The Israeli Settler Movement’s Ugly Postwar Plans for Gaza

At all points it is taken for granted that fewer Palestinians—not counting those already slain—will live in their homeland once the Israelis are through with them. To call this “moral and humane” or a “voluntary migration” smells of pre-emptive self-defence Continue reading The Israeli Settler Movement’s Ugly Postwar Plans for Gaza

Why Are American Reporters Embedding With the Israeli Military?

“Those organizations are obligated to tell their readers and their viewers what the restrictions are,” he said. “If you fail to disclose that, you’re really doing everyone a disservice.” This is not the first time a CNN journalist has been Continue reading Why Are American Reporters Embedding With the Israeli Military?

Fossil Fuel Companies Are Plowing Ahead to Profit From Israeli Gas

The United States, for its part, approaches fossil fuels in the Eastern Mediterranean as both a business opportunity for American companies and a means to further its own diplomatic aims in the region, premised on the idea that economic interdependence Continue reading Fossil Fuel Companies Are Plowing Ahead to Profit From Israeli Gas

Gaza Is Being Pummeled by Bombs in the Dark, and Israeli Forces Are on the Move

Israel’s military began a heavy aerial barrage of Gaza after nightfall on Friday and announced that it is “expanding” its ground operations into the territory—but did not declare a full-scale ground invasion that has been expected for weeks. Internet and Continue reading Gaza Is Being Pummeled by Bombs in the Dark, and Israeli Forces Are on the Move

Donald Trump Praises Hezbollah, Criticizes Israeli Government in Wake of Attacks

“Democracy won’t survive the return of a wannabe dictator,” De Niro warned. “And it won’t overcome evil if we are divided.” De Niro has never shied away from condemning Trump and his actions. Over the years, he has called the Continue reading Donald Trump Praises Hezbollah, Criticizes Israeli Government in Wake of Attacks

Why Are Biden Officials Deleting Tweets Calling for Israeli Restraint?

The Biden administration has sparked backlash for posting and then deleting tweets that called for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. Fighting broke out on Saturday when Hamas launched a surprise airstrike attack on Israel, killing about 900 people. Israel Continue reading Why Are Biden Officials Deleting Tweets Calling for Israeli Restraint?

Top Israeli Official Declares His Rights Trump Those of Palestinians

A top Israeli official has admitted that Israeli rights take priority over the rights of Palestinians. Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir confessed on Wednesday that he believes his family’s rights are more important than the freedom of movement Continue reading Top Israeli Official Declares His Rights Trump Those of Palestinians

The Radical Makeover of the Israeli Supreme Court Has Nothing to Do With Democracy

Relatedly, intent matters. The calls for reform in the U.S. follow decades of expansive, counter-majoritarian rulings from the Supreme Court on countless major issues, from abortion to gay rights, gun policy, voting rights, and much, much more. Indeed, these rulings Continue reading The Radical Makeover of the Israeli Supreme Court Has Nothing to Do With Democracy