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Demonstrators stage a rally to protest Myanmar's oppression of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmars Rakhine state, in Gaza City on September 10, 2017.

The Echoes of Israeli Apartheid in Myanmar The Echoes of Israeli Apartheid in Myanmar

The parallels in conditions imposed on Palestinians and Rohingya reveal how elements of Israel’s genocidal project appear to have been taken up by Myanmar.

Mar 22, 2024 / Francis Wade

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) departs the U.S. Capitol on July 18, 2023

Why Do Americans Get Attacked for Saying What Israelis Say About Israel? Why Do Americans Get Attacked for Saying What Israelis Say About Israel?

Congress explicitly rejects words like "racist" and "apartheid" that prominent Israelis have used to describe their country and its policies.

Jul 20, 2023 / John Nichols

protesters gather outside lincoln memorial with signs reading 'free palestine,' palestinian flags

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

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Israel Is Throwing a 75th Birthday Party. Palestinians Have Little to Celebrate. Israel Is Throwing a 75th Birthday Party. Palestinians Have Little to Celebrate.

While Israelis hail the 75th anniversary of their country's founding, Palestinians are preparing to mark 75 years of brutal oppression.

Apr 26, 2023 / Rashid Khalidi

Israeli protesters in Tel Aviv on March 11, 2023.

Israeli Protesters Say They’re Defending Freedom. Palestinians Know Better. Israeli Protesters Say They’re Defending Freedom. Palestinians Know Better.

The judiciary that protesters say protects their freedom is a key architect of the apartheid regime that has stolen so much freedom from Palestinians.

Mar 30, 2023 / Mohammed El-Kurd

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Toadying at Harvard… The work of democracy (web only)…

Feb 21, 2023 / Our Readers, Sammy Feldblum, and Lavanya Nott

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Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine

If even a highly respected establishment figure like Ken Roth can be targeted for speaking out against Israel’s abuse of Palestinian human rights, where does that leave student org...

Jan 24, 2023 / Nadine Bahour and Shraddha Joshi

Palestinian protesters in Gaza City

Why My Organization Has Chosen to Defy Israeli Military Orders Why My Organization Has Chosen to Defy Israeli Military Orders

Al-Haq was among seven civil society groups raided by Israel and ordered closed in August, but we do not believe in following illegal orders—and so we will remain open.

Nov 21, 2022 / Shawan Jabarin

How the Western Media Missed the Story of Shireen Abu Akleh’s Death

How the Western Media Missed the Story of Shireen Abu Akleh’s Death How the Western Media Missed the Story of Shireen Abu Akleh’s Death

From the fact of Abu Akleh’s murder to the true, liberatory meaning of her funeral, the media proved yet again that it’s not equipped to cover Palestine.

May 25, 2022 / Mohammed El-Kurd

After Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing: Israel’s Propaganda Machine Ramps Up

After Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing: Israel’s Propaganda Machine Ramps Up After Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing: Israel’s Propaganda Machine Ramps Up

The Israeli response to the murder of the beloved journalist has been woefully predictable—a combination of denying, lying, and obfuscating.

May 15, 2022 / James Zogby

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