Palestine

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2023, in New York City.

Israel’s Response to Its 9/11 Risks Missing the Lessons of America’s 9/11 Israel’s Response to Its 9/11 Risks Missing the Lessons of America’s 9/11

Ignoring intelligence failures and doubling down on bad policy is the worst response to terrorism.

Oct 9, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Yasser Arafat applauds Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and US President Bill Clinton at the signing of the Oslo I Accord on the White House's South Lawn, Washington DC, September 13, 1993.

30 Years Later, It’s Time to Bury the Oslo Accords 30 Years Later, It’s Time to Bury the Oslo Accords

Far from ensuring peace, Oslo cemented Israeli occupation and disenfranchised Palestinians. We desperately need to move past it.

Oct 4, 2023 / Ahmad Ibsais

An Israeli waves a US flag during a protest against the government's judicial overhaul on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Cutting US Aid to Israel Doesn't Go Nearly Far Enough Cutting US Aid to Israel Doesn't Go Nearly Far Enough

Washington’s ability to pressure Israel using money has long since disappeared. Progressives need to aim much higher.

Aug 21, 2023 / Tariq Kenney-Shawa

Palestinians inspect the damage after Israeli forces stormed the Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus, in the northern West Bank.

Why Palestinians Could Be Facing Another Nakba Why Palestinians Could Be Facing Another Nakba

There are terrifying present-day echoes of the circumstances that led to the catastrophe of 1948.

Aug 17, 2023 / Anne Irfan

New Yorkers rally in support of the Not On Our Dime! Act, July 20, 2023.

New York Helps Subsidize Israeli Settler Groups—Zohran Mamdani Isn’t OK With That New York Helps Subsidize Israeli Settler Groups—Zohran Mamdani Isn’t OK With That

A conversation with the New York State Assembly member who introduced the Not On Our Dime! Act, a landmark bill to prohibit charities from financing settler violence.

Aug 9, 2023 / Mohammed El-Kurd

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Letters From the August 21/28, 2023, Issue Letters From the August 21/28, 2023, Issue

Suburban blight… Predatory financing… Dancing to AIPAC’s tune (web only)… A commitment to liberation (web only)…

Aug 8, 2023 / Letters / Our Readers

Kids wave Palestinian flags amidst the ruins of their destroyed home following Israeli raids on the town of Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.

I Was Attacked for My Speech About Palestine. I Stand by Every Word. I Was Attacked for My Speech About Palestine. I Stand by Every Word.

My CUNY Law speech led to a torrent of abuse and vitriol, but I have no regrets.

Jul 27, 2023 / Highlights / Fatima Mohammed

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

Basel Adra

I Was Detained by Israeli Soldiers for Reporting on Settler Violence I Was Detained by Israeli Soldiers for Reporting on Settler Violence

They blindfolded and detained me after I refused to turn over my recording of a settler attack on the West Bank.

Jul 19, 2023 / Basel Adra

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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