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 )

Were the Oslo Peace Accords Doomed From the Start?

Sandy Tolan / TomDispatch Sep 13, 2018 This is the question worth asking on the 25th anniversary of the accords, which essentially drove policy in the U.S., Israel, the occupied Palestinian territories and European capitals for a quarter of a century. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

U.S. Closes PLO Office, Threatens Sanctions on International Criminal Court

Ilana Novick Sep 10, 2018 In a speech to the Federalist Society, national security adviser John Bolton reveals the Trump administration's plans to help Israel—further alienating the Palestinians and much of the international community. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Multicultural Crowd Rallies in Tel Aviv Against Likud Apartheid Law

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 13, 2018 About 30,000 people, mainly Palestinian-Israelis but also Jewish supporters, rally in the downtown area against the so-called “Jewish nationality law” passed by the far-right Likud Party and its allies. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

With Nationality Law, Israel Openly Declares Apartheid and Racial Supremacy

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 22, 2018 Israel has for decades been running the occupied territories of Palestine–Gaza and the West Bank–with apartheid tactics, but now the Knesset is essentially declaring Palestinians to be second-class citizens. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Withholds $65 Million From Palestinian Aid Programs

MATTHEW LEE / Associated Press Diplomatic Writer Jan 16, 2018 The Trump administration is demanding that the U.N. agency responsible for the programs undertake a "fundamental re-examination." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bet on Trump or Challenge Israel? Palestinians Mull Strategy

Karin Laub / AP Sep 21, 2017 After more than two decades, Palestinians are increasingly questioning their leaders’ policy of reaching statehood through negotiations with Israel. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Arab American Left and Palestine: The Untold Story

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jun 6, 2017 Author Pamela Pennock pushes back against politically fueled stereotypes and makes a case for reframing Arab Americans’ present-day struggles. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Israel Has Interfered More in U.S. Politics Than Russia, but Don’t Expect a Probe of Israelgate

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Apr 27, 2017 As Official Washington fumes over Russiagate, Israel’s more significant political-influence-and-propaganda campaigns are ignored . Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Israeli Court Sentences Palestinian MP Khalida Jarrar to 15 Months in Prison

Staff / Truthdig Dec 9, 2015 Israel's army announced Tuesday that an Israeli military court had sentenced Khalida Jarrar, a Palestinian Parliament member who has frequently spoken out against Israel, to 15 months in prison. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Khalida Jarrar

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Apr 21, 2015 The lawmaker, feminist and human rights activist was recently seized by Israeli forces for her leading role in Palestine’s accession to the International Criminal Court. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mahmoud Abbas Names Prime Minister as Unity Government Talks Stall Over Foreign Minister

Staff / Truthdig May 29, 2014 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas chose a prime minister to head a unity government Thursday but announcement of the lineup was held up over the foreign affairs portfolio, officials said. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )