Ramzy Baroud

Ramzy Baroud is editor of the Palestine Chronicle. His latest book is My Father was A Freedom Fighter: Gaza’s Untold Story (Pluto Press).

‘Leading from Behind’: Is Washington at War With Moscow?

Though Washington insists that it is not interested in a direct military conflict with Moscow, the latter claims that the US is, in fact, directly involved. But who is telling the truth? On September 8, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, appeared in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. He carried with him pledges of yet … Continue reading “‘Leading from Behind’: Is Washington at War With Moscow?”

‘Painful March for Freedom’: The Triumphant Legacy of Palestinian Prisoners

"As soon as I left prison, I went to Nael’s grave. It is adorned with the colors of the Palestinian flag and verses from the Holy Quran. I told my little brother how much I loved and appreciated him, and that, one day, we would meet again in paradise." The above is part of a … Continue reading “‘Painful March for Freedom’: The Triumphant Legacy of Palestinian Prisoners”

Investigating the Victim: On Abbas’ ‘Holocaust’ and the Depravity of Israeli Hasbara

"There was no Massacre in Jenin" was the title of a Haaretz editorial on April 19, 2002, one week after Israel ended its deadly onslaught on the besieged Palestinian refugee camp in the northern West Bank. The unwarranted conclusion by Haaretz, other Israeli media and, ultimately, numerous western outlets was not the outcome of a … Continue reading “Investigating the Victim: On Abbas’ ‘Holocaust’ and the Depravity of Israeli Hasbara”

Deliberate Misrepresentation: Western Media Bias Makes Israeli War on Palestinians Possible

While US and western mainstream and corporate media remain biased in favor of Israel, they often behave as if they are a third, neutral party. This is simply not the case. Take the New York Times coverage of the latest Israeli war on Gaza as an example. Its article on August 6, “Israel-Gaza Fighting Flares … Continue reading “Deliberate Misrepresentation: Western Media Bias Makes Israeli War on Palestinians Possible”

The New Schism: Will the Idea of the ‘West’ Survive the Scourge of the Russia-Ukraine War?

The "West" is not just a term, but also a concept that acquires new meanings with time. To its advocates, it can be analogous to civilization and benevolent power; to its detractors, mostly in the ‘East’ and ‘South’, it is associated with colonialism, unhinged violence, and underserved wealth. The current, seismic shifts in world affairs, … Continue reading “The New Schism: Will the Idea of the ‘West’ Survive the Scourge of the Russia-Ukraine War?”

Israel’s Premature ‘Victory’ Celebration: The Defining War in Gaza Is Yet To Be Fought

For years, Palestinians, as well as Israelis, have labored to redraw the battle lines. The three-day Israeli war on Gaza, starting on August 5, clearly manifested this reality. Throughout its military operation, Israel has repeatedly underscored the point that the war was targeting the Islamic Jihad Movement only, not Hamas or anyone else. A somewhat … Continue reading “Israel’s Premature ‘Victory’ Celebration: The Defining War in Gaza Is Yet To Be Fought”

Why Resistance Matters: Palestinians Are Challenging Israel’s Unilateralism, Dominance

Until recently, Israeli politics did not matter to Palestinians. Though the Palestinian people maintained their political agency under the most demoralizing conditions, their collective action rarely influenced outcomes in Israel, partly due to the massive discrepancy of power between the two sides. Now that Israelis are embarking on their fifth election in less than four … Continue reading “Why Resistance Matters: Palestinians Are Challenging Israel’s Unilateralism, Dominance”

Washington Is the Problem, Not the Solution: Why Mahmoud Abbas Is Seeking New ‘Powerful’ Sponsors

To judge US President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Israel and Palestine as a "failure" in terms of activating the dormant "peace process" is simply a misnomer. For this statement to be accurate, Washington would have had to indicate even a nominal desire to push for negotiations between the Israeli government and the Palestinian leadership.  … Continue reading “Washington Is the Problem, Not the Solution: Why Mahmoud Abbas Is Seeking New ‘Powerful’ Sponsors”

The War ‘Diplomat’: How Borrell and the West Lost the ‘Global Battle of Narratives’

In a blog entry, reflecting on the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Bali, Indonesia on July 7-8, the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell, seems to have accepted the painful truth that the West is losing what he termed "the global battle of narratives."  "The global battle of narratives is in full swing … Continue reading “The War ‘Diplomat’: How Borrell and the West Lost the ‘Global Battle of Narratives’”

The Shameful UN ‘List of Shame’: Equating the Israeli Perpetrator and the Palestinian Victim

"We regret we failed to protect you." This was part of a statement issued by United Nations human rights experts on July 14, urging the Israeli government to release Palestinian prisoner Ahmad Manasra. Only 14 years old at the time of his arrest and torture by Israeli forces, Manasra is now 20 years old. His … Continue reading “The Shameful UN ‘List of Shame’: Equating the Israeli Perpetrator and the Palestinian Victim”