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The U.S. and Iran have struck a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel may prevent an end to the war

2026-06-16
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: June 16, 2026
In: Iran, Lebanon

Advertisements The U.S. and Iran have reportedly signed a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and to begin negotiations to end the war. It is a hopeful sign that this disastrous war of choice may soon be over, but once again, Israel stands to be the spoiler. Read more atContinue Reading

Rashida Tlaib forces Democrats to go on the record on Israeli aggression

2026-06-07
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: June 7, 2026
In: Congress, Lebanon

Advertisements Rashida Tlaib’s bill calling to end U.S. support for Israel’s ongoing invasion of Lebanon upset Democratic Party leaders who want to avoid a vote on Israel. Now, Congress may take a groundbreaking vote to rein in Israeli aggression. Read more at Mondoweiss  Continue Reading

DC Talks Are a Sham. Lebanon Is Being Used As a Pawn Again

2026-04-25
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: April 25, 2026
In: Lebanon

Advertisements While Netanyahu and Trump spew nonsense about a “historic deal” between Israel and Lebanon, the reality is that Lebanon is facing a permanent Israeli occupation and renewed long-term violence. Again. Read more at Cutting Through  Continue Reading

Israel is violating ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, and Trump is allowing it

2025-11-28
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: November 28, 2025
In: Donald Trump, Gaza, Hamas, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon

Advertisements In recent days, Israel has dramatically escalated its violations of the ceasefire in both Gaza and Lebanon, which have been met with utter silence from the United States. Could this mean a return to the full-scale atrocities of the past two years? Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading

Like Gaza, Israel is threatening to destroy the Lebanon ceasefire

2025-11-02
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: November 2, 2025
In: Lebanon

Advertisements A year-old “ceasefire” is being upheld in Lebanon despite almost daily Israeli military strikes. The Trump administration can still prevent the fragile truce from falling apart, but only if it forces Israel to follow the agreement. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading

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