MBDA’s Alabama factory makes components for Boeing’s GBU-39 bombs used to kill civilians in Gaza. Its profits flow through Stevenage to Paris — and it is one of the British government’s favourite firms, reveals SOLOMON HUGHES
How complicit is the EU willing to be in the Israeli genocide?
While Washington is safely isolated geographically, it is in Europe's interests to develop a backbone about the crimes happening on its doorstep — and finally force Israel to take it seriously, writes RAMZY BAROUD
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her speech at European Parliament, January 17, 2024 in Strasbourg, eastern France
President Maduro mobilises the 4.5 million-strong Bolivarian National Militia in response to US ‘threats’, vowing to defend the country’s sovereignty and independence, DEVIN B MARTINEZ reports
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For those in the West, hunger is often just the familiar feeling of a growling stomach between meals — in Gaza, it has become a strategic weapon of slow, systematic and deadly destruction, writes MARC VANDEPITTE
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EUROPE stayed silent when Israel began pounding the besieged Gaza Strip with the kind of ferocity that could only lead to a genocide.
In fact, Europe remained silent when the word “genocide” quickly replaced the earlier reference to the “Israel-Hamas war,” starting on October 7.
Those familiar with Europe’s political discourse and action regarding Israel and Palestine must already realise that most European governments have always been on the side of Israel.
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