Europe Exposed: Is the EU a Direct Partner in the Israeli Genocide in Gaza?

Europe stayed silent when Israel began pounding the besieged Gaza Strip with the kind of ferocity that could only lead to a genocide. In fact, Europe remained silent when the word ‘genocide’ quickly replaced the earlier reference to the ‘Israel-Hamas war’, starting on October 7. Those familiar with Europe’s political discourse and action regarding Israel … Continue reading “Europe Exposed: Is the EU a Direct Partner in the Israeli Genocide in Gaza?”

Genocide in Gaza as an Opportunity: What Ben-Gvir Wants in the West Bank

If what is currently happening in the occupied Palestinian West Bank took place before October 7, our attention would have been completely fixated on that region in Palestine. The ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, however, has devalued the important, if not earth-shattering events underway in the West Bank, which is now a stage for the … Continue reading “Genocide in Gaza as an Opportunity: What Ben-Gvir Wants in the West Bank”

100 Days of War and Resistance: Legendary Palestinian Resistance Will Be Netanyahu’s Downfall

Law number one in the ‘law of holes’, is that “if you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.” Law number two, “if you are not digging, you are still in a hole”. These adages sum up Israel’s ongoing political, military and strategic crises, 100 days following the start of the war on Gaza. Israeli … Continue reading “100 Days of War and Resistance: Legendary Palestinian Resistance Will Be Netanyahu’s Downfall”

From Gaza to Congo: On Zionism and the Unlearned History of Genocide

Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain. On January 3, it was revealed that the far-right Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu is actively discussing proposals to expel millions of Palestinians to African countries, in … Continue reading “From Gaza to Congo: On Zionism and the Unlearned History of Genocide”

Rage Over Gaza: Washington Will Pay for Its Support of Israel

A famous quote by Franz Kafka says, “Every thing you love is very likely to be lost, but in the end, love will return in a different way.” The same principle, I believe, applies to any other powerful feeling, including resentment, hate, anger, even rage. American officials should know this well as they continue to … Continue reading “Rage Over Gaza: Washington Will Pay for Its Support of Israel”

What Is Netanyahu’s Ultimate Goal in the Middle East?

This article was written shortly before Israel assassinated the Deputy Head of Hamas Political Bureau Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut on January 2. The assassination is a further illustration of the Israeli government’s desire to escape the consequences of its disastrous war in Gaza, by igniting a regional conflict.  The clashes between Hezbollah and Israel are … Continue reading “What Is Netanyahu’s Ultimate Goal in the Middle East?”

‘We Will Come to You in a Roaring Flood’: The Untold Story of the October 7 Attacks

The dramatic, earth-shattering events in Palestine starting on October 7 have taken many people by surprise. However, attentive observers are not. Few expected that Palestinian fighters would be parachuting into southern Israel on October 7; that instead of capturing a single Israeli soldier – as done in 2006 – hundreds of Israelis, including many soldiers … Continue reading “‘We Will Come to You in a Roaring Flood’: The Untold Story of the October 7 Attacks”

Urinating on Prisoners: Why Humiliation is Functional in Israel’s War on Palestinians

When Zionist militias, using advanced Western arms, conquered historic Palestine in 1947-48, they expressed their victory through the deliberate humiliation of Palestinians. Much of that humiliation targeted women, in particular, knowing how the dishonor of Palestinian females represents, according to Arab culture, a sense of dishonor to the whole community. This strategy remains in use … Continue reading “Urinating on Prisoners: Why Humiliation is Functional in Israel’s War on Palestinians”

‘Let It Be a Tale’: On Refaat Alareer and the Martyrdom of the Gaza Intellectual

What is taking place in Gaza is meant for the history books: an epic tale of a small nation under a long, brutal siege for many years, facing one of the greatest military powers in the world. And yet, it refuses to be defeated. Not even the legendary tenacity of Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’ … Continue reading “‘Let It Be a Tale’: On Refaat Alareer and the Martyrdom of the Gaza Intellectual”

Moscow and Gaza: Is Russia Ready for a Major Shift in Its Middle East Policy?

Gaza was among the main topics on the agenda of Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrived in the Middle East region on Wednesday, December 6. Some news reports referred to the trip as ‘rare’, especially since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in February 2022. We know that the situation in Gaza, namely the … Continue reading “Moscow and Gaza: Is Russia Ready for a Major Shift in Its Middle East Policy?”