News: Activists Block Entry to Kent Arms Factory Making Drone Tech for Israel
Joshua Carroll
‘We want to keep civilians safe.’
Articles
News: Arsenal Employee Sacked After Criticising Israel Calls for Review of His Case
Joshua Carroll
A former kit manager for Arsenal who was fired after publishing social media posts criticising Israel has called for an independent review of his treatment.
News: Over 2,000 Brits Have Served in IDF During Gaza Genocide
Joshua Carroll
More than 2,000 British nationals have served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) amid its genocide in Gaza, new figures revealed by Declassified UK show.
News: Israeli Volunteers Would Execute Palestinians by Hanging Under New Bill
Joshua Carroll
Israel’s prison authorities have begun preparations for executing Palestinians under a proposed law condemned by Amnesty International and UN experts.
News: Israel Has Evaporated Thousands of Palestinians With US-Made Bombs
Joshua Carroll
US-made bombs dropped by Israel on Gaza have evaporated the bodies of at least 2,842 Palestinians, leaving no trace of the victims besides small amounts of blood, flesh and bone, an Al Jazeera investigation has found.
Opinion: Trump Isn’t Destroying the International Order. He’s Just Turning It on the West
Kojo Koram
Unilateral military intervention, asymmetrical trade rules, setting lawless state agents on peaceful protesters – all of this may be new to westerners, but for many people in the global south, it’s business as usual, writes Kojo Koram.
News: UK and US Fall to Record Lows in Corruption Perception Index
Joshua Carroll
The UK and US have received their lowest scores ever in the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, with its authors citing concerns about wealthy political donors and increasing state repression of activists and journalists.
Long Read: Is Your Party Over?
Rivkah Brown
After a disastrous start, Your Party is hoping to get the show back on the road with elections for a new leadership collective. Can the damage be undone? Rivkah Brown reports.
News: Streeting Admitted ‘Israel Is Committing War Crimes Before Our Eyes’
Joshua Carroll
Wes Streeting admitted to disgraced former US ambassador Peter Mandelson last year that “Israel is committing war crimes before our eyes” and that medics had told him of “calculated brutality against women and children” in Palestine.
Opinion: Peter Mandelson Sold Off Britain to the Super-Rich. He’s Not the Only One
James Schneider
Mandelson - minister, fixer, envoy, consultant, intermediary between cabinet and capital - isn’t an aberration of our political system. He’s its most perfect expression, writes James Schneider.
News: Epstein Was an Israeli Spy, FBI Source Claims
Harriet Williamson
Jeffrey Epstein was employed by Israel’s secret service Mossad, according to claims in the latest tranche of documents related to the late sex offender released by the US Department of Justice.
News: Portugal Elects Socialist António José Seguro
Harriet Williamson
Socialist António José Seguro triumphed over his far-right rival in Portugal’s presidential election on Sunday.
Report: Government Terrorism Adviser Casts Doubt on Palestine Action Iran Link
Rivkah Brown & Simon Childs
In a forthcoming Channel 4 documentary, the government’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Jonathan Hall KC, says he’s “not aware” of any evidence behind the government’s claims that Palestine Action is linked to Hamas and Iran. Rivkah Brown and Simon Childs report.
News: Deprived Areas Have 70% More Vape Shops, Bookies and Takeaways
Harriet Williamson
Deprived high streets in England are populated by 70% more vape shops, bookmakers, takeaways and off-licences than in wealthier areas, a new study has found.
Opinion: There Are Two Noam Chomskys. The One You Love, and the One That Was Friends With Jeffrey Epstein
Chris Knight
Those shocked at the celebrated leftist’s close friendship with Epstein should recall his university department’s close ties to the Pentagon. Chomsky has always been working simultaneously for and against the establishment, writes Chris Knight.
News: Scottish Labour Leader Calls for Keir Starmer to Resign
Harriet Williamson
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for Keir Starmer to stand down as prime minister of the UK in a press conference on Monday.
News: Keir Starmer’s Director of Communications Quits
Harriet Williamson
Keir Starmer's executive director of communications has quit after five months in the role.
News: Pro-Democracy ‘Hero’ Media Tycoon Jailed for 20 Years in Hong Kong
Harriet Williamson
A Hong Kong court jailed media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai for 20 years on Monday after he was found guilty of national security offences last December.