Palestine

There's no doubt Hassan Nasrallah's assassination by Israel has weakened Hezbollah. Joseph Daher explains why this is not the end for them.

Jonas Marvin — The strained imperial hegemon (and its allies) could be dragged into a regional war of aggression it does not want, precisely because of the colonial monster it has created.

Gilbert Achcar — Since Israel has basically completed the most intensive stage of its destruction in Gaza, it is now turning against Hezbollah to secure its northern border.

Gilbert Achcar — The truth is that Hezbollah fell into the trap set for it by Israel, through its insistence on continuing to exchange fire “until a ceasefire in Gaza”, while it became clear that the battle was shifting from the wracked Strip to Lebanon.

Kevin B. Anderson — On Israel’s brutal assassinations, its colonialist arrogance, and the limitations of Hezbollah’s model of resistance.

William I Robinson — The unspeakable savagery of the unfolding genocide in Gaza and the absolute impunity of the Israeli genocidists and their Western sponsors have sparked a global intifada of solidarity with Palestine.

Israel Dutra — Israel’s recent attacks on neighbouring Lebanon represents a new stage in Zionist aggression across the region.

Gilbert Achcar — On intimidation, terrorism, asymmetric war, deterrence, counter-deterrence, and the Dahiya doctrine in the ongoing Israeli onslaught on Lebanon.

Gilbert Achcar provides an overview of the complex political situation in the Middle East, situating it within the context of the political project of the global far right.

Blanca Missé — Many activists recognize movements face the same decadent global capitalism and its imperialist state system. However, international and regional politics shape these struggles, making it hard for them to unite against their common enemy.

Gilbert Achcar — In recent days, Israeli threats regarding an imminent attack on Lebanon have multiplied.

Dave Holmes — Calling for a separate Palestinian state serves as a fig leaf for Western politicians to cover their fundamental position of support for Israel.