Israel’s Gaza Blockade Is Killing Infants

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 17, 2019 In the Gaza Strip, a fourth of illnesses and more than a tenth of infant deaths, as well as many other problems, are tied to the blockade. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The United States’ Criminal Alliance With Israel

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Nov 24, 2019 The Trump administration's policy change is part of its pattern of seeking to legalize illegal Israeli practices, which is partly self-serving. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel’s Ban on Tlaib and Omar Backfired Spectacularly

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Aug 26, 2019 The resulting backlash focuses public discourse on the Israeli occupation and brings attention to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Partisan Streak Has Paid Off, But for How Long?

JOSEPH KRAUSS / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2019 The decision to bar two Democrats at Trump's request is the latest reckless gamble by a prime minister willing to sacrifice Israel’s national interests for short-term gain. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Trump Heights’ Is the Perfect Name for Israel’s Stolen Colony

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 17, 2019 The publicity stunt the Israeli government just pulled in the occupied Golan Heights is appropriate, though not for the reasons intended. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Critics Blast Trump Backing of Israel’s Plan to Commit ‘War Crime’

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Jun 9, 2019 The president's envoy to Israel says the U.S. supports Israel's plan to annex parts of the West Bank, angering human rights advocates. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

Israeli Settlement Activity Appears to Surge in Trump Era

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2019 With little resistance from a friendly White House, Israel has launched a new settlement push in the West Bank since Trump took office. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Joke About Israel Reveals His Ignorance

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 22, 2018 In a conversation earlier this summer with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Trump reportedly said, "[In a one-state scenario,] the prime minister of Israel in a few years will be called Mohammed.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

D.C. Elites Shocked at Trump’s Treatment of Putin but Give Israel’s Netanyahu a Pass

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 18, 2018 While Vladimir Putin’s behavior has been objectionable, there is something profoundly hypocritical about the American elite pretending the U.S. doesn’t embrace people like the Russian leader all the time. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Iran Outmaneuvered the U.S.-Saudi-Israeli Axis

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 17, 2018 The new alliance against Iran has had no successes at all. If anything, in the last year Iran's hand has been strengthened in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Poll Shows Deep Divide Between Israeli, U.S. Jews

The Associated Press Jun 10, 2018 A survey of the American Jewish Committee shows 77 percent of Israelis approve of President Trump's handling of U.S.-Israel relations, while only 34 percent of American Jews do. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )