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Editorials

Breaking the Silence on Palestinian Armed Struggle: A Call for Legal Clarity
By Ramzy Baroud & Romana Rubeo We asked Prof. Falk specifically about the Palestinian people’s right to defend themselves, and, specifically, about armed struggle and its consistency (or lack thereof) with international law. On February […]

The Politics Behind Netanyahu’s Shin Bet Scandal, and the Trump Factor
By Ramzy Baroud Netanyahu’s actions have violated a longstanding taboo, further exacerbating Israel’s already unprecedented internal crisis. In just 24 hours, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Eli Sharvit as the new chief of […]

Can Netanyahu Survive Trump’s Shift on Iran? – Analysis
By Ramzy Baroud Trump’s unexpected embrace of diplomacy with Iran has thrown Netanyahu off balance and exposed cracks in the US-Israel “special relationship.” As usual, US President Donald Trump has given all sides enough […]

Civil War on the Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict and Israel’s Future
By Ramzy Baroud Though the Ashkenazis are losing most of their political power, they continue to hold most of their economic cards, which could lead to disruptive strikes and civil disobedience. The phrase “civil […]

The Hidden Hand: Arab Governments and the Perpetuation of Israeli Brutality
By Ramzy Baroud As solidarity with Palestine has increasingly expanded from the global South to the global majority, Arabs remain largely ineffective. Explaining Arab political failure to challenge Israel through traditional analysis—such as disunity, […]

Ben-Gvir, Netanyahu, and the Deadly Dance of Power in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud The situation in Gaza embodies Orwell’s concept of “doublethink”—the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously and accepting both. In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a […]

On Authentic People’s History and the Palestinian Experience: Beyond Colonial Narratives
By Ramzy Baroud There are several common misunderstandings about people’s history that need to be addressed. These misconceptions often stem from the way this form of research is applied, especially in newer contexts. My […]

Shifting Allegiances: The Role of Palestine in US Domestic and Foreign Policy
By Ramzy Baroud Palestine may not be the sole measure by which the Trump administration will be judged. Yet, it is undoubtedly a crucial test. It is crucial for any American administration to recognize […]

The Monkey’s Tail: How Netanyahu’s Ambitions Expose Israel’s Vulnerabilities
By Ramzy Baroud It is clear that Israel is now using the Arabs to mask its own vulnerabilities. And though the monkey continues to climb, his tail has never been as exposed as it […]

Beyond Western Hegemony: A Call for Middle Eastern Media Autonomy
By Ramzy Baroud As the world continues to experience massive and historical shifts towards new centers of power, the Middle East should take advantage of the ample opportunities created by the shifts. The website […]

International Law at a Crossroads: Can Gaza Spark a Global Reckoning?
By Ramzy Baroud There is a silver lining, specifically an opportunity for the international legal and political system to be fixed based on new standards. International law is fighting for relevance. The outcome of […]

The Lost ‘Arab’: Gaza and the Evolving Language of the Palestinian Struggle
By Ramzy Baroud Though Palestinians have demonstrated that their sumud – steadfastness – is enough to repel all stratagems aimed at their very destruction, Arab nations must reclaim their position. Language matters. Aside from […]

Restoring Palestine to Its Rightful Owners: A Conversation with Mads Gilbert
By Ramzy Baroud Decolonizing solidarity is now an urgent task. There is no time to waste when the very existence of Palestinians in their historic land is at stake. We have long argued that […]

History Unearthed: What If Trump Succeeded in Ethnically Cleansing Gaza?
By Ramzy Baroud It is time for the Arabs to prove to Israel that the lessons of history have been learned, and will never be repeated. “I’ve read 25 books” on the Middle East, […]

From Gaza to the West Bank: Israel’s Unyielding War Machine
By Ramzy Baroud If Israel persists in making 2025 a “year of combat” focused on the West Bank, the consequences could be dire, especially for an army that has already suffered unprecedented losses on […]

Gaza Has Changed the Discourse on Popular Resistance, But Are We Truly Listening?
By Ramzy Baroud Gaza-born intellectual and refugee, Ramzy Baroud, argues that Gaza’s resistance has reshaped the conversation on popular resistance, compelling us to confront uncomfortable truths. Palestinians and Israelis agree that the Gaza resistance […]

The Great March of Hope: Gaza’s Defiance against Erasure
By Ramzy Baroud Since the Nakba, Israel has insisted it will write the history of the land between the Jordan River and the sea. But Palestinians continue to prove Israel wrong. The return of […]

Politics or Empty Rhetoric? Examining Trump’s Call for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
By Ramzy Baroud Trump and his new government of pro-Israel extremists must realize that the Middle East of today is different from the one that rushed to normalize relations with Israel during his first […]

Dear World: This is What Palestinian Unity Looks Like
By Ramzy Baroud The war on Gaza has forged an unbreakable Palestinian unity—one built not in conference halls but in the streets, the rubble, and the resistance. Even those of us who have long […]

On the Long History of Gaza’s Sumud: Why the War Ended
By Ramzy Baroud It is important to recognize that Palestinians in Gaza stood their ground, despite immense losses, and prevailed. This can only be credited to them. The problem with political analysis is that […]

Victory Sign: Mordechai Kedar’s Orientalism and Unstoppable Palestinian Resilience
By Ramzy Baroud Mordechai Kedar’s views on Palestinian resistance reveal a deep misunderstanding of Palestinian culture and resolve, which continues to defy Israeli military power and ideology. Mordechai Kedar is promoted in Israeli media […]

Gaza Ceasefire at Last: How Israel’s ‘First Defeat’ Will Shape the Country’s Future
By Ramzy Baroud Unlike previous military campaigns in Gaza—on a much smaller scale compared to the current genocidal war—there is no significant strand of Israeli society claiming victory. The headline in the Times of […]

The Fight for Dignity: Reshaping Gaza’s Post-War Narrative
By Ramzy Baroud This is the Gaza that most Palestinians want us to know and remember—a symbol of collective strength and resistance. Following every Israeli war on Gaza, numerous narratives emerge. Some claim victory […]

The Price of Impunity in Gaza: Is This Israel’s Day of Reckoning?
By Ramzy Baroud Israel faces growing global legal challenges as human rights groups and international courts pursue accountability for war crimes in Gaza. A dramatic escape was cited by Israeli media as the reason […]

‘Complete Surrender’ – How Gaza Defeated Israel and What It Means – Analysis
By Ramzy Baroud Israel’s military failure in Gaza underscores the power of grassroots resistance against colonial oppression. Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu of “a complete surrender […]

‘Unbeatable’: How Will the Gaza War Redefine Global Resistance?
By Ramzy Baroud Ramzy Baroud explores the complex nature of Palestinian resistance amidst Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza, urging a deeper understanding of all forms of resistance, beyond just military action. If a ceasefire […]

Israel Destroyed Gaza ‘for Generations to Come’ and the World Stayed Silent
By Ramzy Baroud Gaza’s collapse into a state of uninhabitability serves as a stark reminder of the international community’s failure to act. The first official reference to Gaza becoming increasingly uninhabitable was made by […]

When Partners Become Enemies: Can Netanyahu Maintain Control After the War?
By Ramzy Baroud In his latest editorial, Ramzy Baroud offers an in-depth analysis of the political dynamics surrounding Yoav Gallant’s resignation and Netanyahu’s strategy in the ongoing Gaza war. Suddenly, Yoav Gallant, Israel’s notorious […]

Letters from Gaza – ‘Alhamdulillah. We Are Not Okay’
By Ramzy Baroud Over 14 months of relentless war in Gaza, the voices of survivors, filled with pain, resilience, and faith, paint a vivid picture of human endurance amidst unimaginable loss. Over the past […]

A Palestinian Year in Review: Genocide, Resistance and Unanswered Questions
By Ramzy Baroud As far as Palestinians are concerned, even with the failure of the international community to stop the genocide and reign in Israel, their steadfastness, sumoud, will remain strong until freedom is […]