Why the Trump Presidency Represents an Opportunity for Palestinians
I spoke to Press TV about Israel’s escalation of illegal settlement activity and why now is actually an opportunity for Palestinians to seek justice.
Why Netanyahu and Trump Are Good for the Palestinians
Ironically, Netanyahu and Trump being in power in Israel and the US, respectively, is the best thing that could happen for the prospects of peace.
The Significance of the UN Resolution on Israeli Settlements
The key to understanding the significance of the recent UN resolution on Israeli settlements lies in a proper assessment of why the US didn’t veto it.
Netanyahu’s “Flip-Flop” and the Willful Blindness of the Mainstream Media
The media’s reaction to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s election promise to prevent Palestinian statehood illustrates an institutional myopia.
The Relevance of Netanyahu’s Speech to the US Congress (in 1 Sentence)
If the mainstream media were to actually inform readers of the relevance of Netanyahu’s speech to the US Congress, it would defeat the purpose.
Israel: How Bennett Foiled Netanyahu’s PR Stunt (But You Didn’t Hear It from the NYT)
The New York Times reported last week on a spat between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Economy Minister Naftali Bennett that was noteworthy for what it didn’t report.
US Pressuring Palestinians to Recognize Israel as a ‘Jewish State’
The U.S. is pressuring the Palestinians to surrender to the demand to recognize Israel as a “Jewish State”, which effectively means renouncing their rights.
Turning Back From the Point of No Return
Any attack on Iran would have dire consequences and enormously destabilize the Middle East.
Obama and Netanyahu Reaffirm Status Quo in Talks
U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed the “special relationship” between their two countries on Monday after their meeting at the White House, which focused mostly on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and on Iran. In...What if Israel Was the Victim?
Gaza’s offensive against Israel continued today, sharply escalating with a ground incursion that cut off the southern part of Israel from the north. The Israeli death toll climbed past 400, at least 60 of whom were civilians, according to UN estimates. 4 Palestinian...
About Me
“a writer of rare skill”
— Barron’s
The mainstream media provide information within a very narrow framework that serves to manufacture consent for government policies and stifle meaningful debate on important issues.
I provide analysis and commentary from outside the standard framework, challenging mainstream narratives, exposing government and media propaganda, and broadening the scope of the discussion.
I’m an independent political analyst, publisher and editor of Foreign Policy Journal, writing coach, and author.
My most recent book is Obstacle to Peace: The US Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Sign up to read the entire first chapter for free at ObstacleToPeace.com.