Tag: syria
Baghdadi’s Death Will Not Kill the Islamic State
The U.S. war in Iraq created ISIS. It thrives on destabilized states, so killing the Osamas and Baghdadis of the world will not end the terror, says The Independent’s Patrick Cockburn. Subscribe to our page…
Trump’s Withdrawal From Syria: Betrayal of Kurds or End to Endless War?
President Trump’s intention to withdraw from Syria was met with outrage on many sides, with people calling it a betrayal of a key ally in the Syrian conflict. Kurdish expert Edmund Ghareeb says there is…
A Know-Nothing President Steps Into a Turkish/Kurdish Minefield
The U.S. is deeply involved in the region surrounding Syria. Its actions helped lay the groundwork for the current struggle faced by the Kurds. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
The US Tore the Middle East Apart. Can They Abandon It on a Whim?
The Kurds fought in U.S. wars. Iraq and Syria are dismembered. Why is no one talking about diplomacy and aid? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content…
The War on Terror Cost $6.4 Trillion and 800,000 Lives
A new study on the cost of U.S. wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Pakistan presents a harrowing picture of the cost exacted in lives and taxpayer dollars. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Interest in its Natural Resources Is Tearing Libya Apart
Political writer Greg Shupak discusses the failed attempt in Moscow to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Libyan civil war, and the new attempt in Berlin. As Turkey, the UAE, Egypt, and other regional players…
Turkey Cuts Deal with Russia, Intensifying the War for Gas in Libya
Turkey sent Syrian fighters to Libya to back the government and keep its control of offshore natural gas reserves. Egypt, Russia, ExxonMobil, Israel, and Greece are expanding Libya’s civil war in a fight over control…
700,000 Displaced as Syria and Turkey Descend into War
Syria and Turkey are fighting each other in the rebel-controlled Idlib region, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee for their lives as the bombings intensify. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Turkey Weaponizing Refugees as Idlib Fight Escalates
Turkey opens European border allowing refugees to flee, Greek military tear gases refugees. Why? To force EU to back Turkey in Syria while Russia backs Assad. Director/Video Editor: Will Arenas Audio Engineer: Adam Coley Visual…
Israel forms wartime unity government with Netanyahu, opposition leader Gantz
Israeli officials have just announced the formation of a five-member war management cabinet as the country continues to battle Hamas militants. Among the cabinet’s members are Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister…
How one expert says the Israel-Hamas war could expand as Lebanon, Syria launch rockets
Israel has mobilized more than 300,000 reservists as it prepares for a potential ground offensive in Gaza. Israeli and Hamas officials have said at least 2,100 people have been killed on both sides since Saturday’s…
Europe’s war on refugees | The Chris Hedges Report
In their book, ‘Map of Hope and Sorrow,’ co-authors Helen Benedict and Eyad Awwadawnan trace the stories of five refugees trapped in Greece’s brutal refugee camps. Helen Benedict is a novelist and journalist. Her previous…
The latest on the Israel-Hamas war as expected ground offensive looms
Tens of thousands of Israeli troops and weapons are at the border of Gaza waiting for word to begin a ground invasion in response to Hamas’ deadly terror attacks a little over a week ago….
Young Israeli troops on front lines of planned invasion of Gaza
With Israel readying for a ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams met with troops who are anxious to join the fight and still in their teens. And CBS…
Biden cancels Colorado trip amid Israel-Hamas war
President Biden has canceled a planned trip to Colorado Monday and will stay in Washington, D.C., amid the Israeli-Hamas war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continued to criss-cross the Middle East working to ensure safe…
Retired general on what to expect from an Israeli invasion of Gaza
Retired Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joined CBS News to discuss what kind of warfare will be seen in Gaza if Israel moves forward with its expected ground invasion and…
Biden’s objectives as he heads to Israel with Middle East in crisis
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support for the nation amid its war with Hamas. From Israel, Mr. Biden will go to Jordan to meet with Jordan’s King…
