Death and Destruction in Gaza as Israel Launches Ground Invasion Death and Destruction in Gaza as Israel Launches Ground Invasion
More than 240 Palestinians have been killed in air strikes, nearly 77 percent of them civilians, including almost fifty children.
Jul 17, 2014 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
The Iraq That Washington Built The Iraq That Washington Built
“Fear, arbitrary arrests, indiscriminate bombing, killing, an uncertain future—this is the new democratic Iraq.”
Jul 17, 2014 / Dahr Jamail
US Hawks Would Love to Wreck the Iran Talks—but They Won’t US Hawks Would Love to Wreck the Iran Talks—but They Won’t
President Obama wants a six-month extension of the negotiations, and so do the Iranians. They’ll get it.
Jul 17, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Report From Gaza: When My Son Screams Report From Gaza: When My Son Screams
We don’t even seem to have a right to exist or defend ourselves. That right, according to the United States, belongs to Israel alone.
Jul 15, 2014 / Mohammed Omer
Netanyahu’s Bankrupt Strategy Netanyahu’s Bankrupt Strategy
By demonizing the Palestinian leadership, the Israeli prime minister raised expectations for a decisive victory and opened the door for attacks from the right.
Jul 15, 2014 / Noam Sheizaf
Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide Why Opposing the Israel Lobby Is No Longer Political Suicide
Our movement isn’t strong enough yet to end US enabling of the carnage in Gaza—but the shift in public discourse is a crucial first step.
Jul 15, 2014 / Phyllis Bennis
Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder? Is an Israeli Official Spreading Propaganda on Tinder?
Israel's single and looking to mingle.
Jul 15, 2014 / Eli Clifton
The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas
For too long, Hamas has served as Israel’s useful bogeyman.
Jul 15, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
America: The Impotent Superpower America: The Impotent Superpower
American military and corporate power have triumphed over all rivals—so why does the United States still struggle to impose its will on the world?
Jul 14, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
Will the UN’s New High Commissioner on Human Rights Fight for the Millions Who Need Him? Will the UN’s New High Commissioner on Human Rights Fight for the Millions Who Need Him?
Zeid Ra’ad Zeid al-Hussein’s predecessor, Navi Pillay, drew attention to human rights violations across the globe. Will Zeid do the same?
Jul 14, 2014 / Barbara Crossette