Let’s Talk About ‘Chemical Weapons’ Propaganda

As I write this, BBC reports that UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is “urgently” investigating reports of a chemical weapons attack in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. The US Department of Defense finds the reports “deeply concerning.”

Usually when the western governments start quacking about “chemical attacks,” it means they’re planning to take action of some kind – airstrikes in Syria, sanctions on Russia, what have you – and are looking for an excuse.

Mariupol: Let’s Talk About ‘Chemical Weapons’ Propaganda

Al-Aqsa Mosque: Israel police storm the complex following Gaza ceasefire

Al-Aqsa Mosque: Israel police storm the complex following Gaza ceasefire

Israeli police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said officers had been targeted by Palestinians who threw stones, and began “riot” suppressing measures.

At least 20 Palestinians have been wounded, with two being taken to hospital, according to Palestine Red Crescent. Reuters reported stones and molotov cocktails being thrown towards police.

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Israeli police injure 20 Palestinians at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque