Israel never learns from its mistakes. What Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to implement in Gaza is but a poor copy of previous strategies that were used in the past by other Israeli leaders. If these strategies had succeeded, Israel would not be in this position in the first place. The main reason … Continue reading “Sharon Revisited: Netanyahu’s Ultimate Aim in Gaza and Why It Will Fail”
Ramzy Baroud
Growing Up in Nuseirat –– Where Massacres Become Routine
I clearly remember my first day at an UNRWA school in a refugee camp in Gaza. I was five years of age. It felt like my life was over. The distance from Block 5 of the Nuseirat Refugee Camp to the New Camp – located within the municipal boundaries of Nuseirat – was long, exhausting … Continue reading “Growing Up in Nuseirat –– Where Massacres Become Routine”
On Aid and War – How Israel Has Used Starvation To Subdue the Palestinians
Humanitarian aid should never be politicized though, quite often, the very survival of nations is used as political bargaining chips. Sadly, Gaza remains a prime example. Even before the current war, the Gaza Strip suffered under a 17-year hermetic blockade, which has rendered the impoverished area virtually ‘unlivable’. That very term, ‘unlivable’ was used by … Continue reading “On Aid and War – How Israel Has Used Starvation To Subdue the Palestinians”
The Altalena Affair: Is Israel Heading Towards a Civil War?
“There will be no civil war” in Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on June 18. But he might be wrong. Netanyahu’s statement was made in the context of the growing popular protests in Israel, especially following the long-anticipated resignations of several Israeli War Cabinet Ministers, including Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot – both … Continue reading “The Altalena Affair: Is Israel Heading Towards a Civil War?”
‘Wishful Thinking’ – Does Israel Have All the Cards in Gaza?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is often criticized for failing to produce a vision for the ‘next day’, meaning the day following the end of the Gaza war. Some of these criticisms emanate from Israel’s traditional western allies, who are wary of Netanyahu’s personal and political agendas, which are fixated on delaying his corruption trials … Continue reading “‘Wishful Thinking’ – Does Israel Have All the Cards in Gaza?”
America Isolated: Why Some Western Capitals Are Shifting Positions on Gaza
On June 6, Spain joined South Africa’s case at the United Nations top Court, accusing Israel of genocide. This move followed a decision by Madrid and two other western European capitals – Dublin and Oslo – to recognize the state of Palestine, thus breaking ranks with a long-established US-led western policy. As per American thinking, … Continue reading “America Isolated: Why Some Western Capitals Are Shifting Positions on Gaza”
Beyond Two State Solution – Why Recognizing State of Palestine Is Important
In politics, context is crucial. To truly appreciate the recent decision by Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognize the state of Palestine, the subject has to be placed in proper context. On November 15, 1988, Yasser Arafat, then Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, declared Palestine as an independent state. The proclamation took place within … Continue reading “Beyond Two State Solution – Why Recognizing State of Palestine Is Important”
End of an Era: Pro-Palestine Language Exposes Israel, Zionism
If one were to argue that a top Spanish government official would someday declare that “from the river to the sea, Palestine would be free”, the suggestion itself would have seemed ludicrous. But this is precisely how Yolanda Diaz, Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister, concluded a statement on May 23, a few days before Spain officially … Continue reading “End of an Era: Pro-Palestine Language Exposes Israel, Zionism”
The Untold ICC Story: How the Global South Helped Palestine Challenge Western Institutions
Even the most optimistic of political analysts did not expect that the International Criminal Court’s Chief Prosecutor would be uttering these words: “I have reasonable grounds to believe that Benjamin Netanyahu (…) and Yoav Gallant (…) bear criminal responsibility for (…) war crimes and crimes against humanity …” Aside from the two Israelis, Karim Khan … Continue reading “The Untold ICC Story: How the Global South Helped Palestine Challenge Western Institutions”
Nakba Resurrected How the Gaza Resistance Ended Segmentation of Palestine
Inadvertently, Israel has pressed the reset button on its war with the Palestinian people, taking back the so-called conflict to square one. Save a few self-serving Palestinian officials affiliated with the Palestinian Authority (PA), most Palestinians do not seem consumed with the return to the peace process, or even engaged in discussions about two state … Continue reading “Nakba Resurrected How the Gaza Resistance Ended Segmentation of Palestine”