Jason Ditz

Saginaw

Research Editor at Antiwar.com

If you only defend free speech until it offends you, you're not defending free speech.

Articles

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One, Wounds Three in Southern Lebanon’s Aitaroun as Attacks Continue

1 week ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

Israel continued attacks against southern Lebanon on Tuesday, with a drone strike against a van in the southern town of Aitaroun killing one person and wounding at least three others. One of the injured was a child, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, and the person slain hasn’t been conclusively identified.
Royal Gold: High Margins, Potential Growth Make It A Good Flight To Safety Stock (RGLD)

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Jason Ditz

Apr. 15, 2025 12:46 AM ETSummaryRoyal Gold excels in gold streams and royalties, avoiding mining risks, with a 2024 revenue split of 41.2% streams and 58.8% royalties. 2024 was highly profitable for Royal Gold, with revenue up 19%, operating cash flow up 27%, and net income up 39%. Despite a high P/E ratio of 35.63, RGLD's unique business model justifies the premium, offering, I believe, inflation-proof revenue from gold, silver, and copper streams.
Israeli Ground Troops Pushed Deeper Into Southern Lebanon, Continue Attacks

1 week ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

Though the November 26 ceasefire was meant to end the Israeli invasion and occupation of Lebanese territory, Israeli troops never completely left. On Monday, they expanded that occupation once again, pushing deeper into the Marjayoun District. Israeli troops and civilian administrators advanced along the river near the village of Wazzani. They also reportedly advanced further west and opened fire on people on the outskirts of Ayta ash-Shaab, and conducted “search operations” in the area.
Kurdish SDF Hands Key Dam to Syrian Forces Under Integration Agreement

1 week ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

Though it hasn’t always been an easy process, the integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Kurdish SDF continues to advance, and with SDF chief Mazloum Abdi meeting with a delegation over the weekend, it appears to be picking up steam.
Most Hezbollah Military Sites Have Been Handed Over to Lebanese Army

1 week ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

Though it so far does not appear to be helping the ceasefire, and Israel is carrying out near daily attacks on Lebanese soil, Hezbollah has complied by all indications with the terms of the deal, and reports it has no presence south of the Litani River, as the pact requires. There are still Hezbollah facilities south of the Litani River though, old facilities that are often the pretext for Israeli attacks on those areas.
As The South Korean Market Crumbles, Coupang Stock Is Worth Watching (NYSE:CPNG)

1 week ago | seekingalpha.com | Jason Ditz

SummaryCoupang, styles itself the "Amazon of South Korea." They show strong growth potential but face risks from global tariff issues and economic uncertainties. Despite complexities in GAAP numbers, Coupang's non-GAAP financials indicate revenue growth and slight margin improvements, positioning it as a promising growth stock. Expansion in Taiwan and automation efforts in South Korea are key growth avenues, with potential margin boosts from efficiency improvements.
Israeli Forces Advance Deeper as South Syrians Struggle Under Occupation

2 weeks ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

The ongoing invasion and occupation of southern Syria continues, as Israel moves ever deeper into the northern part of the Quneitra Governorate and launches yet more attacks elsewhere in Daraa Governorate. A farmer on the outskirts of Koayiah, for instance, reported an incident beginning back in late March. He and others were out picking zucchini, and Israeli troops showed up, captured them all, and hauled them back to Israel at gunpoint.
US ‘Vetoes’ Gulf Reconstruction for Syria, Lebanon Until Israel Is Satisfied

2 weeks ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

Wars are costly and often devastating to the local populace. The road to recovery can also be long and difficult. This is even more true in Lebanon and Syria, with the US engaged in international efforts to preclude any reconstruction funds being sent by other nations.
UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Israeli Attacks Against Syria

2 weeks ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the ongoing Israeli attacks against Syria. Among the topics expected to be discussed are the April 2 attack in Daraa Governorate, which killed 11 civilians and wounded a number of others.
Report: Hezbollah Open to Weapons Talks If Israel Withdraws From Lebanon, Stops Attacking

2 weeks ago | news.antiwar.com | Jason Ditz

With growing calls by the US for Lebanon to crack down and disarm Hezbollah, Reuters is quoting an unnamed senior Hezbollah official as saying they are willing to engage in weapons talks with President Aoun, but only on the condition that Israel both withdraws from it’s active occupation of parts of southern Lebanon, and stops its daily airstrikes on Lebanon.