At one time, the ‘Arab-Israeli Conflict’ was Arab and Israeli. Over many years, however, it was rebranded. The media is now telling us it is a ‘Hamas-Israeli conflict.’ But what went wrong? Israel simply became too powerful. The supposedly astounding Israeli victories over the years against Arab armies have emboldened Israel to the extent that … Continue reading “It’s Not a Hamas-Israeli Conflict: It’s an Israeli War Against Every Palestinian”
Ramzy Baroud
The Gaza War is Lost: But Will Netanyahu Concede?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had often boasted about the readiness of his army to deal with, and to eliminate all threats to Israel’s “security.” The Israeli military, too, has contributed to the Israeli hasbara that Tel Aviv would be able to face several threats at all fronts, from Gaza, to the West Bank, to … Continue reading “The Gaza War is Lost: But Will Netanyahu Concede?”
Ghosts of the Past: For Israel, War on UNESCO Is an Existential Battle
Jericho does not belong to the Palestinians alone. It belongs to the whole of humanity. For Israel, however, the recognition by UNESCO of Jericho as a “World Heritage Site in Palestine” complicates its mission of erasing Palestine, physically and figuratively, from existence. The decision was described by Israel’s foreign ministry as a “cynical” ploy by … Continue reading “Ghosts of the Past: For Israel, War on UNESCO Is an Existential Battle”
Tel Aviv’s Losing Brands: Israeli ‘Coup’ and the Death of False Democracy
From its very onset, Israel has constructed a brand for itself, a powerful gimmick that was predicated on two main pillars: democracy and stability. The main target audience for this brand has been powerful Western states that wielded disproportionate political, economic and military powers. These Western governments, along with their influential mainstream corporate media, did … Continue reading “Tel Aviv’s Losing Brands: Israeli ‘Coup’ and the Death of False Democracy”
Humiliation vs. Self-Respect: The Untold Story of the Abuse of Palestinian Women in Hebron
The humiliation of Palestinian women by Israeli soldiers in the occupied city of Al-Khalil (Hebron) on July 10 was not the first such episode. Sadly, it will not be the last. Indeed, the stripping of five women in front of their children, parading them naked around their family home and then stealing their jewelry by … Continue reading “Humiliation vs. Self-Respect: The Untold Story of the Abuse of Palestinian Women in Hebron”
A ‘Terrorist Onslaught’? This Is Why Netanyahu, Gallant Blame Iran for West Bank Violence
Despite their complicated and often uneasy relationship, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense Minister Yoav Gallant agree on one thing: Iran is behind Israel’s security problem. The socio-economic polarization in Israel, the country’s political and judicial crises, the ongoing settlers’ pogroms in the West Bank, the repeated calls for religious war by Tel … Continue reading “A ‘Terrorist Onslaught’? This Is Why Netanyahu, Gallant Blame Iran for West Bank Violence”
Palestinians Welcome China’s New Middle East Role, but It Is Not Mediation They Need
It is feasible for China to continue playing an important role in mediating Middle East conflicts. In fact, it already has. In the case of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, however, mediation is hardly the issue. Even before Beijing successfully managed to achieve reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran last April, Chinese diplomacy has shown … Continue reading “Palestinians Welcome China’s New Middle East Role, but It Is Not Mediation They Need”