The Smoking Gun in the Soleimani Assassination

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 13, 2020 The president and his administration repeatedly fail to provide any evidence of the imminence of any threat the Iranian general posed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Mideast Tensions Escalate, Rocket Explodes in Baghdad Green Zone

AYA BATRAWY and FAY ABUELGASIM / The Associated Press May 19, 2019 Saudis say they don't want war; Trump threatens Iran with destruction if it seeks a fight; U.S. Navy conducts Arabian Sea exercises. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

Palestinian Protesters Willing to Die for Human Rights (Video)

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig May 15, 2018 "Sooner or later, we will enter our lands, and we will free it, and we will kick the occupiers out of our land," said Abu Mohammed about the Great March of Return. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel Facing Backlash Over Gaza Violence

FARES AKRAM and KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 Turkey expels Israel’s ambassador, Ireland and Belgium summon their Israeli envoys and leading European countries and the U.N. human rights office call for an investigation of the bloodshed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

55 Die in Gaza Protests as Israel Fetes U.S. Embassy Move

FARES AKRAM and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 14, 2018 In a jarring contrast, Israeli forces attack Palestinians at the Gaza border, while a few miles away Israel and the U.S. celebrate the new embassy in contested Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.N. Security Council to Meet Tuesday on Gaza

The Associated Press May 14, 2018 Kuwait calls for the session after more than 50 Palestinians are killed by Israeli fire amid mass protests on the deadliest day in Gaza since a 2014 cross-border war. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Israel Boosts Border Force Ahead of U.S. Embassy Opening

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 13, 2018 Combat battalions, special units, intelligence forces and snipers are sent to the Gaza border, where Palestinians plan a mass protest Monday against the embassy move to Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pompeo: U.S. Stands With Israel Against Iran

MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Apr 29, 2018 In Tel Aviv, the secretary of state call for concerted international action to punish Iran for its missile programs. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S. Embassy Cuts in Cuba Made Permanent After Health Scare

JOSH LEDERMAN and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Mar 2, 2018 The downsizing and an American travel warning have had significant effects for Cuba's economy and citizens. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pence: U.S. Embassy to Move to Jerusalem by End of 2019

KEN THOMAS and ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Jan 23, 2018 The vice president’s statement to Israel's parliament draws denunciations from Arab lawmakers in the hall, who are forcibly removed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Refuses to Go to London to Open New Embassy Building

DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Jan 12, 2018 U.S. Ambassador Robert Johnson says security issues made the relocation necessary, but the president sees the change as just one more "bad deal." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )