Strong men who have no solutions
Ghassan Charbel August 19, 2024 People are drawn to strong leaders. Such a leader can either polish the image of his nation or conceal its fragility. He can curb the […]
Why is Washington refusing to let the UN do its job?
Daoud Kuttab August 13, 2024 The lack of progress in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over Gaza has led three key parties, the US, Qatar, and Egypt, to issue […]
Iran will fall into Netanyahu’s trap if it hits Israel hard – but it can still avoid disaster
OpinionIran Esfandyar Batmanghelidj A major attack would strengthen the Israeli leader and scupper peace talks over Gaza. A ceasefire should be Tehran’s priorityMon 12 Aug 2024 15.21 BSTShare On 31 […]
Why does the West support Israel?
by Muhittin Ataman Aug 07, 2024 – DAILY SABAH Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march through the city center during a protest against Israel’s brutal war on Gaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Aug. 3, […]
UK’s St Andrews university fires rector from governing body for Israel criticism
Stella Maris removed after condemning Israel’s ‘genocidal attacks’ on Gaza The investigation into Stella Maris (above) led by Morag Ross KC said she exercised ‘poor judgment’ but said ‘firing’ her […]
Israel has all but declared war in the Middle East – a conflict it cannot hope to win
Middle East and north Africa Simon Tisdall The killing of Hamas’s political leader has raised tensions yet again. Only a ceasefire in Gaza offers any prospect of peace Wed 31 […]
Ismail Haniyeh’s death brings prospect of regional war closer
Analysis Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem While Hamas’s capacity to retaliate is diminished, response could come from axis of militias backed by Iran Wed 31 Jul 2024 Like all prominent Hamas […]
When ‘prophets’ become memes: Rise and fall of Benjamin Netanyahu
Jul 30,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Ramzy Baroud Great orators in history would not have been recognised as such if their words carried no value. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
‘I can’t justify this military operation any more’: the IDF reservists refusing to return to Gaza
Three Israeli reserve soldiers who fought in the war against Hamas say why they no longer want to be part of military Ruth Michaelson, and Quique Kierszenbaum Sat 27 Jul 2024 […]
Britain drops its challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
International criminal court Labour government announces its biggest step yet in overhauling the UK’s approach to the Middle East Kiran Stacey Political correspondentFri 26 Jul 2024 17.32 BSTShare Labour has announced […]
Netanyahu’s speech to Congress was uninspiring and directionless
YOSSI MEKELBERG July 25, 2024 Editor’s Note. And full of lies… Only those who still harbor any expectations of Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were disappointed by his speech […]
I call on Keir Starmer to suspend arms sales to Israel and end Britain’s complicity in the killing
Source: The Guardian Zarah Sultana International law is clear: we have an obligation to prevent genocide. That is why I have tabled an amendment to the king’s speech Wed 17 […]
National religious recruits challenge values of IDF once dominated by secular elite
l-Gaza war Two-fifths of infantry graduate officer cadets now come from section of Israeli society aligned with far-right parties and settler movement Peter Beaumont and Quique Kierszenbaum in Jerusalem Thu 18 Jul 2024 Israel’s army, for much of its seven decades the country’s pre-eminent secular institution, is increasingly coming under the sway of […]
Saudi foreign ministry condemns continued genocide against Palestinian people
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Saturday the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the “continued genocidal massacres against the Palestinian people.” (AFP/File Photo) ARAB NEWS July 13, 2024 […]
Scenarios for the end of the Israeli war on Gaza
Jul 13,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Hasan Dajah We can anticipate the future situation of the Israeli war on Gaza through the following scenarios that reflect the different possibilities for […]
US Pressuring UK to Uphold Legal Challenge over ICC Arrest Warrants – Report
July 12, 2024 Blog, News By Palestine Chronicle Staff The United States “is not a member of the ICC, and expects the UK to look after its interests there.” The US is […]
We Can Defeat the Lobby – ILAN PAPPE
July 9, 2024 Articles, Commentary By Ilan Pappe – The Palestine Chronicle The sight of the children buried under the rubble, salvaged by older children, is enough for me and, I am […]
Gaza’s suffering is everlasting
Jul 11,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / Michael Jansen Israel’s latest war against the Palestinian people entered its tenth month last Sunday and shows no signs of ending although ceasefire talks […]
Nearly 21,000 children are missing in Gaza. And there’s no end to this nightmare
OpinionGaza Arwa Mahdawi The numbers that have been coming out of Gaza have been almost too shocking to comprehend Thu 27 Jun 2024 Dead or dismembered Palestinians don’t seem to […]
The peace plan: Confusion or deception?
Jul 02,2024 – JORDAN TIMES / James J. Zogby After eight months of the Biden administration’s frustrating moves towards Israel’s war on Gaza, in recent weeks they unveiled the most […]