Israel

ADVOCATE film

This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice This Is What It Means to Spend a Life Resisting Israeli Injustice

An interview with the director of Advocate, the Oscar-shortlisted film about the Israeli lawyer dedicated to defending Palestinians.

Jan 10, 2020 / Mairav Zonszein

Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool

Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool Suleimani’s Extrajudicial Killing Legitimizes Assassination as a Foreign Policy Tool

Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani’s assassination demonstrates to the world the United States’ overt amorality and indifference to international law.

Jan 6, 2020 / Amb. (Ret.) Chas Freeman

Student Protest Palestine

The Push to Quash Criticism of Israel Is a Push to Quash Free Speech The Push to Quash Criticism of Israel Is a Push to Quash Free Speech

It is not anti-Semitism to criticize a state for enshrining inequality.

Dec 19, 2019 / Saree Makdisi

Trumps Anti-Semitism

Trump’s Executive Order on Anti-Semitism Isn’t About Protecting Jews Trump’s Executive Order on Anti-Semitism Isn’t About Protecting Jews

Like so many “populists,” Trump sees considerable advantage in boosting Israel while playing to hometown anti-Jewish prejudices.

Dec 19, 2019 / Eric Alterman

Bernie Sanders Holds Campaign Rally In Detroit With Rep. Rashida Tlaib

These Democratic Insiders Want to Keep the Party From Moving Left on Israel-Palestine These Democratic Insiders Want to Keep the Party From Moving Left on Israel-Palestine

Democratic Majority for Israel is on a mission to make sure the party remains a reliable backer of the US-Israel alliance.

Dec 16, 2019 / Alex Kane

With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss

With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss With American Help, Lebanon Once Again Nears the Abyss

Lebanon needs change. The people demand it and even some of the leaders know it. But US involvement threatens that possibility.

Nov 27, 2019 / Charles Glass

My Children Are Too Young to Know War So Well

My Children Are Too Young to Know War So Well My Children Are Too Young to Know War So Well

It’s time for the international community to hold Israel accountable for its abuses of Palestinian rights and freedom, in Gaza and beyond.

Nov 21, 2019 / Ahmed Abu Artema

Protests Against Israel’s Nation-State Law Proved a More Just State Is Possible

Protests Against Israel’s Nation-State Law Proved a More Just State Is Possible Protests Against Israel’s Nation-State Law Proved a More Just State Is Possible

But to make that happen, it’s time to work outside of government and to build a movement.

Nov 7, 2019 / Dov Khenin

Palestinian soccer team

Israel Canceled the FIFA Palestine Cup for No Apparent Reason Israel Canceled the FIFA Palestine Cup for No Apparent Reason

Many think it was done to drive a wedge between the West Bank and Gaza in order to thwart the aspirations to nationhood of the Palestinian people.

Sep 26, 2019 / Dave Zirin

A New Generation of Jewish Activists Is Transforming Judaism Itself

A New Generation of Jewish Activists Is Transforming Judaism Itself A New Generation of Jewish Activists Is Transforming Judaism Itself

Atalia Omer’s new book considers how American Jews are making solidarity with Palestinians a central feature of their spiritual practice and identity.

Sep 26, 2019 / Nathan Goldman

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