Ramzy Baroud

How the PA Sold Out Palestinian Unity

How the PA Sold Out Palestinian Unity

RAMZY BAROUD: With a deficit standing at around $640 million, the PA government is experiencing one of its worst ever financial crises.

 Juan Cole

Ten Real Reasons To Attack the Bigoted Weiner

Ten Real Reasons To Attack the Bigoted Weiner

JUAN COLE: Forget about the ‘sexting scandal’, Anthony Weiner has a lot more to answer for than some private peccadilloes. His blind allegiance to Israel means that he’s played a uniformly sinister role on Middle East matters.

 Ramzy Baroud

Return to Gaza: Memories, Tears… and Barrad

Return to Gaza: Memories, Tears… and Barrad

RAMZY BAROUD: It was the visit to my former home which stirred some of the most poignant memories – a house full of unruly boys, an exasperated mother and a loving, resourceful, thundering father.

 Ramzy Baroud

The Spirit of Freedom that Drives Gaza’s Long-Distance Runner

The Spirit of Freedom that Drives Gaza’s Long-Distance Runner

RAMZY BAROUD: Nader al-Masri sporting deeds reflect the stubborness and perseverance of the Gazan people.

 Common Ground News Service

Israel, U.S. Players Recognise Urgency Of Peace Agreement

Israel, U.S. Players Recognise Urgency Of Peace Agreement

MICHAEL FELSEN, CGNEWS: The Israeli Peace Initiative which was unveiled in April has an ambitious goal, namely the resolution of all claims.

 Ramzy Baroud

Arab Revolutions Throw Spanner Into Israeli Propaganda Machine

Arab Revolutions Throw Spanner Into Israeli Propaganda Machine

RAMZY BAROUD: The Arab people who have taken to the streets to demand democracy are not playing to Israeli caricatures.

 Jonathan Cook

Israeli Military to Cash in on Egyptian Revolution

Israeli Military to Cash in on Egyptian Revolution

JONATHAN COOK: Israel has always presented itself as ‘the villa in the jungle’. The military in ‘the villa’ see an opportunity to secure additional U.S. largess.

 Ramzy Baroud

From Gulf to Ocean the Middle East is Changing

From Gulf to Ocean the Middle East is Changing

RAMZY BAROUD: The revolution has restored power to the people, an experience many of us will always remember with pride, and a few with fear.

 Jonathan Cook

Pilgrims to Jesus’ Baptism Site Welcomed by Land Mines

Pilgrims to Jesus’ Baptism Site Welcomed by Land Mines

JONATHAN COOK: Visitors to Qasr al Yahud, in the Jordan Valley, received an unusual welcome: They had to pass through a fenced-off corridor warning of landmines.

 Ramzy Baroud

Hope in 2011: People and Civil Society Stand Tall

Hope in 2011: People and Civil Society Stand Tall

When the Iraqi army fell before invading US and British troops in 2003, the latter’s mission seemed to be accomplished. But nearly eight years after the start of a war intended to shock and awe a whole population into submission, the Iraqi people continue to stand tall. They have confronted and rejected foreign occupations, held […]

 Joharah Baker

Familiar Enemies: Entwined Lives of Israelis & Palestinians

Familiar Enemies: Entwined Lives of Israelis & Palestinians

JOHARAH BAKER: We know what buttons to press to evoke an immediate reaction from each other. Proximity and hostility does strange things.

 Ramzy Baroud

Lebanon at Stake: Turkey Must Reveal Its Cards

Lebanon at Stake: Turkey Must Reveal Its Cards

RAMZY BAROUD: Promises Turkey will no longer stand idle as children and women are killed no longer suffice. Israel seems unmoved by words…

 Jonathan Cook

Publish it Not – Israel and the Sultans of Spin

Publish it Not – Israel and the Sultans of Spin

JONATHAN COOK: Most freelancers forced into this position would either have learned to tailor their reporting to what was expected by the news desks or have headed off to another conflict zone. I stayed…