World Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

All Sides Wanted Escalation

31-07-2006 18:05 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | World

The kidnapping crisis could have been solved very differently through a prisoner exchange. Since negotiations were impossible with either Hamas or Hezbollah, a military strike was presumbaly the only possible reaction.

The Qana massacre: Slaughter of innocents in Lebanon

31-07-2006 07:55 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | World

The Israeli massacre of Lebanese civilians, mainly children, in the village of Qana is a colossal war crime for which the United States government bears full responsibility.

Melbourne 30 July - Rally for Peace - Stop Israeli aggression

For the third week, Melbourne's Lebanese and Palestinian organisations, along with supporters from across the community, rallied to demand an end to Israeli aggression and demand an immediate ceasefire.

New Guernica

30-07-2006 23:09 | Lebanon War 2006 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | World

The terrorist state of Israel, creates a new Guernica.

Photostory: The Qana Massacre

30-07-2006 19:07 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

Today, when Israeli war planes attacked Qana, at least 56 civilians, including over 30 children, were killed. It is the deadliest single strike since Israel unleashed its war on Lebanon.

Round up of weekend events for Lebanon July 28-30th 2006

This is a collation of 16 reports from this weekend's demonstrations for Lebanon. There are 8 from the UK including 2 from London and the Prestwick Airport demo and 8 from overseas.

Internationals in Beirut-Antiwar demonstration

press release of the International Civil Mission

Two arrested after protest in Perth - Police Violence

WA Police arrested two men today, after police attacked protesters as Prime Minister John Howard left a Liberal Party conference. Mr Howard left the Hyatt hotel after delivering his keynote address to the WA Liberals' state conference.

Who cares about Lebanese lives? (by Latuff)

30-07-2006 06:16 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | World

Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

America's Attack Dog

30-07-2006 03:30 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

An alternative view of the war in Lebanon

This War is Also a War on Animals

the war on animals: bombs, mines, oil spills, animals trapped in Beirut harbor, zoos bulldozed with animals in cages

THE CRIME OF LEBANON AND PALESTINE - ARE IRAN AND SYRIA NEXT? - PART II

30-07-2006 01:34 | Lebanon War 2006 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | World

"The fate of the corrupted neoliberal model may be what's now at stake. That model is already unraveling in Latin America where Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is proving his alternate Bolivarian participatory democracy is overwhelmingly popular and working. It's based on a government serving the people by providing essential social services, especially to the poor and desperate ones most in need of it. Chavez's success has made him a symbol of hope and a hero in the region and beyond, it's allowed his form of governance to spread to Bolivia, and there's every reason to imagine and hope it will continue spreading unstoppably because people in other Latin countries are beginning to fight for it. It's all greatly alarmed the ruling authority in Washington that views Chavez as the threat it most fears, even above Iran - a powerful good example that will spread unless the US acts forcibly to stop it, which clearly is its plan."

Leeds demonstration on Lebanon and Palestine - photos

30-07-2006 00:06 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | Sheffield | World

What is going on here. A big demonstration took place in Leeds today against what's going down, and sideliners, West Yorkshire 911 Truth Campaign have to come here to report it. Anyway it was great. Highly energised and full of righteously angry people from all sections of the community demanding justice

Atrocities mount as Israel intensifies bombardment of Lebanon

29-07-2006 18:25 | Anti-militarism | World

Openly backed and armed by the United States, Israel is carrying out mounting atrocities in Lebanon in an attempt to overcome unexpectedly fierce resistance from the Hezbollah movement. With its 17-day aerial bombardment having failed to wipe out Hezbollah, or weaken its support among the population, Israel has intensified its onslaught.
Internationally banned munitions designed to cause massive civilian casualties—including phosphorous, air-sucking bombs and cluster bombs—are being used to terrorise the Lebanese people, force a mass exodus of residents from south Lebanon and pulverise Hezbollah forces in preparation for a larger ground invasion.
In one of the latest war crimes, an Australian-organised convoy seeking to rescue 50 civilians from the village of Ramesh was fired upon by Israeli forces. Those wounded included a German TV cameraman and his driver, who were reporting from the rear of the convoy.

German Peace Movement Demands Israeli Withdrawal

29-07-2006 12:37 | Anti-militarism | World

Both the occupation of the Gaza strip and the arrest of members of the Palestinian government are clear breaches of international law.

Tip for climbing fences

28-07-2006 21:18 | Animal Liberation | Anti-militarism | Technology | World

Many activists get arrested cutting through military fences and so get the extra charge of 'malicious mischief'. Using a ladder to climb fences is impracticable as you tend to get intercepted and charged for approaching a base with a ladder. You can buy 'telescopic-ladders' but they are very expensive so here is the cheapo solution.

'It seems we and Uncle Sam think that shooting people is a good idea' & more

28-07-2006 14:13 | Lebanon War 2006 | Anti-militarism | Repression | World

Krugman: Reign of Error
- PLUS: Robert Fisk: On a Red Cross mission of mercy when Israeli air force came calling
- PLUS: John Dean knocks ‘imperial presidency’, asks if U.S. ‘is on the road to fascism' - PLUS: 'It seems we and Uncle Sam think that shooting people is a good idea' - PLUS: Ari Berman: Democrats for Bush - PLUS: Bush administrators attempt to shield themselves from the rule of the law
- PLUS: Tom Engelhardt: The Middle East and the Barbarism of War from the Air