- April 26, 2025
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Deporting Dissent: The Dangerous Precedent Set by the Persecution of Pro-Palestine Activists
While US activists advocating for justice in Palestine deserve unwavering support and defense for their profound courage and humanity, Americans must also recognize that they, and the remnants of their democracy, are equally at risk.
French Contradictions: Macron’s Palestine Play – Too Little, Too Late?
The fact that France would be among the last group of countries in the world to formally recognize Palestine, speaks volumes about France’s apparent attempt to belatedly align itself with the prevailing global consensus.
Beneath the Surface: Is the Trump-Netanyahu ‘Unthinkable’ About to Erupt?
Netanyahu’s political standing is diminished. He is perceived as a failed political leader and military strategist, unable to secure decisive victories or extract political concessions from his adversaries.
Breaking the Silence on Palestinian Armed Struggle: A Call for Legal Clarity
We asked Prof. Falk specifically about the Palestinian people’s right to defend themselves, and, specifically, about armed struggle and its consistency (or lack thereof) with international law.
The Politics Behind Netanyahu’s Shin Bet Scandal, and the Trump Factor
Netanyahu’s actions have violated a longstanding taboo, further exacerbating Israel’s already unprecedented internal crisis.
Why Intl. Law Fails Palestinians: Seven Takeaways from FloodGate Interview with Richard Falk
Professor Richard Falk’s insights on international law, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the failure of global institutions provide a compelling analysis in this FloodGate interview with Ramzy Baroud and Romana Rubeo.
Civil War on the Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict and Israel’s Future
Though the Ashkenazis are losing most of their political power, they continue to hold most of their economic cards, which could lead to disruptive strikes and civil disobedience.
The Hidden Hand: Arab Governments and the Perpetuation of Israeli Brutality
As solidarity with Palestine has increasingly expanded from the global South to the global majority, Arabs remain largely ineffective.
Ben-Gvir, Netanyahu, and the Deadly Dance of Power in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the global powers supporting him continue to sacrifice Palestinian lives for political gain. The sordid career of Israel’s extremist National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, epitomizes this tragic reality. Ben-Gvir joined Netanyahu’s government […]
On Authentic People’s History and the Palestinian Experience: Beyond Colonial Narratives
Explaining Arab political failure to challenge Israel through traditional analysis—such as disunity, general weakness, and a failure to prioritize Palestine—does not capture the full picture.
Shifting Allegiances: The Role of Palestine in US Domestic and Foreign Policy
Palestine may not be the sole measure by which the Trump administration will be judged, nor the only factor shaping future voting patterns. Yet, it is undoubtedly a crucial test.
The Monkey’s Tail: How Netanyahu’s Ambitions Expose Israel’s Vulnerabilities
It is clear that Israel is now using the Arabs to mask its own vulnerabilities. And though the monkey continues to climb, his tail has never been as exposed as it is today.
‘Nakba’s Final Chapter’? – Nine Takeaways from the FloodGate Interview with Ilan Pappé
By Romana Rubeo In an engaging episode of the FloodGate podcast on Wednesday, March 12, Palestine Chronicle editors Ramzy Baroud and Romana Rubeo featured renowned Israeli historian, Professor Ilan Pappé. Pappé broke down the ideological contradictions at the heart of Israel’s settler-colonial project—and why October 7 exposed the impossibility of being both a Zionist and […]
Beyond Western Hegemony: A Call for Middle Eastern Media Autonomy
As the world continues to experience massive and historical shifts towards new centers of power, the Middle East should take advantage of the ample opportunities created by the shifts.
International Law at a Crossroads: Can Gaza Spark a Global Reckoning?
There is a silver lining, specifically an opportunity for the international legal and political system to be fixed based on new standards.
FloodGate Podcast Hosts Dr. Mads Gilbert: Decolonizing Solidarity
Dr. Mads Gilbert joins the Floodgate Podcast to discuss Israel’s systematic attacks on Gaza’s healthcare system and the urgent need to decolonize solidarity..
FloodGate Podcast Hosts Scott Ritter: Can Trump and Netanyahu Reshape the Middle East?
The conversation also delved into Israel’s mounting losses in Gaza, with newly released figures suggesting nearly 6,000 Israeli soldiers have been killed in 2024 alone.
Unpredictable Politics: Trump, Palestine, and the Middle East – A Cairo Review Analysis
In my latest article, I examine the unpredictable nature of Trump’s Middle East policies, particularly on Palestine, and analyze the potential impact of his second term on U.S. relations with the region.
Trump’s Claims on Gaza Expulsion Challenged by Dr. Ramzy Baroud
In a recent interview, Dr. Baroud emphasized that Trump holds no real leverage over the Palestinian people.
“Today I Am Palestinian”: Dr. Ahmet Davutoğlu Speaks to Palestine Chronicle
Ahmet Davutoğlu clarifies his Gaza proposal, rejecting neo-Ottoman claims and calling for Palestinian self-determination.
History Unearthed: What If Trump Succeeded in Ethnically Cleansing Gaza?
It is time for the Arabs to prove to Israel that the lessons of history have been learned, and will never be repeated.
From Gaza to the West Bank: Israel’s Unyielding War Machine
If Israel persists in making 2025 a “year of combat” focused on the West Bank, the consequences could be dire, especially for an army that has already suffered unprecedented losses on multiple fronts.
Gaza Has Changed the Discourse on Popular Resistance, But Are We Truly Listening?
Gaza-born intellectual and refugee, Ramzy Baroud, argues that Gaza’s resistance has reshaped the conversation on popular resistance, compelling us to confront uncomfortable truths.
The Great March of Hope: Gaza’s Defiance against Erasure
Since the Nakba, Israel has insisted it will write the history of the land between the Jordan River and the sea. But Palestinians continue to prove Israel wrong.
Politics or Empty Rhetoric? Examining Trump’s Call for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
Trump and his new government of pro-Israel extremists must realize that the Middle East of today is different from the one that rushed to normalize relations with Israel during his first term.
Dear World: This is What Palestinian Unity Looks Like
The war on Gaza has forged an unbreakable Palestinian unity—one built not in conference halls but in the streets, the rubble, and the resistance.
On the Long History of Gaza’s Sumud: Why the War Ended
It is important to recognize that Palestinians in Gaza stood their ground, despite immense losses, and prevailed. This can only be credited to them.
Gaza Ceasefire at Last: How Israel’s ‘First Defeat’ Will Shape the Country’s Future
Unlike previous military campaigns in Gaza—on a much smaller scale compared to the current genocidal war—there is no significant strand of Israeli society claiming victory.
The Price of Impunity in Gaza: Is This Israel’s Day of Reckoning?
It is time for Israel to learn yet another lesson: that the age of accountability has begun.
Israel Destroyed Gaza ‘for Generations to Come’ and the World Stayed Silent
It is baffling that the very Western countries, which speak tirelessly about environmental protection, preservation, and warning against carbon emissions, are the same entities that helped sustain the war on Gaza.
