Ramzy Baroud

‘The Arab Homeland’: Why Does the Phrase Embarrass?

‘The Arab Homeland’: Why Does the Phrase Embarrass?

RAMZY BAROUD: With the music of JJ Cale in my head I’ve had time to think while traveling through Switzerland

 Jonathan Cook

Advantage Israel: The Gains Made By ‘Removing’ Arafat

Advantage Israel: The Gains Made By ‘Removing’ Arafat

JONATHAN COOK; It’s looking increasingly likely that Yasser Arafat was poisoned with polonium. So what’s been the result of his ‘removal’?

 Ramzy Baroud

A Convincing Palestinian Narrative: There Isn’t One

A Convincing Palestinian Narrative: There Isn’t One

RAMZY BAROUD: An hour spent flipping between two Palestinian TV channels made it abundantly clear how Palestinians are missing a clear story about their present and future

 Jonathan Cook

Secrecy, Foot-Dragging, Frustration: ‘Peace Process Going Nowhere’

Secrecy, Foot-Dragging, Frustration: ‘Peace Process Going Nowhere’

JONATHAN COOK: We’re stumbling towards a conclusion with which the Israeli authorities would be very happy – a stalled process with the potential added extra of a Palestinian walkout

 Ramzy Baroud

The Plan To ‘Capture Gaza’ Is Nearing Critical Point

The Plan To ‘Capture Gaza’ Is Nearing Critical Point

RAMZY BAROUD: The ‘pampered men’ of the PNA are in no hurry to take on a ‘national liberation project’. The attack on Gaza continues.

 Ramzy Baroud

Gaza and Ramallah, Apart: Fragmentation of Identity

Gaza and Ramallah, Apart: Fragmentation of Identity

RAMZY BAROUD: The physical distance between Gaza and Ramallah belies the significant issues surrounding Palestinian identity today.

 Ramzy Baroud

The Weird World of Mahmoud Abbas: No-One’s Listening

The Weird World of Mahmoud Abbas: No-One’s Listening

RAMZY BAROUD: Israel has consistently tried to mould Palestinian leaders in its ideal image. In Mahmoud Abbas they have an unqualified success

 Jonathan Cook

‘We Fight With Our Imagination’: Feted Director Speaks

‘We Fight With Our Imagination’: Feted Director Speaks

JONATHAN COOK: He’s will not let Israelis forget about the impact that their occupation has on everyday Palestinian life.

 Juan Cole

‘Inhumanity’, Not ‘Sexting’, Is Anthony Weiner’s Real Problem

‘Inhumanity’, Not ‘Sexting’, Is Anthony Weiner’s Real Problem

JUAN COLE: Weiner’s been caught out again. The really big deal about him though is his unwavering support for virulently anti-Palestinian policies

 Ramzy Baroud

Palestinian Division: It’s Real, It’s Deep, It’s Destructive

Palestinian Division: It’s Real, It’s Deep, It’s Destructive

RAMZY BAROUD: In spite of all of the talk about unity among Palestinians the fissures that divide Hamas and Fatah supporters are too deep

 Ramzy Baroud

Gaza Is ‘Paying a Heavy Price’ For Egypt’s Political Turmoil

Gaza Is ‘Paying a Heavy Price’ For Egypt’s Political Turmoil

RAMZY BAROUD: Gazans rejoiced when their neighbours in Egypt experienced freedom. The consequences for Gaza of two years’ revolution in Egypt though are dire

 Mondoweiss

Gaza’s Assaf: The Arab World’s New Singing Sensation

Gaza’s Assaf: The Arab World’s New Singing Sensation

MONDOWEISS: He very nearly didn’t even make it to the audition but Mohammed Assaf has rapidly become a superstar with his patriotic songs.

 Ramzy Baroud

Egypt Division = Ongoing Despair in Gaza

Egypt Division = Ongoing Despair in Gaza

RAMZY BAROUD: It seemed unthinkable a Muslim Brotherhood government could impose worse conditions on Gaza than Mubarak.

 Mondoweiss

Asmaa’s Mecca Visit: Who Will Make It Happen?

Asmaa’s Mecca Visit: Who Will Make It Happen?

WALAA AL GHUSSEIN, MONDOWEISS: Asmaa lives in a densely populated area, is dangerously ill. She dreams of Mecca…

 Mondoweiss

72 Hours With Obama: He’s Israel’s BFF

72 Hours With Obama: He’s Israel’s BFF

If you ever had a burning desire to see the American-Israeli alliance shine, there wasn't a better place to be than Jerusalem last week.

MONDOWEISS: If you had a desire to see the U.S.-Israeli alliance shine, there wasn’t a better place than Jerusalem last week.

 Mondoweiss

Obama The Tourist: Little Hope Among Palestinians

Obama The Tourist: Little Hope Among Palestinians

ALLISON DEGER, MONDOWEISS: You won’t find many people in Ramallah whose expectations of President Obama’s visit are higher than rock bottom