Opinion

Together, We Can End Injustice in Gaza and Beyond

Shimri Zameret / Waging Nonviolence Jan 8, 2024 Ordinary people can fix the broken postwar international system and deliver global justice to Palestinians and oppressed people worldwide. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Middle East

Can the Human Rights Movement Survive Israel’s Attack on Gaza?

Connor Echols / Responsible Statecraft Dec 22, 2023 An interview with Kenneth Roth, the former executive director of Human Rights Watch. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opinion

U.S. Impedes Global Efforts to Stop Israel’s Genocide in Gaza

Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies / Truthdig Dec 14, 2023 As the sole veto to a UN Security Council resolution calling for an "immediate ceasefire," the US stands alone in its support of wanton death and destruction in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli government. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

News

US Vetoes Resolution Calling for ‘Humanitarian Pause’

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Oct 19, 2023 "Once again the U.S. cynically used their veto to prevent the U.N. Security Council from acting on Israel and Palestine at a time of unprecedented carnage," said Human Rights Watch. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.N. Chief Warns ‘A Wind of Madness Is Sweeping the Globe’

EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Feb 4, 2020 Antonio Guterres points to escalating conflicts from Libya and Yemen to Syria and beyond. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pakistan Is Cleaning Up Trump’s Mideast Mess

Zubeida Mustafa / Truthdig Jan 24, 2020 From Iran to Afghanistan, Pakistan’s role in dialing back U.S.-created tensions has been vital—but it won’t be for free. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

EU Nations Push Iran in Last-Ditch Bid to Save Nuclear Deal

LORNE COOK and DAVID RISING / The Associated Press Jan 14, 2020 Britain, France and Germany trigger pact's dispute mechanism, starting the clock on a process that could result in more sanctions on Iran. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Has Been at War With Iran for More Than a Year

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 8, 2020 Attacks on Iraqi military bases Tuesday can be traced directly to the president's violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘A More Dangerous World’: Iran Killing Triggers Global Alarm

JOHN LEICESTER / The Associated Press Jan 3, 2020 The targeted killing dramatically ratchets up tensions in the Mideast and sparks worldwide concerns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S., Turkey Agree on Turkish Cease-Fire with Syrian Kurds

ZEKE MILLER and ROBERT BURNS / The Associated Press Oct 17, 2019 The agreement was announced in Ankara, Turkey, on Thursday by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pakistan Says Trump to Talk to India on Kashmir

The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 The announcement comes after U.N. Security Council meets behind closed doors for the first time in decades on Kashmir. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Scapegoating Iran

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 22, 2019 Don’t expect U.S. politicians and generals to accept responsibility for the Mideast mess when they can blame it on Iran. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )