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Democracy Now • Dec 22, 2025
Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements as State-Sponsored Violence Escalates
There’s been a sharp rise of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank under Israel’s current far-right government. Israel’s Cabinet approved a proposal for the construction of 19 new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. Amnesty International researcher Budour Hassan says the move “entrenches the apartheid system we’re seeing in the West Bank.” Experts warn that the settlements further threaten the possibility of creating a Palestinian state.
Semafor • Dec 22, 2025
Saudi Arabia steps up number of executions for second year
At least 347 people have been executed in the kingdom so far this year, including government critics and at least one journalist, the BBC reported.
Democracy Now • Dec 22, 2025
"Who Are They Protecting?": Rep. Ro Khanna Urges Contempt Charges over AG Bondi's Epstein Redactions
The Justice Department failed to publish thousands of documents by last Friday’s congressionally imposed deadline to release all of its files related to the serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The delay drew criticism from Epstein’s survivors and members of Congress. Democracy Now! speaks with Democratic Congressmember Ro Khanna, who is leading an effort to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in contempt for failing to release the files. “What are they hiding, and who are they protecting?” asks Khanna.
Scheer Post • Dec 22, 2025
California’s New Law Outlawing Criticism of Israel Quashes Academic Freedom, Criminalizes Teachers
Positioned and disguised as a bill to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitism expressions, it is really an attack on academic freedom, teachers’ freedom to teach, and freedom to criticize a foreign government, which happens to be the Jewish state.
Scheer Post • Dec 22, 2025
Israeli Cabinet Approves 19 New Apartheid Colonies in Occupied West Bank
“The ONLY reason Israel gets away with this naked thievery is US military and political support,” said one observer.
Semafor • Dec 22, 2025
Sacks, Witkoff could face ethics probe over UAE deals
The Trump officials’ involvement in a decision to allow export of advanced US-made chips to the UAE has come under scrutiny from Democrats.
Semafor • Dec 21, 2025
Israel approves more West Bank settlements
Israel approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, advancing its quest for control of the territory.
Semafor • Dec 21, 2025
US' strikes on Syria test new leadership
The US’ strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria highlight the challenges Damascus’ new government faces as it restores ties with Washington.
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Rep. Khanna Slams DOJ for Not Launching New Probes of Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Co-Conspirators’
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Six Vital Lessons From Minnesota’s General Strike
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Illinois Representative Asks God to Get Trump to “Do What Is Right”
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