Jesse Rosenfeld

@jrosyfield

Jesse Rosenfeld is a journalist who has covered the Middle East since 2007. Based in Ramallah, Tel Aviv, Gaza City, Cairo, Beirut, Istanbul, and Athens over the years, he has also reported from Iraq and the Balkans, contributing to The NationThe Daily Beast, The Intercept, and Al Jazeera, among others. His work in the region is the basis of the National Film Board of Canada documentary Freelancer on the Front Lines.

The Rockets’ Red Glare in Israel

The Rockets’ Red Glare in Israel The Rockets’ Red Glare in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack on Gaza has stoked a fever pitch of hard-line nationalism.

Nov 21, 2012 / Jesse Rosenfeld

What’s Next for the Maple Spring? What’s Next for the Maple Spring?

The student-led movement scored a victory in the election, with the new government repealing tuition hikes. But the grievances behind the mass protests still lurk.

Sep 27, 2012 / Jesse Rosenfeld

Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity

Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity Quebec Students Spark Mass Protests Against Austerity

What began as a student walkout against tuition hikes has become a society-wide uprising against austerity, inequality and the police state.

Jun 12, 2012 / Jesse Rosenfeld

A Palestinian Revolt in the Making? A Palestinian Revolt in the Making?

A new generation, inspired by the Arab Spring, is seeking to reforge a unified national identity and reinvigorate the liberation struggle.

May 26, 2011 / Jesse Rosenfeld and Joseph Dana

Palestinian Roads: Cementing Statehood, or Israeli Annexation? Palestinian Roads: Cementing Statehood, or Israeli Annexation?

New evidence indicates that the PA's ambitious road-building program--heavily funded by the United States and Europe--is being used by Israel to facilitate settlement expansion.

Apr 30, 2010 / Nadia Hijab and Jesse Rosenfeld

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