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An Israeli strike over Gaza City

Five Israeli Talking Points on Gaza—Debunked Five Israeli Talking Points on Gaza—Debunked

Israel claims that it is merely exercising its right to self-defense and that Gaza is no longer occupied. Here’s what you need to know about these talking points and more.

Jul 25, 2014 / Noura Erakat

‘The Tank Shells Fell Like Rain’: Survivors of the Attack on UNRWA School Report Scenes of Carnage and Destruction

‘The Tank Shells Fell Like Rain’: Survivors of the Attack on UNRWA School Report Scenes of Carnage and Destruction ‘The Tank Shells Fell Like Rain’: Survivors of the Attack on UNRWA School Report Scenes of Carnage and Destruction

At least sixteen Palestinian refugees seeking shelter were killed, more than 200 were wounded.

Jul 25, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

The Civil War Rages on in Eastern Ukraine

The Civil War Rages on in Eastern Ukraine The Civil War Rages on in Eastern Ukraine

The American media and government are up in arms over the downing of MH17, but they don’t take into account the violence that led up to the tragedy, or the power diplomacy co...

Jul 24, 2014 / Blog / Press Room

What Happened—and What Didn’t Happen—with Flight MH17

What Happened—and What Didn’t Happen—with Flight MH17 What Happened—and What Didn’t Happen—with Flight MH17

In southeast Ukraine and in Russia, conspiracy theories abound.

Jul 24, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Why the Hawks Are Winning the Iran Debate

Why the Hawks Are Winning the Iran Debate Why the Hawks Are Winning the Iran Debate

People associated with groups taking a hard line on Iran sanctions accounted for twenty-two of the thirty-six testimonies solicited by House and Senate committees.

Jul 24, 2014 / Blog / Eli Clifton

Why Is the 2022 World Cup Being Held in a Country That Practices Modern-Day Slavery?

Why Is the 2022 World Cup Being Held in a Country That Practices Modern-Day Slavery? Why Is the 2022 World Cup Being Held in a Country That Practices Modern-Day Slavery?

Migrant workers subject to the kafala system have little recourse against exploitation and abuse.

Jul 23, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Massacre in Shejaiya

Massacre in Shejaiya Massacre in Shejaiya

Nearly ninety people were killed by Israeli forces today, most of them in one of Gaza’s poorest and most crowded neighborhoods.

Jul 21, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Meet the Billionaire Funders of the Anti-Diplomacy Lobby

Meet the Billionaire Funders of the Anti-Diplomacy Lobby Meet the Billionaire Funders of the Anti-Diplomacy Lobby

Billionaires Bernard Marcus, Paul Singer and Sheldon Adelson are making big investments in opposing diplomacy with Iran.

Jul 18, 2014 / Blog / Eli Clifton

Vladimir Putin Should Take Responsibility for the MH17 Shootdown

Vladimir Putin Should Take Responsibility for the MH17 Shootdown Vladimir Putin Should Take Responsibility for the MH17 Shootdown

It’s pretty obvious that the pro-Russian rebels did it, though it’s not certain yet. Yet Putin refuses to look in the mirror.

Jul 18, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

The War on Gaza and the Cycle of Impunity

The War on Gaza and the Cycle of Impunity The War on Gaza and the Cycle of Impunity

If Israel is not brought to justice, it will commit the same crimes again and again.

Jul 16, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors

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