- November 23, 2024
Palestine/Israel
The Untold History of Gaza: On Conquerors, Resurgence and Rebirth
What is taking place in Gaza now is but an episode, a traumatic and a defining one, but nonetheless, a mere chapter in the history of a people who proved to be as durable and resilient as history itself.
Liberation Begins Now: Time for Palestinians to Protect Their Collective Sumud
The truth is that Palestinians have succeeded, through their resistance and sumud, in reasserting Palestine on the global agenda.
Priority of the Oppressed: Let the Small, Red Triangle Guide You
If you ever struggle in deciphering the difference between Palestinian priorities and all others, simply look for that small, red triangle. It will guide you.
Ours is an Indigenous Struggle: How Gaza United the World
The consequences of this war will certainly be felt for many years to come, not only in Palestine or even the Middle East, but worldwide as well.
Time for Israel to Pay: This is How to Prevent a New Nakba in Palestine
The ‘Gaza Nakba’ must be rejected, not just by words, but through solid Arab and international action, to prevent Israel from taking advantage of the war to expel Palestinians out of their homeland, again.
Israel Will Not Defeat Gaza: A Lesson from History
The truth is Israel has no military option in Gaza, and those who support whatever military strategy Tel Aviv has in mind, are equally deluding themselves.
Mein Kampf in Gaza and ISIS Flags in Israel? Israeli Hasbara is Falling Apart
A whole generation, if not more, has already built a perception of Israel as a genocidal regime and no number of lies will ever lessen that.
Gaza is Hiroshima: The West is Collectively Responsible for Israel’s Genocide
Never again should the West be allowed to play the role of the mediator, the impartial politician, the judge or even the self-serving humanitarian.
Justice is Non-Negotiable: Why Israel Cannot Destroy Palestinian Resistance
It is time for us to speak about justice – real justice – the outcome of which is non-negotiable: equality, full political rights, freedom and the right of return.
The Gaza Manifesto: Why America’s Old Middle East is Crumbling
To think that tiny little Gaza is the spark that has refocused the energies of the whole region is a political miracle.
‘Human Animals’: The Sordid Language behind Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
It is time to start paying attention to how Israel’s genocidal language is translated to an actual genocide on the ground.
No Peace without Justice: Gaza Has Just Vanquished a 20-Year-Old Israeli Plan
The Israeli plan, however, was not a complete success. Palestinians continued to lead a massive campaign of resistance, involving all aspects of society in Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem.
The Gaza Inferno: Palestine Cannot Be Left alone, Anymore
For this vicious cycle to break, Palestine must, once more, become an issue that concerns all Arabs, the whole region.
A Day to Remember: How ‘Al-Quds Flood’ Altered the Relationship between Palestine and Israel Forever
What is crystal clear is that the fundamental relationship between the Israeli occupation and occupied Palestinians after October 7, 2023, is likely to be altered, and permanently so.
Netanyahu’s Impossible Options in Gaza: To Invade or Not to Invade
Netanyahu is desperate to show that Israel remains a powerful country and a regional power that deserves its often-touted status of having an ‘invincible’ army.
Ambassador of Israeli Crimes: This is How Gilad Erdan Become a Defender of Women’s Rights in Iran
A defender of war crimes, like Gilad Erdan, must not be allowed to serve two roles: an apologist for the mistreatment of women in Palestine, and a freedom fighter for women anywhere else.
Glorifying Hate: Golda Movie Shows that Zionism Remains Unrepentant
A new movie glorifying the legacy of Zionist leader and Israel’s fourth Prime Minister, Golda Meir, has been released in selected theaters in the US and Europe.
Fear of History: The Roots of Israel’s War on UNESCO
Israel has done more than attempt to rewrite history and to marginalize the main actors of Palestine’s historical narrative. It has also actively and continuously tried to eliminate the natives altogether.
Tel Aviv’s Losing Brands: Israeli ‘Coup’ and the Death of False Democracy
Certainly, what is taking place in ‘democratic’ and ‘stable’ Israel is truly unprecedented. Israel’s current vulnerability is accentuated by the massive and rapid changes to the political map of the Middle East and the world.
Humiliation vs. Self-Respect: The Untold Story of the Abuse of Palestinian Women in Hebron
Though the Hebron incident is a repeat of numerous violations of Palestinian rights and dignity spanning many years, there is still much we can learn from it.
The Twisted Israeli Logic of Murdering Palestinian Children, and What Can We Do to Stop It?
The problem for Palestinians is not just that of Israel’s violence, but also the lack of international will to hold Israel accountable.
A ‘Terrorist Onslaught’? This is Why Netanyahu, Gallant Blame Iran for West Bank Violence
For Israel to understand the reasons behind the growing Palestinian resistance in all of its forms, it needs to look at the devastated refugee camps of Jenin, Balata and Nur Shams – not Tehran – for the answers.
Friend or Foe? Russia’s West Jerusalem Consulate is Very Worrying
Unlike the previous two prime ministers, Bennett and Lapid, Netanyahu was keen on maintaining a degree of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war and the resulting global conflict.
‘Ireland is a Pillar of Solidarity for Palestinians’: Interview with Ramzy Baroud
n an interview organized through the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Jews for Palestine-Ireland, Ramzy Baroud spoke about his work in establishing the Palestine Chronicle news network which he was determined would give a voice to ordinary Palestinians.
Palestinians Welcome China’s New Middle East Role, but It is Not Mediation They Need
Palestinians need China, as they need other powerful players in the Global South, but it is not mediation that they desperately require.
‘Capital of Shatat’ and Palestinian Agony: The Uncomfortable Truth about Ain Al-Hilweh
On July 30, violence in the extremely crowded Palestinian camp resumed, harvesting the lives of 13 people, and counting. Scores more were injured and thousands have fled.
Balancing Act is over: Israeli Protests are Not about Democracy, but Ideology
Ideological shifts do not appear and disappear overnight. Regardless of the outcome of Israel’s protests, the ideological shifts in Israel are seismic and long-lasting.
US and Israel: Is the ‘Unbreakable Bond’ Finally Breaking?
Though much of Israel’s self-proclaimed ‘independence’ was an outcome of unconditional US support, Israelis hardly acknowledge this fact.
The Resistance vs. the Palestinian Authority: Will Abbas Lead Palestinians to Civil War?
To live up to Israel’s expectations and to ensure its survival, the PA is willing to clash directly with Palestinians who refuse to toe the line.
Jenin is Just the Start: Did Palestinians Finally Bury the Ghosts of the Past?
For the older generation, time has stood still. But it has not. The new Palestinian generation has buried the ghosts of the past and moved on.
