The Piaz — Daily Brief & Weekend Edition

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  • Daily Brief: Daily — October 6, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Tuesday, October 6, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    Children born in the Gaza Strip since two thousand twenty-three have had their entire lives defined by the ongoing Israeli military campaign. This stark reality is largely unacknowledged by mainstream narratives.
    In this brief:
    1. Childhood in Gaza Defined by Genocide (The New Arab: Gaza’s newest generation knows only Israeli genocide) https://piaz.news/article/gaza-s-newest-generation-knows-only-israeli-genocide
    2. Mecca Pact Activates: Regional Escalation in Yemen (Al Jazeera - Middle East: Mecca Pact activates: Pakistan, Turkiye deploy forces to Saudi Arabia against Houthis) https://piaz.news/article/mecca-pact-activates-pakistan-turkiye-deploy-forces-to-saudi-arabia-against-houthis
    3. Smotrich's 'Voluntary Migration' Call: A Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing (The Jerusalem Post: Smotrich calls for 'voluntary migration' of Gazans to Muslim nations) https://piaz.news/article/smotrich-calls-for-voluntary-migration-of-gazans-to-muslim-nations
    4. What they're not telling you: UK's East Jerusalem Consulate Dilemma (BBC - Middle East: Britain pleads with Israel to keep East Jerusalem consulate open) https://piaz.news/article/britain-pleads-with-israel-to-keep-east-jerusalem-consulate-open
    5. UK Prosecutes Iranians for Alleged Surveillance of Journalists (Al-Monitor: UK prosecutes Iranians accused of spying on London journalists) https://piaz.news/article/uk-prosecutes-iranians-accused-of-spying-on-london-journalists
    6. Turkiye Condemns Israeli Incursion into Syria (Daily Sabah: Türkiye condemns Israeli incursion into Syria) https://piaz.news/article/t-rkiye-condemns-israeli-incursion-into-syria
    7. Iraq's ISIS Trials Raise Human Rights Alarms (France 24 - Middle East: Iraq trials of ISIS suspects called 'outsourced justice,' raise rights alarms) https://piaz.news/article/iraq-trials-of-isis-s-suspects-called-outsourced-justice-raise-rights-alarms
    8. Georgia Block Party Shooting: A Recurring Tragedy (BBC World: Georgia officials search for suspect after block party shooting leaves two dead, 35 injured) https://piaz.news/article/georgia-officials-search-for-suspect-after-block-party-shooting-leaves-two-dead-35-injured
    9. Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions (The Hill: Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions) https://piaz.news/article/trump-blames-refinery-disruptions-for-gas-prices-not-hormuz-tensions
    Read the stories:
    - Childhood in Gaza Defined by Genocide: https://piaz.news/article/gaza-s-newest-generation-knows-only-israeli-genocide
    - Mecca Pact Activates: Regional Escalation in Yemen: https://piaz.news/article/mecca-pact-activates-pakistan-turkiye-deploy-forces-to-saudi-arabia-against-houthis
    - Smotrich's 'Voluntary Migration' Call: A Blueprint for Ethnic Cleansing: https://piaz.news/article/smotrich-calls-for-voluntary-migration-of-gazans-to-muslim-nations
    - What they're not telling you: UK's East Jerusalem Consulate Dilemma: https://piaz.news/article/britain-pleads-with-israel-to-keep-east-jerusalem-consulate-open
    - UK Prosecutes Iranians for Alleged Surveillance of Journalists: https://piaz.news/article/uk-prosecutes-iranians-accused-of-spying-on-london-journalists
    - Turkiye Condemns Israeli Incursion into Syria: https://piaz.news/article/t-rkiye-condemns-israeli-incursion-into-syria
    - Iraq's ISIS Trials Raise Human Rights Alarms: https://piaz.news/article/iraq-trials-of-isis-s-suspects-called-outsourced-justice-raise-rights-alarms
    - Georgia Block Party Shooting: A Recurring Tragedy: https://piaz.news/article/georgia-officials-search-for-suspect-after-block-party-shooting-leaves-two-dead-35-injured
    - Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions: https://piaz.news/article/trump-blames-refinery-disruptions-for-gas-prices-not-hormuz-tensions
    Sources: The New Arab: Gaza’s newest generation knows only Israeli genocide, Al Jazeera - Middle East: Mecca Pact activates: Pakistan, Turkiye deploy forces to Saudi Arabia against Houthis, The Jerusalem Post: Smotrich calls for 'voluntary migration' of Gazans to Muslim nations, BBC - Middle East: Britain pleads with Israel to keep East Jerusalem consulate open, Al-Monitor: UK prosecutes Iranians accused of spying on London journalists, Daily Sabah: Türkiye condemns Israeli incursion into Syria, France 24 - Middle East: Iraq trials of ISIS suspects called 'outsourced justice,' raise rights alarms, BBC World: Georgia officials search for suspect after block party shooting leaves two dead, 35 injured, The Hill: Trump Blames Refinery Disruptions for Gas Prices, Not Hormuz Tensions
    Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief
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    12 min
  • Daily Brief: Daily — October 5, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Monday, October 5, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    The Israeli military states it has eliminated two-thirds of the individuals who crossed into Israel on October seventh, two thousand twenty-three. Major General Shlomi Binder asserts the I. D. F. is committed to eliminating all remaining infiltrators.
    In this brief:
    1. I. D. F. Claims Two-Thirds of October Seven Infiltrators Eliminated (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/idf-claims-two-thirds-of-october-7-infiltrators-eliminated-2-000-remain
    2. Flydubai Incident Exposes Israeli Security Failures (The New Arab) https://piaz.news/article/flydubai-incident-exposes-israeli-security-failures
    3. Nigerian Military Plane Crashes with Thirty-Two Aboard (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/nigerian-military-plane-crashes-with-32-aboard
    4. Two Dead After Fire on Sinking Ship in Black Sea (The Independent) https://piaz.news/article/two-dead-after-fire-on-sinking-ship-in-Black-Sea
    5. What They're Not Telling You: Taiwan Envoy Lobbies Trump Over Delayed Arms Sale (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/taiwan-envoy-lobbies-trump-over-delayed-arms-sale
    6. Senator Kennedy Warns G. O. P. on Cost-of-Living Concerns (Newsweek) https://piaz.news/article/senator-kennedy-warns-gop-on-cost-of-living-concerns
    7. U. S. Monitors Suspected Fatal Plague in Russia, Draws Silence on Its Own Bioweapons Research (Fox News - World) https://piaz.news/article/us-monitors-suspected-fatal-plague-in-russia-draws-silence-on-its-own-bioweapons-research
    8. F. B. I. Arrests California Woman Accused of Spying for China (Deutsche Welle) https://piaz.news/article/fbi-arrests-california-woman-accused-of-spying-for-china
    9. Batool Subeiti on Yemen, Gaza, and Regional Power (The Piaz) https://piaz.news/article/analyst-links-yemen-lebanon-gaza-crises-to-regional-power-struggle
    Sources:
    - IDF claims two-thirds of October 7 infiltrators eliminated, 2,000 remain (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/idf-claims-two-thirds-of-october-7-infiltrators-eliminated-2-000-remain
    - Flydubai incident exposes Israeli security failures (The New Arab): https://piaz.news/article/flydubai-incident-exposes-israeli-security-failures
    - Nigerian military plane crashes with 32 aboard (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/nigerian-military-plane-crashes-with-32-aboard
    - Two dead after fire on sinking ship in Black Sea (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/two-dead-after-fire-on-sinking-ship-in-black-sea
    - Taiwan envoy lobbies Trump over delayed arms sale (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/taiwan-envoy-lobbies-trump-over-delayed-arms-sale
    - Senator Kennedy warns GOP on cost-of-living concerns (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/senator-kennedy-warns-gop-on-cost-of-living-concerns
    - US monitors suspected fatal plague in Russia, draws silence on its own bioweapons research (Fox News - World): https://piaz.news/article/us-monitors-suspected-fatal-plague-in-russia-draws-silence-on-its-own-bioweapons-research
    - FBI arrests California woman accused of spying for China (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/fbi-arrests-california-woman-accused-of-spying-for-china
    - Batool Subeiti on Yemen, Gaza and Regional Power (The Piaz): https://piaz.news/article/analyst-links-yemen-lebanon-gaza-crises-to-regional-power-struggle
    Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief
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    15 min
  • The Piaz Original: Batool Subeiti on Lebanon, Yemen and the Cost of War

    Political analyst Batool Subeiti describes her recent visit to Beirut and southern Lebanon: daily life under Israeli drones, the survivors of the pager attacks and what the ceasefire has meant for the people she met. Then the conversation turns to Yemen, Gaza and Iran, why the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz matter to trade and energy prices, and what she believes a regional settlement would require. Read the article and watch the full interview: https://piaz.news/article/batool-subeiti-on-lebanon-life-after-the-attacks

    Watch: https://youtu.be/xeB7UA7XfM8

    1 hr 18 min
  • Daily Brief: Daily — October 4, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Sunday, October 4, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    A major military operation is underway in Yemen. Yemeni government forces and Saudi Arabia have launched a counteroffensive to retake strategic Red Sea coastal areas from Ansar Allah.
    In this brief:
    1. U.S. Directly Supports Saudi-Yemeni Counteroffensive (Axios: Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against Ansar Allah) https://piaz.news/article/yemeni-and-saudi-forces-launch-counteroffensive-against-ansar-allah
    2. October Seven Commemoration: Focusing on Individual Trauma (The Jerusalem Post: October 7 victims share text messages ahead of third anniversary) https://piaz.news/article/october-7-victims-share-text-messages-ahead_of-third-anniversary
    3. Germany's Hypocrisy on Ukraine Strikes (The Independent: Chancellor Merz pledges support while ignoring Ukraine's strikes on Russian commercial interests) https://piaz.news/article/chancellor-merz-pledges-support-while-ignoring-ukraine-s-strikes-on-russian-commercial-interests
    4. What They're Not Telling You: Newsweek's Ukraine Narrative (Newsweek: Newsweek frames Ukraine conflict as solely Russia's demolition of Ukraine) https://piaz.news/article/newsweek-frames-Ukraine-conflict-as-solely-Russia's-demolition-of-Ukraine
    5. Australia Investigates Co-Pilot's Ties After Mid-Flight Struggle (BBC World: Australia investigates co-pilot's ties after mid-flight struggle) https://piaz.news/article/australia-investigates-co-pilot's-ties-after-mid-flight-struggle
    6. German Opposition Leader Affirms Kyiv Support (Bloomberg Politics: German Opposition Leader Merz Affirms Kyiv Support) https://piaz.news/article/german-opposition-leader-merz-affirms-kyiv-support
    7. Pakistan Bombs Afghanistan, Civilian Toll Ignored (Deutsche Welle: Pakistan bombs Afghanistan, alleges militants, ignoring civilian toll) https://piaz.news/article/pakistan-bombs-Afghanistan,-alleges-militants,-ignoring-civilian-toll
    8. Valdai Club 2026 Convenes Amidst Global Power Shifts (RT - Middle East: Valdai Club 2026 Convenes Amidst Global Power Shifts) https://piaz.news/article/valdai-club-2026-convenes-amidst-global-power-shifts
    9. Hegseth Suggests U.S. Troop Shift from Europe (The Hill: Hegseth suggests US troop shift from Europe to Western Hemisphere) https://piaz.news/article/hegseth-suggests-us-troop-shift-from-europe-to-western-hemisphere
    Sources:
    - Yemeni and Saudi forces launch counteroffensive against Ansar Allah (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/yemeni-and-saudi-forces-launch-counteroffensive-against-ansar-allah
    - October 7 victims share text messages ahead of third anniversary (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/october-7-victims-share-text-messages-ahead-of-third-anniversary
    - Chancellor Merz pledges support while ignoring Ukraine's strikes on Russian commercial interests (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/chancellor-merz-pledges-support-while-ignoring-ukraine-s-strikes-on-russian-commercial-interests
    - Newsweek frames Ukraine conflict as solely Russia's demolition of Ukraine (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/newsweek-frames-ukraine-conflict-as-solely-russia-s-demolition-of-ukraine
    - Australia investigates co-pilot's ties after mid-flight struggle (BBC World): https://piaz.news/article/australia-investigates-co-pilot-s-ties-after-mid-flight-struggle
    - German Opposition Leader Merz Affirms Kyiv Support (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/german-opposition-leader-merz-affirms-kyiv-support
    - Pakistan bombs Afghanistan, alleges militants, ignoring civilian toll (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/pakistan-bombs-afghanistan-alleges-militants-ignoring-civilian-toll
    - Valdai Club 2026 Convenes Amidst Global Power Shifts (RT - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/valdai-club-2026-convenes-amidst-global-power-shifts
    - Hegseth suggests US troop shift from Europe to Western Hemisphere (The Hill): https://piaz.news/article/hegseth-suggests-us-troop-shift-from-europe-to-western-hemisphere
    Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief
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    12 min
  • Daily Brief: Daily — October 3, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Saturday, October 3, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    Sami Abu Shehadeh, a prominent Palestinian leader, has withdrawn from the upcoming elections after a warning from Israel's Supreme Court. This decision comes while multiple far-right Israeli political figures are still cleared to run.
    In this brief:
    1. Israel removes Palestinian leader from election (Al Jazeera - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/israel-removes-palestinian-leader-from-election
    2. Trump administration Ukraine peace talks tied to Kushner oil deal (The Hill) https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-ukraine-peace-talks-tied-to-kushner-oil-deal
    3. What they're not telling you: UK Charges Iranians in Alleged Plot, Omitting Years of US-Israel Joint Aggression (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-iranians-in-alleged-plot-omitting-years-of-us-israel-joint-aggression
    4. Omani co-pilot identified in alleged FlyDubai hijacking towards Israel (The Independent) https://piaz.news/article/omani-co-pilot-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-hijacking-towards-israel
    5. Netanyahu labels UK an ally despite 'appeasing enemies' and 'attacking' Israel (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-labels-uk-an-ally-despite-appeasing-enemies-and-attacking-israel
    6. UK police charge two Iranian men with terror plot, link to Manchester synagogue attack (CBS News - World) https://piaz.news/article/uk-police-charge-two-iranian-men-with-terror-plot-link-to-manchester-synagogue-attack
    7. Trump administration holds secret Camp David meeting on Iran war (Axios) https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-holds-secret-camp-david-meeting-on-iran-war
    8. Putin warns of global conflict escalation (Newsweek) https://piaz.news/article/putin-warns-of-global-conflict-escalation
    9. UK charges two Iranians over alleged plot against Jewish community (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-two-iranians-over-alleged-plot-against-jewish-community
    Sources:
    - Israel removes Palestinian leader from election (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/israel-removes-palestinian-leader-from-election
    - Trump administration Ukraine peace talks tied to Kushner oil deal (The Hill): https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-ukraine-peace-talks-tied-to-kushner-oil-deal
    - UK Charges Iranians in Alleged Plot, Omitting Years of US-Israel Joint Aggression (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-iranians-in-alleged-plot-omitting-years-of-us-israel-joint-aggression
    - Omani co-pilot identified in alleged FlyDubai hijacking towards Israel (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/omani-co-pilot-identified-in-alleged-flydubai-hijacking-towards-israel
    - Netanyahu labels UK an ally despite 'appeasing enemies' and 'attacking' Israel (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-labels-uk-an-ally-despite-appeasing-enemies-and-attacking-israel
    - UK police charge two Iranian men with terror plot, link to Manchester synagogue attack (CBS News - World): https://piaz.news/article/uk-police-charge-two-iranian-men-with-terror-plot-link-to-manchester-synagogue-attack
    - Trump administration holds secret Camp David meeting on Iran war (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/trump-administration-holds-secret-camp-david-meeting-on-iran-war
    - Putin warns of global conflict escalation (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/putin-warns-of-global-conflict-escalation
    - UK charges two Iranians over alleged plot against Jewish community (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/uk-charges-two-iranians-over-alleged-plot-against-jewish-community
    Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief
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    12 min
  • Daily Brief: Daily — October 2, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Friday, October 2, 2026. 8 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    A Republican Representative has received a cease-and-desist letter regarding A.I.-generated deepfakes. These fakes target his Democratic opponent, highlighting escalating digital disinformation tactics in U.S. elections.
    In this brief:
    1. Trump official faces deepfake legal threat (Trump official faces deepfake legal threat (Source: Axios)) https://piaz.news/article/trump-official-faces-deepfake-legal-threat
    2. U.S. deploys third carrier towards Iran, intensifying aggression (US deploys third carrier towards Iran, intensifying aggression (Source: Al Jazeera - Middle East), Trump Deploys 9,000 Troops to Middle East, Escalating Iran Threats (Source: The Independent)) https://piaz.news/article/us-deploys-third-carrier-towards-iran-intensifying-aggression
    3. What they're not telling you: Egypt's warning about Hamas (Egypt Warned Israel of 'Major' Hamas Attack (Source: France 24 - Middle East)) https://piaz.news/article/egypt-warned-israel-of-major-hamas-attack
    4. South Korea demands apology after Ukraine reveals North Korean P.O.W. transfer (South Korea demands apology after Ukraine reveals North Korean POW transfer (Source: Deutsche Welle)) https://piaz.news/article/south-korea-demands-apology-after-ukraine-reveals-north-korean-pow-transfer
    5. Israel extends reservist call-ups through November amid legal warnings (Israel extends reservist call-ups through November amid legal warnings (Source: The Jerusalem Post)) https://piaz.news/article/israel-extends-reservist-call-ups-through-november-amid-legal-warnings
    6. Putin issues threat over Kaliningrad amid blockade fears (Putin issues threat over Kaliningrad amid blockade fears (Source: BBC World)) https://piaz.news/article/putin-issues-threat-over-kaliningrad-amid-blockade-fears
    7. Russian drones strike Kyiv school amid winter campaign fears (Russian drones strike Kyiv school amid winter campaign fears (Source: Newsweek)) https://piaz.news/article/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-school-amid-winter-campaign-fears
    8. The Piaz: One Year of Independent Journalism (The Little Newsroom That Refused to Disappear (Source: The Piaz)) https://piaz.news/article/the-little-newsroom-that-refused-to-disappear
    Sources:
    - Trump official faces deepfake legal threat (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/trump-official-faces-deepfake-legal-threat
    - Trump Deploys 9,000 Troops to Middle East, Escalating Iran Threats (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/trump-deploys-9-000-troops-to-middle-east-escalating-iran-threats
    - South Korea demands apology after Ukraine reveals North Korean POW transfer (Deutsche Welle): https://piaz.news/article/south-korea-demands-apology-after-ukraine-reveals-north-korean-pow-transfer
    - US deploys third carrier towards Iran, intensifying aggression (Al Jazeera - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/us-deploys-third-carrier-towards-iran-intensifying-aggression
    - Israel extends reservist call-ups through November amid legal warnings (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/israel-extends-reservist-call-ups-through-november-amid-legal-warnings
    - Egypt Warned Israel of 'Major' Hamas Attack (France 24 - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/egypt-warned-israel-of-major-hamas-attack
    - Russian drones strike Kyiv school amid winter campaign fears (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-school-amid-winter-campaign-fears
    - The Little Newsroom That Refused to Disappear (The Piaz): https://piaz.news/article/the-little-newsroom-that-refused-to-disappear
    - Putin issues threat over Kaliningrad amid blockade fears (BBC World): https://piaz.news/article/putin-issues-threat-over-kaliningrad-amid-blockade-fears
    Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief
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    16 min
  • Daily Brief: Daily — October 1, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Thursday, October 1, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    A Financial Times article today calls for European unity against Russia's 'hybrid war. ' The piece conveniently omits the West's foundational role in escalating tensions and undermining international norms.
    In this brief:
    1. Europe's Self-Serving Narrative on Russia's 'Hybrid War' (Financial Times - World) https://piaz.news/article/someone-forgot-to-redact-page-47-europe-s-self-serving-narrative-on-russia-s-hybrid-war
    2. WIZO Panel Addresses Hamas Sexual Crimes at UN Forum in Abu Dhabi (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/wizo-panel-addresses-hamas-sexual-crimes-at-un-forum-in-abu-dhabi
    3. Washington Answers Iran's Call for Talks with a Third Aircraft Carrier (Al Jazeera) https://piaz.news/article/washington-answers-iran-s-call-for-talks-with-a-third-aircraft-carrier
    4. Ukraine Uses Exploding A.P.C.s for Donetsk Breakthrough (Newsweek) https://piaz.news/article/ukraine-uses-exploding-apcs-for-donetsk-breakthrough
    5. Bolivia Arrests Attorney General Mariaca After U.S. Drug Trafficking Claims (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/bolivia-arrests-attorney-general-mariaca-after-us-drug-trafficking-claims
    6. Yemen's Health System Nears Collapse (The Independent) https://piaz.news/article/yemen-s-health-system-nears-collapse-amid-escalated-fighting-and-aid-cuts
    7. What they're not telling you: IDF Labels One Hundred Seventy Deceased Gaza Journalists as 'Terrorists' (The Jerusalem Post) https://piaz.news/article/idf-labels-170-deceased-gaza-journalists-as-terrorists
    8. Netanyahu Claims Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted Plane Crash to Israel (Time Magazine) https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-claims-flydubai-co-pilot-attempted-plane-crash-to-tel-aviv
    9. Pentagon Taps Musk, Gingrich for War Future Study (Axios) https://piaz.news/article/pentagon-taps-musk-gingrich-for-war-future-study
    Sources:
    - Someone forgot to redact page 47: Europe's self-serving narrative on Russia's 'hybrid war' (Financial Times - World): https://piaz.news/article/someone-forgot-to-redact-page-47-europe-s-self-serving-narrative-on-russia-s-hybrid-war
    - WIZO panel addresses Hamas sexual crimes at UN forum in Abu Dhabi (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/wizo-panel-addresses-hamas-sexual-crimes-at-un-forum-in-abu-dhabi
    - Washington answers Iran's call for talks with a third aircraft carrier (Al Jazeera): https://piaz.news/article/washington-answers-iran-s-call-for-talks-with-a-third-aircraft-carrier
    - Ukraine uses exploding APCs for Donetsk breakthrough (Newsweek): https://piaz.news/article/ukraine-uses-exploding-apcs-for-donetsk-breakthrough
    - Bolivia arrests Attorney General Mariaca after US drug trafficking claims (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/bolivia-arrests-attorney-general-mariaca-after-us-drug-trafficking-claims
    - Yemen's Health System Nears Collapse Amid Escalated Fighting and Aid Cuts (The Independent): https://piaz.news/article/yemen-s-health-system-nears-collapse-amid-escalated-fighting-and-aid-cuts
    - Netanyahu Claims Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted Plane Crash to Israel (Time Magazine): https://piaz.news/article/netanyahu-claims-flydubai-co-pilot-attempted-plane-crash-to-israel
    - Pentagon Taps Musk, Gingrich for War Future Study (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/pentagon-taps-musk-gingrich-for-war-future-study
    - IDF labels 170 deceased Gaza journalists as 'terrorists' (The Jerusalem Post): https://piaz.news/article/idf-labels-170-deceased-gaza-journalists-as-terrorists
    Full brief and every story linked: https://piaz.news/daily-brief
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    12 min
  • The Piaz Originals: Minab's Children, with Murtaza Hussain of Drop Site News

    On the opening day of the war, American missiles struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran. Hessam Kermani of The Piaz talks with Murtaza Hussain of Drop Site News about months of interviews with families, teachers and rescuers, the targeting process behind the attack, and the accountability that never came.

    Read the article: https://piaz.news/article/minabs-children-were-buried-beneath-washingtons-silence

    Drop Site News investigation: Massacre at Minab: The School That Became a Grave

    Watch: https://youtu.be/auAO_PMQi10

    30 min
  • Daily Brief: Daily — September 30, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    Our lead story today reveals the devastating truth behind the school attack in Minab, a tragedy that has largely been ignored by mainstream media. The Piaz's investigation details the systematic targeting process.
    In this brief:
    1. Minab’s Children Were Buried Beneath Washington’s Silence (Minab’s Children Were Buried Beneath Washington’s Silence (The Piaz)) https://piaz.news/article/minabs-children-were-buried-beneath-washingtons-silence
    2. UK Prime Minister Claims Iran Behind Fairford Incident (UK PM claims Iran behind Fairford 'incident' after US strikes (Bloomberg Politics)) https://piaz.news/article/uk-pm-claims-iran-behind-fairford-incident-after-us-strikes
    3. I.R.G.C. Appeals to Americans Ahead of Midterms (IRGC Calls on Americans to Reject Trump in Midterms, Urges 'Peaceful Coexistence' (The Hill)) https://piaz.news/article/irgc-calls-on-americans-to-reject-trump-in-midterms-urges-peaceful-coexistence
    4. What they're not telling you: Settler Attacks Intensify in West Bank (Settler Attacks Intensify as West Bank Violence Targets Palestinians (Al-Monitor)) https://piaz.news/article/settler-attacks-intensify-as-west-bank-violence-targets-palestinians
    5. South Korean Minister Returns After D.M.Z. Mine Blast (South Korean Minister returns early after DMZ mine blast (Korea Times)) https://piaz.news/article/south-korean-minister-returns-early-after-dmz-mine-blast
    6. Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Third-Country Deportation Policy (Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Third-Country Deportation Policy (Axios)) https://piaz.news/article/supreme-court-upholds-trump-s-third-country-deportation-policy
    7. Russia Warns European Weapons Manufacturers (Russia warns European weapons manufacturers could face strikes (Bloomberg Politics)) https://piaz.news/article/russia-warns-european-weapons-manufacturers-could-face-strikes
    8. The Hill Predicts Democratic Senate Flip (The Hill Predicts Democratic Senate Flip with Trump's Influence (The Hill)) https://piaz.news/article/the-hill-predicts-democratic-senate-flip-with-trump-s-influence
    9. Security Charity Claims UK Campus Antisemitism Surges (Security Charity Claims UK Campus Antisemitism Surges (Al-Monitor)) https://piaz.news/article/security-charity-claims-uk-campus-antisemitism-surges
    Read the stories:
    - Minab’s Children Were Buried Beneath Washington’s Silence: https://piaz.news/article/minabs-children-were-buried-beneath-washingtons-silence
    - UK Prime Minister Claims Iran Behind Fairford Incident: https://piaz.news/article/uk-pm-claims-iran-behind-fairford-incident-after-us-strikes
    - I.R.G.C. Appeals to Americans Ahead of Midterms: https://piaz.news/article/irgc-calls-on-americans-to-reject-trump-in-midterms-urges-peaceful-coexistence
    - What they're not telling you: Settler Attacks Intensify in West Bank: https://piaz.news/article/settler-attacks-intensify-as-west-bank-violence-targets-palestinians
    - South Korean Minister Returns After D.M.Z. Mine Blast: https://piaz.news/article/south-korean-minister-returns-early-after-dmz-mine-blast
    - Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Third-Country Deportation Policy: https://piaz.news/article/supreme-court-upholds-trump-s-third-country-deportation-policy
    - Russia Warns European Weapons Manufacturers: https://piaz.news/article/russia-warns-european-weapons-manufacturers-could-face-strikes
    - The Hill Predicts Democratic Senate Flip: https://piaz.news/article/the-hill-predicts-democratic-senate-flip-with-trump-s-influence
    - Security Charity Claims UK Campus Antisemitism Surges: https://piaz.news/article/security-charity-claims-uk-campus-antisemitism-surges
    Sources: Minab’s Children Were Buried Beneath Washington’s Silence (The Piaz), UK PM claims Iran behind Fairford 'incident' after US strikes (Bloomberg Politics), IRGC Calls on Americans to Reject Trump in Midterms, Urges 'Peaceful Coexistence' (The Hill), Settler Attacks Intensify as West Bank Violence Targets Palestinians (Al-Monitor), South Korean Minister returns early after DMZ mine blast (Korea Times), Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Third-Country Deportation Policy (Axios), Russia warns European weapons manufacturers could face strikes (Bloomberg Politics), The Hill Predicts Democratic Senate Flip with Trump's Influence (The Hill), Security Charity Claims UK Campus Antisemitism Surges (Al-Monitor)
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  • Daily Brief: Daily — September 29, 2026
    The Piaz Daily Brief for Tuesday, September 29, 2026. 9 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money.
    President Donald Trump's administration has offered Iran sanctions relief and the unfreezing of funds. This offer comes in exchange for nuclear program concessions, amidst ongoing mediation efforts.
    In this brief:
    1. Trump Offers Iran Economic Relief for Nuclear Concessions (Axios) https://piaz.news/article/trump-offers-iran-economic-relief-for-nuclear-concessions
    2. US Sanctions Ten Entities for Alleged Iran Weapons Procurement (Al-Monitor) https://piaz.news/article/us-sanctions-10-entities-for-alleged-iran-weapons-procurement
    3. Iran's Letter to Americans Puts Washington's Record on Trial (The Piaz) https://piaz.news/article/irans-letter-to-americans-puts-washingtons-record-on-trial
    4. Germany's Merz Claims Russia Disinterested in Ukraine Peace Talks (Bloomberg Politics) https://piaz.news/article/germany-s-merz-claims-russia-disinterested-in-ukraine-peace-talks
    5. What they're not telling you: Pentagon Targets 'Foreign Actors' for Two Thousand Twenty-Six Elections (The Hill) https://piaz.news/article/pentagon-targets-foreign-actors-for-2026-elections
    6. Settler Riot Blocks Israeli Defense Force Effort to Return Palestinians (Haaretz) https://piaz.news/article/settler-riot-blocks-idf-effort-to-return-palestinians
    7. Iran Sets Tuesday Deadline for U.S. Response on Strait of Hormuz Proposal (France 24 - Middle East) https://piaz.news/article/iran-sets-tuesday-deadline-for-us-response-on-strait-of-hormuz-proposal
    8. Greece and France Consider Undersea Cable Route Change Near Türkiye (Daily Sabah) https://piaz.news/article/greece-and-france-consider-undersea-cable-route-change-near-t-rkiye
    9. D. M. Z. Blast Blamed on North Korea, South Vows Response (Korea Times) https://piaz.news/article/dmz-blast-blamed-on-north-korea-south-vows-response
    Sources:
    - US Sanctions 10 Entities for Alleged Iran Weapons Procurement (Al-Monitor): https://piaz.news/article/us-sanctions-10-entities-for-alleged-iran-weapons-procurement
    - Germany's Merz Claims Russia Disinterested in Ukraine Peace Talks (Bloomberg Politics): https://piaz.news/article/germany-s-merz-claims-russia-disinterested-in-ukraine-peace-talks
    - Iran's Letter to Americans Puts Washington's Record on Trial (The Piaz): https://piaz.news/article/irans-letter-to-americans-puts-washingtons-record-on-trial
    - Greece and France consider undersea cable route change near Türkiye (Daily Sabah): https://piaz.news/article/greece-and-france-consider-undersea-cable-route-change-near-t-rkiye
    - Settler riot blocks IDF effort to return Palestinians (Haaretz): https://piaz.news/article/settler-riot-blocks-idf-effort-to-return-palestinians
    - Iran sets Tuesday deadline for US response on Strait of Hormuz proposal (France 24 - Middle East): https://piaz.news/article/iran-sets-tuesday-deadline-for-us-response-on-strait-of-hormuz-proposal
    - DMZ blast blamed on North Korea, South vows response (Korea Times): https://piaz.news/article/dmz-blast-blamed-on-north-korea-south-vows-response
    - Pentagon Targets 'Foreign Actors' for 2026 Elections (The Hill): https://piaz.news/article/pentagon-targets-foreign-actors-for-2026-elections
    - Trump Offers Iran Economic Relief for Nuclear Concessions (Axios): https://piaz.news/article/trump-offers-iran-economic-relief-for-nuclear-concessions
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    13 min

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