Trump’s Executive Order on Anti-Semitism Isn’t About Protecting Jews Trump’s Executive Order on Anti-Semitism Isn’t About Protecting Jews
Like so many “populists,” Trump sees considerable advantage in boosting Israel while playing to hometown anti-Jewish prejudices.
Dec 19, 2019 / Eric Alterman
These Democratic Insiders Want to Keep the Party From Moving Left on Israel-Palestine These Democratic Insiders Want to Keep the Party From Moving Left on Israel-Palestine
Democratic Majority for Israel is on a mission to make sure the party remains a reliable backer of the US-Israel alliance.
Dec 16, 2019 / Alex Kane
With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss
Lebanon needs change. The people demand it and even some of the leaders know it. But US involvement threatens that possibility.
Nov 27, 2019 / Charles Glass
My Children Are Too Young to Know War So Well My Children Are Too Young to Know War So Well
It’s time for the international community to hold Israel accountable for its abuses of Palestinian rights and freedom, in Gaza and beyond.
Nov 21, 2019 / Ahmed Abu Artema
Protests Against Israel’s Nation-State Law Proved a More Just State Is Possible Protests Against Israel’s Nation-State Law Proved a More Just State Is Possible
But to make that happen, it’s time to work outside of government and to build a movement.
Nov 7, 2019 / Dov Khenin
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