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Despite New Western Recognition of Palestine, the Israeli Gov’t is Coming for the West Bank
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Despite New Western Recognition of Palestine, the Israeli Gov’t is Coming for the West Bank

Mohammed Samaana

Belfast (Special to Informed Comment; feature) – As a native Palestinian, visiting my homeland is not just about seeing family and friends. It’s also about […]

An Unquenchable Thirst: The coming Water Scarcity

An Unquenchable Thirst: The coming Water Scarcity

09/24/2025 By Frida Berrigan

Middle East Studies Assn. Statement Concerning Trump’s 2025 Travel Bans

Middle East Studies Assn. Statement Concerning Trump’s 2025 Travel Bans

09/24/2025 By Middle East Studies Association

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Top Ten Ways Islamic Law forbids Terrorism

Top Ten Ways Islamic Law forbids Terrorism

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, has been convicted on all counts in the Boston Marathon bombings. Dzhokhar and his brother […]

Juan Cole

Apartheid
After Israel elected 78 MPs opposed to 2 States, what can Palestinians Do?

After Israel elected 78 MPs opposed to 2 States, what can Palestinians Do?

By Alaa Tartir | (Ma’an News Agency) – With Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory, the Israeli electorate made it very clear that they don’t seek a just […]

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Houthi
Yemeni Refugees flee to Saudi Arabia as Aden is invaded & Sanaa bombarded

Yemeni Refugees flee to Saudi Arabia as Aden is invaded & Sanaa bombarded

Reuters | – “Houthi forces fought battles street by street with local militia in Aden as aid workers say the city faces a humanitarian catastrophe. […]

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Barack Obama
Lausanne:  Is there really much Disagreement between US, Iran on those Talking Points?

Lausanne: Is there really much Disagreement between US, Iran on those Talking Points?

By Golnaz Esfandiari | (RFE/RL) – There are two sides to every story. When it comes to the framework nuclear deal reached this month between […]

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African-Americans
Can Police Who Kill be held Accountable?

Can Police Who Kill be held Accountable?

By Alba Morales | ( Human Rights Watch) The murder charge against Michael Slager, the South Carolina police officer who fatally shot 50-year-old Walter Scott […]

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Displaced and Refugees
Iraq: Tikrit Civilians caught between Shiite Militias, ISIL Terrorism

Iraq: Tikrit Civilians caught between Shiite Militias, ISIL Terrorism

VICE News | — “Days before the US launched airstrikes on Tikrit in late March, VICE News traveled to the front lines of the northern […]

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President Rand Paul's Middle East Policy

President Rand Paul’s Middle East Policy

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) – Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) declared his candidacy today to be the Republican standard bearer in the 2016 election. […]

Juan Cole

Bashar al-Assad
Situation in Besieged Yarmouk Camp ‘One of the Most Severe Ever’

Situation in Besieged Yarmouk Camp ‘One of the Most Severe Ever’

By Josh Butler | UNITED NATIONS (IPS) – The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees has described the situation inside the Syrian […]

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Apartheid
Palestinian Lives in Gaza at Risk if Israeli Blockade Continues: Ministry of Health

Palestinian Lives in Gaza at Risk if Israeli Blockade Continues: Ministry of Health

GAZA CITY (Ma’an) — As millions around the world mark April 7th as World Health Day, the health situation in Gaza continues to worsen as […]

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