U.N. List Targets Firms Linked to Israeli Settlements

JOSEF FEDERMAN and JAMEY KEATEN / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2020 Over 100 companies are said to be complicit in violating Palestinian human rights by operating in the occupied West Bank. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Palestinian Authority Cuts All Ties With U.S. Over Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 2, 2020 The Trump proposal effectively allows Israel carte blanche to continue the occupation and theft of Palestinian land. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What MLK Would Make of the Israeli Occupation

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 20, 2020 To predict what the civil rights hero would think of Israel's treatment of Palestinians, recall his take on South African apartheid. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Israel’s Gaza Blockade Is Killing Infants

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 17, 2019 In the Gaza Strip, a fourth of illnesses and more than a tenth of infant deaths, as well as many other problems, are tied to the blockade. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The United States’ Criminal Alliance With Israel

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Nov 24, 2019 The Trump administration's policy change is part of its pattern of seeking to legalize illegal Israeli practices, which is partly self-serving. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Fascism Behind the U.S. Stance on Israeli Settlements

Juan Cole / Truthdig Nov 20, 2019 Mike Pompeo's announcement about illegal squatter settlements on Palestinian land puts the U.S. firmly on the wrong side of history. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel’s Netanyahu Era Has Finally Come to an End

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 22, 2019 The far-right leader has failed to form a government, but it's possible his rival, Benny Gantz, will also fall short. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Fascist Premise Behind Trump’s Attacks on Jewish Democrats

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 21, 2019 What the president means by his comments on the loyalty of Jews who vote for the Democratic Party has been widely misinterpreted. 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 )

U.S. Duty Free Americas Owners Give Millions to Israeli Settlements

URI BLAU and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2019 Critics charge that activities billed as harmless philanthropy come at the expense of Palestinians and their claim to a state. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Critics Blast Trump Backing of Israel’s Plan to Commit ‘War Crime’

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Jun 9, 2019 The president's envoy to Israel says the U.S. supports Israel's plan to annex parts of the West Bank, angering human rights advocates. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mike Pompeo Destroys Jared Kushner’s ‘Deal of the Century’

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 3, 2019 In private remarks that were recorded and leaked, the Secretary of State threw cold water on the unrevealed plan for Israel and Palestine. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )