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 )

Americans’ Views on Palestine Take a Surprising Turn

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Mar 27, 2019 For the first time in many years, 50 percent of Americans favor the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Only Way to Stop Israel From Conning the Palestinians

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 16, 2019 Palestine is applying to be a full member of the United Nations, a move that could finally slow Israel's politicide against it. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Holy Land Has Nearly Equal Numbers of Arabs, Jews

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Mar 27, 2018 A demographic expert estimates that there are about 6.9 million Jews and 6.5 million Arabs in the area—figures that have sparked outrage among nationalist lawmakers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

No, Bill Clinton Didn’t ‘Kill’ Himself Trying for a State of Palestine (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 15, 2016 Bill Clinton claims that as president “I killed myself to give the Palestinians a state” and maintains that he secured an agreement that the Palestinians turned down. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Exasperated by Netanyahu, France Prepares to Recognize Palestinian State

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 31, 2016 Even the staunchly pro-Israel French Socialist Party has had it with Israeli expansionism and aggression. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Vatican Officially Recognizes Palestine as a State by Signing Treaty

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 26, 2015 The Vatican now joins major international entities such as the United Nations and the European Parliament in recognizing Palestinian statehood. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bibi Flip-Flop

Steve Sack, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Cagle Cartoons Mar 20, 2015 Dig deeper

Will the Republic of Ireland Follow in Sweden’s Footsteps and Recognize Palestine?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 18, 2014 After Sweden recognized Palestine, the Irish government began considering doing so. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sweden Will Recognize the State of Palestine

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 4, 2014 Sweden will become the first nation in Europe since the Cold War to recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pope Francis to Call for Sovereign, Independent Palestinian State

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 24, 2014 Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is signaling that Pope Francis in his visit to Bethlehem on Sunday will strongly support the right of Palestinians to a sovereign state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Google’s Two-State Solution

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig May 16, 2013 The Internet giant isn't waiting for Palestinians and Israelis to settle their differences. On the first of the month, without firing off a press release, Google changed its home page in Gaza and the West Bank from "Google: Palestinian Territories" to "Google: Palestine." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )