"Dr. Abbas Iraqchi is a proficient and strategic negotiator, trusted by the highest echelons of decision-making, as well as military and intelligence institutions."

We warn against the growing strength of the Egyptian army and the need to work to prevent its continuation.

Instead of extending the "New START" treaty, we should work on a new, improved treaty that will last for a long time. The "New START" treaty is bad and is being flagrantly violated, in addition to having other flaws in it.

I ended a very short meeting with the commander of the Lebanese army, Rudolf Hikal. I ended the meeting after I asked Hikal whether he considered Hezbollah a terrorist organization, and he replied, "No, not in the context of the Lebanese situation."

As long as this mindset persists within the Lebanese army, I believe we lack a dependable partner.

Today, the Global Sumud Flotilla announced the largest coordinated humanitarian intervention for Palestine in history.

On March 29, 2026, a unified maritime flotilla and overland humanitarian convoy will depart simultaneously, mobilizing thousands from over 100 countries in a coordinated, nonviolent response to genocide, siege, mass starvation, and the destruction of civilian life in Gaza.

“This is the enemy we are confronting. It’s not a person. It’s a way of life that determines the future of other nations.” — Saif Abukeshek, GSF Steering Committee

The announcement was made at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, grounding this mission in a legacy of global solidarity and civil resistance.

This mission brings together:
- 1,000+ doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers
- Educators, engineers, and rebuilding teams
- War crimes and ecocide investigators

This isn’t just about sailing.
It’s about the world rising together.

📅 March 29, 2026