Jeremy Bowen’s interview with Gaza aid chief was shameful – and he knows it
There was yet more shameful reporting by BBC News at Ten last night, with international editor Jeremy Bowen the chief culprit this time. He prefaced an interview with Philippe Lazzarini, head of United Nations refugee agency UNRWA, with an utterly unwarranted disclaimer – as though he was talking to a terrorist, not a leading human … Continue reading "Jeremy Bowen’s2025-05-20 | Uncategorized
The Myth of Conquest: Why Gaza Will Never Be Subdued by Israel
To conquer a place is to fundamentally subdue its population. This must be clearly differentiated from ‘occupation’, a specific legal term that governs the relationship between a foreign “occupying power” and the occupied nation under international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention. When Israeli forces were ultimately compelled to redeploy from the Gaza Strip in … Continue reading "The Myth2025-05-01 | Uncategorized
French Contradictions: Macron’s Palestine Play – Too Little, Too Late?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vehement opposition to a Palestinian state aligns perfectly with a long-standing Zionist ideology that has consistently viewed the establishment of a Palestinian state as a direct threat to Israel’s very foundation as a settler colonial project. Thus, the mere existence of a Palestinian state with clearly defined geographical boundaries would … Continue reading "French Contradictions:2025-04-25 | Uncategorized
New Poll: Americans Reject Deporting Foreigners for ‘Wrongthink’ on Middle East
An important new public opinion survey taken by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) has revealed very little American support for the deportation of legal foreign guests in the United States for expressing support for Palestine in its current conflict with Israel. Responding to FIRE’s quarterly National Speech Index survey conducted by the … Continue reading "New Poll:2025-04-21 | Uncategorized
The Cross and the Pieta: The Passion of Palestine
Reprinted with permission from The Kucinich Report. Michelangelo’s Pieta, the larger-than-life sculpture of the crucified Christ held tenderly in Mother Mary’s lap, has attracted visitors to Rome since it was installed in the old St. Peter’s Basilica more than 500 years ago. Contemplation of the Pieta gifts one with the powerful presence of sacrifice and … Continue reading "The Cross2025-04-18 | Uncategorized
‘Let All Hell Break Loose’: The Gaza Ceasefire and How We All Got Played
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza in late January 2025 was paraded by Western media as a diplomatic breakthrough that might finally curb the bloodshed – a potential turning point for peace in the region. But within weeks, the grim reality became undeniable: this was never about peace. It was a strategic pause – … Continue reading "‘Let All2025-04-10 | Uncategorized
Arab Failures: The Unspoken Complicity in Israel’s Genocide
Explaining Arab political failure to challenge Israel through traditional analysis – such as disunity, general weakness, and a failure to prioritize Palestine – does not capture the full picture. The idea that Israel is brutalizing Palestinians simply because the Arabs are too weak to challenge the Benjamin Netanyahu government – or any government – implies … Continue reading "Arab Failures:2025-03-31 | Uncategorized
From JFK to Donald Trump: How the USA Became Wedded to Zionist Israel
There are many contrasts between the 35th president, John F. Kennedy, and the 45th and 47th president, Donald J. Trump. One extreme example is regarding U.S. policy toward Israel. JFK and Israel/Palestine Unknown to many people today, JFK supported Palestinian rights and sought a sustainable peace in the region. In 1960, when JFK was campaigning … Continue reading "From JFK2025-03-28 | Uncategorized
Why ‘Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace’ Advocates Cling to Genocide Denial
Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza comes several months after both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued reports concluding without equivocation that Israel was engaged in genocide. But very few members of Congress dare to acknowledge that reality, while their silence and denials scream out complicity. In a New York Times interview last weekend, the … Continue reading "Why ‘Pro-Israel,2025-03-20 | Uncategorized
Was October 7 Avoidable?
After the Hamas-led offensive of October 7, 2023, it was portrayed as “Israel’s 9/11,” which came out of the blue. Yet, this assumption is not supported by verified facts, including ignored intelligence, abandoned hostages and neglected Israeli communities around Gaza. A day after October 7, Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer said that the “massive attacks by … Continue reading "Was October2025-03-10 | Uncategorized
Manifest Destiny in the Histories of the US and Israel
For Palestine and Palestinians, 14 May 1948 was a fateful day in its 4,000-year history. It was also historically pivotal for the United States. Paraphrasing British author, George Orwell, it is essential to rediscover the past in order to gain control of the present and save the future. Eleven minutes after David Ben-Gurion, head of … Continue reading "Manifest Destiny2025-02-28 | Uncategorized
Netanyahu Views the Hostages as His Excuse To Restart the Slaughter
Israel sustained the West’s support for its slaughter in Gaza for 15 months only through an intensive campaign of lies. It invented particularly heinous Hamas war crimes, such baby beheadings and mass rape, for which no evidence has ever been produced. Conversely, it played down its own, even graver war crimes in response to Hamas’ … Continue reading "Netanyahu Views2025-02-27 | Uncategorized
Gaza Has Changed the Discourse on Popular Resistance, But Are We Truly Listening?
Palestinians and Israelis agree that the Gaza resistance was the main reason behind Israel’s forced decision to accept a ceasefire and begin its gradual withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. The oddity is that Palestinians – dying, resisting, but remaining steadfast in Gaza – usually stand at the polar opposite of everything the Israeli government and … Continue reading "Gaza Has2025-02-21 | Uncategorized
The Great March of Hope: Gaza’s Defiance Against Erasure
The return of one million Palestinians from southern Gaza to the north on January 27 felt as if history was choreographing one of its most earth-shattering events in recent memory. Hundreds of thousands of people marched along a single street, the coastal Rashid Street, at the furthest western stretch of Gaza. Though these displaced masses … Continue reading "The Great2025-02-10 | Uncategorized
Thirty Years of Middle East Lies Just Keep Coming Back To Bite US
The story: Did you believe it 30 years ago when they told you that the Oslo Accords would bring peace to the Middle East? That Israel would finally withdraw from the Palestinian territories it had illegally occupied for decades, end its brutal repression of the Palestinian people, and allow a Palestinian state to be created … Continue reading "Thirty Years2025-02-06 | Uncategorized
When Israeli Warplanes Rain Death on Gaza, the Co-Pilot Is Uncle Sam
Originally published on TomDispatch: In recent weeks, political soothsayers have speculated about a wide variety of odious new policies the incoming Trump administration and its allies in Congress may or may not pursue. No one can predict with certainty which of those measures they will inflict on us and which they’ll forget about. But we … Continue reading "When Israeli2025-01-24 | Uncategorized
When Israeli Warplanes Rain Death on Gaza, the Co-Pilot Is Uncle Sam
Originally published on TomDispatch: In recent weeks, political soothsayers have speculated about a wide variety of odious new policies the incoming Trump administration and its allies in Congress may or may not pursue. No one can predict with certainty which of those measures they will inflict on us and which they’ll forget about. But we … Continue reading "When Israeli2025-01-24 | Uncategorized
Another Expert Report Finds Israel Is Committing Genocide. the West Yawns
Three separate reports published this month by leading international human rights and medical groups have detailed the same horrifying story: that Israel is well advanced in its genocide of the Palestinian population in Gaza. Or, to be more accurate, they have confirmed what was already patently clear: that, for the past 14 months, Israel has … Continue reading "Another Expert2024-12-31 | Uncategorized
From Confiscation to Sovereignty – The ‘Third Step’ in Israel’s Annexation Strategy
This is just one example of many that highlight the ongoing systematic land confiscation designed to accelerate the annexation of the occupied West Bank at an unprecedented pace. Sebastia: A Case Study – Fayha’ Shalash is a Ramallah-based Palestinian journalist. She graduated from Birzeit University in 2008 and she has been working as a reporter and broadcaster ever since. Her articles appeared2024-11-15 | Articles, Features, Annexation
Irish Bloc Berlin et al – Open letter to the Government of Ireland condemning the failure of the Irish government and EU to publicly denounce Germany’s repeated contraventions of international law and active role in genocide
Our demands: Ireland: Publicly denounce Germany’s role in the criminalisation of pro-Palestinian voices, and Germany’s active participation in genocide in Palestine. Ireland must lead by example in Europe, immediately enacting the Occupied Territories Bill and standing firmly against German and Israeli genocidal words and acts on both European and global stages. Advertisement Initiated by: Irish Bloc Berlin 1916 Societies Anti Deportation Ireland Apartheid-Free Arts Apartheid-Free Dance Artists Against Genocide Athlone2024-11-14 | EU politics, EU-Institutions, Geopolitics
Israel is brazenly going against the entire world community
Israel, by brazenly stealing Palestinian property and driving its people out and creating the world’s largest open-air prison in Gaza, has made it clear that it is not going to compensate the refugees. It is difficult for any reasonable person to understand or explain Israel’s recent actions with regard to the UN Relief and Works […]2024-11-14 | Asia, Columns, Israel
Jonathan Cook – The media’s role in lying about Amsterdam violence just keeps getting darker
Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of readers. If you liked this article or any of the others, please2024-11-12 | Fake News, Geopolitics, Media
David Hearst – Trump has a choice: Obliterate Palestine or end the war
David Hearst is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye. He is a commentator and speaker on the region and analyst on Saudi Arabia. He was the Guardian’s foreign leader writer, and was correspondent in Russia, Europe, and Belfast. He joined the Guardian from The Scotsman, where he was education correspondent. Wildest impulses Irreversible consequences Biden’s humiliation No room for negotiations ‘Time for complete victory’ Fires2024-11-11 | Geopolitics, Article, David Hearst
Gaza Genocide: The Ultimate Zionist Weapon to Silence Journalists is Murder
“A cantankerous press, an obstinate press, a ubiquitous press must be suffered by those in authority in order to preserve the even greater values of freedom of expression and the right of the people to know.” — Judge Murray Gurfein, Pentagon Papers case, June 19, 1971 In an incredibly fast-paced news cycle, it is inevitable that today’s “breaking news” fades away into2024-11-10 | Articles, Commentary, gaza genocide
Juan Cole: IPC warns of Imminent Israeli-caused Famine in Gaza, with 133K facing “Catastrophic Food Insecurity”
Juan Cole, a TomDispatch regular, is the Richard P. Mitchell collegiate professor of history at the University of Michigan. He is the author of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam: A New Translation From the Persian and Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires. His latest book is Peace Movements in Islam. His award-winning blog is Informed Comment. He is also a non-resident Fellow of the2024-11-10 | Geopolitics, Article, Juan Cole
Jonathan Cook – A year late, the Guardian finally permits us to use the term ‘genocide’
Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of readers. If you liked this article or any of the others, please2024-11-08 | Geopolitics, Media, Media Influence
Breakup of Germany’s coalition government ushers in new phase of class struggle
Like the Democrats in the US, which with their arrogance towards the falling living standards of the working masses, their support for the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and their anti-refugee deportation policy paved the way for the fascist Trump to return to the White House, the SPD also strengthens the most right-wing elements with its policies.2024-11-08 |
Craig Mokhiber – Turmoil at the ICC as fears rise over Israel and the U.S. interference
Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and former senior United Nations Official. He left the UN in October of 2023, penning a widely read letter that warned of genocide in Gaza, criticized the international response, and called for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on equality, human rights, and international law Interference and delays Substantive risks Accusing the Prosecutor2024-11-07 | Geopolitics, Article, Craig Mokhiber
Jonathan Cook – It’s time to stop buying into tooth-fairy politics. No one’s bringing salvation
Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Jonathan Cook It was the media, led by the Guardian, that kept Julian Assange behind bars Jonathan Cook Police escalate the British state’s war on independent journalism The raid on investigative journalist Asa2024-11-07 | Geopolitics, Article, Jonathan Cook
Iran-Arab Rapprochement Gains Ground
Israel’s escalation in Gaza and Lebanon has severely hindered U.S. efforts to expand the Abraham Accords by bringing Saudi Arabia into the fold. When Israel began its brutal war on Gaza following Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, the Arab-Israel peace deal became nearly impossible. Washington, however, did not abandon its efforts to […]2024-11-06 | Columns, Locations, Middle East
Video: ‘Zionist thugs’ invade Jewish anti-genocide demo and Muslim woman dragged out of ‘debate’
Manchester University event was titled ‘Is Anti-Zionism Antisemitism?’ and was supposedly a debate but Palestinians were ejected, while right-wingers outside chanted ‘free free Pakistan’ to try to drown out protestJewish anti-genocide protesters in Manchester Any proposition to be debated must be formulated in such a manner as to have a reasonably clear meaning which is not obviously nonsensical. Unfortunately the2024-11-05 | Analysis, comment, aggression
Election Day Spotlight – Where Harris and Trump Stand on Israel, Gaza
Both Harris and Trump have repeatedly emphasized the importance of US-Israel relations, framing Israel’s security as a priority in the region. ‘Unwavering Commitment’ – Harris ‘Get Your Victory’ – Trump – Romana Rubeo is an Italian writer and the managing editor of The Palestine Chronicle. Her articles appeared in many online newspapers and academic journals. She holds a Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages2024-11-05 | Articles, Features, Videos
Art Imitating Life – Israel’s ‘Triumph of Death’ in Gaza
This is the dark side of what is called ‘human nature,’ the fate of millions of people, enslaved, invaded, occupied, terrorized and massacred through the millennia. the totality of the land (‘eretz Israel’) the totality of the group to be destroyed (the Palestinians) the totality of the conduct by the genocidaire, rationalized by Israel as ‘self-defense’ when there can be2024-11-04 | Articles, Commentary, Francesca Albanese
As the Soldiers Ran Away – Resistance Roundup – Day 392
Palestinian Resistance referred to it as a ‘complex operation’. For the Israeli military, however, it was another chaotic scene, which resulted in yet more dead and wounded among Israeli soldiers. This, however, was not the only operation reported by the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza. Al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas) Al-Quds Brigades (Islamic Jihad) Hezbollah2024-11-01 | News, Videos, gaza
Jurgen Mackert – What is behind Germany’s complicity in Israel’s Gaza genocide
Jurgen Mackert is Professor of Sociology at the University of Potsdam, Germany. He was a temporary Professor for the Structure of modern societies at the University of Erfurt, Germany and a visiting professor for Political Sociology at Humboldt University Berlin. His latest books include On Social Closure. Theorizing Exclusion, Exploitation, and Elimination (Oxford University Press 2024). Siedlerkolonialismus. Grundlagentexte und aktuelle2024-11-01 | EU politics, Geopolitics, National Politics
David Hearst – Israel’s rising losses in Lebanon and Gaza are proof that this war is unwinnable
David Hearst is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye. He is a commentator and speaker on the region and analyst on Saudi Arabia. He was the Guardian’s foreign leader writer, and was correspondent in Russia, Europe, and Belfast. He joined the Guardian from The Scotsman, where he was education correspondent. Frequent retreats Israeli forces in Lebanon and Gaza suffer deadliest month2024-10-31 | Geopolitics, Article, David Hearst
“Soundtracks to the Struggle 3” drops amid censorship attempts: Lowkey talks to Mintcast
A tireless fighter for justice, Lowkey’s tracks have become anthems in the anti-war movement, particularly in the struggle for Palestine liberation. “Soundtrack to the Struggle 3” is no different and provides a political snapshot in time, taking on issues such as the genocide in Gaza, the persecution of WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange, and the pervasive surveillance power of our smartphones.2024-10-30 | Newswire, “Soundtrack to the Struggle 3”, Lowkey
Beyond the Logic of Dehumanization – Those for Whom We Weep Will Win the War
Zionism is not dead, but it is certainly dying. The cost will be devastatingly high, high beyond measure, but those for whom we weep will win the war. – Ronnie Kasrils, veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle, and South Africa’s former Minister for Intelligence Services, activist and author. He contributed this piece to The Palestine Chronicle2024-10-29 | Articles, Commentary, Colonialism
As Starmer persecutes journalists and helps those killing them, he claims he’ll protect them
From covering up sexual abuse to targeting pro-Palestinian journalists, Starmer’s malignant hypocrisy knows no limits – and he has no intention of protecting real journalism Keir Stamer’s hypocrisy – and some of the journalists he and his allies are threatening and trying to silence. Starmer is clearly signalling his ‘stand’ is about protecting ‘mainstream’ stenography against independent, mostly online, news. Starmer is happy2024-10-29 | Analysis, Editorial, airports
‘Collective Punishment’ – Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Condemned
Israeli lawmakers voted 92-10 in favor of a law barring UNRWA from conducting “any activity” inside Israeli territory, and 87-9 in favor of another bill which restricts the agency’s activities in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank. Revokes 1967 Agreement UN-Protected Refugee Status Relentless Attack ‘Bringing Matter to UNGA Attention’ – Guterres ‘Contradiction to International Law’ – Borrell ‘Part of the Aggression’ – Hamas ‘Serious Precedent’2024-10-29 | News, gaza genocide, Israeli war crimes
5 Ways Islam and Palestine Are Connected
Palestine holds immense significance due to the holy land’s Islamic heritage. From its cultural history to its religious importance, Palestine remains one of the most powerful and beautiful places for Muslims around the world. Here are just 5 ways Palestine and Islam are connected: 1. Prophetic Legacy Many Prophets of Islam are deeply connected to...2024-10-27 | Faith, Middle East, Palestine
Frantz Fanon’s Theory of Liberation and Its Relevance to the Palestinian Cause
As Fanon states: “If my life is truly equal to that of the colonizer, his gaze can no longer frighten me or pin me down instantly, his voice can no longer petrify me or kill me. I no longer feel anxious in his presence. In fact, to hell with him.”2024-10-24 | News, Gaza, Palestine
Secretly Not Foreign: A Series on Traveling to Palestine [Part Three]
"Nearly every corner you turned you would find armed occupation forces. It was only until I had landed back home that I realised it felt like I had been holding my breath for the duration of the trip. The Palestinians live that experience on a much larger scale and so much more - every single second."2024-10-24 | Middle East, Travel, Palestine
LIVE BLOG: 200 Detained in Jabaliya | Injured by Rockets in Israel | Iran: Israel Will Not Win – Day 384
The Israeli army announced that it detained at least 200 Palestinians during its brutal operation in Jabaliya. Two Israelis were seriously injured as rockets from Lebanon made direct impact on Western Galilee. Iranian Commander Hossein Salami said Israel will not win and that any irrational decisions may lead to accelerating the pace of its demise. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry (Gaza),2024-10-24 | Blog, News, Slider
Peter Oborne, Lubna Masarwa – As Gaza burns, Israeli settlers make ‘real estate’ plans
Peter Oborne won best commentary/blogging in both 2022 and 2017, and was also named freelancer of the year in 2016 at the Drum Online Media Awards for articles he wrote for Middle East Eye. Lubna Masarwa is a journalist and Middle East Eye’s Palestine and Israel bureau chief, based in Jerusalem. Picture by Yossi Gurvitz Gaza seafront ‘a bargain’ ‘No mercy’2024-10-23 | Geopolitics, Racism, Article
Gaza: Britain’s seventh genocide
RELATED When Britain armed Iraq’s genocidal war on the Kurds READ MORE ‘Terror campaign’ ‘Future market’ Siding with the aggressor RELATED How Britain’s Labour government facilitated the massacre of Biafrans in... READ MORE Genocide in Africa ‘Beyond comprehension’ RELATED Will UK ministers now be held liable for war crimes? READ MORE No accountability Partnerships2024-10-23 | Archive, Home Page, Middle East
Jonathan Cook – The West’s support for Israel’s genocide is destroying the world as we know it
Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net. Picture by Zoriah Nowhere safe Attacking peacekeepers Operating in the shadows ‘Mowing the lawn’ ‘House of darkness’ Zero evidence The Generals’ Plan ‘Starve or surrender’ Time of monsters2024-10-21 | Geopolitics, Article, Gaza
‘Exiled in My Own Land’ – Enduring Displacement and War in Gaza
What we have endured during these long months is beyond comprehension. It genuinely feels like a horror movie, from which I emerge as just one of the endless list of victims. Hardship and Disease Feels like Exile – Noor Abu Mariam is a 20-year-old Business Administration student at the Al-Azhar University in Gaza, specializing in English. As Gazan, she is currently focused on2024-10-21 | Articles, Features, gaza