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Benjamin Netanyahu, takes a selfie with a supporter as he arrives to cast his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel's general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026.

Accountability for the Gaza Genocide Can’t Focus on Netanyahu Alone Accountability for the Gaza Genocide Can’t Focus on Netanyahu Alone

Getting rid of one bad leader won’t bring justice.

Sep 11, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Bittir station, Mandatory Palestine, 1934.

The Palestine of Soraya Antonius and Annemarie Jacir The Palestine of Soraya Antonius and Annemarie Jacir

In The Lord and in Palestine ’36, the story of Mandatory Palestine comes into focus.

Sep 9, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Laila Lalami

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Letters From the October 2026 Issue Letters From the October 2026 Issue

The long shadow of AIPAC… The AI revolution will not be televised… Speaking of taxes… Reporting on abortion… (online only)

Sep 8, 2026 / Our Readers

What’s Behind the Dubai-ification of America’s Yemeni Cafés?

What’s Behind the Dubai-ification of America’s Yemeni Cafés? What’s Behind the Dubai-ification of America’s Yemeni Cafés?

Over the years, Yemeni cafés have become beloved establishments for students and coffee lovers alike. But recently they have undergone a conspicuous aesthetic makeover.

Sep 7, 2026 / StudentNation / Mohamad Rimawi

Hasan Piker and the Democrats’ Edgelord Dilemma

Hasan Piker and the Democrats’ Edgelord Dilemma Hasan Piker and the Democrats’ Edgelord Dilemma

The gaming streamer has become a big headache for Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed—but that’s the risk of targeting a campaign at younger, terminally online voters.

Sep 4, 2026 / Ben Schwartz

A student in Gaza's class of 2026 reviews for her final high school exam, the Tawjihi

Gaza’s Class of 2026 Gaza’s Class of 2026

Gaza’s 2008 babies were born during an Israeli assault, grew up under blockade, and completed their final high school exams this summer during a genocide.

Sep 3, 2026 / StudentNation / Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi

The Genocide in Gaza Continues

The Genocide in Gaza Continues The Genocide in Gaza Continues

The tragedy, unabated, falls off the front page.

Aug 25, 2026 / OppArt / Maisara Baroud

Imagine Peace

Imagine Peace Imagine Peace

From Gaza and Ukraine to conflicts across the world, imagine a future where killing is no longer the answer

Aug 24, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Who’s Happy About War in Iran?

Who’s Happy About War in Iran? Who’s Happy About War in Iran?

Lockheed Martin’s CEO Jim Taiclet, that’s who.

Aug 21, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

A Palestinian boy displays the bites he has received from vermin, in Khan Yunis, Gaza, Palestine, on March 30, 2026.

The Rats Terrorizing Everyone in Gaza The Rats Terrorizing Everyone in Gaza

This is what humanitarian collapse looks like: vermin moving freely through garbage, ruined buildings, and tents—and attacking people wherever they go.

Aug 18, 2026 / Huda Skaik

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