Middle East

In Wake of Assad’s Departure, Israel Occupies More Syrian Territory

Qassam Muaddi / Mondoweiss Dec 10, 2024 Benjamin Netanyahu abandons Israel’s 1974 disengagement agreement with Syria, as Israeli forces take positions inside sovereign Syria. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Middle East

Israel’s History with the Victims of the Golan Heights Rocket Strike

QASSAM MUADDI / Mondoweiss Jul 31, 2024 A strike in Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights killed 12 children of the Druze community, which has a history of resistance to Israeli colonialism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

America and Israel Against the World

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 12, 2020 Donald Trump is attempting to buy Palestine’s unconditional surrender like he would a casino. As Americans, we should all be embarrassed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Syria Demands Withdrawal of All U.S., Turkish Forces

AYA BATRAWY and EDITH M. LEDERER / The Associated Press Sep 28, 2019 Speaking at the U.N., Syria's top diplomat says his government reserves the right to defend its territory in any way necessary. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Partisan Streak Has Paid Off, But for How Long?

JOSEPH KRAUSS / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2019 The decision to bar two Democrats at Trump's request is the latest reckless gamble by a prime minister willing to sacrifice Israel’s national interests for short-term gain. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Trump Heights’ Is the Perfect Name for Israel’s Stolen Colony

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 17, 2019 The publicity stunt the Israeli government just pulled in the occupied Golan Heights is appropriate, though not for the reasons intended. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Election Has Boosted Israeli Settlement Construction

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 14, 2019 Data obtained by the AP reveal a 39 percent increase in 2017 spending on roads, schools and public buildings across the West Bank. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Destruction of the Palestinians Will Be Israel’s Undoing

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 19, 2019 Most of Israel’s problems would be solved if it could establish lasting peace with its neighbors, says journalist and filmmaker Mariam Shahin. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

The Israeli Left’s Moment of Reckoning

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Apr 10, 2019 Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection likely affirms that liberal Zionists can have a democracy or a Jewish state, but they can't have both. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel’s Netanyahu Vows to Annex West Bank Settlements

KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press Apr 6, 2019 The prime minister's dramatic policy shift seems to be aimed at rallying his nationalist base in the final stretch of a tight election race. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Plays ‘Trump Card’ as Israeli Elections Near

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Apr 5, 2019 In campaign speeches, billboards and social media, the Israeli prime minister is trumpeting his close ties to President Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The New York Times Can’t Hide Its Pro-Israel Bias

Joshua Cho / FAIR Apr 5, 2019 A new report fails to critically examine the Netanyahu government's recent claims to the Golan Heights, leaving its readers misinformed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )