- 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.
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.
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.
The Story Began Years Ago: Why Israel Banned UNRWA
Israel’s banning of UNRWA should represent an opportunity for those concerned about the standing of the United Nations, to remind Israel that UN members who have no respect for international law deserve to be delegitimized.
‘Gaza is Ours, Forever’ – Israel’s ‘Strategy’ of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
Israel’s success and failure, however, will ultimately be determined by this maxim: as long as the Palestinian people are fighting back, Weiss and her fellow extremists will not find safety in Gaza.
The Long History of Palestine – How Palestinians See Their Future and Their Past
If the oppressed, the natives of the land, are not fully vanquished or decimated, they are likely to rise, fight and win back their freedom.
Israel’s Biblical Wars of ‘Self Defense’: The Myth of the ‘Seven War Fronts’
There is a difference between a country fighting a defensive war on multiple fronts and another fighting for colonial expansion.
‘Text Me You Haven’t Died’ – My Sister was the 166th Doctor to Be Murdered in Gaza
For us, Soma was a larger-than-life figure. This is precisely why her sudden absence has shocked us to the point of disbelief.
One Year Since the Genocide – Palestinian Sumud vs the Israeli War Machine
The sumud of the Palestinians in Gaza, who have endured a year of mass killing, deliberate starvation and total destruction of all aspects of life, is helping reassert the political significance of a long-marginalized nation.
Using the Gaza Playbook in Lebanon – How Words Can Justify a Genocide
Perpetuating Israeli lies is dangerous, not only because truth-telling is a virtue but also because words kill, and dishonest reporting can, in fact, succeed in justifying genocide.
Refugees Killing Refugees – Israel’s Recruiting of Africans in Gaza is a New Low
It is incumbent on African governments to take a strong stance so that Israel ceases its practice of using Africans to kill and die in Gaza.
Israel’s True Objectives in Gaza, and Why It Will Fail
Israel’s new plans will not succeed simply because Israel continues to face the same obstacle: the steadfastness of the Palestinian people.
Cartography of Genocide: Why Netanyahu Erased Palestine from the Map
For him, Palestinians are nomadic beings who, by mere historical incident, ventured into his biblical land, in which they have no claim or right.
Zionism Vs. Zionism – Are the Kahanists Accelerating the ‘Collapse of Israel’?
Kahanism here is a reference to the Kach Party of Rabbi Meir Kahane. Though now banned, Kach has resurfaced in numerous forms, including in Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party.
Israel vs. International Law – Why Erdan Wants to Destroy the UN
Though for Palestinians, such facts remain devoid of practical meaning, for Israel, the UN position is a major obstacle in the face of its blatant settler colonial project.
A Strategic Shift – Will Palestinian Groups Return to ‘Martyrdom Attacks’ inside Israel?
By denying Israelis any sense of security in major cities inside Israel, the Israeli public could, once more, turn against Netanyahu for failing to deliver on any of his lofty promises.
Restoring Psychological Deterrence – Torture of Palestinians as a ‘Systematic Strategy’
By trying to break the will of the Palestinians through torture, humiliation and rape, Israel wants to restore a different kind of deterrence, which it lost on October 7.
How Israel Thwarts Ceasefire Talks before They Begin – Baroud Tells TRT (VIDEO)
“I think what Hamas is doing is something they should have done a long time ago, there was indeed an agreed upon proposal … the Palestinians have accepted with no preconditions, with no changes and no alterations.”
Zionism on the Brink: The Gaza War Beyond Netanyahu
Even if the Israeli right has lost all faith in Netanyahu, without him as a unifying figure, all is lost, not only the chances of the far-right camp to redeem itself, but also the very future of Zionism.
The Failed Palestine Reset: How Netanyahu Engineered His Own Irrelevance
When Netanyahu mattered, his speeches often led to wars, or major regional instability. But Netanyahu no longer matters, except for a few US politicians vying for re-election.
‘Our Unity is Critical’ – Ramzy Baroud about US Decline and China’s Rise in the Middle East (VIDEO)
Regarding the unity talks held in China, Baroud said that “Our unity now is critical. Because no one, not China, not Russia, not even the United States, will ever take us seriously if we remain divided.”
‘Watering down’ Genocide: No More Moral Compromises on Palestine, Please
To further expose western duplicity in Gaza, we must learn to speak with no reservations, no matter the restrictions on the pro-Palestine voice or the censorship on social media.
Dear West: Your ‘Age of Monsters’ Has Begun
I find it important to reflect on Gramsci’s understanding of the process of change in society due to the ongoing chaos underway in various western countries.
‘Terrorist Organization’? What’s Behind the Israeli War on UNRWA
The Israeli attacks on the UN, all its institutions, but particularly the UN agency responsible for the welfare of Gaza’s refugees (UNRWA), serve a different purpose than that of mere ‘collective punishment’.
The Altalena Affair: Is Israel Heading towards a Civil War?
“There will be no civil war” in Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on June 18. But he might be wrong.
Growing up in Nuseirat – Where Massacres Become Routine
Nuseirat, like Gaza, is a representation of a culture that cannot be broken, no matter the firepower, or the extent of the massacres.
‘Wishful Thinking’ – Does Israel Have All the Cards in Gaza?
Netanyahu does not seem to have an actual plan for Gaza, neither for now nor after the war. So, he prolongs the war despite the fact that his army is exhausted, depleted and is being forced to fight on multiple fronts.
America Isolated: Why Some Western Capitals Are Shifting Positions on Gaza
For some in the west, the issue is not just about the Gaza genocide. It is also about the future of the west itself.
Debunking Israeli Propaganda in Rafah – Interview with Ramzy Baroud (VIDEO)
Robert Inlakesh and Ramzy Baroud discusses Israel’s invasion of the southern Gaza City of Rafah and the Resistance on the ground.
