Informed Comment daily updates (02/04/2024)

 

Biden Isolated as 85% of Americans fear wider Mideast War, and 50% say Israel has gone Too Far Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – In a new NORC/ AP opinion poll, 50% of Americans say that they believe Israel has gone too far in its war on Gaza. That is up from 40% in November. Even though the US television news networks steadfastly decline to cover the Israeli war on Gaza in a concerted […]

The State of the Middle East Today – Juan Cole Mohammad A. Khalil interviews Juan Cole on the situation in today’s Middle East. MSU Muslim Studies Program: “The Middle East Today: A Conversation with Professor Juan Cole” (Recorded on 1/31/2024)”

In Gaza, Continued Israeli Strikes Still kill Dozens of Palestinians Daily ( IMEMC ) – On Friday, day 119 of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the Israeli army, Air Force and the Navy continued to fire barrages of missiles and shells at various parts of the devastated and destroyed Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians. The army fired barrages of missiles and shells at various […]

Iran says It’s ‘Not Looking for a War,’ But is Ready for one By Michael Scollon ( RFE/RL ) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said during a trip to an impoverished southern region that Tehran is not looking for military conflict but would respond forcefully to any country that threatens the Islamic republic. “We will not start any war, but if anyone wants to bully us, they […]

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