Israel Canceled the FIFA Palestine Cup for No Apparent Reason Israel Canceled the FIFA Palestine Cup for No Apparent Reason
Many think it was done to drive a wedge between the West Bank and Gaza in order to thwart the aspirations to nationhood of the Palestinian people.
Sep 26, 2019 / Dave Zirin
A New Generation of Jewish Activists Is Transforming Judaism Itself A New Generation of Jewish Activists Is Transforming Judaism Itself
Atalia Omer’s new book considers how American Jews are making solidarity with Palestinians a central feature of their spiritual practice and identity.
Sep 26, 2019 / Nathan Goldman
Trump’s Iran Policy: A Q&A With Richard Falk Trump’s Iran Policy: A Q&A With Richard Falk
Legal scholar Richard Falk on Iran, Saudi Arabia, and American interests abroad.
Sep 25, 2019 / Daniel Falcone
5 Things Progressives Need to Know About the Israeli Elections 5 Things Progressives Need to Know About the Israeli Elections
Israel’s inconclusive election presents progressives with an opportunity.
Sep 23, 2019 / Hannah Pollin-Galay
The Israeli Elections Are a Referendum on Who Can Treat Palestinians Most Harshly The Israeli Elections Are a Referendum on Who Can Treat Palestinians Most Harshly
While Netanyahu’s talk of annexing parts of the West Bank caused a flurry, the reality is that few parties would oppose it.
Sep 16, 2019 / Diana Buttu
Trump’s Comments on the ‘Disloyalty’ of Jews Have a Sordid History Trump’s Comments on the ‘Disloyalty’ of Jews Have a Sordid History
Neocons believed that a bit of evangelical anti-Semitism in exchange for bedrock support for Israel was a bargain.
Sep 6, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
From Harvard Students to Diplomats—the US Is Turning Away Ever More Palestinians From Harvard Students to Diplomats—the US Is Turning Away Ever More Palestinians
When Harvard-bound Ismail Ajjawi was deported from Logan Airport last month, he joined a long list of Palestinians who’ve been denied entry under Trump.
Sep 5, 2019 / Mairav Zonszein
Did Netanyahu Just Kill Washington’s ‘Pro-Israel’ Consensus? Did Netanyahu Just Kill Washington’s ‘Pro-Israel’ Consensus?
The ban against Representatives Tlaib and Omar has angered even those who can’t find their voices when Israel bombs kids in Gaza.
Aug 16, 2019 / M.J. Rosenberg
This Is a New Low This Is a New Low
When Trump encouraged Israel to bar Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, he set another stunningly awful precedent.
Aug 15, 2019 / John Nichols
The Boycott’s Abolitionist Roots The Boycott’s Abolitionist Roots
How a group of 19th-century Quakers cut their economic ties to slavery.
Aug 14, 2019 / Willy Blackmore