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President Donald Trump, left, is joined at the White House by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, to announce his plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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 )

Trump Unveils Controversial Peace Plan for the Middle East

MATTHEW LEE and ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Jan 28, 2020 The president, with Netanyahu at his side, details the proposal to create a state of Palestine while ceding major West Bank blocs to Israel. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Miracle of Kindness, According to Chris Hedges

Truthdig Jan 8, 2020 As the U.S. hurdles toward war with Iran, the Truthdig columnist reminds viewers why it's so important to recognize our shared humanity. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Kashmiri Shiite Muslims protest following a U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

The Real Reason Trump Assassinated Qassem Soleimani

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 3, 2020 It's not a coincidence the president is beating the drums for war as he faces a potentially devastating impeachment trial in the Senate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Thousands Mark Christmas in West Bank Town of Bethlehem

MOHAMMAD DARAGHMEH & PATTY NIEBERG / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2019 The celebrations capped the most successful year in history for Palestinian tourism, according to Tourism Minister Rula Maayah. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

What’s Really Behind Trump’s Israel Tweets

MATTHEW LEE and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 The president is playing to his base, but his latest gambit could threaten one of the United States' oldest and most tested alliances. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tlaib Declines to Visit West Bank, Citing Israeli Conditions

JOSEPH KRAUSS and ISAAC SCHARF / The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 Israel releases a letter purportedly signed by Rep. Tlaib, in which she promises not to advocate boycotts of Israel during her visit to her grandmother. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israeli police clashes with Palestinian worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, Sunday, Aug 11, 2019. Clashes have erupted between Muslim worshippers and Israeli police at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Muslims Clash With Israeli Police at Jerusalem Holy Site

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Aug 11, 2019 At least 14 are wounded in skirmishes at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, just days after an Israeli soldier is killed south of Jerusalem. 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 )

As Israeli Group Expands, Palestinian Houses Face Demolition

ISABEL DEBRE and AREEJ HAZBOUN / The Associated Press May 3, 2019 The conflict draws particular attention due to tourist-related construction by a nationalist Jewish organization in the same Jerusalem park. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Latest Sign of Israel’s Creeping Fascism

Sharmini Peries / The Real News Network Apr 30, 2019 Omar Shakir, Israel and Palestine director at Human Rights Watch, examines Jerusalem's decision to expel the organization from the country. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )