Netanyahu is facing increasing pressure from European states, including the threat of sanctions. The unanswered question is whether Trump will actually let Europe take action, or will he once again shield Israel from any accountability.
Donald Trump’s tour of the Middle East this week made headlines for scandals and massive military sales, but equally notable is what was missing: Palestine.
Benjamin Netanyahu is likely missing the days of Genocide Joe Biden, when he had more direct influence over U.S. policy. Still, Trump’s surprise deal with Yemen doesn’t mean he is abandoning Israel, in fact, he might be setting it loose.
Once and for all, we can lay to rest any notion that the Biden administration ever did anything to stop the Gaza genocide.
Mahmoud Khalil, Rümeysa Öztürk, and Alireza Doroudi are all being held in ICE detention in Jena, Louisiana. Jena represents the nexus of white supremacy, prison profiteering, and state repression. But its history also shows us the path of resistance.
Mondoweiss spoke with political consultant Peter Feld about the declining support for Israel across the political spectrum and age groups, and the far-reaching effects it’s having on U.S. politics, from local mayoral races all the way up to Trump.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies raided multiple homes in Michigan, reportedly targeting a number of student activists connected to Gaza solidarity protests at the University of Michigan.
The Middle East Studies Association’s Laurie Brand speaks to Mondoweiss about the history of attacks on the field of Middle East Studies, the current designs of the Trump administration, and the capitulation of universities.
Americans have always been ignorant of the deadly realities of their empire. Now that genocide is being live-streamed to their phones, they have no excuse. Still, many would rather mourn the death of ideals than those being killed in their name.
As students protesting the Gaza genocide encounter violent repression, the push to integrate Arab American Studies and Palestine into Ethnic Studies faces censorship and political attacks as well.