Ramzy Baroud

In a few words, a close associate of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, summed up the logic behind the ongoing frenzy to expand illegal Jewish settlements in Israel. "These days are an irreplaceable opportunity to establish our hold on the Land of Israel, and I’m sure that our friend, President (Donald) Trump and Prime Minister … Continue reading “Expansion and Mass Eviction: Israel ‘Takes Advantage’ of Trump’s Remaining Days in Office”

Belgium is furious. On November 6, the Belgian government condemned Israel’s destruction of Belgian-funded homes in the Occupied Palestinian West Bank. Understandably, Brussels wants the Israeli government to pay compensation for the unwarranted destruction. The Israeli response was swift: a resounding "no." The diplomatic row is likely to fizzle out soon; neither will Israel cease … Continue reading “As Israel Destroys EU Projects in Palestine, European Foreign Policy Remains Impotent”

"If we are going to live another four years with President Trump, God help us, God help you and God help the whole world." These were the words of Palestinian Authority Prime Minister, Mohammed Shtayyeh, during a virtual meeting with European legislators on November 3. While some may agree with Shtayyeh’s assessment, such utterances by … Continue reading “‘Playing for Time’: The Non-strategy of Mahmoud Abbas”

The discussion on institutional Israeli racism against its own Palestinian Arab population has all but ceased following the final approval of the discriminatory Nation-State Law in July 2018. Indeed, the latest addition to Israel’s Basic Law is a mere start of a new government-espoused agenda that is designed to further marginalize over a fifth of … Continue reading “Escalating the Demographic War: The Strategic Goal of Israeli Racism in Palestine”

Why does Israel hate Palestinian singer, Mohammed Assaf? On October 16, Avi Dichter, Israeli Member of Parliament from the right-wing Likud Party, announced that Assaf’s special permit to enter the occupied Palestinian West Bank would be revoked. Assaf, originally from Gaza, now lives with his family in the United Arab Emirates. He achieved stardom in … Continue reading “What Does Israel Have Against Palestinian Singer, Mohammed Assaf?”

The outdated notion that China "just wants to do business" should be completely erased from our understanding of the rising global power’s political outlook. Simply put, Beijing has long realized that, in order for it to sustain its economic growth unhindered, it has to develop the necessary tools to protect itself, its allies and their … Continue reading “The World Is Changing: China Launches Campaign for Superpower Status”

In theory, Europe and the United States stand on completely opposite sides when it comes to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. While the US government has fully embraced the tragic status quo created by 53 years of Israeli military occupation, the EU continues to advocate a negotiated settlement that is predicated on respect for international … Continue reading “European Hypocrisy: Empty Words for Palestine, Deadly Weapons for Israel”

A Zionist-led war on a Palestinian cultural festival in Rome has exposed the fragility of the Italian political system when it comes to the conversation on Palestine and Israel. The sad truth is that, although Italy is not often associated with a "powerful" pro-Israel lobby as is the case in Washington, the pro-Israel influence in … Continue reading “Zionist War on Palestinian Festival in Rome Is Ominous Sign of Things to Come”

"No one cares about the prisoners." Over the past few years, I have heard this phrase – or some variation of it – uttered many times by freed Palestinian prisoners and their families. Whenever I conduct an interview regarding this crucial and highly sensitive topic, I am told, repeatedly, that "no one cares." But is … Continue reading “Dying Alone: When We Stopped Caring for Palestinian Prisoners”

"International law" remains one of the most discussed terms in the context of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It is almost always present, whether the discussion pertains to the Israeli wars and siege on Gaza, the expansion of illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank or the encroaching apartheid throughout Israel and the Occupied Territories. … Continue reading “Despite Ambiguity in International Law, Palestinians are Winning the ‘Legitimacy War’”