2021-06-10: News Headlines

A. Majumdar (2021-06-10). PDF of June 10 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Pro-Palestinian solidarity blocks Israeli ship June 13: Honoring Ramsey Clark Puerto Rican unions: 'No LUMA!' Economic recovery? On the picket line; Trans youth targeted; Cops out of Pride; Editorial: Are pro athletes exploited workers? Disability solidarity with Naomi Osaka GLOBAL: Defend Syria; Palestine resists; Delegation demands 'Free . . . |

_____ (2021-06-10). How Washington Is Positioning Syrian Al-Qaeda's Founder As Its 'Asset'. popularresistance.org March 2021 – marked the 10th anniversary of the Western regime-change war on Syria. And after a decade of grueling conflict, Washington is still maneuvering to extend its longstanding relationship with the Salafi-jihadist militants fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. | With the northeastern province of Idlib under the control of a self-proclaimed "Syrian Salvation Government" led by the rebranded version of Syria's al-Qaeda franchise, and protected under the military aegis of NATO member state Turkey, powerful elements from Brussels to Washington have been working to legitimize its leader. | This June, PBS…

Israel Shahak (2021-06-10). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…

Fight Back (2021-06-10). Eyewitness Syria: Interview with delegation members. fightbacknews.org Fight Back! interviewed two activists who recently traveled to Syria to provide an eyewitness account of the U.S. war there. Kobi Guillory is a member of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and a co-chair of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression. Wyatt Miller is an activist with the Minnesota-based Anti-War Committee. | Fight Back!: Who did you travel to Syria with? | Kobi Guillory: We were a part of an international delegation with members from the U.S., South Africa, Palestine, France and Canada. It was organized by the Syria Solidarity Movement and contained journalists, writers and…

Edward Hunt (2021-06-10). The United States Is Abetting an Al Qaeda Offshoot in Northwestern Syria. progressive.org Syria has been locked in a war for years, and the United States has been aiding in it.

South Front (2021-06-10). Video: Israel Defense Forces Strike Syria as Netanyahu Struggles to Remain. globalresearch.ca Israel's political situation …

Anonymous669 (2021-06-10). Central Syrian Insurgency: ISIS IEDs Killed 4 Soldiers, Injured 13 Others. southfront.org Illustrative image | ISIS cells continue to launch attacks against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies in Syria's central region, where a vast desert is located. | On June 10, two Syrian service members were killed near the town of Resafa in southern Raqqa when an improvised explosive device (IED), which had been planted by the terrorist group, blew up. The service members were taking part in a combing operation in the region. | A day earlier, ISIS terrorists targeted a bus…

Anonymous669 (2021-06-10). In Video: Russian Military Advisors Train Syrian Special Forces In Aleppo. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. | Advisors from the Russian Special Operations Forces have been training Syrian Arab Army (SAA) Special Forces personnel, The training is being held in a special center located in the northern Syrian province of Aleppo. There, Russian military advisors are working to improve the performance of Syrian Special Forces personnel by teach them new tactics and methods. | The service members were trained on sniper rifles…

Joe Glenton (2021-06-10). Foreign Office gathered information on Declassified UK journalist before refusing FoI requests. thecanary.co The Foreign Office Matt Kennard of Declassified UK put in a range of FoI requests over a two year period at Declassified UK. But some were refused. These included questions about Tony Blair's dealings with the Syrian govern…

_____ (2021-06-10). How Washington Is Positioning Syrian Al-Qaeda's Founder as Its 'Asset'. strategic-culture.org A PBS Frontline special is the latest vehicle in a PR campaign to legitimize rebranded Syrian al-Qaeda, HTS, and market its leader Mohammad Jolani as a competent American "asset.": | By Ben NORTON, Max BLUMENTHAL | March 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of the Western regime-change war on Syria. And after a decade of grueling conflict, Washington is still maneuvering to extend its longstanding relationship with the Salafi-jihadist militants fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. | With the northeastern province of Idlib under the control of a self-proclaimed "Syrian Salvation Government" led by the re…

Khaled Iskef (2021-06-10). New Israeli Attacks on Sites in Central and Southern Syria. globalresearch.ca During the hours …

Khaled Iskef (2021-06-10). The Syrian War Is on the Agenda of the "Putin-Biden" Summit. globalresearch.ca The

Anonymous007 (2021-06-10). Military Situation In Syria On June 10, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On June 10, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 35 times: 16 — in Idlib province, 11 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Hama province, 5 — in Aleppo province | On June 10, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in Muzawara village | On June 9, one Russian Military Police was killed and three others were wounded in a mine explosion south of Ras al-Ain | On June 10, Abu Khaled al-Shami,…

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2021-06-10). India, Russia determined to implement S-400 agreement. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) — The delivery schedule of the much-awaited S-400 air defence system will not be impacted by the pandemic, Russia's Ambassador to India Nikolay R. Kudashev said on Thursday.

Editor2 (2021-06-10). Two Former Israeli Ambassadors to South Africa Join Tsunami of 'Apartheid' Accusations Against Israel. orinocotribune.com "It is time for the world to recognize that what we saw in South Africa decades ago is happening in Palestine… time for the world to take decisive diplomatic action… towards building a future of equality." | The news today is that two former Israeli ambassadors to South Africa have accused their country of practicing apartheid by creating bantustans for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. "It's apartheid, say Israeli ambassadors to South Africa," Ilan Baruch and Alon Liel write a This is yet an…

Ahmad Al Khaled (2021-06-09). US Revives Terrorism in Syria after Presidential Elections. globalresearch.ca The US positions …

teleSUR (2021-06-09). Syria Rejects US Declaration on Occupied Golan Heights. telesurenglish.net Syria on Wednesday rejected statements by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken regarding the Syrian Golan which is occupied by Israel, and reiterated that this is and will continue to be its territory. | According to the Syrian Foreign Ministry, Blinken's pronouncements are part of Washington's continued and unlimited support for the occupying entity and its criminal aggressions. | RELATED: | Furth…

Mark Taliano (2021-06-09). Syria and COVID: Refuting the Lies with Mark Taliano. globalresearch.ca Mark Taliano published …

Staff (2021-06-09). Syria rejects US statements regarding occupied Syria Golan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — The Syrian foreign ministry categorically rejected the statements of the US Secretary of State regarding occupied Syria Golan.

ŸÖÿ±ÿ∂€åŸá ÿ±ÿ≠ŸÖÿߟ܀å (2021-06-09). Russian soldiers injured in a mine explosion in NE Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — According to reports, a mine exploded on the path of a Russian patrol in northeastern Syria, injuring a number of Russian soldiers.

ŸÖÿ±ÿ∂€åŸá ÿ±ÿ≠ŸÖÿߟ܀å (2021-06-09). At least 8 Syrian civilians injured by hand-grenade explosion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — At least eight people were injured by a hand-grenade explosion in the Karam al-Luz neighborhood of Homs, central Syria.

Staff (2021-06-09). Syrian Army intercepts Israeli missiles over Damascus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) — Syria's Air Defenses have intercepted a host of missiles launched by the Zionist regime against Damascus.

Jason Ditz (2021-06-09). Israeli Airstrikes Hit Several Targets Across Syria. news.antiwar.com Syrian state media reported a flurry of airstrikes overnight Tuesday. The strikes came from Lebanese airspace, and appear to have been an Israeli attack, The Syrian military reported moving to

Jason Ditz (2021-06-09). Israel Attacks Several Sites in Syria, Killing at Least 11. news.antiwar.com Details are coming in about overnight airstrikes from Israel against multiple targets in Syria, revealing that strikes hit military sites in Damascus, as well as Homs, Hama, and Latakia Provinces. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights The Syrian state media initially reported the strikes, fired from Lebanese airspace, and reported interception of multiple missiles. There were reports of large explosions at several sites, though stat…

Anonymous669 (2021-06-09). Greater Idlib: Government Forces Pound Militant Positions With Precision-Guided Shells (Photos). southfront.org Illustrative image | The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies continue to pound militants' positions in the northwestern region of Greater Idlib. | On June 9, the army and its allies shelled the towns of al-Bara, al-Fatterah, Falafel and Safhoun in southern Idlib, al-Abrar camp near the town of Taoum in eastern Idlib and the al-Ghab Plains in the northwestern Hama. | Russian-made 2K25 Krasnopol guided shells were used in the artillery strikes. Photos showing the remains of at least one such munition were shared by…

Anonymous669 (2021-06-09). Landmine Blast Killed Russian Service Member, Injured Others In Northeastern Syria (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | On June 9, a Russian service member was killed and three others were wounded in a landmine blast in northeastern Syria. | The incident took place near the Turkish-occupied village of al-Assadiyah in northern al-Hasakah. A Russian military unit was patrolling the frontline separating Turkish forces from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) when one of its vehicle was hit by the landmine. | According to the Hawar News Agency, the body of the Russian service me…

Anonymous669 (2021-06-09). Landmine Blast Killed Russian Service Member, Injured Others In Northeastern Syria (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). | On June 9, a Russian service member was killed and three others were wounded in a landmine blast in northeastern Syria. | The incident took place near the Turkish-occupied village of al-Assadiyah in northern al-Hasakah. A Russian military unit was patrolling the frontline separating Turkish forces from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) when one of its vehicles was hit by the landmine. | According to the Hawar News Agency, the body of the Russian service m…

Anonymous669 (2021-06-09). Recent Israeli Strikes Claimed Lives Of Seven Syrian Service Members, Including Senior Officer. southfront.org An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN — REUTERS) | The recent Israeli strikes on Syria have claimed the lives of seven Syrian service members, Syrian pro-government sources revealed on June 9. | The strikes, which took place late on June 8, hit a number of military targets in the outskirts of Homs city as well as near the capital Damascus. | In its initial statement, the Ministry of Defense of Syria claimed that the strike did not result in any hum…

Anonymous669 (2021-06-09). Satellite Images: Large Syrian Army Storage Facility Was Wiped Out By Israeli Strikes. southfront.org Israel's first two F-35 stealth fighter jets on their maiden flight as part of the Israeli Air Force on December 13, 2016. (Israel Defense Forces) | The recent The strikes took place late on June 8. The storage facility in western Homs was only one of many target…

Anonymous669 (2021-06-09). Eight Civilians Injured In Homs City Terrorist Attack (Photos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. | Late on June 8, an explosion rocked the district of Karam al-Looz in the southern part of the central Syrian city of Homs. | The explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) that was planted near a bus stop in the heavily populated district. At least eight civilians were wounded as a result of the explosion, which damaged a mini bus. | "At around 09: 30 in the evening, a terrorist explosion with an explosive device took place in the Kar…

Anonymous007 (2021-06-09). Military Situation In Syria On June 9, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On June 9, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 35 times: 21 — in Idlib province, 10 — in Latakia province, 2 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | Late on June 8, Israel warplanes fired several missiles at targets in west of Homs province and south of Syria. No human casualties were reported | On June 8, the Turkish army reportedly established a new military base in the vicinity of Al-Bara vi…

Anonymous007 (2021-06-09). Alleged Israeli Strikes Target Various Positions In Syria. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On June 8th, Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israeli missile strike over the capital Damascus."Syrian air defences intercepted an Israeli aggression coming from Lebanese airspace," state media said. Earlier, state media said large explosions were heard. | A Syrian military source was quoted on SANA saying the strikes targeted parts of central and southern areas, without elaborating on the locations, adding they left only material damage. | Not all missiles were shot down and some caused…

Ben Norton (2021-06-09). How Washington is positioning Syrian Al-Qaeda's founder as its 'asset'. thegrayzone.com A PBS Frontline special is the latest vehicle in a PR campaign to legitimize rebranded Syrian al-Qaeda, HTS, and market its leader Mohammad Jolani as a competent American "asset." March 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of the Western regime-change war on Syria. And after a decade of grueling conflict, Washington is still maneuvering to extend its longstanding relationship with the Salafi-jihadist militants fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. With the northeastern province of Idlib under the control of a self-proclaimed "Syrian …

Rick Rozoff (2021-06-09). Russia salaams before Turkey…again. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Russian, Turkish diplomats discuss Syria, Karabakh, Ukraine — Russian Foreign Ministry Moscow and Ankara reaffirmed their commitment to further coordination of efforts to strengthen peace and stability in those regions *** Moscow and Ankara, when touching upon the South Caucasus, Ukraine, and Central Asia, reaffirmed their commitment to further coordination of efforts to strengthen peace …

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