Neve Gordon

@nevegordon

Neve Gordon is the author of Israel’s Occupation (2008) and co-author of The Human Right to Dominate (2015) and Human Shields: A History of People in the Line of Fire (forthcoming, 2020).

The Gaza Strip Has Been Under Siege for Years. Covid-19 Could Be Catastrophic.

The Gaza Strip Has Been Under Siege for Years. Covid-19 Could Be Catastrophic. The Gaza Strip Has Been Under Siege for Years. Covid-19 Could Be Catastrophic.

Israel, which continues to control Gaza’s borders, has for decades intentionally weakened the economy and health of the world’s largest open-air prison.

Mar 25, 2020 / no-paywall / Neve Gordon

Rohingya Bangladesh

A Hero Turned Villain: Aung San Suu Kyi and the Annihilation of Myanmar’s Rohingya A Hero Turned Villain: Aung San Suu Kyi and the Annihilation of Myanmar’s Rohingya

They potentially face the final two stages of genocide—mass annihilation and erasure from the country’s history.

Oct 13, 2017 / Neve Gordon

2014 Israeli invasion of Gaza

How Israel’s Occupation Shifted From a Politics of Life to a Politics of Death How Israel’s Occupation Shifted From a Politics of Life to a Politics of Death

Palestinian life has become increasingly expendable in Israel’s eyes.

Jun 5, 2017 / Neve Gordon

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

Who’s Really the Better Friend to Israel, Hillary or Bernie? Who’s Really the Better Friend to Israel, Hillary or Bernie?

Bernie’s better, but, sadly, neither candidate is acting the way a true friend should.

Feb 24, 2016 / Neve Gordon and Mark LeVine

Israel’s Descent Into Jingoistic ‘Orgies of Feeling’

Israel’s Descent Into Jingoistic ‘Orgies of Feeling’ Israel’s Descent Into Jingoistic ‘Orgies of Feeling’

The current popularity of snuff media encourages retribution against those considered responsible for so-called national injuries.

Nov 5, 2015 / Neve Gordon

US Marine in Afghanistan

Is There a Human Right to Kill? Is There a Human Right to Kill?

How governments, NGOs, and conservative think tanks turned the language of human rights on its head.

Jul 2, 2015 / Nicola Perugini and Neve Gordon

Déjà Vu in Jerusalem?

Déjà Vu in Jerusalem? Déjà Vu in Jerusalem?

In the latest round of violence, the Israeli government has been rebuked by its own security chief.

Nov 20, 2014 / Neve Gordon

Why Would Bigots Attack a Jewish-Arab School in Israel That Teaches Tolerance and Mutual Respect?

Why Would Bigots Attack a Jewish-Arab School in Israel That Teaches Tolerance and Mutual Respect? Why Would Bigots Attack a Jewish-Arab School in Israel That Teaches Tolerance and Mutual Respect?

This latest evidence of hatred is an alarming reminder of how a wonderful educational project continues to stand on precarious ground.

Jun 5, 2014 / Neve Gordon and Catherine Rottenberg

No Justice for Rachel Corrie No Justice for Rachel Corrie

An Israeli court absolved the state of responsibility for her death. But the memory of this courageous activist for Palestinian rights will help advance her cause.

Aug 31, 2012 / Neve Gordon

Israel’s Assault on Human Rights Israel’s Assault on Human Rights

The government is blocking access to websites at the airport and moving bills through the Knesset to stifle political speech. Where will it end?

Jan 12, 2011 / Neve Gordon

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