Greek farmers continue their protest
Greece

Greek farmers continue their protest

A week-long protest, including rallies and blockades in major motorways across Greece, forced the New Democracy (ND) government to call the farmers for negotiations on Tuesday

Peoples Dispatch
February 14, 2024
Protesters occupy weapons industry lobbying group HQ in Ottawa
Canada Israel Palestine

Protesters occupy weapons industry lobbying group HQ in Ottawa

The protesters are demanding that CADSI, which is government funded, end its complicity in Israel’s genocide of the Palestinian people

Peoples Dispatch
February 14, 2024
All eyes are on Rafah as international pressure continues to grow on Israel
Israel Palestine

All eyes are on Rafah as international pressure continues to grow on Israel

Appeals calling on Israel to refrain from invading the southern city of Rafah seem to be falling on deaf years as airstrikes and ground bombardment continue to intensify, with the death toll in Gaza now nearing 28,500

Peoples Dispatch
February 14, 2024
Dutch court bans export of F-35 parts to Israel
Israel Netherlands Palestine

Dutch court bans export of F-35 parts to Israel

Parts of US-produced F-35 fighter jets involved in the bombing of Gaza have been supplied to Israel from the Netherlands

Peoples Dispatch
February 13, 2024
Dozens of professional athletes sign “Athletes for ceasefire” letter
Palestine United States

Dozens of professional athletes sign “Athletes for ceasefire” letter

The statement was signed by several celebrated athletes, including John Carlos, who raised a fist during the playing of the US national anthem at the 1968 Olympics

Peoples Dispatch
February 13, 2024
Indian farmers march on Delhi to protest unfulfilled demands
India

Indian farmers march on Delhi to protest unfulfilled demands

Thousands of farmers mobilized on Tuesday to raise longstanding demands including a Minimum Support Price for produce, loan waivers, and the scrapping of the Electricity Amendment Bill. As farmers approached the barricaded border between Punjab and Haryana, they were met with tear gas and water cannons.

Peoples Dispatch
February 13, 2024
US Senate passes massive Ukraine-Israel aid bill
Israel Palestine United States

US Senate passes massive Ukraine-Israel aid bill

The foreign aid bill is set to go to the House of Representatives, where it is unlikely to pass

Peoples Dispatch
February 13, 2024
US Senate is one step closer to sending billions to Israel
Israel Palestine United States

US Senate is one step closer to sending billions to Israel

Senators are attempting to push through a USD 95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan by Wednesday

Peoples Dispatch
February 12, 2024