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 )

The Fascism Behind the U.S. Stance on Israeli Settlements

Juan Cole / Truthdig Nov 20, 2019 Mike Pompeo's announcement about illegal squatter settlements on Palestinian land puts the U.S. firmly on the wrong side of history. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Bernie Sanders Refuses to Bow to Israel

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 30, 2019 During a J Street forum, the Vermont senator takes aim at Benjamin Netanyahu's racism and separates himself from the Democratic field. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel’s Netanyahu Era Has Finally Come to an End

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 22, 2019 The far-right leader has failed to form a government, but it's possible his rival, Benny Gantz, will also fall short. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Corporate Media’s Insidious Palestine Propaganda

Joshua Cho / FAIR Oct 1, 2019 If our political press is to be believed, the only viable "peace plan" for the region is one proposed by the United States government. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

Exit Polls Signal Setback for Israel’s Netanyahu in Election

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Sep 17, 2019 Initial exit polls show the longtime Israeli leader is falling short of securing a parliamentary majority with his hard-line allies. Dig deeper ( 5 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 )

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 )

Ilhan Omar Urges Congress to Bear Witness to Israeli Occupation

STEVE KARNOWSKI / The Associated Press Aug 20, 2019 In a press conference, the Minnesota representative calls on her colleagues to make the state visit Benjamin Netanyahu has denied her. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s Really Behind Trump’s Israel Tweets

MATTHEW LEE and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 The president is playing to his base, but his latest gambit could threaten one of the United States' oldest and most tested alliances. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )