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Israel Accused Of Torturing UN Workers To Obtain False Testimony About UNRWA

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1778 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Torture Israel UN Hamas Media
  1. UNRWA staff were reportedly tortured by Israeli forces to obtain false testimonies about the agency's ties with Hamas.
  2. The information ecosystem can sometimes prioritize certain narratives over others, with allegations against enemies receiving more attention than evidence against those in power.
  3. The media coverage around this incident highlights potential biases and disparities in how news is reported and prioritized.

‘Western dominance has ended’, EU foreign-policy chief admits, warning of ‘West against the Rest’ geopolitics

Geopolitical Economy Report • 1116 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Diplomacy International relations Global South UN
  1. The era of Western dominance has ended, according to the EU foreign-policy chief. Europe should not see the world as 'the West against the Rest'.
  2. Global geopolitical tensions could push Europe into a bleak future. Europe must improve relations with the Global South to avoid becoming geopolitically irrelevant.
  3. In international forums like the UN, Europe often aligns with the US against the majority of countries from the Global South. This shows a stark division in voting patterns.

The UN’s Terrorism Teachers

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2109 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Iran UN Middle East
  1. The United States and other nations have halted funding for UNRWA due to accusations of staff involvement in attacks, supported by evidence provided by organizations like UN Watch.
  2. There are concerns about the escalating conflict with Hezbollah in northern Israel, potentially surpassing the intensity of the current conflict with Hamas.
  3. There are conflicting policies in the U.S. government regarding Iran, with diplomatic efforts for a nuclear deal while military tensions rise in regions like Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.
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Craig Murray: Has International Law Survived, or Has the Western Political Class Killed It?

husseini • 1415 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide UN Israel
  1. The International Court of Justice did not affirm Israel's right to self-defense, a crucial point in the ruling.
  2. The ICJ ruling outlined detailed evidence of genocide in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the factual situation.
  3. The court's order explicitly directed Israel to stop killing Palestinians, indicating a clear stance against ongoing violence.

THE SHOW NOTES: Ignoring Iran, UN Workers Helped Hamas, & On This Day in 2019...

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 786 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Iran UN Finance Terrorism International relations
  1. Iranian proxy militias launched a drone strike against a US outpost in Jordan, resulting in casualties.
  2. Israeli government confirms that UN workers helped Hamas invade Israel in October 7th attack.
  3. Remote workers faced higher layoff rates in 2023 compared to office workers.

US blocks Gaza peace proposal at UN for 3rd time, holding world hostage

Geopolitical Economy Report • 757 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics UN Gaza Peace Security Council Israel
  1. The United States has used its veto power in the United Nations Security Council three times in less than two months to block resolutions calling for peace in Gaza.
  2. Washington is sending billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel, assisting the country in committing war crimes against Palestinian civilians.
  3. There is a call from many countries, especially from the Global South, to expand the Security Council and eliminate the veto power, citing a lack of credibility and effectiveness in the current system.

US votes against peace in Gaza, defying vast majority of planet at UN

Geopolitical Economy Report • 857 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics UN Israel Palestine US Global South
  1. The vast majority of countries supported a proposed humanitarian truce in Gaza at the UN, with 121 countries in favor and very few against.
  2. The Global South largely backed the humanitarian truce, including countries in Asia, Africa, and even a few in Europe.
  3. Venezuela's voice was blocked at the UN due to illegal US sanctions, impacting its ability to participate in key votes regarding Gaza.

Meryl Nass on WHO "Tyranny Treaty"

Kevin’s Newsletter • 432 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics UN Pandemic Corruption Activism Propaganda
  1. Dr. Meryl Nass is speaking out against the WHO "Tyranny Treaty" and facing backlash for prescribing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to COVID patients.
  2. Dr. E. Michael Jones is critical of the Anti-Defamation League and Elon Musk is supporting the hashtag #BanTheADL.
  3. There is ongoing criticism of NATO's role in Libya and the Washington Post's framing of the catastrophe.

UN lies about US military occupation of Syria, reporter calls out Ukraine hypocrisy

Geopolitical Economy Report • 797 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics UN Syria Hypocrisy
  1. US troops have been occupying Syria's oil-rich territory for years, despite the UN official's false claim that there are no US armed forces in Syria.
  2. During a press briefing, a reporter challenged the UN official regarding the legality of US military presence in Syria, pointing out the contradiction and hypocrisy.
  3. The US military presence in Syria has been acknowledged through various reports and instances, indicating a complex geopolitical situation involving territorial control and resource management.

Interview with Katharine Gun on Iraq Invasion "Anniversary", Her Upbringing in Taiwan, Christianity, Pandemic, Geopolitics and the Future of Humanity

husseini • 569 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Iraq UN Geopolitics War Government
  1. Katharine Gun exposed a leak about the US and British governments trying to influence the UN Security Council for the 2003 Iraq invasion.
  2. She was inspired to act after reading work that convinced her there was no real evidence for the war.
  3. Gun's actions may have prevented authorization for the invasion, but it proceeded with support from Bush, Blair, and Biden.

At UN, Bolivia presents revolutionary 14-point socialist program to transform world

Geopolitical Economy Report • 259 implied HN points • 01 Oct 22
🌍 World Politics Socialism UN Globalization Peace Human Rights
  1. Bolivia's President proposed a 14-point socialist program at the UN to address issues like world peace, health care, and food sovereignty.
  2. The program included calls to substitute weapons manufacturing with compensation for the poor and to prioritize universal health care systems.
  3. The President also addressed the need to rebuild economic capacities in countries hurt by capitalism, like promoting debt relief and balancing trade relations.

Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation is Not a Victory for the Right

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 59 implied HN points • 24 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Government Globalism Leadership UN Nationalism
  1. Jacinda Ardern's resignation is not a victory for the right, as it was likely part of her plan from the start to move on to global positions.
  2. Despite Ardern leaving, the overall political agenda in New Zealand is not expected to change significantly, with the same globalist policies likely to continue.
  3. The resignation of politicians like Ardern may not always lead to victories for opposing viewpoints; it can actually represent successes in achieving long-term goals for certain groups.

Cuba at UN: Biden continues Trump's criminal attacks and unconventional warfare

Geopolitical Economy Report • 159 implied HN points • 23 Sep 21
🌍 World Politics UN Reparations Colonialism Sovereignty
  1. Cuban President Díaz-Canel condemned US imperialism and highlighted the detrimental effects of US interventions worldwide.
  2. Cuba called for reparations for slavery and independence for Puerto Rico, urging an end to unjust US policies towards these issues.
  3. Díaz-Canel expressed solidarity with various countries and addressed critical global affairs, condemning foreign interference and unjust sanctions imposed by powerful nations.

Breaking...Russia Ukraine War Shoot down

Dana’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics War Conflict UN NATO
  1. A Russian IL-76 aircraft was shot down near Ukraine's border, with the Russian's claiming it was a deliberate attack.
  2. Russian missile strikes on Ukraine have been escalating, causing casualties in cities like Kharkiv and Kyiv.
  3. Other news includes Israel hitting a refugee compound in Gaza, Trump winning the Republican primary in New Hampshire, and Iraq condemning US air raids on Iran-backed militia sites.