Opinion

Creating a Cover for Genocide

Aviva Chomsky / TomDispatch Aug 4, 2025 An increasingly influential definition of antisemitism is based on a false assumption that all Jews identify with Israel and the Jewish state. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Activism

Columbia’s Agreement With Trump Increases Risks for Student Protestors

Eric Santomauro-Stenzel / Prism Aug 1, 2025 As a second investigation into a May protest continues, the university adopts a definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Opinion

The Genocidal Partnership of Israel and the United States

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jul 28, 2025 Israel has normalized its grisly attempt to exterminate 2 million Palestinians, a campaign co-produced by the Pentagon. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Middle East

How the People of Gaza Are Being Starved

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 21, 2025 A report from the U.N. humanitarian affairs office outlines 10 ways that Israel is starving Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Sisyphian Task Of Finding Joy In Dark Times

Peter Kuper Jun 9, 2025 Dig deeper

Europe

German Chancellor Issues Historic Rebuke of Israel

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 28, 2025 Merz’s critical remarks — "I honestly no longer understand what the goal is" — are unprecedented in post-war history. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Middle East

Human Rights Groups Condemn Israel’s Gaza Aid Plan

Michael Arria / Mondoweiss May 21, 2025 An Israeli-U.S. plan to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza is being called a "politicized sham." Meanwhile, the U.N. warns 14,000 babies could die within days without aid. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Starvation in Gaza

Emad Hajjaj May 12, 2025 Dig deeper

Courts & Law

Trump, Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears

Amy Goodman, Denis Moynihan / DemocracyNow! Feb 14, 2025 By invoking Andrew Jackson, JD Vance and the Trump administration make clear their intention to cast aside the constitution in service of their agenda. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Opinion

A Record Beyond Spin

Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Jan 15, 2025 Biden administration officials are attempting to put a positive gloss on their foreign policy legacy. But that legacy is, and will remain, one of genocide. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Original

Israel’s Downward Spiral

Arun Gupta / Truthdig Jan 2, 2025 The nation's success on the battlefield masks the beating it is taking as an international pariah. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Middle East

How the U.S. Fatally Undermined International Law in 2024

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 30, 2024 The Biden administration's demand for Israeli impunity in Gaza has done irreparable damage to rules-based international order. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )