Israel

In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King

In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King In Israel, the Betrayal that Made Netanyahu King

Rather than join with the Arab-led list and embrace true democracy, Benny Gantz chose chauvinism and corruption. 

Apr 29, 2020 / Haggai Matar

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Letters From the May 4/11, 2020, Issue Letters From the May 4/11, 2020, Issue

The Truth About Lies Susie Linfield warns us against “telling lies” [Letters, April 6], then proceeds to demonstrate her commitment to exactly that by claiming, falsely, that I hav…

Apr 21, 2020 / Noam Chomsky and Our Readers

The Gaza Strip Has Been Under Siege for Years. Covid-19 Could Be Catastrophic.

The Gaza Strip Has Been Under Siege for Years. Covid-19 Could Be Catastrophic. The Gaza Strip Has Been Under Siege for Years. Covid-19 Could Be Catastrophic.

Israel, which continues to control Gaza’s borders, has for decades intentionally weakened the economy and health of the world’s largest open-air prison.

Mar 25, 2020 / Neve Gordon

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Letters From the April 6, 2020, Issue Letters From the April 6, 2020, Issue

The rest is commentary…

Mar 24, 2020 / Susie Linfield and Joshua Leifer

Omar Rezika and Hunnan Butt kneel before a game against Yeshiva University.

Athletes Take a Knee Against Israel’s Occupation Athletes Take a Knee Against Israel’s Occupation

Two volleyball players at Brooklyn College are facing a torrent of abuse for protesting during the Israeli national anthem.

Feb 28, 2020 / Dave Zirin

The Vexed History of Zionism and the Left

The Vexed History of Zionism and the Left The Vexed History of Zionism and the Left

A new book asks why the left fell out of love with Zionism, but what it reveals is why liberal Zionists fell out of love with the left.

Feb 10, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Leifer

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Newish and Jewish: An Interview With ‘Currents’ Editor Arielle Angel Newish and Jewish: An Interview With ‘Currents’ Editor Arielle Angel

How a revitalized magazine with its roots in American communism captured the Jewish left.

Feb 6, 2020 / Q&A / Sarah M. Seltzer

Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin

Putin in Israel Putin in Israel

Conflicting new Cold War memories.

Feb 3, 2020 / Stephen F. Cohen

Bernie Sanders with his grandchildren

Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie! Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie!

A pro-Israel PAC’s attacks on Sanders have nothing to do with Israel or Jews—and everything to do with protecting powerful interests.

Jan 31, 2020 / Jacob Plitman

Trump and Netenyahu speaking at the White House

What’s New About Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan? Only the Blunt Crudity of Its Racism. What’s New About Trump’s Mideast ‘Peace’ Plan? Only the Blunt Crudity of Its Racism.

From the administration’s perspective, Palestinian suffering doesn’t count because Palestinians themselves don’t count. 

Jan 30, 2020 / Saree Makdisi

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