The Security Council’s Resolution on Gaza Makes Trump Its New Overlord The Security Council’s Resolution on Gaza Makes Trump Its New Overlord
The resolution is not only a possible violation of UN rules, it also makes the administration directly responsible for Palestinian oppression.
Nov 26, 2025 / Phyllis Bennis
The Ceasefire Has Not Yet Ended the Genocide The Ceasefire Has Not Yet Ended the Genocide
As Israel continues to launch air strikes on Gaza, the weakness of both the ceasefire and Trump’s 20-point plan are becoming ever clearer.
Oct 20, 2025 / Phyllis Bennis and Khury Petersen-Smith
Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-Point Gaza Ultimatum Trump and Netanyahu’s 20-Point Gaza Ultimatum
The plan for Gaza does not promise an end to Israel‘s genocide—but does promise indefinite occupation.
Oct 3, 2025 / Phyllis Bennis
Bombing Yemen: Signalgate Deserves to Be a Major Scandal Bombing Yemen: Signalgate Deserves to Be a Major Scandal
But the assault on Yemeni civilians the hapless conspirators discussed in their private chat group is an even bigger disgrace—though so far the press haven’t paid much attention.
Mar 27, 2025 / Phyllis Bennis
The Media Keeps Asking the Wrong Questions About Biden and the “Uncommitted” Vote The Media Keeps Asking the Wrong Questions About Biden and the “Uncommitted” Vote
Expecting voters to support the person with the power to stop the killing of their families, but who refuses to use it, is asking the impossible. This is about now, not November.
May 14, 2024 / Phyllis Bennis
The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA
Following Washington’s lead, key US allies have cut funding for the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine—making them all complicit in genocide.
Feb 28, 2024 / Phyllis Bennis
On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters On Israel and Palestine, US Electeds Are Out of Touch With Their Own Voters
It’s showing up in public opinion, media coverage, and even political and policy discourse.
Jul 19, 2023 / Phyllis Bennis
Desmond Tutu Spoke Truth in the Face of Oppression Desmond Tutu Spoke Truth in the Face of Oppression
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Phyllis Bennis discuss the life and legacy of the South African archbishop.
Dec 30, 2021 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Phyllis Bennis
The Israeli Firm NSO—Makers of Pegasus Spyware—Must Be Banned The Israeli Firm NSO—Makers of Pegasus Spyware—Must Be Banned
And why the Biden administration has taken unprecedented action against a company with such deep ties to the Israeli government.
Dec 3, 2021 / Phyllis Bennis and Omar Barghouti
9/11 and After: The Need Is Still for Justice, Not Vengeance 9/11 and After: The Need Is Still for Justice, Not Vengeance
The US has spent over $21 trillion on wars, the military, and the national security state since 9/11. That money should have been used for health care, climate, jobs, and education...
Sep 10, 2021 / John Cavanagh and Phyllis Bennis