A Cathedral and a Mosque Engulfed in Fire; One Ravages the Past, the Other Threatens the Future
Concurrent with the fire that ravaged Notre Dame, but lesser reported, the al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem fell victim to a fire of an unknown origin.
‘The Essence of Being Palestinian’: What the Great March of Return is Really About
It is essential for the besieged people of Gaza to understand their true position, not as hapless victims, but as agents of change in their society.
Joan Mellen’s Blood in the Water: How the U.S. and Israel Conspired to Ambush the USS Liberty
Joan Mellen’s book “Blood in the Water” argues that the US itself was complicit in Israel’s attack on the American ship the USS Liberty in June 1967.
Journo and Sjursen Debate How to Solve Israel-Palestine Conflict
Elan Journo and Danny Sjursen debated how to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, and while Sjursen rightly won, both were wrong on a few key points.
Debunking ‘The Israeli Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace’
The Jerusalem Institute of Justice’s video “The Israeli Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace” is a work of propaganda that only perpetuates lies.
Uniting Fatah, Not Palestinians: The Dubious Role of Mohammed Shtayyeh
The new prime minister Mohammad Shtayyeh’s goal is to solidify Fatah’s political control, not to unify Palestinian leadership to end Israel’s occupation.
Why Israel Has No ‘Right to Exist’
Apologists for Israel’s crimes against the Palestinians claim the state has a “right to exist” in an effort to legitimize the ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
Chasing Mirages: What Are Palestinians Doing to Combat the ‘Deal of the Century’?
Save for a few symbolic ‘victories’ at the United Nations and UN-related bodies, Abbas has done little by way of a concrete and unified Palestinian action.
Reflections on Putin as a Leader and on the World Situation in Which He Works
Russia’s democracy may be imperfect, but America’s has transformed into plutocracy in which the state’s resources are committed the advancement of empire.
Why the Outrage? “Jewish Power” Party is the New Norm in Israeli Politics
AIPAC is hypocritical and deceptive to suggest that Otzma Yehudit violates the “core values that are the very foundation of the State of Israel”.
Can We Imagine a Just Peace for Palestine?
It would seem that only a democratic and secular single state could uphold self-determination for both peoples, holding out a promise of sustainable peace.
War on Al-Aqsa: What Price Netanyahu’s Victory
Netanyahu has mastered the art of political manipulation as his mentor and, once again, Al-Aqsa is the platform for this sinister Israeli politicking.
Why It’s Ilhan Omar’s Critics Who Are Fueling Anti-Semitism
By falsely accusing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of anti-Semitism, her critics are feeding into the very racist stereotype they claim to be challenging.
As Abbas Ages, Fatah Moves to Consolidate Power
While all Palestinian factions bear part of the blame for failing to unify their ranks, Mahmoud Abbas bears the largest share.
Gaza Rallies for Caracas: On the West’s Dangerous Game in Venezuela
Venezuela is struggling to defeat a coup attempt that is supported by the United States, Israel and many Western governments.
Now Chad, then Mali: Why African Countries Are Normalizing with Israel
For now, Israel will continue to walk this fine line, usurping American resources and political support as always, while learning how to walk on its own.
Is the PA Using the ‘State of Palestine’ to Remain in Power?
Knowing that it has little legitimacy among ordinary Palestinians, the PA is desperate to find an alternative source of legitimacy somewhere else.
What’s Wrong with CNN?
CNN’s obsessive focus on Trump at the expense of reporting other news and perspectives is an increasingly tedious display of irrelevance.
The Moral Travesty of Israel Seeking Arab, Iranian Money for its Alleged Nakba
If Israel wants to correct historical injustices, it should start by accepting responsibility for the ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
Americans Need a Congress that Represents Americans
The Congress opposes a wall to stop illegal immigration to the US, but it’s financing Israel’s wall to keep Palestinians out of their own country.
