For now, links to eight reports: from Common Dreams, Reuters, Middle East Eye, Middle East Monitor, the Associated Press, and National Public Radio, and to commentary from Middle East Monitor and Consortium News; other articles are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (UKRAINE and VENEZUELA entries for this date are HERE.) and HERE.) — MCM
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FROM AUG. 1 UN finds ‘appalling acts’ of torture against Palestinians, by Edward Carver | Common Dreams / Consortium News The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday released a report detailing torture and abuse of Palestinians at Israeli detention centers, including sexual violence, waterboarding, and the use of dogs. READ MORE . . .
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Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh’s funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge, by Tala Ramadan and Jana Choukeir | Reuters DUBAI — The funeral of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh took place in Qatar today following his assassination two days ago in Iran’s capital Tehran — one in a series of killings of senior figures in the Palestinian militant group as the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza rages. Mourners . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from Middle East Eye.
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FROM AUG. 1 Haniyeh killed by bomb smuggled into guesthouse months ago, NYT reports. From Middle East Monitor. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated on July 31 by an explosive device which had been smuggled two months ago into the guesthouse he is known to stay, the New York Times has reported. Quoting five Middle Eastern officials . . . READ MORE . . .
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International calls for cease-fire grow after assassinations in the Mideast. From AP. United States President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken were among the growing voices internationally calling for a cease-fire cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in recent days, saying . . . READ MORE . . . Click HERE for report from Reuters.
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Calls for revenge grow as Hezbollah and Hamas bury assassinated leaders. Reported by Jane Arraf and Leila Fadel | NPR Israel and Lebanon are bracing for the possibility of even stronger attacks after Israel’s killing of three top leaders from the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah — in three different countries. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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FROM AUG. 1 Hezbollah and Hamas bury slain leaders as Iran eyes revenge. Reported by Jane Arraf | NPR Hezbollah and Hamas have buried their slain leaders. The leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, said the war in Gaza had now entered a new phase. Click HERE to listen and read.
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Haniyeh fulfilled with great honour his duty towards Palestine, by Sayid Marcos Tenório | Middle East Monitor The treacherous murder of Ismail Haniyeh will not slow the struggle of the Palestinian people for their liberation. His struggle, his example and . . . READ MORE . . .
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The Israeli nihilist state, by Craig Murray | CraigMurray.org.uk / Consortium News It is no longer possible to categorise the nihilistic violence of the Israeli state. It appears to have no objective other than violence and an urge for desolation. In 24 hours . . . READ MORE . . .