Palestine
Mati Milstein
Under Control: A Timeline of Israel’s Grip on Gaza
Israeli photojournalist Mati Milstein documents two decades of Israel’s violence in Gaza, all the way up to the ongoing Palestinian ‘Great March of Return’ protests. more
Carolmooredc
Five Questions For: Rachel Corrie’s Parents
Fifteen years after her death, those carrying on Corrie’s work supporting the Palestinian struggle discuss the latest surge of violence in Gaza and what to do about it. more
Frances Madeson
‘Trump’s Position is a Matter of Style’: Dr. Mona El-Farra on the Palestinian Struggle
The renowned Gaza City physician and justice advocate on Trump’s Jerusalem announcement and more. more
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Ambassadors of Defiance
In mid-February, eleven NFL players were expected to be a part of a delegation to Israel. Only five showed up. Why this happened is worth understanding. more
John Englart
The Bipartisan Effort against Campaigns for Corporate Responsibility
Claiming that the BDS movement is “anti-Semitic,” the Trump Administration and state legislatures are moving to punish those protesting the Israeli occupation of Palestine. more
Trump’s Frightening Picks for U.S. Policy in the Middle East
Trump’s ignorance of the region will make him even more dependent on his advisers than most Presidents. And that’s not good news. more
"Most Progressive Dem Platform in History" Hawkish on Foreign Policy
Is this a taste of a Clinton presidency? more
Jerusalem Palestinian Rights Activist Speaks Up for the Children
"Wouldn’t the billions being given to Israel be better spent at home in their own country?” more
Saudi Royal Snub: Obama's Incomplete Mission
Until King Salman’s notable absence from meetings with the White House this week, the Saudi royal family has managed its relationship with the United States with utmost care. more
The Poverty of Nationalism
Just two years after Benjamin Netanyahu took office as leader of Israel for the first time nearly two decades ago, Palestinian writer Edward Said predicted he'd be a disaster for peacekeeping efforts between Israelis and Palestinians in the... more
Netanyahu Still Swaying U.S. Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s speech before a joint session of Congress on March 3 was unprecedented in many ways. more
Netanyahu’s Most Expensive Speech
Like Abraham, who was ready to slaughter his son to please God, Netanyahu is ready to sacrifice Israel’s most vital interests for election victory. Image credit: AFP/Getty Images more
Torture, Drones, and Hollywood: A Former CIA Operative Talks
Since leaving the CIA Baer has become an outspoken commentator on intelligence-related matters in various venues, including CNN as its national security affairs analyst. Image credit: Kevin Toolis. more
On Justice for the Palestinians
Editor's note: This contribution by the late journalist I.F. Stone first appeared in our January 1975 magazine. Image credit: Agence France-Presse/Getty Images more
Behind the Rise of ISIS
ISIS stems from the stifling of Arab secularism and nationalism by the West. more
What Happened to the Cease-Fire in Gaza?
It wasn't just the Hamas rockets. Netanyahu played a nasty role, too. more
Pressure Mounts on IL University after Canning Salaita
His tweets about Israel's brutality were evidently too much for the chancellor. more
Israel Could Face War Crimes Jeopardy
Israel's assault on Gaza, with disproportionate force and collective punishment, leaves it open to charges of war crimes. more
