(2026-01-21). Netanyahu joins Trump-led 'board of peace' to oversee Gaza ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that he has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the newly established "Board of Peace," a U.S.-led body intended to supervise the Gaza ceasefire and guide postwar reconstruction efforts.Netanyahu's decision follows initial reservations within his office over the board's executive makeup, which includes representatives from regional rivals such as Turkey and Qatar.His participation nonetheless signals a clear alignment with Trump's diplomatic initiative and places Israel at the center of a broader framework aimed…
(2026-01-21). Israel's wanted war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu joins Gaza "Board of Peace" radiohc.cu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‚Å has accepted an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join the "Board of ‚Å Peace." | The Israeli leader's office announced on social media on Wednesday that Netanyahu is to join the initiative, despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) having issued a warrant for his arrest for war crimes in Gaza. | The so-called board of peace was unveiled as part of phase two of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas to end Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. | Numerous world leaders have been invited to join the…
(2026-01-21). Davos 2026 speech: Qatar PM's veiled warning for Khamenei, Trump & Netanyahu amid US carrier surge. hindustantimes.com Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has underlined the fragile nature of the Gaza ceasefire, warning that the deal remains incomplete despite being a major breakthrough. Speaking in an interview, Al Thani said the first phase of the agreement does not mean the process is finished, stressing that Israeli forces still control more than half of the agreed withdrawal zones, fuelling daily violence and tension on the ground. He also welcomed Qatar's inclusion in the newly proposed "Board of Peace," saying Doha is committed to playing a stabilising role alongside internat…
(2026-01-21). Netanyahu defies publicly on camera after Trump builds Gaza plan around Erdogan & Qatar, ignores Israel. hindustantimes.com Cracks are emerging in the once-close Trump—Netanyahu relationship as Washington moves ahead with a Gaza advisory board that sidelines Israel's objections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly acknowledged a dispute with President Donald Trump, rejecting any role for Turkish or Qatari troops in Gaza, even as Israel's opposition accuses him of losing influence in Washington. The standoff highlights growing friction over post-war Gaza governance and the next phase of Trump's peace plan.
(2026-01-21). Israel's wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza 'board of peace'. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's participation, despite an ICC warrant, will add to concerns over the objectivity of the board.
(2026-01-21). Israel Police permit Jewish prayer pages on Temple Mount in shift from status quo. haaretz.com The new Jerusalem District commander appointed by far-right minister Ben-Gvir recently took his position two weeks ago. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed warnings that policy changes by Ben-Gvir were breaching decades-old arrangements at the contentious religious site…
(2026-01-21). Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to join Board of Peace, office announces. haaretz.com Over 10 out of 60 invited states have expressed interest at joining the Board of Peace established by Trump. So far comprised of mainly Middle Eastern and Eastern European countries, Western Europe has yet to clearly answer the invitation, balking at the stated initiative to rival the UN…
(2026-01-21). Israel's Ben Gvir leads demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem. radiohc.cu Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem. | Led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Israeli forces raided the compound at around 7 am local time and raised Israeli flags over the main building. "[This is] a historic day for sovereignty in Jerusalem," the minister said. | "Today, these terror supporters are being kicked out along with everything they built. This is what will be done to every terror supporter," he said. | Ben Gvir was accompanied by far-right deputy mayor of Jerusalem, Aryeh King. "God w…
(2026-01-21). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-21). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-21). Jeremy Rose: Mexico the revolution isn't being televised. asiapacificreport.nz Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's support for resettling Palestinian children orphaned by Israel's genocide in Gaza barely rates a mention, reports Towards Democracy. COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose At the beginning of last month, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stood in front of an estimated 600,000 supporters in Zócalo Square and reflected on the achievements of her first…
(2026-01-21). Israeli comedian Guy North America tour disrupted following Hind Rijab Foundation complaint. haaretz.com Guy Hochman said he was questioned by Canadian authorities at a Toronto airport for six hours, after the foundation launched a campaign against the controversial comedian over his public statements and videos linked to Israel's war in Gaza…
(2026-01-21). Gaza vanishing: Trump's Board of Peace. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's billion-dollar Gaza peace board promises renewal but reeks of vanity, chaos and sidelined institutions. Who really governs when ego replaces diplomacy?
(2026-01-21). Italy Refuses to Join Trump's "Board of Peace" Initiative. moderndiplomacy.eu Italy has declined participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace", a global initiative designed to address conflicts such as Gaza before expanding to other crises. Reports from Corriere della Sera suggest that the Italian government is concerned the board, chaired for life by Trump, would violate the Italian Constitution, which allows Italy …
(2026-01-21). Erdogan, Trump discuss Syria ceasefire and Gaza in phone call. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza in a call with US President Donald Trump, his office said on Wednesday, as Syria's Turkey-backed government announced a ceasefire with US-allied Kurdish forces after days of clashes. | Syria's government this week seized swathes of territory in the northeast and gave the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces four days to agree on integrating into the central state. | The SDF's main ally, the United States, said in a statement that the partnership with the group had changed in nature after Syria's new government emerged and urged the group…
(2026-01-21). China Recalibrates Military Outreach, Strengthening Officer Training for Africa and Arab States. moderndiplomacy.eu Following the Gaza War, China, through the leadership of the Central Military Commission "CMC" and the National Defense University of the People's Liberation Army "PLAU") in Beijing, intensified its use of military diplomacy and professional training for Arab and African military elites. This was achieved through a strategy of employing professional military education for officers, …
(2026-01-21). Did Israel Weaponize the Weather to Cause Floods in Gaza? muslimskeptic.com Rainfall is normal this time of year in Palestine. However, the heavy rainfalls this year in particular have caused unprecedented devastation to the Gazans. It isn't due only to the drainage systems, sewage systems, and infrastructure that were destroyed by Israel, leading to many living in tents overflowing with water and leaving millions vulnerable to …
(2026-01-21). Three journalists among 11 killed by Israeli attacks on Gaza. newarab.com 
Three "The bodies of the three journalists killed in an Israeli air strike in the Al-Zahra area southwest of Gaza City were transported to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah," Gaza's civil defence said. | The journalists were identified as Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Shaat a…
(2026-01-21). Gaza's dead left unidentified as war destroys forensic capacity. newarab.com 
Identifying the remains of Palestinians killed in "The absence of specialised forensic equipment, particularly
(2026-01-21). China receives U.S. invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza: FM. ecns.cn China has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-01-21). Forced evacuations in South Gaza as Israeli military expands control over land. radiohc.cu Israeli forces have ordered dozens of Palestinian families in southern Gaza to evacuate their homes as the regime's military expands the area under its control — in a clear and flagrant violation of the so-called "peace deal" brokered by the wheeler-dealer himself: U.S. President Donald Trump. | Residents of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Yunis, said Israeli forces dropped leaflets warning families in tent encampments in the al-Reqeb neighborhood to leave immediately. | "Urgent message. The area is under Israeli military control. You must evacuate immediately," read the notice. | Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of…
(2026-01-21). Palestine solidarity marches on — Seattle. workers.org 
Seattle A demonstration called by Palestinian organizations and allies on Jan. 17 confronted the U.S. empire with outrage and the truth. At the opening rally speakers exposed the ceasefire as a fraud, as the U.S. / Israeli regime has murdered over 460 Gazans since the ceasefire in October and continues . . . |
(2026-01-21). Pakistan accepts Trump's invitation to join 'Board of Peace': FO. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has accepted United States President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, a new international mechanism aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday. | Other countries that have accepted the invitation to join the board include Indonesia, Israel, Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The proposed board would be chaired for life by Trump and would initially focus on the Gaza conflict before expanding its remit to other wars. Member countries would be required to pay a $1 billion fe…
(2026-01-21). With Trump busy in Iran & Greenland, US ally plans attack on Putin's friend with 'monster missile'. hindustantimes.com As Washington's focus drifts toward Europe, South Korea is signaling it is prepared to act independently against growing threats from the North. Seoul has moved to deploy its Hyunmoo-5 "monster missile," a powerful bunker-buster designed to neutralize deeply buried North Korean nuclear facilities. The deployment comes amid a surge in Pyongyang's missile tests and rising concerns over a possible pre-emptive strike doctrine, marking a significant escalation in deterrence dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.
(2026-01-21). Iranian Kurd opposition party accuses Iran of attack on Iraqi HQ. newarab.com 
(2026-01-21). Jeffrey Sachs: The US-Israel Hybrid War Against Iran. consortiumnews.com Understanding hybrid war tactics helps to explain why Trump's rhetoric oscillates between threats of war and phony offers of peace. By Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares Common Dreams The question is not if the U.S. and Israel will attack Iran, but when….
(2026-01-21). (Statement) International call to strengthen antifascist and anti-imperialist action. links.org.au 
Over 230 prominent individuals from across all continents have signed an international appeal calling for intensified anti-fascist and anti-imperialist action and supporting the International Antifascist and Anti-imperialist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
(2026-01-21). Sunday 1/25: Antifascist Solidarity Social. indybay.org Sebastopol Community Center (390 Morris St).
(2026-01-21). Racist, Transphobic, Fascist Black Metal Band to Play at Neck Of The Woods This Saturday. indybay.org Generally, the Bay Area black metal scene doesn't have a fash problem. However, there are some dark corners of the scene.