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 )

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 U.S. Is Blocking Investigations Into War Crimes in Afghanistan

By Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Apr 23, 2019 The victims of dozens, if not hundreds, of crimes will likely never see justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Destruction of the Palestinians Will Be Israel’s Undoing

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 19, 2019 Most of Israel’s problems would be solved if it could establish lasting peace with its neighbors, says journalist and filmmaker Mariam Shahin. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Hamas Tightens Grip on Gaza, Fails to Break Israel Blockade

KARIN LAUB and FARES AKRAM / The Associated Press Apr 2, 2019 An unlikely overlap of interests with Israel’s right-wing government results in the two sides once again meeting with Egyptian mediators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Prosecuting Israel’s Crimes Against the Palestinians

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Mar 31, 2019 During the first anniversary of the “Great March of Return” at the Gaza border, lawyers and jurists around the world are calling for justice. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Thousands Rally in Gaza but Hamas Mostly Restrains Crowds

FARES AKRAM / The Associated Press Mar 30, 2019 Demonstrators mass near the border to mark protest anniversary amid cease-fire talks; two activists are killed in clash with Israeli troops. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel’s Stranglehold on American Politics

Chris Hedges, Mr. Fish / Truthdig Mar 10, 2019 The harder it becomes for Israel to sell its apartheid state, the more pronounced its already massive interference will become. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Omar Furor Reflects Intensifying National Debate Over Israel

DAVID CRARY / The Associated Press Mar 9, 2019 Fueled by a wave of youthful activists, Israel's policies toward the Palestinians spurs persistent calls for boycotts and disinvestment. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Who’s Afraid of Women of Color in Congress?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Mar 8, 2019 They have taken Washington by storm, staying true to their principles and facing attack. No wonder Trump and his base view them as a threat. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Rep. Omar’s Choice

Sam Husseini Mar 6, 2019 The Minnesota congresswoman, who has been criticized for her recent remarks about Israel, basically has three options before her. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

An Indictment of Netanyahu Would Further Endanger Palestinians

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 3, 2018 A change in Israel's government could accelerate Israeli dispossession of the Palestinians and result in further warfare and bloodshed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )