The assertion that Israel is trying to provoke a wider regional conflict appeared nowhere in the mainstream media coverage of Iran’s retaliatory strike.
Mainstream U.S. media is hiding key truths in its coverage of Iran’s retaliatory attack
Tags: Iran
Israel undecided about Iran response, but carries on against Gaza, West Bank – Day 191
North Gaza starts to eat again; others unearth dead bodies; Rafah attack postponed; Gaza land stolen as “buffer zone”; Iran accuses US of hypocrisy; questions of whether/how Israel will respond to Iran’s retaliation; West Bank attacks, deaths continue; Biden pushes for billions more to Israel
Iran retaliates against Israeli aggression, as Gaza and West Bank struggle – Day 190
Iran’s unprecedented retaliatory attack on Israel; US experts say Israel trying to involve US in war against Iran; Israel’s ongoing massacres, threats against Gaza; Israel’s allies’ attempt to bully pro-Palestinian, pro-justice voices; West Bank struggles against massive settler attacks
Aid workers risk their lives to deliver food in Gaza: the need is “so great” – Day 189
Risking life to feed the hungry in Gaza; journalists reportedly targeted; Khan Younis in ruins; Hamas apparently running out of living hostages, as Netanyahu continues to delay deal; Biden stands with Israel against Iran as Israel tries to drag the US into a war with Iran; rash of attacks in West Bank by illegal Israeli settlers; Germany “silences a witness to genocide”; France, Germany face legal action over arming Israel
UNICEF vehicle targeted, Hamas leader’s family members assassinated – Day 187
UNICEF says its vehicle hit by live fire while waiting to enter northern Gaza; Israeli airstrike kills 3 sons, 4 grandchildren of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader; 13,000 Palestinians reportedly missing in the Gaza Strip; Israel’s dubious plan to ‘flood Gaza with aid’; Israel allows Gaza authorities to restore water pipeline that Israel damaged; Senior U.S. general to visit Israel to coordinate on Iran attack threat
Nightmare in healthcare facilities, as Netanyahu repeats opposition to Palestinian state – Day 134
Healthcare in Gaza without health or care; Biden admin in denial about Netanyahu’s intentions, plans more weapons transfers; American Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church comes out against US military aid to Israel; Israel reportedly attacked Iran gas pipelines, and more
Gazans have begun starving to death, as US withholds funding to UNRWA – Day 114
In Gaza, starvation has become a reality, not just a risk – still Israel withholds aid; Khan Younis under intense bombardment as refugees try to flee; UN’s Francesca Albanese says withholding funding from UNRWA aids and abets genocide; Gideon Levy describes West Bank shepherds going bankrupt; Israelis hold conference about resettling Gaza; Arab Americans don’t want to talk politics with Biden “while there’s a genocide unfolding”; Nancy Pelosi goes full McCarthy, alleging a link between Palestine protesters and Putin; US leaders blame Iran for deaths of 3 American troops in Jordan – Iran begs to differ
Timeline of US-Iran conflict: 1953 through 2020
With increasing focus on Iran, It’s important to understand the past history. This is especially valuable since some aspects are frequently misreported – and since Israel has a long history of trying to get the US to attack Iran as it did Iraq.
More Disinformation from Israel about Iran
Weakening Iran & possibly even replacing its government is the most compelling issue for Israel & its powerful US domestic lobby, but the Israeli plan is much broader: to make the US the junior partner providing the money & weapons in an effort to militarily dominate the Middle East… Biden/Blinken administration caves on IDF killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Syria, etc
Consolidated Appropriations Bill Includes Nearly $5 Billion for Israel (& other Capitol Hill news)
“Congressional Zionists” managed to sneak an extra $1 billion to Israel in this year’s budget, on top of the usual $3.8 billion. A whole $219 million is earmarked for non-Hamas Palestinians.