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Conflicts of Interest: Biden Will Be Remembered For His Role in the Genocide of Gaza

On COI #696, Kyle Anzalone breaks down his latest article.

Conflicts of Interest: Ukrainians Are Deserting the Military in High Numbers

On COI #695, Kyle Anzalone breaks down the latest news from Ukraine and Israel.

Israel’s Use of Human Shields in Gaza Sparks Calls for US Probe

The Israel Defense Forces’ use of Palestinians – who are often handcuffed and forced to wear IDF uniforms – as human shields prompted the leading U.S. Muslim advocacy group on Monday to call on the Biden administration to investigate what experts say is a war crime by the No. 1 recipient of American military aid.

International law prohibits the use of combatants or civilians as human shields. However, numerous reports have emerged during Israel’s yearlong assault on Gaza – which has left more than 152,000 Palestinians dead, wounded, or missing and is the subject of an International Criminal Court genocide case led by South Africa – of IDF troops forcing captured Palestinians, including children, to protect Israeli forces in life-threatening situations.

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Ron Paul asks: Who Leaked the Israel Attack Intel… And Why?

On today’s Ron Paul Liberty Report:

Over the weekend an obscure Telegram account leaked two apparently highly-classified US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans for Iran. Was it a genuine leak? Was it meant to obfuscate? Who benefits? It’s a hall of mirrors. Also today: reports that Israeli soldiers are refusing orders to return to battle. Has war exhaustion set in?