Palestinians
Peter Beinart Is Wrong to Reject Zionism
The popular progressive commentator's recent call to dismantle the modern Zionist project is deeply wrongheaded.
Edward Said, Prophet of Political Violence in America
Tracing the intellectual pedigree of the current madness rocking America.
'Annexation' Is a Red Herring—Facts on the Ground Are What Count
Talk about Israel's possible "annexation" of portions of Judea and Samaria is legally misguided.
Palestinians and Israelis Will Gain From Israeli Sovereignty Over West Bank
Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is a win for security and a win for peace.
Netanyahu Might Have Bitten Off More Than He Can Ch
The promise to annex parts of the West Bank might have helped Netanyahu hold on to power—but between opposition from his own coalition partners and the prospect of Trump losing in November, keeping it is a different matter.
We Should Not Be Surprised by Israeli Annexation
A veteran Middle East diplomat explains how we arrived at the present moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Six Days and the Forever War
A retired U.S. Army colonel draws upon the anniversary of the Six Day War to discuss the forever war against radical Islamic terrorism.
How Coronavirus and Cognitive Dissonance Are Shaping the NGO Landscape
The need for oversight of NGO activities is greater than ever.
It's Time All Palestinians Under Israeli Control Had the Vote
The annexation of the West Bank pits two states against one state like never before. But the only way Palestinians can influence either is to have the right to vote for the only government in control of the entire area: Israel.
Normalizing Palestinian Scholarship and Anti-Semitism
Ilana Feldman is a deeply troubling pick to lead George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs.
U.S. Would Be Willing to Reconsider Funding Cutoff for Palestinians
USAID officials also said it was important to recognize that the U.S. "is not the only donor in the world focusing on the COVID-19 outbreak."
Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Tells AIPAC: 'We Don't Want' Bernie Sanders
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, declared "we don't want" the Vermont senator--a Jew who previously lived in the country--to be allowed re-entry.
Bernie Sanders Calls Israel's Netanyahu a 'Reactionary Racist'
Senator Bernie Sanders pledged to support Israel but called Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "reactionary racist" that ignores the "suffering of the Palestinian people" during the Democratic presidential debate in South Carolina Tuesday.
Former Lawmaker Confronts Rashida Tlaib, 'What About Your Anti-Semitism?'
Rutgers University campus police removed a former Democratic assemblyman from a Muslims4Peace-organized event after he asked guest speaker, Michigan congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, "What about your anti-Semitism?"
Progressive Jewish Groups Dismiss Trump's Middle East Peace Plan As 'Sham'
"This is a political ploy by both leaders to distract from their abuse of power," IfNotNow's Emily Mayer said, referring to Trump and Israel's Netanyahu.
iPhone's Siri Called Israel 'the Zionist Occupation State'
The error came after an online Wikipedia user made changes to the Israeli president's article.
Jewish Groups Slam Trump's 'Anti-Semitic' Remarks
"We call on the Republican Party to disavow the white nationalism and anti-Semitism that exists within their ranks in such open display," Emily Mayer of IfNotNow told Newsweek.
As Israel's Netanyahu Faces 'Coup,' What Have His Rivals Said About Trump?
Netanyahu is facing criminal charges for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, having also twice failed to build a coalition following two inconclusive general elections.
Progressive Jewish Groups Condemn Trump's Stance on Israeli Settlements
"The Trump administration was never focused on promoting peace, but instead on propping up Netanyahu's and Trump's careers," Rabbi Alissa Wise said.
Israeli Court Allows Deportation of Human Rights Official for BDS Support
The Israeli government and right-wing NGOs have sought to suppress the pro-Palestinian boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.
Omar, Sanders Condemn Netanyahu West Bank Annexation Plan
Netanyahu made his pledge on Tuesday in a bid to win over right-wing voters ahead of next week's election, which is expected to be close.
Ron Klein: Trump Is 'Weaponizing Anti-Semitism' That 'Incites Violence'
"The Jewish community is less safe than it was three years ago," Ron Klein asserted.
Donald Trump Accuses Jews Who Vote Democrat of 'Great Disloyalty'
"It is not mearly [sic] an antisemitic dog whistle — it's a bullhorn to his white nationalist base," the progressive Jewish-American group IfNotNow told Newsweek in a statement.
Israel Grants Rashida Tlaib Permission to Visit West Bank
The president tweeted that Tlaib, and her fellow lawmaker, Ilhan Omar, should be barred from the humanitarian visit.
Fox News Contributor Defends Rashida Tlaib After Israel Ban
"I know many Jews that are in favor of a two-state solution or are pro-Palestinian and they're not against themsleves, or anti-Semitic," Leslie Marshall said.
Jared Kushner's Inane Plan Kicks Off a Very Weird Middle East Summer
The absurdity and disconnect from reality of Kushner's remarks were followed by bewildering developments on Israel's domestic political scene.
Why Jared Kushner's Mideast Peace Plan Might Actually Work
Until now, the only "peace" the process of diplomatic negotiations has produced has come in the form of Nobel Peace Prize winners (who were then assassinated).
Israel Officially Renames Golan Heights Settlement After Trump
"We are making an important step toward the rise of Ramat Trump," Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a special ceremony.
Palestinian Official Predicts 'Embarrassment' for Jared Kushner
Palestinian leaders are boycotting Kushner's summit in Bahrain.