Archived Antiwar.com News from January 25, 2024

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Updated January 25, 2024 - 8:38 PM EST

US Bombs Yemen 9th Time, Houthis Attack US Ship

		*Senators Question Legal Authority of Biden's New War With Houthis*
		*US, Iraq to Start Talks on Future of US Military Presence*
		*Senate Looks to Fund Middle East Military Activity*

Israel Shoots Palestinians Waving White Flag

		*How Israel Has Destroyed Gaza's Schools and Universities*
		*Israel Planning 'Permanent Army Stations' in Gaza*
		*Palestinians Report Abuse in Israeli Detention Centers*

Israeli Officials Deny Progress in Hostage Talks

		*ICJ To Deliver Interim Ruling on Gaza Genocide Case on Friday*
		*Over a Third in US Say Israel Is Committing a Genocide in Gaza*

Russia: Ukraine Downed Plane With Ukraine POWs

Ukrainian Government Exposed Surveilling News Outlet

Viewpoints

	Yemen Is Experiencing the True Cost of Bernie Sanders's Cowardice by Andy Corbley
	The Only Solution to the Violence in Yemen and the Red Sea Is a Ceasefire in Gaza by Phyllis Bennis

	Americans Are Paying a Massive Price To Maintain the Empire by Matthew Hoh
	Why Is 'Ceasefire' Considered a Dirty Word? by Blaise Malley
More Viewpoints

Washington Is Exaggerating China's Military Budgets
by William D. Hartung

Frontline

	In 'Solidarity With Gaza' Israeli Refusenik Gets 30 More Days in Prison
	NATO's Largest Military Exercise Since Cold War Kicks Off
	Every Gazan Is Hungry, as Israel Weaponizes Food: UN Experts

Yemen

	Houthis Now Drawing Support From Former Enemies in Yemen
	Former Al-Qaeda Members Are Part of US-Backed Yemeni Forces
	Maersk Line Ltd. Quits Red Sea After Attack on US-Flag Ships
	Houthis Order US, British Nationals to Leave Yemen

Lebanon

	Lebanese Government Finds Soil Polluted by Israeli Munitions
	Attacks on Lebanon-Israel Border Prompt Warnings of Escalation
	Israel's War on Gaza Reverberates in Lebanon's Fragile Economy

Turkey

	Turkey, Iran Agree on Need for Regional Stability Amid Israel's War on Gaza
	Turkey Inks Deal to Replace Four Foreign-Made Weapons With Local Types
	Turkey's First Domestically-Produced Frigate Has Entered Service

Iraq

	Iraq Condemns 'Irresponsible' US Air Strikes on Iran-Backed Groups
	Unlawful Mass Executions Resuming in Iraq, Warns Rights Group

Ukraine

	Scholz Says EU Summit Will Seek Agreement on Aid for Ukraine
	Slovak PM Reaffirms Support for Ukraine's EU Membership Bid
	Cats of War: Ukraine Enlists Feline Friends in Fight Against Russia
	At Least 18 Killed in Wave of Russian Missile Attacks on Ukraine

Russia

	Lavrov Meets With Counterparts From Iran, Turkey and Lebanon Ahead of UNSC Meeting
	Asia and Africa Oil Imports Jump to Record High on Cheap Russian Crude
	Russia Seeks Emergency UN Security Council Session on Plane Crash

United Kingdom

	How Would a 'Citizen Army' Work in Britain?
	Britain Says It Has No Plans for Conscription, After Top General Says the UK May Need a Citizen Army

Europe

	Hungary Is the Last Holdout for Sweden's NATO Membership. So When Will Orban Follow Turkey's Lead?
	Germany Weighs Enlisting Foreigners in Military Amid Recruitment Woes

Philippines

	Philippines and Vietnam on Course to Sign Pact on South China Sea
	Philippines Says Armed Forces to Ensure 'Unimpeded and Peaceful' Exploration in South China Sea

United States

	US Army Restores 1,900 'Unserviceable' Stinger Missiles
	US Army Asked Soldiers to Turn in Excess Gear. It Got Back 37,000 Items
	Atomic Scientists Keep 'Doomsday Clock' as Close to Midnight as Ever

Gaza

	Gaza's Economy Has Been Erased. Famine and Black Markets Are All That Remain
	Thousands Trapped in Gaza Hospitals as Israeli Troops Encircle Khan Younis
	Israeli Attack on Gaza's Khan Younis Training Center Kills Nine, Injures 75
	Israeli Sniper Kills Renowned Palestinian Psychologist Fadel Abu Hein
	Israeli Quadcopters, the Hi-Tech Weapon Killing Palestinian Civilians
	What to Know About Israel's Controversial Gaza 'Buffer Zone'
	'Enough Is Enough', Gaza Killings Must Stop: Slovenia's Foreign Minister
	Protesters Hold Up Aid to Gaza, as Government Faces Rising Domestic Pressure

Israel/Palestine

	Aid Groups Say Stop Sending Arms to Israel, Palestinian Groups
	London Jewish Youth Club Helps 'Teenagers in Crisis' Join Israeli Army
	A Coalition Against Netanyahu's Forever War Is Growing in Israel
	Israeli Army Considers Arming Settlers With Anti-Tank Missiles
	Qatar, a Key Mediator in Sensitive Israel-Hamas Talks, Lashes Out at Netanyahu Over Critical Remarks
	Italy to Treat 100 Palestinian Children in Its Hospitals
	Israel Re-Detains Palestinian Child in Breach of Prisoner Swap Agreement
	Poll: Over Half of Israelis Feel Let Down by War Cabinet's Handling of Hamas Conflict, Want Probe
	Israeli Ports Impacted by Houthi Strikes
	UN, UK Push Israel on Role of Two-State Solution in Ending Gaza War

Africa

	Comoros Court Confirms President's Re-Election, Opposition Cries Foul
	Militiamen Kill 11 in West DR Congo: Local MP
	Churches and Mosques Burnt in Nigeria as Curfew Imposed in Mangu
	A Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Seen by Supporters as the Face of Resistance to Repression Is Convicted
	Tanzania's Main Opposition Party Holds First Major Protest in Several Years, After Ban Was Lifted
	UAE Denies Sending Weapons to Sudan's RSF Paramilitary
	Civil War Turned Somalia's Main Soccer Stadium Into an Army Camp. Now It's Hosting Games Again

Asia

	Indian Army Develops AI Tech to Fight Honey-Trapping
	North Korea's Kim Warns Failure to Provide Food a 'Serious Political Issue'
	Nauru Seals Diplomatic Ties With China After Dumping Taiwan
	US Wants Japanese Shipyards for Warship Maintenance
	Sri Lanka Parliament Passes Bill to Regulate Online Content, Sparking Election Concerns
	Thai Court Says Popular Politician, Who Was Denied PM Post, Didn't Violate Law and Can Remain a Lawmaker