed Indian writer Arundhati Roy on her new memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me. The book focuses on her mother Mary Roy and how Arundhati was shaped by her, both as a source of terror and of inspiration. We also talk to Arundhati about Gaza and the rise of authoritarianism from India to the United States. This is a rush transcript. |
(2025-12-26). Arundhati Roy on New Memoir "Mother Mary Comes to Me," Gaza & Authoritarianism from India to U.S. democracynow.org 
In this holiday special, we speak to the acclaimed Indian writer Arundhati Roy on her new memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me. The book focuses on her mother Mary Roy and how Arundhati was shaped by her, both as a source of terror and of inspiration. We also talk to Arundhati about Gaza and the rise of authoritarianism from India to the United States.
(2025-12-26). Israeli forces storm Qabatiya in West Bank following attack. newarab.com 
Israeli forces stormed a in the northern West Bank on Friday following an attack in northern Israel which left two people dead, as the occupied territory saw a wave of violent The Israeli police have said the attacker was a 34-year-old Palestin…
(2025-12-26). Archbishop of York says he was 'intimidated' by Israel 'militia'. newarab.com 
The Archbishop of York said he was "intimidated" by Israeli militias during a visit to the Occupied West Bank earlier this year, in a Christmas Day sermon that highlighted the stark reality of the Israeli occupation. | The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell, who is the second most senior clergyman in the Church of England, gave the sermon at the York Minster on Thursday. | "We were stopped at various checkpoints and intimidated by Israeli militias who told us that we couldn't visit Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank," Cottrell said. | "We have become — and really, I can think of no other way of putting i…