Middle East

The Middle East on a knife-edge: The US, Israel, Iran, and Palestine
Joseph Daher — This is the most significant conflict between Israel and Iran to date, and one that sets a precedent for even greater hostilities in the future.

Palestine’s fate in light of the onslaught on Gaza
Gilbert Achcar — The best “solution” that could result from the Zionist ongoing genocidal war is worse than what existed before it, and certainly worse than what appeared on the horizon following the Oslo deal.

The new movement for Palestine
Hadas Thier — Global outrage over Israel’s attacks on Gaza has produced a broad-based mass movement never before witnessed on the question of Palestine.

The postponed Israeli attack on Iran
Gilbert Achcar — Israel will complete its genocidal war against Gaza for six before directing its military efforts against Iran and Hezbollah.

Socialist Alliance (Australia): End the hypocrisy on Iran; stop Israel’s war on Palestine
Socialist Alliance condemns Israel and its Western allies, including Australia, for their role in escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Egypt: EU, IMF prop up General Sisi dictatorship
Michael Pröbsting — Why are imperialist powers so eager to give billions of US Dollars to Egypt’s regime? The answer lies in the nature of dictatorship

Orientalism, imperialism and the Western coverage of Palestine
Joseph Daher — Western mainstream media biases and defence of the Israeli narrative are connected to orientalism, racism, and imperialism, serving the interests of Western ruling political and economic elites.

Gilbert Achcar: The US administration’s hypocrisy and Israel’s insolence
Gilbert Achcar — It is truly astonishing that Washington abstained in voting on the resolution adopted by the UN Security Council, despite the resolution being consistent with the US’ position.