Middle East
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Is Growing Islamophobia a Symptom of Democracy in Decline?
Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest is the latest flashpoint in the global culture war–and it’s likely to have frightening implications.
Mar 14, 2025
Nyki Duda
Pro-Palestinian Student Protests Are Nothing New
Sixteen years ago, I participated in a pro-Palestinian solidarity protest not unlike what university students are facing expulsion and legal action for today.
Mar 3, 2025
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Children in Gaza Face Long-Term Mental Health Challenges, Report Finds
Aid workers around the world are working to expand access to mental health care in the region.
Feb 25, 2025
‘They’re Trying to Make Us Afraid’: Israel Police Targets Palestinian Bookstores in Jerusalem
The arrest of a well-known Palestinian bookstore’s co-owner was part of a pattern of raids and repression, booksellers say.
Feb 19, 2025
Haymarket Books
For Palestinians, the ‘Perfect Victim’ Is an Impossible Standard
In his new book, poet and journalist Mohammed El-Kurd rejects the notion that Palestinians must prove themselves worthy of dignity and freedom.
Feb 18, 2025
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Doctors Collect Evidence of War Crimes Amid Decimation of Sudan’s Hospitals
With an internal conflict nearing its second year, medical facilities are being regularly targeted.
Feb 13, 2025
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Trump’s Plan for Gaza Expulsion Is Rooted in Decades of U.S. Policy
The attempt to remove Palestinians from Gaza is nothing new.
Feb 11, 2025
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International Community Expresses Outrage at Donald Trump’s Latest Real Estate Plan
President Donald Trump stated his intent to turn the Gaza Strip into what he called “The Riviera of the Middle East.” Nations around the world harshly condemned Trump’s total disregard for international law.
Feb 8, 2025
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BDS Claims Victory in Closure of a Leading Exporter’s Israeli Factory
Yokohama’s departure from Israel is a victory for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions, according to activists.
Feb 7, 2025
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What a Second Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Pro-Palestine Movement
Trump’s presidency, devastating as it may be, may force a choice upon Democrats: Are you with the majority of Americans and the international community, or are you with Donald Trump?
Feb 3, 2025
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Israel’s Arrest of Andrey X Shows Its Broader Suppression of Free Speech
The activist and journalist was arrested for putting up a “Free Palestine” sticker in the Israeli city of Sderot.
Jan 23, 2025
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Joe Biden’s Tragic Failure to Learn from the Past
The departing President, like Reagan, leaves a bloodstained foreign policy legacy.
Jan 18, 2025
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Gaza’s Families Fight Hunger and Despair Amid Ongoing Starvation
Despite the recent ceasefire agreement, hunger and malnutrition remain acute for thousands of families in Gaza.
Jan 17, 2025
Watermelon Pictures
Palestinian Filmmakers Are Doing The Impossible to Capture Their Stories
Palestinian creator and producer Rashid Masharawi discusses ‘From Ground Zero,’ a collection of twenty-two films by Palestinian filmmakers in Gaza.
Jan 10, 2025
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What Will Pro-Palestine Activists Face With Trump in the White House?
In the coming year, the Palestine solidarity movement must find and expand the cracks in the pro-Israel war machine.
Jan 9, 2025
Chatham House
Jimmy Carter Warned Us About Israeli Apartheid
The late President wrote in a controversial 2006 book that Israel was on its way to apartheid towards Palestinians.
Jan 2, 2025
Israel Defense Forces
Israel Expands Its Occupation in Syria
How should the world respond to Israel’s systematic violations of international law?
Dec 28, 2024
Nourdine Jamal
Winter is Coming for Children in Gaza Amid Shelter Shortages
The situation in one refugee camp repeats across the entire war-torn region.
Dec 23, 2024
Berlinale
Israel-Palestine Documentary ‘No Other Land’ Soars Above Controversy
After being denounced by German government officials following its February premiere in Berlin, the film has become one of the year’s most acclaimed works.
Dec 19, 2024
Israel Defense Forces
A Precarious, One-Sided Truce in Lebanon
Can diplomacy rise from the ruins?
Dec 13, 2024
