We Could Solve the Israel-Palestine Conflict Tomorrow

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jul 25, 2019 Filmmakers Abby Martin and Mike Prysner discuss the war crimes being committed in Gaza and how a resolution could be reached in the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 31 Min. Read )

Prosecuting Israel’s Crimes Against the Palestinians

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Mar 31, 2019 During the first anniversary of the “Great March of Return” at the Gaza border, lawyers and jurists around the world are calling for justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Chris Hedges and Norman Finkelstein on the Future of Gaza (Video)

Staff and Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 21, 2018 Author and scholar Norman Finkelstein tells the Truthdig columnist that nonviolent mass resistance in Gaza "can't succeed without our support." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Palestine’s Feminists Are Fighting on Two Fronts

Fadi Abu Shammalah and Jen Marlowe / TomDispatch Jun 17, 2018 Because the protests in Gaza are unarmed and popular in nature, men are supporting women's involvement, raising hopes among activists of a path to greater gender equality. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Two Important International Votes Condemn Israeli Occupation

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 14, 2018 A U.N. General Assembly resolution that condemns recent violence in Gaza is adopted, while the Indian Student Federation boycotts Hewlett Packard for its alleged involvement in the oppression of Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rights Group: Israeli Lethal Force in Gaza May Be War Crime

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Jun 13, 2018 Ahead of an emergency U.N. General Assembly meeting on a resolution condemning Israel’s “excessive use of force," Human Rights Watch assesses the recent violence against Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Nurse, Injure 100 Protesters

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 3, 2018 For the Israelis to shoot unarmed Palestinians simply because they were in a zone declared off limits within Gaza is a war crime. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

After Latest Gaza Slaughter: Open an Investigation, End the Occupation

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan May 24, 2018 People around the globe, including from inside Israel, have expressed outrage at the recent slaughter of Palestinian protesters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

55 Die in Gaza Protests as Israel Fetes U.S. Embassy Move

FARES AKRAM and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 14, 2018 In a jarring contrast, Israeli forces attack Palestinians at the Gaza border, while a few miles away Israel and the U.S. celebrate the new embassy in contested Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Arms Embargo on Israel Is Needed as Military Unlawfully Kills and Maims Gaza Protesters

Amnesty International Apr 29, 2018 Israel is carrying out a murderous assault against protesting Palestinians, with its armed forces attacking demonstrators who pose no imminent threat to them. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Israeli Politician Calls for Stripping Natalie Portman of Citizenship

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 22, 2018 The actress lands in the center of a controversy after declining to attend the Genesis Foundation awards ceremony in Jerusalem because of her distress at “recent events" in Israel. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Gaza Flare-Up Driven by Deep Misery

JOSEF FEDERMAN and DAN PERRY / The Associated Press Apr 15, 2018 It’s not surprising that so many people would risk death by converging on the border fence, which Palestinians have done three Fridays in a row. Dozens of them have been killed and hundreds injured. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )