Israel’s Gaza Blockade Is Killing Infants

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 17, 2019 In the Gaza Strip, a fourth of illnesses and more than a tenth of infant deaths, as well as many other problems, are tied to the blockade. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel’s Ban on Tlaib and Omar Backfired Spectacularly

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Aug 26, 2019 The resulting backlash focuses public discourse on the Israeli occupation and brings attention to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

We Could Solve the Israel-Palestine Conflict Tomorrow

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 25, 2019 Filmmakers Abby Martin and Mike Prysner discuss the war crimes being committed in Gaza and how a resolution could be reached in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 31 Min. Read )

The Israeli Government Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 29, 2019 If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't succeed in forming a government, Israel will have snap elections in September. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Americans Are Funding an Amputation Crisis in Gaza

Phyllis Bennis / OtherWords May 22, 2019 According to the United Nations, 1,700 young Gazans are facing amputation, mainly of their legs, in the next two years. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

I for an I

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Rashida Tlaib Is an American Hero

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 16, 2019 The Michigan representative is leading on social justice issues involving the Mideast, and her approach could solve many current travails. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

A Glimpse Into the Heart of the Israeli Occupation

Jen Marlowe / TomDispatch Apr 24, 2019 In training for the Palestine Marathon—organized to highlight the right to freedom of movement—I accessed land Palestinians could not enter. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Americans’ Views on Palestine Take a Surprising Turn

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 27, 2019 For the first time in many years, 50 percent of Americans favor the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Ilhan Omar’s Critics Did Her a Favor

Katie Halper / FAIR Mar 9, 2019 Though it was not their intention, those who attacked the Minnesota representative proved her point about Israel. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

What Anti-Semitism Really Looks Like

Sarah Gertler / OtherWords Mar 5, 2019 Members of Congress are falsely smearing Rep. Ilhan Omar as anti-Semitic, but it's other politicians and media that are guilty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Congressman Aims to Block Rashida Tlaib’s Delegation to West Bank

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 20, 2019 Republican Rep. Brian Babin is trying to have funding pulled for a trip by a group of Democrats to the Palestinian territory. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )