As much of the world rejoices for the completion of another year, the Middle East is still in conflict largely thanks to the disproportionate response of radical far right Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is currently under investigation for corruption charges and the current war has enabled him to retain a form of emergency control over Israeli affairs.
35 people were killed in the latest F16 bombings of Gaza, according to the Associated Press.
US Shoots Iranian Backed Houthi Rebels
As many know, the shores of Yemen have become embroiled in the conflict. The vast majority of people in the Middle East oppose the disproportionate response from Israel. In Yemen, members of paramilitary groups backed by Iran, the Houthi, have launched missiles at Israeli civilian containers in a bid to pressure Israel into a ceasefire with the Gaza based Hamas group.
In fact, Yemen has loudly proclaimed that this is their rallying cry. Different factions have declared that the goal is to pushback on dangerous American aggression.
Maersk has halted shipments in the Red Sea due to the constant maritime attacks in the area. Just a few days prior, the US government had issued reassurances to shipping companies that shipments could traverse through the Suez Canal and Red Sea, but Houthi rebels have called upon continued pressure on Israel linked commerce.
The end of the year of 2023 seems to define what 2024 has to bring. And, the conflict has already spread towards economies and networks who share the same ethos against US imperialism. Unfortunately, neutral civilians are caught in the crossfire of entrenched imperial interests and rabid Islamists on the other.
Cologne – Attack Intercepted
In Germany, an offshoot of an Afghanistan based ISIS network cell attempted to coordinate an attack on Cologne, Germany. More here.