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Editorials
The West Bank Emirate Scheme: Israel’s Desperate Gambit
By Ramzy Baroud Despite their profound wounds, Palestinians are more unified than ever, their collective identity and nationhood hardened by relentless resistance and countless sacrifices. Israel is aggressively implementing plans to shape Palestine’s future […]
The Anti-Zionist Congress: A New Era for Jewish-Palestinian Solidarity
By Ramzy Baroud It’s becoming clear that Zionism is finally being undone, primarily by Gaza and the sumud of the Palestinians, but also by international solidarity, a large part of which has always been, […]
Beit Hanoun’s Fury: How Gaza’s Obliterated Northern Town Defies Israeli Victory
By Ramzy Baroud Like every sacred piece of land in Gaza and throughout Palestine, the history of Beit Hanoun predates the very existence of Israel by millennia. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu geared […]
Albanese’s Bombshell: The Corporate Giants Fueling Israel’s War Machine in Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud What Albanese’s report tries to do is not merely name and shame Israel’s genocide partners but to tell us, as civil society, that we now have a comprehensive frame of reference. […]
Another Vassal State: If Israel Can’t Stand Alone, Why Do We Let It?
By Ramzy Baroud The nearly 21 agonizing months of unrelenting Israeli genocide have taught us a brutal lesson: Israel is, after all, a vassal state, utterly unable to fight its own wars. The Israeli […]
‘New Middle East’: This is Netanyahu’s Real Goal in the Region
By Ramzy Baroud Netanyahu may continue repeating, like a broken record, old colonial slogans, but genuine change will only happen because of the peoples of the region and their many capable political players. Israeli […]
Sumoud: The Unyielding Heart of the Palestinian Cause in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud Gaza is the place where resistance has never ceased, not for a single moment. This fact alone is sufficient to establish Gaza as the most critical and undeniable component in the […]
The Great Disconnect: Unpacking America’s Chaotic Middle East Policy
By Ramzy Baroud US contradictions and the absence of true leadership should compel regional and international players to activate a multilateral approach to conflict resolution. US foreign policy in the Middle East appears to […]
Red Card for Genocide: Why FIFA Must Be Held to Account
By Ramzy Baroud Ultimately, it will be the tenacity of the Palestinians and the growing solidarity with their just cause that will eventually force FIFA to take action. Fans worldwide are unequivocally challenging FIFA’s […]
Gaza’s ‘Humanitarian’ Façade: A Deceptive Ploy Unravels
By Ramzy Baroud The rationale behind this psychological warfare is to imprint upon the Palestinians in Gaza the indelible impression that their fate has been sealed, and that the future of Gaza can only […]
Gaza’s Eleventh Hour: Swift Global Intervention Can Halt Genocide
By Ramzy Baroud While one welcomes the significant shifts in the West’s position against Israel, it must remain abundantly clear that Netanyahu has no genuine interest in abandoning his plan of starving and ethnically […]
Netanyahu’s Endgame: Isolation and the Shattered Illusion of Power
By Ramzy Baroud It remains uncertain how long Netanyahu will remain in power, but his political standing has significantly deteriorated. He faces widespread domestic opposition and international condemnation. There was a time when Benjamin […]
Gaza’s Graveyard of Illusions: How Israel’s Narrative Collides with Military Failure
By Ramzy Baroud Israel has clearly failed to secure any genuine or lasting victory, and the obvious solution is for Israel to be reined in and held accountable for its crimes in Gaza and […]
The Price of Silence: Gaza’s Famine and the Erosion of Our Humanity
By Ramzy Baroud The inability to ensure basic aid to Gaza will profoundly question our shared humanity for years to come. The situation in Gaza today starkly highlights Israeli exceptionalism. Israel is employing the […]
The Myth of Conquest: Why Gaza Will Never Be Subdued by Israel
By Ramzy Baroud Israel itself is acutely aware of this inherent paradox, hence its immediate and brutal choice: the perpetration of a genocide, a horrific act intended to pave the way for the ethnic cleansing […]
Screaming Soldiers and Open Revolt: How One Video Unmasked Israel’s Internal Power Struggle
By Ramzy Baroud Zamir, who had already committed that “2025 will be a year of war,” seems less inclined now to escalate the war beyond Israel’s ability to sustain it. A seemingly strange choice […]
Unveiling Nasser’s Secrets: Arabs, Palestine, and the Crucial Timing
By Ramzy Baroud Palestinians’ expectations from the Arab world have shifted. They no longer seek a call to arms or a comprehensive embargo on Israel, but rather the cessation of any actions that support […]
Deporting Dissent: The Dangerous Precedent Set by the Persecution of Pro-Palestine Activists
By Ramzy Baroud While US activists advocating for justice in Palestine deserve unwavering support and defense for their profound courage and humanity, Americans must also recognize that they, and the remnants of their democracy, […]
French Contradictions: Macron’s Palestine Play – Too Little, Too Late?
By Ramzy Baroud The fact that France would be among the last group of countries in the world to formally recognize Palestine, speaks volumes about France’s apparent attempt to belatedly align itself with the […]
Beneath the Surface: Is the Trump-Netanyahu ‘Unthinkable’ About to Erupt?
By Ramzy Baroud Netanyahu’s political standing is diminished. He is perceived as a failed political leader and military strategist, unable to secure decisive victories or extract political concessions from his adversaries. Israeli Prime Minister […]
Breaking the Silence on Palestinian Armed Struggle: A Call for Legal Clarity
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo We asked Prof. Falk specifically about the Palestinian people’s right to defend themselves, and, specifically, about armed struggle and its consistency (or lack thereof) with international law. On February […]
The Politics Behind Netanyahu’s Shin Bet Scandal, and the Trump Factor
By Ramzy Baroud Netanyahu’s actions have violated a longstanding taboo, further exacerbating Israel’s already unprecedented internal crisis. In just 24 hours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Eli Sharvit as the new chief of […]
Can Netanyahu Survive Trump’s Shift on Iran? – Analysis
By Ramzy Baroud Trump’s unexpected embrace of diplomacy with Iran has thrown Netanyahu off balance and exposed cracks in the US-Israel “special relationship.” As usual, US President Donald Trump has given all sides enough […]
Civil War on the Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict and Israel’s Future
By Ramzy Baroud Though the Ashkenazis are losing most of their political power, they continue to hold most of their economic cards, which could lead to disruptive strikes and civil disobedience. The phrase “civil […]
The Hidden Hand: Arab Governments and the Perpetuation of Israeli Brutality
By Ramzy Baroud As solidarity with Palestine has increasingly expanded from the global South to the global majority, Arabs remain largely ineffective. Explaining Arab political failure to challenge Israel through traditional analysis—such as disunity, […]
Ben-Gvir, Netanyahu, and the Deadly Dance of Power in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud The situation in Gaza embodies Orwell’s concept of “doublethink”—the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously and accepting both. In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a […]
On Authentic People’s History and the Palestinian Experience: Beyond Colonial Narratives
By Ramzy Baroud There are several common misunderstandings about people’s history that need to be addressed. These misconceptions often stem from the way this form of research is applied, especially in newer contexts. My […]
Shifting Allegiances: The Role of Palestine in US Domestic and Foreign Policy
By Ramzy Baroud Palestine may not be the sole measure by which the Trump administration will be judged. Yet, it is undoubtedly a crucial test. It is crucial for any American administration to recognize […]
The Monkey’s Tail: How Netanyahu’s Ambitions Expose Israel’s Vulnerabilities
By Ramzy Baroud It is clear that Israel is now using the Arabs to mask its own vulnerabilities. And though the monkey continues to climb, his tail has never been as exposed as it […]
Beyond Western Hegemony: A Call for Middle Eastern Media Autonomy
By Ramzy Baroud As the world continues to experience massive and historical shifts towards new centers of power, the Middle East should take advantage of the ample opportunities created by the shifts. The website […]
