- December 24, 2024
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.
Cruelty of Language: Leaked NY Times Memo Reveals Moral Depravity of US Media
As Gaza continues to resist the injustice of the Israeli military occupation and war, the rest of us, concerned about truth, accuracy in reporting and justice for all, should also challenge this model of poor, biased journalism.
The Inimitable John Pilger: The Warrior of Principled Journalism Has Passed Away
He stood firmly on the side of oppressed people, spoke strongly against the injustices meted out by the powerful, and uncompromisingly defended free speech whenever it is threatened.
‘Epidemic’ or Revolution: The Other Side of the West Africa Upheaval
The political discourse emanating from West Africa, although largely inaccessible, speaks of a collective desire for a paradigm shift.
Panem et Circenses: Why the Musk-Zuckerberg Fight Concerns All of Us
The Musk vs. Zuckerberg’s fight does, in fact, matter. Not for anything related to two of the richest men in the world. It is relevant for us, because it is intended to be our circus.
‘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.
GOING VIRAL: Baroud on ‘Redacted’ to Explain Israel’s Motives behind Jenin Invasion
Palestinian journalist, author, and Editor of the Palestine Chronicle was a guest on the popular YouTube channel, Redacted.
Lying about Lying: Why We Must Revisit the Definition of ‘Fake News’
The phrase ‘fake news’ continues to be deployed routinely in US politics. In a polarized political atmosphere, both Republicans and Democrats distrust media organizations affiliated with opposing parties.
Palestinians Are Not Liars: Confronting the Violence of Media Delegitimization
It is time to break away from the old way of thinking that saw the Palestinian as incapable of narrating, or of being a liability on his/her own story.
WATCH NOW: ‘You Only Need to Tell the Truth’ – Palestinian Journalists Discuss Media Priorities
‘We Are Not Numbers’ director, Ahmed Alnaouq, and West Bank-based journalist, Fahya Shalash join Romana Rubeo and Ramzy Baroud in this critical and exciting conversation on Palestine in the media.
Fake Neutrality: How Western Media Language Misrepresents Palestinians, Shields Israel
While US and western mainstream and corporate media remain biased in favor of Israel, they often behave as if they are a third, neutral party. This is simply not the case.
Palestinians ‘Are Not Animals in a Zoo’: On Kanafani and the Need to Redefine the Role of the ‘Victim Intellectual’
But for the Palestinian narrative to be truly relevant, Palestinians must indeed assume the role of the Gramscian intellectual, as “purveyors of consciousnesses” and abandon the role of the ‘victim intellectual’ altogether.
‘Rationality is Not Permitted’: Chomsky on Russia, Ukraine and the Price of Media Censorship
While an alternative understanding of the devastating war in Ukraine is disallowed, the West continues to offer no serious answers or achievable goals, leaving Ukraine devastated and the root causes of the problem in place.
‘Hypocrisy Does Not Begin to Describe It’: Baroud on the Ukraine Crisis and the Changing Global Order (VIDEO)
Mark Seddon discusses with Ramzy Baroud the unfolding crisis in Ukraine through the eyes of the Palestinian people.
The West’s China Complex: Beijing as the Enemy and the Savior
Such fluctuations will unlikely change the narrative of the determined Chinese rise as a global power, or that of the unmistakable western decline. The sooner we acknowledge this reality, the better.
The Quiet Rebellion: Why US Jews Turning against Israel is Good for Palestinians
Israel is now at a crossroads. It can only win back the support of US Jews if it behaves in such a way that is consistent with their moral frame of reference. Hence, it would have to end its military occupation, dismantle its apartheid regime and reverse its racist laws.
The Evolution of Apartheid: Why Israel is Becoming a Pariah State
No amount of Israeli propaganda and smear campaigns can turn the tide back in favor of Israel. While it may be too early to speak of a major paradigm shift, it is certainly no longer far-fetched to imagine that such a possibility is finally at hand.
Baroud to Anadolu: Israel Targets Media because It Wants its Propaganda Campaign to Continue
Israel targets the international media “because the battle for the truth is so critical and crucial at this stage,” Palestinian journalist and editor of The Palestine Chronicle Ramzy Baroud said Thursday.
Ramzy Baroud on ‘Palestine Deep Dive’: ‘Israel Targets the Very Fabric of Palestinian Society’ (Watch)
In this wide-ranging interview with Palestine Deep Dive, Palestinian academic, author and journalist Ramzy Baroud speaks about Maher al-Akhras, Palestinian prisoners, the Palestinian narrative and the challenge of overcoming media bias.
We Are Not Numbers: Speaking with Palestine’s Young Talents (Palestine Chronicle TV)
Palestine Chronicle Editor, Ramzy Baroud chats with several young journalists and writers from the organization.
‘Palestine is Still the Issue’: UN Vote Exposes, Isolates Canada
The hope is that the growing pro-Palestinian tide, predicated on respect for international law and human rights, will eventually prevail in order to sever the Canada-Israel rapport permanently, and allow Canada to earn its place as a global leader.
What is Next for Palestinian Popular Resistance in Gaza? Speaking to Journalist Wafaa Aludaini
Aludaini was there during the entire ordeal, reporting on the dead and the wounded, consoling bereaved families, and also taking part in an historic moment when all of Gaza rose and united behind a single chant of freedom.
Money, Power and Turf: Winning the Middle East Media War at Any Cost
By Ramzy Baroud It is hardly surprising to see Middle Eastern countries at the bottom of the World Press Freedom Index, as the worst violators of freedom of the press. But equally alarming is the complete polarization of public opinion as a result of self-serving media and, bankrolled by rich Arab countries, whose only goal is […]
How Western Media Bias Allows Israel to Getaway with Murder in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud An Israeli attack on Gaza was imminent, and not because of any provocations by Palestinian groups in the besieged, impoverished Gaza Strip. The Israeli military escalation was foreseeable because it factors neatly in Israel’s contentious political scene. The war was not a question of “if”, but “when”. The answer came on November 12, when […]
The War on Truth: How Israel’s Social Media Trolls Conquered Facebook
By Ramzy Baroud On October 9, the social media platform, Facebook, deleted the page of the popular Palestinian news website, the Palestinian Information Center (PIC). This act, which was carried out without even contacting the page administrators, confirms that Facebook’s war on pro-Palestine voices is continuing unabated. PIC had nearly five million followers on Facebook, a testament to its […]
Media Cover-up: Shielding Israel is a Matter of Policy
By Ramzy Baroud The term ‘media bias’ does not do justice to the western corporate media’s relationship with Israel and Palestine. The relationship is, indeed, far more profound than mere partiality. It is not ignorance, either. It is a calculated and long-term campaign, aimed at guarding Israel and demonizing Palestinians. The current disgraceful coverage of […]
Ramzy Baroud Interviewed by George Galloway: ‘We Are Fighting a Cultural War with Israel’
Palestine Chronicle Editor, Ramzy Baroud appeared on RT’s Sputnik with George Galloway. Click here to watch. Galloway said: “If the Palestinians had a royal family, our guest this week would be a member of it. He’s one of the best-known writers and thinkers in the seemingly intractable conflict over a tiny piece of earth, smaller […]
Whitewashing: The Media’s Two Narratives on Terrorism
By Ramzy Baroud Within hours after Akayed Ullah, a Bangladeshi immigrant, allegedly detonated a pipe bomb in New York City on December 11, severely injuring himself and wounding four others, a most comprehensive official and media narrative emerged. The formulation of the narrative concerning Ullah’s motives, radicalization and assumed hate for the US was so […]
Ramzy Baroud : « La Palestine reste la question centrale au Moyen-Orient »
Une interview de Ramzy Baroud – Notre entretien aujourd’hui porte sur la situation en Palestine, les conflits qui font rage au Moyen-Orient et le rôle du mouvement international de solidarité. Info-Palestine : L’interventionnisme occidental au Moyen-Orient au cours des 25 dernières années s’est avéré particulièrement destructeur, en commençant par la première guerre contre l’Irak en […]
