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 )

Iran Strikes Back at U.S. With Missile Attack on Bases in Iraq

NASSER KARIMI, AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL / The Associated Press Jan 7, 2020 Iranian state TV said the attack was launched in revenge for the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Dig deeper ( 7 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 )

Accusations of Anti-Semitism Against Bernie Sanders Draw Fire

By Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Dec 18, 2019 A Guardian columnist writes that the smear is partly rooted in the Vermont senator's support for Palestinian rights. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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 )

Israel Says It Has Completed Gaza Strikes After Rocket Fire

FARES AKRAM and JOSEPH KRAUSS / The Associated Press Nov 15, 2019 Hamas cancels the weekly protests it organizes along the perimeter fence—apparently in an effort to preserve the calm. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Demonization of Palestinian-Israelis Backfires Spectacularly

Juan Cole / Truthdig Sep 18, 2019 The large turnout by Palestinian-Israeli voters resulted in part from extremist and racist language directed at them by the prime minister. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Vows to Begin Annexing West Bank Settlements

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Sep 10, 2019 The prime minister's promise if he wins reelection draws angry retorts from Arab leaders and a warning from a United Nations spokesman. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Gazan’s Death Abroad Shines Light on Middle-Class Exodus

FARES AKRAM and MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH / Associated Press Sep 8, 2019 A Palestinian man's death has drawn attention to the growing exodus of middle-class Gazans who can no longer bear to live in the isolated coastal territory. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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 )

Scapegoating Iran

Chris Hedges, Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 22, 2019 Don’t expect U.S. politicians and generals to accept responsibility for the Mideast mess when they can blame it on Iran. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Israel Is Disappearing the Proof That It Oppresses Palestinians

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 7, 2019 A secretive agency is systematically removing archived documents that detail repression against Palestinians and Palestinian-Israelis. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )