Asking the Right Questions When Lawless U.S. Officials Go on a Murder Spree
December 16, 2025 | What we are witnessing in the Caribbean and elsewhere today has been years in the making. Who will put a stop to it?
Articles by Phyllis Bennis
The Gaza Ceasefire Is a Major Step — But the Fight for Palestine Must Continue
January 21, 2025 | After 15 months of carnage, a cease-fire agreement offers a desperately needed respite. There are many obstacles, yet the movement to stop U.S. support for Israel goes on.
Six Things to Know As Israel Ramps Up Its Assault on Lebanon
September 30, 2024 | Israeli attacks on Lebanon have long been linked to violence in Gaza — that’s why a ceasefire is key to resolving both conflicts.
The Olympic Refugee Team Was an Inspiration — And Also a Tragedy
August 14, 2024 | For all the triumph of this year’s team of refugee competitors, their presence spoke to the need to end global mass displacement.
Israel’s New Assassination Campaign Could Set Middle East Further Aflame
July 31, 2024 | The likelihood of an expanding regional war is now exponentially higher—with the danger of a much more direct conflict between Israel and Iran, and the possibility of even greater direct U.S. involvement.
The Congressional Black Caucus Should Boycott Netanyahu’s Speech
July 23, 2024 | Black members of Congress boycotted Netanyahu’s speech to Congress in 2015. They should do it again to protest his genocide.
Biden’s Bloody Red Line in Rafah
May 30, 2024 | Israel’s horrific attack on displaced Palestinians in Rafah comes as the Biden administration is facing increasing global isolation over its support for the assault on Gaza.
Gazans Are Starving — Don’t Cut Aid Now
February 28, 2024 | To feed children, treat the wounded, and save innocent lives, the U.S. must restore UNRWA’s funding.
A Crack in a 75-year-old Wall of Impunity: South Africa Challenges Israeli Genocide in Court
January 8, 2024 | South Africa’s painstakingly compiled genocide case against the Israeli government isn’t just an important legal document — it’s a rallying cry for civil society.
Some Facts for the Unconvinced: Why We Need a Gaza Ceasefire Now
December 18, 2023 | Why we need a ceasefire to save lives, release the hostages, prosecute war crimes, and follow international law: a guide for those still uneasy, unconvinced, or uncertain.