Archived Antiwar.com News from January 04, 2024

News

Updated January 4, 2024 - 9:23 PM EST

US Drone Kills Iraqi Militia Leader in Baghdad

US, Allies Threaten Houthis Over Red Sea Attacks

		*Iran Vows 'Harsh Response' for Bombing That Killed Over 100 Iranians*
		*White House: 'Nobody Should Shed a Tear' for al-Arouri*
		*Hezbollah's Nasrallah Says al-Arouri Killing 'Will Not Go Unpunished'*

Ethnic Cleansing Becoming Official Israeli Policy

		*Biden Appointee Resigns Over President's Support for Israel*
		Family of Victim Renounces NYT October 7 Sexual Violence Report

Russia, Ukraine in UAE-Brokered Prisoner Swap

		Only a 'Very Small Number' of Leopard 2 Tanks Left in Ukraine
		'It's State Propaganda': Ukrainians Shun TV News as War Drags On

House Bill Calls for US to Free Julian Assange

Assange Unhappy WikiLeaks Can No Longer Expose War Crimes

Viewpoints

	Smashing the Iran Myth: From Houthi to Hezbollah by Ted Snider
	Shifting the Burden: Patterns in US Military Deaths From WWII to the Terror Wars by Brandan P. Buck

	Saving Israel by Ending Its War in Gaza by Jeffrey D. Sachs
	Ukrainian Tragedy Might Escalate Into Armaggedon by Edward Lozansky
More Viewpoints

American Soldiers Are Being Put in Danger for Israel
by Brad Pearce

Frontline

	WHO Chief Deplores 'Unconscionable' Strikes on Red Crescent in Gaza
	'Heinous': World Reacts to Twin Blasts That Kill Dozens in Iran
	The New Arab Journalist Diaa al-Kahlout 'Tortured in Israeli Prison'

Gaza

	EU Foreign Policy Chief Says World Must 'Impose' Solution to Gaza War
	Turkey Backs South Africa 'Genocide' Case Against Israel at International Court
	US Claims It's 'Not Seeing Acts of Genocide' in Gaza, State Dept Says
	Bullet-Riddled Cars, Stray Dogs at Shut Gaza Crossing
	Royal Navy Landing Ship Dock Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
	Photos: Ruin and Desperation in Gaza as Israeli Onslaught Continues to Rage
	Hamas Halts Gaza Hostage Talks Over Arouri Assassination
	'Settlers Being Bribed To Return to Gaza Border Settlements': Settlement Official

Israel/Palestine

	Israel's Supreme Court Delays Activation of Law That Makes It Harder to Remove Netanyahu From Office
	Influential Israeli Politician Urges Army Occupation of Southern Lebanon for 50 Years
	A Look at Killings of Militant Leaders Believed Targeted by Israel
	Prominent Israelis Demand End to Calls for Outright Genocide From Top Officials
	Israelis Ordered to Evacuate Northernmost City in Fear of Hezbollah
	General Strike Held Across West Bank Over Israel's Killing of Hamas Leader
	Israel's Mossad Chief Vows to Hunt Down Hamas Members a Day After Senior Figure Killed in Strike
	Surge in Abuse, Torture Against Palestinians in Israel Jails
	Knesset Gives Final Approval to Bill Demanding Fealty Pledge From Diplomats
	Tears, Defiance in West Bank Village of Slain Hamas Leader
	After Tumbling in Polls, Netanyahu Clings to Power and Aims to Improve Political Standing During War

Afghanistan

	1000s of Afghan Women, Girls Join Online Study Programs
	Taliban Estimates ISIS Numbers in Afghanistan Around 80

Latin America

	Argentina Detains Three Middle Eastern Foreigners on Terrorism Suspicions
	El Salvador Says Murders Fell 70% in 2023 as It Cracked Down on Gangs

Lebanon

	Strike on Hamas Leader in Lebanon Sends Tension Spiking Across Middle East
	Lebanese Prepare for Worst After Beirut Assassination
	How Will Hezbollah Respond to Assassination of Hamas Leader Arouri?

Iraq

	US 'Consistently' Tells Iraqi Government to Protect American Troops: State Department
	Killer of Iraqi Researcher Has Conviction Annulled, Raising Concerns Over Militia Influence
	Troops To Withdraw From Kirkuk Neighborhood at Iraqi PM's Orders: Lawmaker
	Iraq Reports Over $97 Billion in 2023 Oil Revenue

Middle East

	Saudi Arabia Officially Joins BRICS Bloc
	Yemen's Houthis Claim Red Sea Attack as Shipping Prices Soar

Ukraine

	Germany Sends Three More Gepard Anti-Aircraft Tanks to Ukraine
	Norway Sends Two Fighter Jets to Denmark for Ukraine Training Mission
	Ukrainian Missiles Target Russian Border Regions in Retaliatory Strikes

Europe

	Europe Needs More Cash, Belgian PM Says
	Algerian Footballer Convicted in France Over Post on Gaza War
	Polish Farmers to Resume Blockade of Ukraine Border Crossing
	Britain's Got Some of Europe's Toughest Surveillance Laws. Now It Wants More

Asia

	US and China to Resume Staff-Level Military Dialogue in January
	India Denies Sanctions Hold Back Imports of Russian Crude Oil
	Ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan Charged With Contempt of Electoral Watchdog: Lawyer
	Taiwan Says at Least Four Chinese Balloons Have Passed Over Island

Africa

	Ethiopia Defends Somaliland Deal as Somalis Protest
	Protesters Shut Down Libya's Sharara Oil Field
	Jihadists Kill 15 in Nigeria New Year Attacks: Residents
	Sierra Leone Charges Ex-President Koroma With Treason Over Failed Coup