Understanding Israel’s Latest Attack on Gaza — and Who Benefits
Netanyahu’s political troubles — and an arms industry eager to battle test new wares on Gazans — may help explain the latest escalation of violence.
Escalating Tensions in Gaza and Kushner’s Supposed “Deal of the Century”
Phyllis Bennis discusses the recent Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the real nature of Kushner’s supposed “Deal of the Century.”
Why I’m (Reluctantly) Sitting Out ‘Wonder Woman’
As a Palestinian, I can’t set aside my identity for two hours and root for an actor who spoke up for violence against people like me.
Life in the Gray Zone
While ISIS makes war on the world’s vast majority of “moderate Muslims,” hardliners in the West pretend they don’t exist.
Wrestling with Wrestling Jerusalem
A powerful new solo show on the Israel-Palestine conflict presents the sounds of one man wrestling.
What the Mainstream Media Got Wrong About Gaza
You may have heard that “both sides” committed abuses in last Gaza war. But there’s no comparison when it comes to the scale of the violations — or the body count.
What Would a Real Ceasefire Look Like Between Israel and Gaza?
Palestine has suffered heavy losses with an estimated 1,900 killed, yet hopes for a long-lasting peace are tenuous at best.
Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
Israel believes it can bomb Gazans into changing their interests. How long will Obama support this delusion?
NBC Pulls Its Best Journalist from Gaza Just as Israel Invades
With Israeli tanks rolling into Gaza, NBC has pulled the reporter who has done more than any other to show the human costs of the conflict there.
The Depths of Malaise in Palestine
Two recent polls find that Palestinians are drifting towards Hamas and are more willing to engage in violent resistance to free themselves of occupation.
Hamas Helped, Israel Handicapped by Threats to Their Respective Publics
Soon after the 2006 war with Lebanon, it became clear that Israel’s Achilles heel was the fear that demoralized its population.
Abetting the Carnage in Gaza
Steadfast diplomatic and military U.S. support helped enable Israeli violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza.
Phyllis Bennis on Democracy Now!: “Israel More Isolated than Hamas”
Phyllis Bennis discusses the Israeli attack on Gaza.
Phyllis Bennis on RT: Israel, violence in Gaza, and ending the Israeli occupation
“Longer term, if we don’t understand this in the context of occupation, we’re never going to end this cycle,” Bennis says.