- March 29, 2025
Palestine/Israel
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 Professor Ilan Pappé joins the FloodGate podcast to dissect Israel’s settler-colonial contradictions, the ongoing Nakba, and the West’s role in Gaza’s destruction. 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 […]
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.
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.
When Partners Become Enemies: Can Netanyahu Maintain Control After the War?
This article is written by Ramzy Baroud, offering an in-depth analysis of the political dynamics surrounding Yoav Gallant’s resignation and Netanyahu’s strategy in the ongoing Gaza war.
Letters from Gaza – ‘Alhamdulillah. We Are Not Okay’
Over the past 14 months, I have received hundreds of messages from family members throughout the Gaza Strip. The nature of the messages often conveyed a sense of urgency and panic but, at times, contentment in God’s will.
A Palestinian Year in Review: Genocide, Resistance and Unanswered Questions
The story of the Israeli war on Gaza can be epitomized in the story of the Israeli war on Beit Lahia, a small Palestinian town in the northern part of the Strip.
The West Bank’s Men of the CIA – Why is the PA Killing Palestinians in Jenin?
How long will the PA be allowed to serve the role of the enforcers of the Israeli occupation and the protector of settlers, while still promoting itself as the guardian of Palestinian rights, freedom and statehood?
When Censorship Kills – Social Media and the War on the Palestinian Narrative
Social media censorship is a global phenomenon, but the war on pro-Palestinian views on social media represents a different kind of censorship, with consequences that can only be described as dire.
‘Great Opportunity’ for Permanent War: What if Israel Annexed the West Bank?
Palestinians will certainly resist, as they always do. The nature of the resistance will prove critical in the success or failure of the Israeli scheme.
Genuine Solidarity Is Not Conditional: Gaza and Unity around Palestine
A new kind of unity around Palestine is finally finding its way to the Palestine solidarity movement worldwide.
Price of Freedom: Why Israel Cannot Push the Reset Button on Its Genocide
The history of all national liberation struggles, Palestine included, demonstrates that the price for freedom is always high.
‘Genocide’ vs ‘Bigger Genocide’ in Gaza: Time to Decolonize Our Minds
The world is vastly changing, and it is time for us to change as well. Fanon had already discovered the cure: We must clinically detect and remove the rot, not only from our land but from our minds as well.
Beyond ‘Deals’ and Creative ‘Solutions’ – The Roadmap to a Justice Peace in Palestine
As far as Palestinians are concerned there can only be one acceptable ‘deal’, a deal that is predicated on the full implementation of international law, including the Palestinian people’s right of return and right to self-determination.
A Nation in Denial: Rebranding Old Fantasies Will Not Save Israel
Since this crowd is motivated by extremist religious ideologies, they are unable to abide by any form of rational thinking, even that emanating from well-regarded Zionist figures inside Israel itself.
End of Empathy: Did the Gaza Genocide Render the UN Irrelevant?
The problem is multilayered, complicated by the fact that UN officials and employees do not have the power to alter the very skewed structure of the world’s largest political institution.
Voting against Genocide – How Palestine Has Become a Domestic US Political Issue
Millions of Americans took notice and acted upon their sense of collective rage to punish the Democrats for what they had done to the Palestinian people.
