Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2024-04-02). UK Court Gives Biden Chance To Dodge Assange Appeal. popularresistance.org WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange is closer than ever to being extradited to the United States for trial on 17 counts under the Espionage Act and one count of conspiracy to commit computer intrusion over WikiLeaks's 2010-2011 revelation of evidence of U.S. war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantánamo Bay. He faces 175 years in prison. | "This is a signal to all of you that if you expose the interests that are driving war they will come after you, they will put you in prison and they will try to kill you," said Stella Assange, Julian's wife, of his prosecution.

Staff (2024-04-02). State Dept. Whistleblower: Biden Is Skirting U.S. Law by Rushing More Bombs & Warplanes to Israel. democracynow.org The Washington Post reports the Biden administration has recently authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel. The arms package includes more than 1,800 MK-84 2,000-pound bombs, which can be used to level entire city blocks. The U.S. is also sending 500 MK-82 500-pound bombs and 25 F-35 fighter jets. "It has been doing this on a weekly basis since the conflict began, just an open tab of arms," says Josh Paul, former State Department official who worked on arms transfers before resigning in October to protest increasing arms sales to Israel. "These are the a…

WSWS (2024-04-02). White House defends Shifa hospital massacre that killed over 400. wsws.org The Israeli army's withdrawal from Shifa Hospital in Gaza on Monday revealed that the complex had been turned into a killing field, with hundreds of bodies of men, women and children showing signs of mass summary execution, torture and mutilation.

Gavrilah (2024-04-02). Wednesday 4/3: Close Guantanamo Monthly Vigil & Photo Action. indybay.org Crissy Field near the Warming Hut Park Store, Presidio, San Francisco…

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-02). David McBride: ABC Four Corners program a 'hit job'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-02). Julian Assange must be freed. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-02). Julian Assange tormented by the British High Court. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-02). David McBride: ABC Four Corners program a 'hit job'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-02). Julian Assange tormented by the British High Court. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-02). Julian Assange must be freed. greenleft.org.au

aljazeera.com (2024-04-02). Israel's war on Gaza live: Seven aid workers killed after food deliveryUS-based aid group World Central Kitchen confirms seven staff members were killed in a "targeted attack" by the Israeli military and called on it to stop "this indiscriminate killing" in Gaza. Those killed were from Palestine, Australia, Poland, the UK, and a US-Canada citizen.

teleSUR (2024-04-01). Israeli Forces Put Gaza's Largest Hospital Out of Service. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Monday, Israeli occupation forces vacated Gaza City's Shifa Hospital, leaving it completely out of service. | RELATED: | Two weeks ago, hundreds of Israeli soldiers, police dogs, tanks, drones, and helicopters participated in the assault on this hospital, which housed 5,000 patients and around 30,000 refugees, according to Al Mayadeen outlet. | On Sunday, the Gaza-based Health Ministry denounced that t…

Jonathan Cook (2024-04-01). Assange's 'Reprieve' Is Another Lie, Hiding the Real Goal of Keeping Him Endlessly Locked Up. globalresearch.ca

_____ (2024-04-01). Assange Extradition Delayed: UK High Court Asks US to Offer 'Assurances' or Face Limited Appeal. transcend.org 26 Mar 2024 – While granting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a limited appeal against extradition, the US government was encouraged by the UK High Court to submit "assurances" that could prevent further proceedings.

_____ (2024-04-01). Twenty-Two Years After It Was Created, Guantanamo Bay Prison Remains a Monstrosity. transcend.org 19 Mar 2024 – During the 2020 election campaign, Joe Biden followed Barack Obama in promising to close the prison at Guantánamo Bay, which had become an embarrassing symbol of human rights violations, but has actually upgraded it.

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-01). Julian Assange tormented by the British High Court. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2024-04-01). David McBride: ABC Four Corners program a 'hit job'. greenleft.org.au

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-04-01). Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 04:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024, a technical team of the "Israeli" enemy while they were conducting maintenance on technical and espionage equipment at Al-Baghdadi site with artillery shells, causing confirmed injuries: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-04-01). Gaza Horrified as IOF Leaves Trail of Destruction at Al-Shifa Hospital. english.almanar.com.lb In a cruel act of terror, the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have left behind a trail of devastation at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital, with reports of around 300 decomposing bodies found in the vicinity. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Civil Defense in Gaza, revealed that the bodies showed signs of torture and execution, with some victims …

hindustantimes (2024-04-01). Explosion Rocks Israel Army Building As Iran-backed Iraqi Resistance Attacks Eilat With Drones. hindustantimes.com The Islamic Resistance in Iraq launched a drone attack targeting Israel Navy's base in Eilat. The IDF said that drone sirens went off across the region as wave of drones were spotted in the skies. There were no casualties reported but a building was damaged in the attack. The attack from Iran-backed militants came as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called on all Muslim countries to sever ties with Israel. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

hindustantimes (2024-04-01). How China Buying Iranian Oil Is Choking U.S. Efforts To Stop Houthi Attacks In Red Sea | Report. hindustantimes.com The Yemen-based and Iran-backed Houthi rebels continue to annoy the U.S. forces in the Red Sea. On March 30, the U.S. forces shot down two drones, one aimed at its warship in the Red Sea and the other prepared for launch from Yemen. Amid this spate of growing attacks, Politico reported how China is helping Iran finance the Houthi attacks. The report said that China is helping Iran choke off ship traffic in the Red Sea. The report added that Beijing was also damaging its own interests in the process. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…

devdiscourse.com (2024-04-01). Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Knesset to pass law allowing closure of foreign news networksNetanyahu has called for Knesset to pass the legislation allowing his government to shut down foreign news networks, according to The Times of Israel. Netanyahu has promised to "immediately act to close Al Jazeera" after the law is passed.

apnews.com (2024-04-01). Netanyahu's future: Israeli court says government must stop funding seminariesA dramatic decision by Israel's Supreme Court on drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the Israeli military could spell political trouble for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.