Iraqi Blocs Choose New PM-Designate After Weeks of Jockeying

QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SAMYA KULLAB / The Associated Press Feb 1, 2020 Former communications minister Mohammed Allawi is selected to replace outgoing Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Iraq Parliament Votes to Expel U.S. Military

The Associated Press Jan 5, 2020 The resolution is backed by most Shiite members of parliament; many Sunni and Kurdish legislators apparently are opposed. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Iraq President Offers to Quit After Rejecting PM Nominee

QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2019 Barham Salih says he won't name candidate proposed by Iran-backed Fatah bloc "to avoid more bloodshed," creating more uncertainty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Palestinian Prime Minister Escapes Injury in Gaza Bombing

FARES AKRAM / The Associated Press Mar 13, 2018 The incident throws an already troubled reconciliation process between the Fatah party and Hamas into deeper turmoil. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Angry Worshippers Lash Out Against Trump Across the Muslim World

Karin Laub and Ilan Ben Zion / The Associated Press Dec 8, 2017 Strife breaks out in a number of countries, and a Gaza man is killed by Israeli gunfire, the first death of a protester since the U.S. change regarding Israel's capital. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Forges Ahead With Jerusalem Plans Despite Warnings

Matthew Lee and Josef Federman / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2017 Recognizing the city—which is holy to Muslims as well as Christians and Jews—as Israel's capital would upend decades of U.S. policy and risk potentially violent protests. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Blown Chances in Gaza

By Sandy Tolan, TomDispatch Aug 12, 2014 For the last eight years, Israel and the U.S. had repeated opportunities to opt for a diplomatic solution in Gaza. Each time, they have chosen war, with devastating consequences for the families of Gaza. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

U.S. Court Orders BBC to Release Footage

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Sep 25, 2012 Can an American court order a foreign media outlet to hand over unbroadcasted journalistic material? A New York judge says yes. The BBC has until Oct. 1 to appeal or disclose 10-year-old footage of interviews with an alleged terrorist and the chief of a political group founded by deceased Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Palestinian Unity Hits a Bump in the Road

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2011 Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas recently decided to get over their differences and work together, but that's easier negotiated than done. Hamas quickly rejected Fatah's nominee for prime minister of an interim government, the pro-Western, U.S.-educated Palestinian politician Salam Fayyad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel, U.S. Maneuver After Palestinians Get Together

Staff / Truthdig May 6, 2011 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has condemned the recent reunification of Palestinian leadership, met Thursday with French President Nicolas Sarkozy to forestall attempts by Palestinians to win national recognition in the U.N. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Deal Inches Palestinians Closer to Internationally Recognized Statehood

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2011 Aimed at what most Palestinians hope will be peaceful unity between rival groups, an agreement was reached by Fatah and Hamas in Cairo on Wednesday. And that did not please Israel. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sarkozy May Recognize Palestinian Statehood

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2011 French President Nicolas Sarkozy will consider recognizing Palestine as a state if the stalled peace process with Israel doesn't bear fruit. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )