U.S. Angers Palestinians With Reversal on Israeli Settlements

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Nov 18, 2019 Trump administration rejects 40-plus years of policy involving the occupied West Bank, greatly diminishing chances of a broad peace deal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Making Torture American Again, With Help From Hollywood

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Sep 23, 2019 Author and researcher Alex Adams says it's "not just thrillers or action movies; torture is everywhere." Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

America’s Menacing Defiance of International Justice

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Mar 28, 2019 In its rejection of the International Criminal Court, the Trump administration is turning its back on the system established at Nuremberg. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Shame on the Supreme Court for Upholding Trump’s Muslim Ban

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Jul 3, 2018 The court's ruling ignores international law. The ban violates two treaties: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

U.S. Brass Dismisses Constitution, Law in Missile Strike on Syria

Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Apr 16, 2018 The latest military action has chilling similarities to the war of aggression launched against Iraq in 2003 under false pretenses. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Syria’s Allies: Missile Strike Undercuts Hope for Peace

BASSEM MROUE and SARAH EL DEEB / The Associated Press Apr 15, 2018 The leaders of Russia, Iran and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon say the Western attack has damaged prospects for a political settlement to the country's seven-year conflict. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Norman Finkelstein on His Book ‘Gaza: An Inquest Into Its Martyrdom’ (Audio and Transcript)

Staff / Truthdig and Robert Scheer Apr 13, 2018 The author and critic of the "Holocaust industry" believes the younger generation of American Jews is growing estranged from Israel because of its treatment of Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

We Should Not Reward the Authors of Torture

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Mar 24, 2018 Violations of U.S. and international law cannot be rationalized or ignored in considering Gina Haspel's nomination to be the new CIA director. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What Is Trump Hiding About U.S. Missile Strike on Syria?

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Feb 23, 2018 Pressure is mounting as the Trump administration continues to refuse to reveal its legal justification for attacking Syria in April 2017. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Retired Col. Lawrence Wilkerson: Domestic Politics Drive Donald Trump’s Military Action in Syria

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 10, 2017 The former chief of staff to Colin Powell believes the Syrian government may not be responsible for last week's chemical attack and that the president's response violated international law . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Does the U.S. Attack Against Syria Violate International Law? (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 7, 2017 President Donald Trump shocked the world by ordering a missile strike in Syria. Not everyone thinks the American military action was justified. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Would a U.S./NATO War in Syria Be Legal in International Law?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 8, 2014 Efforts are being made in Congress to give President Barack Obama the formal authority to conduct airstrikes in Syria against ISIL. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )