What the Mainstream Media Got Wrong About Gaza
You may have heard that “both sides” committed abuses in last Gaza war. But there’s no comparison when it comes to the scale of the violations — or the body count.
What Would a Real Ceasefire Look Like Between Israel and Gaza?
Palestine has suffered heavy losses with an estimated 1,900 killed, yet hopes for a long-lasting peace are tenuous at best.
Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
Israel believes it can bomb Gazans into changing their interests. How long will Obama support this delusion?
NBC Pulls Its Best Journalist from Gaza Just as Israel Invades
With Israeli tanks rolling into Gaza, NBC has pulled the reporter who has done more than any other to show the human costs of the conflict there.
The Depths of Malaise in Palestine
Two recent polls find that Palestinians are drifting towards Hamas and are more willing to engage in violent resistance to free themselves of occupation.
Hamas Helped, Israel Handicapped by Threats to Their Respective Publics
Soon after the 2006 war with Lebanon, it became clear that Israel’s Achilles heel was the fear that demoralized its population.
Abetting the Carnage in Gaza
Steadfast diplomatic and military U.S. support helped enable Israeli violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza.
Phyllis Bennis on Democracy Now!: “Israel More Isolated than Hamas”
Phyllis Bennis discusses the Israeli attack on Gaza.
Phyllis Bennis on RT: Israel, violence in Gaza, and ending the Israeli occupation
“Longer term, if we don’t understand this in the context of occupation, we’re never going to end this cycle,” Bennis says.
Hamas in the New Middle East
The Arab Awakening has made short work of Hamas’ longstanding alliance with Bashar al-Assad.
Khaled Meshal and Hamas Go Their Separate Ways
Former Hamas leader Meshal envisions himself replacing the aging Mahmoud Abbas as head of the Palestinian Authority.
Hamas Pulls Rug Out From Under IDF Chief of Staff
Hamas chief frustrates IDF chief by removing reasons for attacking Gaza.
The Politics Behind the Prisoner Swap
The deal has been discussed since Shalit was captured in 2006, now the time has come for 1028 families to be reunited.
The Prisoner Swap
The prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas reflects the power of occupation and the power of changing circumstances.