Four Things to Know About Israel’s New ‘Change Coalition’
June 4, 2021 | The new government — if it takes power at all — is united only around ousting Netanyahu. Here’s what that could mean.
Articles by Phyllis Bennis
What Is Joe Biden’s Israel Policy, Exactly?
May 21, 2021 | The Biden administration thought it could muddle through with the usual pro-Israel platitudes, but rising awareness of Israeli apartheid is making that impossible.
Understanding Israel’s Latest Attack on Gaza — And Who Benefits
May 14, 2021 | Netanyahu’s political troubles — and an arms industry eager to battle test new wares on Gazans — may help explain the latest escalation of violence.
If Impoverished Countries Can Host Millions of Refugees, the U.S. Can Welcome a Few Thousand
April 7, 2021 | The factors that drive displacement are often complex, but welcoming refugees isn't.
With the Election Over, Congress Must Remember the Rest of the World
November 16, 2020 | Even a lame-duck Congress must remember their actions have global consequences too.
The Pentagon Took Money for PPE and Bought Weapons
September 30, 2020 | Make no mistake: The Trump administration’s heartlessness and militarism are costing lives.
The Israel-UAE Deal Isn’t About Peace at All
August 27, 2020 | The U.S.-brokered pact makes no pretense of peace for Palestinians. Instead, it sharpens a regional coalition against Iran.
The Backstory to Portland? Two Decades of ‘Homeland Security’
August 10, 2020 | The repression we saw in Portland wasn't new -- only the targets were.
The Police and the Pentagon Are Bringing Our Wars Home
June 30, 2020 | We need to end systemic racism and the militarism that makes it even deadlier — from Kabul to Atlanta and Baghdad to Minneapolis.
Open the Borders. Open the Prison Gates. Don’t Sacrifice a Single Person to This Virus.
March 25, 2020 | Closed borders and ICE raids mean crowded detention centers and camps, which is always inhumane. In a pandemic, it’s a global public health threat.