Author: MATT KENNARD

José Mujica, also known as Pepe, is a man who cannot be pinned down. A former president of Uruguay, he stands for integrity and honesty. A visit to his farm outside Montevideo reveals the essence of the man – dedicated to his principles. Born from humble beginnings, Mujica’s life journey from a guerilla fighter to a philosopher president is remarkable. His experiences, including living through a dictatorship, imprisonment, and later serving as a head of state, have shaped his philosophies on politics, power, and life. Mujica’s unconventional presidency, marked by living on a farm and giving away 90% of his…

The Secrecy Surrounding US Military Flights to Israel from UK Territory Revealed Unmarked American military planes have been doubling their frequency from a British airbase in Cyprus to Israel since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister. At least 13 US planes, mostly unmarked, have made the journey from RAF Akrotiri to Tel Aviv since Labour took office. The majority of these flights have stayed in Israel for a short period before returning to Cyprus, raising questions about their purpose. The new information could implicate Labour ministers in war crimes in Gaza, with the use of UK territory to support the Israeli…

The British government has ordered 100 spy flights over Gaza to aid Israeli intelligence under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration. Despite suspending arms exports to Israel last month, the spy flights have continued since December, with RAF flying 42 flights over Gaza in August. The flights, using the Shadow R1 aircraft, have raised concerns about British complicity in war crimes in Gaza. The surveillance missions, operated by the No.14 Squadron, aim to support hostage rescue, with the UK providing intelligence to Israel that they cannot collect on their own. Questions have been raised about the UK’s role in providing intelligence…

Britain’s decision to ban all parts of the group Hezbollah in 2019 came after pro-Israel lobbying efforts within Westminster, shifting from the previous distinction between its military and political wings. The move was influenced by figures like former UK foreign minister and Tory peers. Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia Islamist group, has political and paramilitary aspects, holding seats in the Lebanese government. However, Israel has launched attacks on Lebanon under the pretext of targeting Hezbollah, resulting in casualties and tensions. The ban was championed by Conservative Friends of Israel (CFI) and Labour Friends of Israel (LFI) members in Parliament, aiming to…

The covert operations of the US military have been uncovered as they fly unmarked planes from RAF Akrotiri to Israel in the midst of the Gaza bombing. The planes, mainly C-295 and CN-235 aircraft, are believed to be used by American special forces. Declassified has revealed that 18 of these planes have made the journey from the British base on Cyprus to Tel Aviv since October 7, playing a crucial role in supporting Israel’s assault on Gaza. The UK government remains tight-lipped about US activities at Akrotiri, including the transportation of weapons to Israel. These unmarked planes are linked to…

UK RAF aircraft land in Beirut amid threats of a new Israeli offensive. Over 80 military transport planes have been sent to Lebanon’s capital from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus since the Gaza bombing started. These flights, mainly by Voyager KC mark 2 planes, are shrouded in secrecy as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate. Lebanon Offensive Israel’s plans for an offensive in Lebanon have heightened concerns. Hezbollah’s leader, Nasrallah, has warned Cyprus for enabling Israeli military exercises. The UK’s long-standing support for Lebanese armed forces and ties with other groups in Lebanon raise questions about its role in the region.…

Wes Streeting, a member of Keir Starmer’s shadow cabinet, has received substantial financial support from Britain’s pro-Israel lobby, according to Declassified. The funding included trips to Israel paid for by Labour Friends of Israel, raising questions about his ties to pro-Israel groups. Streeting’s connections to the pro-Israel lobby have also extended to his former staffers, who were sponsored to visit Israel by various organizations. This has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence by special interest groups. Moreover, Streeting’s acceptance of donations from private healthcare companies has sparked fears of NHS privatization. Voters in his constituency have expressed…

British military transport aircraft have been flying to Tel Aviv, but the UK government is withholding information on their contents, raising concerns. RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus has been a hub for these flights, with most of them occurring in the early months after Israel began bombing Gaza. The Ministry of Defence only vaguely stated that the flights were for diplomatic and defence engagement with Israel, but the specifics remain undisclosed. 60 flights have been reported since October last year, with the purpose of the trips unknown. Despite increased transparency demands due to international legal actions against Israeli officials, the MoD…

British spy planes have logged over 1,000 hours of footage over Gaza, with the Royal Air Force (RAF) conducting 200 surveillance flights since December. The UK government has been silent on details, but Declassified has pieced together a timeline of the missions, with March witnessing the highest number of spy flights over Gaza. Amid speculation of ICC arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and potentially British officials, the purpose of these flights remains under scrutiny. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) originally announced flights in support of hostage rescue activities, but questions have arisen regarding their actual objectives. The planes take…