Debunking the Lies of the Iran War
Mitchell Plitnick for Mondoweiss When the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, many of us knew, and argued loudly, that the American public was being lied to. We knew that…
Understanding Israel’s Attack on Qatar, and What It Means for the Region
Israel has sent a message that its impunity extends even to attacks on states that have close relations with Washington. They need only cry “HAMAS” and any act is acceptable.
Film Review: James Gunn’s Superman Cements Israel’s Villain Status in the American Imagination
James Gunn’s new Superman movie, which draws an analogy between Israel and the villainous country of Boravia, demonstrates how Israel's idealized image in American culture has been shattered by the…
There Will Be No ‘Trump Effect’ When It Comes to U.S. Policy Toward Palestine
Some are hoping for a great "Trump effect" on U.S. policy toward Palestine after his envoy brokered the Gaza ceasefire. But Trump was only operating out of self-interest, and these…
Inside Israel’s Opportunistic Invasion of Syria
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out an unprovoked invasion of Syria with the support of the U.S. The goals are clear: take strategic land, render Syria…
Inside Project Esther, the Right Wing Action Plan to Take Down the Palestine Movement
The Heritage Foundation's "Project Esther" claims to combat antisemitism but in fact, aims to destroy the Palestine solidarity movement as a first step in a crusade against all domestic dissent…
What Netanyahu’s Firing of Yoav Gallant Means for Gaza, Israel’s Regional War and the US-Israel Relationship
Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has removed the one minor restraint on expanding Israel's regional war against Iran and the axis of resistance. International pressure to stop…
Israel’s Lie About a U.S. Activist’s Murder Has Exposed the Biden-Harris Double Standard on Palestine
Israel’s lie over the murder of U.S. activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi has been exposed, and in the process, so has Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's double standard on the worth…
Biden or Not, U.S. Policy on Palestine Stays the Same
Realistic contenders to replace Biden won't be better on Palestine than Genocide Joe. And when it comes to Dems and Republicans, you pick your poison, but there's no healthy choice.
Blinken’s Lies About Hamas Rejecting a Ceasefire Reveal the Biden Administration’s True Intentions
The Biden administration is playing a shell game with the Gaza ceasefire that aims to trick the Democratic base into thinking meaningful action is taking place to end fighting while…
Biden and Congress Are Destroying International Law for Israel
The current American threats to sanction the ICC could spell the death of International Law. Whatever little hope people had for a just international system will disappear.
Biden’s Shifting ‘Red Line’ Lets Israel Get Away With Murder
Biden threatened Israel with pulling military aid if it invades Rafah, but Israel is attacking anyway. It won't face consequences so long as Biden remains vague on what amounts to…
U.S. Admits It Hasn’t Verified Israel’s UNRWA Claims, Media Ignores It
Secretary Blinken admits that the U.S. has been unable to investigate the “evidence” presented by Israel claiming 13 of UNRWA’s 13,000 Gaza employees participated in October 7. Biden took Israel’s…
Biden Administration’s Flawed Response to Yemen Attacks Increases Possibility of Regional War
By Mitchell Plitnick / Mondoweiss Israel’s war on the people of Gaza is gradually seeping out of Israel and Palestine and into the wider region as groups take action in…
Biden Works to Create Plausible Deniability as He Backs Israel’s Assault on Gaza
Israel’s assault on Gaza has recommenced and the United States has remained steadfast in its backing. But there are signs the Biden administration is becoming increasingly uncomfortable.