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The postwar rehabilitation of Gaza, aided by Egypt and Qatar, depends on the establishment of a Palestinian regime which, for now at least, also depends of Yahya Sinwar agreeing – and there's no one in Hamas strong enough to tell him what to do.

There is a global left — and it's challenging a global system

Taking inventory for the new year of transformation and action

From player demonstrations to unfurled flags, Palestinian struggle has been visible and fearless at the World Cup. This World Cup featured memorable performances on the pitch—and powerful statements of solidarity with the Palestinian cause off it.

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Strikes, strife, strategies and solidarity

Since 2011, Arab labor organizations and left parties have been central to movements for democracy and social justice in the Middle East. Frequently overlooked in Western media coverage...they’ve carried on this fight against tremendous odds.

Of course, if the United States and/or Israel join in, Iran will be hard pressed. But as belligerent as Bolton and the Israeli government are toward Iran, would they initiate or join a war? But we should take neocons like Bolton at their word.