(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Webinar: Stanford 11 On Trial – Defending the Student Movement for Palestine. indybay.org RSVP: Bit.ly/S11-Webinar…
(2026-01-16). Five pro-Palestine activists plead not guilty over base break in. newarab.com 
Five The five, known as the "Brize Norton Five", are accused of breaking into the Brize Norton Royal Air Force base in central England in June and spraying red paint over two Voyager aircraft used for re-fuelling and transport. | Campa…
(2026-01-16). Jonathan Cook: A UK Jury's Right to Defy a Judge. consortiumnews.com Keir Starmer needs convictions to justify Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist group. In the Filton trial, the direct-action group's barrister explained how jurors pose a vital defence against government tyranny. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net My thanks to Craig Murray,…
(2026-01-16). Government sets Ofsted on Bristol school after Palestine row. thecanary.co 
The government has set school regulator Ofsted on a Bristol school that dared to listen to parents and teachers who didn't want a genocide-supporting MP lecturing their kids. The punitive move comes immediately after Keir Starmer told MPs: We will be holding to account those who prevented this visit to this school. A planned visit […] | By
(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). Thursday 1/22: January Community Call: Reporting back from Kairos Palestine. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/j……
(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). East Palestine, Ohio residents report long-term health problems from 2023 Norfolk Southern rail disaster. wsws.org Following a massive derailment in February 2023, the railroad and government released 1.1 million pounds of toxic chemicals from the train in a bid to reopen the tracks as quickly as possible.
(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). Babies die of hypothermia in Gaza as Israel blocks shelters. electronicintifada.net At least 100 children killed during "ceasefire" period.
(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). 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). Gaza and antisemitism: What a Royal Commission can't fix. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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 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). Israel bars PA Jerusalem affairs minister from West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). Iran warns of 'decisive response' to any military aggression at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has issued a stern warning that any military or political aggression against Tehran will be met with a full and decisive response, while condemning international sanctions as a violation of international law. | Speaking at the UN Security Council, Darzi criticised the United States for convening a meeting on Iran's internal situation, calling it shameful and an example of political hypocrisy. | Darzi accused Western human rights organisations of advancing an Israeli agenda and claimed that years of sanctions have…
(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