Israel
Project Syndicate / Assange is free, but are we?
I fought for years with and for Julian Assange. In what sense are we who breathe the fresh air outside prisons still free?
What I've learnt from Noam Chomsky
I once asked Noam Chomsky how he manages to remember so many facts and figures.
When will the US gain ‘independence’ from Israel?
Authorities in the US are eroding long-established principles and values in order to support Israel’s apartheid rule.
What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
Gaza boys turn to football to forget, for a moment, the war
Shouting and screaming with glee and frustration, Gazan boys kicked footballs around with their bare feet. It could have been almost anywhere in the world, but this was a sandy soccer field surrounded by tents in war-torn Gaza.
The power of words: Nikki Haley’s call to ‘finish them’ off
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley's recent visit to Israel ignited controversy.
Palestinian officials say dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Rafah
The Hamas-run government media office in Gaza earlier said the attack hit a centre run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees near Rafah, branding it a "horrific massacre".
AFC back Palestine bid to suspend Israel, abolishes term limits
The Asian Football Confederation gave its backing to Palestine's proposal to suspend Israel from FIFA due to the ongoing war in Gaza at its congress in Bangkok on Thursday, as the regional body also abolished term limits for its senior office bearers.
Analysis / Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
The political pressure to punish Iran creates a thorny problem for the administration: how to deter such attacks in future without escalating regional tensions, raising oil prices or antagonizing China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
Bogged by internal tensions, Israel looks to Palestine for distraction
Since the beginning of the year, attacking Palestine has been Israel’s way of diverting people’s focus from political tensions at home.
Stop violent escalation in the West Bank
We strongly condemn the Israeli forces escalating the ongoing violence in the occupied West Bank.
Bethlehem: When Will the Peace of Christmas Come Home?
The fact that a Palestinian Christian like me, or a Christian living in a nearby Arab country, cannot simply come to Bethlehem for Christmas should be unacceptable to everyone
First special Israel-Qatar flight takes off for World Cup
The first direct commercial flight between Israel and Doha took off Sunday after Qatar approved the flights for World Cup ticket holders despite having no ties with Israel.
Nas Daily’s move to the UAE receives criticism
Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas Daily, has found himself in controversy yet again. The influencer/content creator who previously lived in Singapore has recently moved to the United Arab Emirates amidst its new diplomatic relations with Israel. The new relationship allows Israeli citizens to live and work in Dubai, and Nuseir Yassin was among the first and most prominent Israeli passport holders to make the most of the opportunities. His move has had an immediate impact as it has garnered new funding for his tech and production companies and helped his social media following to increase.
At the Blums’—A review of 'The Netanyahus' by Joshua Cohen
Cohen’s book confidently deals with the comedy of the Jewish family.
Israel, Turkey looking to boost economic ties, FM Lapid says
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday that Israel and Turkey are opening a new chapter in their relations after "ups and downs" and were working to expand economic partnerships.
Israeli digital intelligence firm decides not to sell products to Bangladesh
Cellebrite, an Israel-based digital intelligence firm, has decided to halt sales to Bangladesh, stating its concern that the tools might lead to violation of human rights. According to recent reports by Haaretz, the longest-running newspaper of Israel, Cellebrite’s "hardware was reportedly used by a paramilitary unit accused of extrajudicial killings, torture and disappearances of civilians and journalists."
Israel's election and the Palestinians' future
Looking at the outcome of the recent election in Israel, the only thing that concerns us is what it implies for the already fading hope
Israel votes with Netanyahu's future at stake
Israelis began voting Tuesday in a high-stakes election that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long right-wing tenure despite corruption allegations or to replace him with an ex-military chief new to politics.
