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Israel is ‘Losing Support’ and Must ‘Finish Up’ the War – Donald Trump
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Former US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel has to “finish up” the war in Gaza, adding that Tel Aviv “has to be very careful” because it is […]
‘Finish the Problem’ – Donald Trump on Israel’s Attack on Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Donald Trump, the former US President, believes that Israel’s attack on Gaza which has left more than 30,700 Palestinians dead, should continue as Israel has to “finish the problem.” Former […]
‘If Trump Was President’ – Ben-Gvir’s Comments to WSJ Stir New Controversy in Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Ben-Gvir is feeling more empowered by the day. Unhinged, due to the growing popularity of his far-right party, he is now attacking Washington, the very country that made genocide possible […]
Israel’s ‘National Treasures’ Kept by Trump Might Be Stolen from the Palestinians
Despite Palestinian attempts at retrieving some of the numerous stolen items, they have failed. The Israeli government is working to recover several ancient relics loaned to the White House in 2019 and later stored at […]
Not On Our Dime!’: Why US Democrats Are Growingly Challenging Israel
By Ramzy Baroud Time will tell what direction Washington will take in the future. But, considering the current evidence, support for Israel is dwindling at rates that are unprecedented. Though the United States remains […]
Political Zionism: History of Embracing Antisemites
By Jamal Kanj Have you ever wondered why Zionist organizations malign people such as renowned musician and Pink Floyd’s cofounder Roger Waters, and former UK Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn, both with a history of fighting […]
Nikki Haley Vows to Stop US Foreign Aid to Countries that Condemned Embassy Move to Jerusalem
American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley vowed on Saturday to stop providing money to “countries that hate America” if elected, particularly targeting those that condemned the United States’ decision to move its embassy in Israel […]
Netanyahu Says US Should Reaffirm Commitment to Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its commitment to Saudi Arabia and pledged to pursue formal Israeli ties with Riyadh for a “quantum leap” in peace, Al Arabiya […]
For Lula’s Victory to Matter: A Proposal for a Unified Palestinian Foreign Policy
By Ramzy Baroud Palestinians and their supporters are justified in celebrating the election victory of the leftist presidential candidate, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, in Brazil’s runoff elections on October 30. But Lula’s victory […]
US Midterms: Three Palestinian-American Representatives Secure US Congress Seats
Three Palestinian Americans have won seats in the US Congress following the country’s midterm elections on Tuesday, The New Arab reported. Palestinian-Americans Rashida Tlaib, Ruwa Rumman, and Abdel Nasser Rashid secured their positions as congressional […]
From Ally to Enemy: Australia Hammers Final Nail in US ‘Deal of the Century’
By Ramzy Baroud US President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘Deal of the Century’ was meant to represent a finality of sorts, an event reminiscent of Francis Fukuyama’s premature declaration of the ‘End of History’ and […]
Israel’s Lapid Thanks British PM Truss for Considering Moving Embassy to Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid thanked his UK counterpart Liz Truss, for announcing that she was considering moving the British embassy to Jerusalem, The New Arab reported. The two prime ministers met on the sidelines […]
Biden’s Battle for the ‘Soul of America’: On Calling out the Rising Fascism at Home but What About Abroad?
By Benay Blend On September 1, 2022, President Joe Biden delivered a speech from Independence Hall in Philadelphia, a location that holds symbolic meaning for most Americans. It is where both the Declaration of Independence […]
Washington is the Problem, Not the Solution: Why Mahmoud Abbas is Seeking New ‘Powerful’ Sponsors
By Ramzy Baroud To judge US President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Israel and Palestine as a ‘failure’ in terms of activating the dormant ‘peace process’ is simply a misnomer. For this statement to […]
Benny Gantz Says Israel May Strike Iran over Atomic Program
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz suggested his country could launch a strike against Iran’s nuclear program, calling it “a global problem” at a conference on Tuesday. Gantz also criticized the 2015 nuclear deal – abandoned […]
Global Network on Palestine: Biden’s Visit to Middle East is Recipe for Violence, Not Peace
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Global Network on the Question of Palestine (GNQP) said in a statement on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East is a recipe for violence, not peace. […]
Rewriting UNRWA: The US-Israeli Plan to Cancel out the Palestinian Right of Return
By Ramzy Baroud Palestinians are justifiably worried that the mandate granted to the United Nations Agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, might be coming to an end. UNRWA’s mission, which has been in effect since […]
Today’s Ukraine War was Made in the West Yesterday
By Issa Khalaf War is the dark side of the human species, its rationalizations and justifications ubiquitous. Ukraine seems like a victim, the asymmetrical underdog. Those who care about Palestine (and elsewhere) have a deep […]
Biden’s Real Challenge is Not Russia or China, but Poverty in America
By Ramzy Baroud Mainstream US media continues to celebrate the supposed strength of the US economy. Almost daily, headlines speak of hopeful numbers, sustainable growth, positive trends and constant gains. The reality on the […]
‘F*** Him’: Former US President Trump Lashes out at Israel’s Netanyahu
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Former US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized ex Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of disloyalty, Israeli Media reported on Friday. Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot released excerpts of […]
Jerusalem’s ‘Liveliest Parties’: Has Biden Proved Different from Trump on Palestine?
By Ramzy Baroud When Joe Biden was declared the winner in the US elections last November, expectations in Ramallah were high. A Biden Administration, compared to the brazenly pro-Israel Trump Administration, would surely be […]
Report: US Proposes Joint Team with Israel amid Jerusalem Consulate Dispute
The US and Israel are looking to form a joint team aimed at resolving a dispute over Washington’s plans to reopen a consulate in Jerusalem – used for diplomatic outreach with Palestinians – despite strong […]
US to Oppose UN Human Rights Council’s ‘Disproportionate’ Attention on Israel
By Romana Rubeo US State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Thursday that the United States has concerns with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and will oppose its “disproportionate” attention on […]
Blinken: US Will Open Palestinian Mission in Jerusalem despite Israeli Opposition
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the Biden administration intends to press ahead with its plan to reopen the Jerusalem consulate that traditionally engaged with Palestine and Palestinians, despite Israeli opposition to […]
‘Dangerous and Humiliating’ Conditions: Hamas Rejects US-UNRWA Framework Agreement
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has rejected the framework agreement signed between the United States and the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) regarding the restoration of […]
Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics – Book Review
By Jim Miles (Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics. Marc Lamont Hill and Mitchell Plitnick. The New Press, New York. 2021.) “Except for Palestine” is a remarkable little book. Within it, the authors […]
US Foreign Policy Adrift: Why Washington No Longer Calling the Shots
By Ramzy Baroud Jonah Goldberg and Michael Ledeen have much in common. They are both writers and also cheerleaders for military interventions and, often, for frivolous wars. Writing in the conservative rag, The National […]
What Happened to Glenn Greenwald? Trump Happened – and Put the Left’s Priorities to the Test
By Jonathan Cook There’s been a new public fracturing of the intellectual left, typified by an essay last week from Nathan J Robinson, editor of the small, independent, socialist magazine Current Affairs, accusing Glenn Greenwald […]
On Trumpism and Netanyahuism: How Benjamin Netanyahu Won America and Lost Israel
By Ramzy Baroud The now-former Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, is as much American as he is Israeli. While other Israeli leaders have made their strong relationship with Washington a cornerstone of their […]
Boris Johnson’s Lies Don’t Harm Him because the UK’s Political System is More Corrupt than He is
By Jonathan Cook Britain’s corporate media are suddenly awash with stories wondering whether, or to what extent, the UK’s prime minister is dishonest. Predictably in the midst of this, the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg is still […]