A 14-year-old Palestinian-American boy, Omar Mohammed Saada Rabea, was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank, sparking condemnation from Palestinian officials who described it as an extrajudicial killing. The Israeli military claimed the boy was among three individuals throwing stones at a highway, endangering civilians, and that soldiers fired upon them. Two other 14-year-old boys, one also a US citizen, were injured in the incident, with one suffering serious wounds. This killing occurred amidst heightened tensions and increased violence in the West Bank following recent attacks and counter-operations.
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Vadim Stroikin, a 59-year-old musician and guitar teacher from the Urals, died after falling from his tenth-floor apartment window during a visit from Russian security forces investigating his alleged support for the Ukrainian military. The investigation stemmed from his anti-war social media posts and suspected financial contributions to Ukraine, offenses carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence under Russian law. His death occurred during a search of his apartment related to a “terrorism” case. Stroikin had a long career in music and journalism, and had been actively touring and teaching internationally in recent years.
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Video appears to show Hamas shooting several alleged ‘collaborators’ in Gaza. This is horrific, yet sadly unsurprising given Hamas’s long history of violence against its own people and neighbors. The video depicts extrajudicial killings, a stark violation of basic human rights. The lack of due process and the summary nature of these executions underscore the group’s disregard for the rule of law.
The sheer brutality displayed in the video highlights a pattern of behavior. This isn’t an isolated incident; Hamas has reportedly been carrying out such actions for months, often without uniforms, but now, coincidentally, seem to be uniformly dressed for these actions.… Continue reading
The recent report alleging the Assad regime executed dozens of Hamas members without trial presents a complex and disturbing situation. The sheer scale of extrajudicial killings, even if focused on a specific group, raises serious concerns about due process and human rights violations. This is particularly troubling given the Assad regime’s long history of authoritarian rule and disregard for basic legal protections.
The fact that these alleged executions targeted Hamas members doesn’t automatically excuse the actions. While Hamas is undeniably a controversial group with a history of violence, the absence of a trial means there’s no guarantee that those killed were actually guilty of any crimes.… Continue reading
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