Opinion and analysis

The most valuable lesson from Steven Salaita’s visit to Guilford College

Diya Abdo 5 February 2015

Palestinians in academia have learned to be too civil and have normalized accepting silence. Read more about The most valuable lesson from Steven Salaita’s visit to Guilford College

How students are resisting efforts to normalize Israeli apartheid

Tareq Radi Washington, DC 3 February 2015

Normalization initiatives subvert the reality of ongoing occupation, colonization and the system of apartheid to which Palestinians are subjected. Read more about How students are resisting efforts to normalize Israeli apartheid

Could cantonizing Palestine bring peace?

Salman Abu Sitta 28 January 2015

A recently published proposal to divide Palestine into provinces would be no more than a continuation of Zionist policies of ethnic cleansing and dispossession of Palestinians. Read more about Could cantonizing Palestine bring peace?

Assimilating French Muslims

Joseph Massad 22 January 2015

France sees itself as refined and civilized, while much of the world sees a country still engaged in colonial barbarities. Read more about Assimilating French Muslims

Why is the Palestinian Authority arresting trade union leaders?

Ahmed Nimer 17 January 2015

Striking workers have been threatened with loss of pay by the Palestinian Authority. Read more about Why is the Palestinian Authority arresting trade union leaders?

Denying our right to return is an offense against justice

Nael Bitarie 15 January 2015

My family was forced to leave Palestine in 1948; I was forced to leave Syria 64 years later. Read more about Denying our right to return is an offense against justice

Israel’s anti-African dragnet tightens

David Sheen 31 December 2014

Israel’s racist ringleaders have ramped up efforts to drive all non-Jewish African asylum-seekers out of the country. Read more about Israel’s anti-African dragnet tightens

Palestinians in Lebanon push back against media incitement

Moe Ali Nayel Beirut 18 December 2014

Allegations that Ein al-Hilwe camp is sheltering Lebanese Islamist extremists are baseless, say Palestinians. Read more about Palestinians in Lebanon push back against media incitement

Recognizing Palestine, BDS and the survival of Israel

Joseph Massad 16 December 2014

Moves to “recognize Palestine” and co-opt the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement aim to guarantee Israel’s survival as a racist state. Read more about Recognizing Palestine, BDS and the survival of Israel

Why are Orthodox rabbis edging into Israel's apartheid politics?

Michael Lesher 5 December 2014

Jewish leaders violate the ethical standards of their religion by advocating discrimination against Palestinians. Read more about Why are Orthodox rabbis edging into Israel's apartheid politics?