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'Nobody surrenders!' – Maduro warns 'imperialists' that they will not break 'indomitable' Venezuelan people in march for Indigenous Resistance Day

'Nobody surrenders!' – Maduro warns 'imperialists' that they will not break 'indomitable' Venezuelan people in march for Indigenous Resistance Day

"The President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro took part in the ‘Great March for Peace and Sovereignty’ in Caracas on Sunday, led by the Indigenous peoples of Venezuela, to commemorate the Day of Indigenous Resistance. Speaking before thousands of attendees at Plaza Venezuela, Maduro, who wore an Indigenous headdress and carried a traditional weapon, urged the strengthening of military, police, and popular unity to defend national sovereignty against the threats of “imperialism,” especially the United States. “Let the imperialists know, we are the people of the fire-eaters and they will never be able to defeat us, neither by fair means nor foul. Never will colonialist imperialism defeat the people of the fire-eaters,” he said, describing the Venezuelan people as “untamable, invincible, indestructible.” Maduro stated that in Venezuela “no one surrenders,” and questioned the “imperialists” about the possibility of a US military invasion. “Do they think our country can be colonised again? Or do they think our people are afraid of them? Or do they think our people will surrender? Never, nobody surrenders here, damn it. Here, we move forward with the strength of the invincible, rebellious Indigenous peoples,” he said. “And steps are being taken at the international level, where anyone who bombs, anyone who calls for war, anyone who calls for killing children is automatically named a Nobel Peace Prize winner. And under those conditions, where the world has practically lost all its rules, we are not exempt from being attacked at any moment.” Kariela Aray, Deputy in the National Assembly of Venezuela and participant in the march, expressed her support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and “our brothers and sisters in the Armed Forces,” noting that they are determined to defend their country. “The empire will continue to stalk our people, but we will continue preparing for life, peace, and love. Here stands an Indigenous and non-Indigenous people as well, because today we are determined to defend the homeland as one force, as one blood. We are not alone in Venezuela,” she said. This year’s march, attended by thousands of Venezuelans, took place amid the US military deployment in Caribbean waters near the South American country. The US has launched a number of attacks on alleged 'drug smuggling boats' in recent weeks and months. Caracas has condemned the US action, with Maduro accusing Washington of fabricating drug smuggling in an attempt to justify military ops and seize energy and gold reserves in the region."

The war in Gaza is over, says Trump. Now who will be responsible for maintaining the peace? | Roy Schwartz

The war in Gaza is over, says Trump. Now who will be responsible for maintaining the peace? | Roy Schwartz

Israelis believe their interests are better served by Washington than Jerusalem. But will Trump and Netanyahu’s focus change now the hostages are home? Roy Schwartz is a senior editor and op-ed contributor at Haaretz The streets of Tel Aviv felt empty this Monday morning. Apart from people rushing to work or walking their dogs, the place seemed relatively deserted. Even some of the most popular coffee spots had more vacant seats than occupied ones. This day feels like a holy day – not because it actually is one (it’s Simchat Torah Eve) – but because of the return of the last 20 living hostages from Hamas captivity. There was no need to ask where everyone was. Thousands had gathered in “Hostages Square” in Tel Aviv (formerly known as Museum Square – and who knows if that name will ever return). Others were glued to their television screens at home, as if it were the World Cup final. Thinking about it, the war’s final act trumps even that. Apparently, the sound of silence can be full of joy. Ever since the deal was struck and the war finally came to an end, it seems Israel has been under the influence of the best drug imaginable. Strolling through the streets now, you see people smiling for no reason – or perhaps for the best reason of all. Even the serious faces worn by TV anchors have been replaced by cheerful ones. “Today is the day I smile,” said one correspondent gladly this morning, stating the obvious. But as the TV presenters and panellists persisted with the good news theme, you could not help but notice the other footage. As the buses and Red Cross vehicles drove through the Gaza Strip on their mission to bring the hostages back, the scene was one of destruction – ruins of cities where people once lived. Continue reading...