Massive Demonstrations, National Strike in Israel as Crowds blame PM Netanyahu for deaths of Hostages

Juan Cole

September 2, 2024

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Basil Maghrebi at the Israeli newspaper Arab 48 reports that tens of thousands of Israelis participated on Sunday evening in massive demonstrations unprecedented since the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack, especially in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. They were demanding a deal of the exchange of hostages that would lead to the release of the nearly 100 Israeli hostages in the hands of Hamas, only 60 or so are thought to remain alive.

‘The Axis of Resistance’ prepares to get revenge on Israel

Abbas Juma

September 2, 2024

During Arbaeen, Iraqis traditionally dress is black. This Shiite religious ritual marks the end of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain, the grandson of Islamic Prophet Muhammad, who died in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.

 

Thousands take part in a mourning event to mark Arbaeen in Iraq's southern city of Karbala on August 24, 2024. ©  Karar Essa / Anadolu via Getty Images