The U.N. Is Powerless to Help Gaza. That's How the U.S. Wants It.
The five permanent members of the Security Council — notably the U.S. and Russia — use their veto power to keep wars going.
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Pakistan Ambassador Opens Up
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, discusses developments in Pakistan and the broader regime at a time of crisis.
The Secret U.S. Alliance That Defended Israel From Iran Attack
These same Arab nations are now pivotal in stopping Israel from further escalating the war after Iran’s missile and drone attack.
U.S. Quietly Expands Secret Military Base in Israel
Government documents pointing to construction at a classified U.S. base offer rare hints about a little noted U.S. military presence near Gaza.
The U.S. Says a Far-Right Ukrainian Army Unit Can Now Get Aid. A Photo Shows Training Was Already Happening.
The administration says the “Azov Brigade” is separate from the old, Nazi-linked “Azov Battalion.” The unit itself says they’re the same.
An Israeli Company Is Hawking Its Self-Launching Drone System to U.S. Police Departments
A Louisiana sheriff’s department has been testing the drone system, which is already used by the Israeli police and many settlements.
Secret U.S. War in Lebanon Is Tinder for Escalation of Israel–Gaza Conflict
Billions in security aid to Lebanon, along with off-the-books commandos, could embroil the U.S. in a regional conflagration.
Dick Durbin, AIPAC’s First Successful Recruit, Becomes First Senator to Call for Gaza Ceasefire
Durbin’s willingness to tiptoe ahead of his colleagues is all the more surprising given his own electoral history.
What We’re Reading
Book recommendations from Intercept staffers, from musical lyrics to the un-denial of death.
Wolf Blitzer Cut His Teeth Doing Journalism for AIPAC-Linked Propaganda Outlets
Blitzer edited two magazines run by AIPAC’s founder that took hard-line pro-Israel stances like supporting Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.