Letters From the May 4/11, 2020, Issue Letters From the May 4/11, 2020, Issue
The Truth About Lies Susie Linfield warns us against “telling lies” [Letters, April 6], then proceeds to demonstrate her commitment to exactly that by claiming, falsely, that I hav…
Apr 21, 2020 / Letters / Noam Chomsky and Our Readers
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
Letters From the April 6, 2020, Issue Letters From the April 6, 2020, Issue
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Mar 24, 2020 / Letters / Susie Linfield and Joshua Leifer
Athletes Take a Knee Against Israel’s Occupation Athletes Take a Knee Against Israel’s Occupation
Two volleyball players at Brooklyn College are facing a torrent of abuse for protesting during the Israeli national anthem.
Feb 28, 2020 / Dave Zirin
The Vexed History of Zionism and the Left The Vexed History of Zionism and the Left
A new book asks why the left fell out of love with Zionism, but what it reveals is why liberal Zionists fell out of love with the left.
Feb 10, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Leifer
Newish and Jewish: An Interview With ‘Currents’ Editor Arielle Angel Newish and Jewish: An Interview With ‘Currents’ Editor Arielle Angel
How a revitalized magazine with its roots in American communism captured the Jewish left.
Feb 6, 2020 / Q&A / Sarah M. Seltzer
Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie! Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie!
A pro-Israel PAC’s attacks on Sanders have nothing to do with Israel or Jews—and everything to do with protecting powerful interests.
Jan 31, 2020 / Jacob Plitman
What’s New About Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan? Only the Blunt Crudity of Its Racism. What’s New About Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan? Only the Blunt Crudity of Its Racism.
From the administration’s perspective, Palestinian suffering doesn’t count because Palestinians themselves don’t count.
Jan 30, 2020 / Saree Makdisi
This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice
An interview with the director of Advocate, the Oscar-shortlisted film about the Israeli lawyer dedicated to defending Palestinians.
Jan 10, 2020 / Mairav Zonszein