Gaza Under Attack

The Cold Realities of US Policy in Israel-Palestine

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: October 15, 2014

In: Uncategorized, United States, US-Israel Lobby

The power of the pro-Israel lobby is undeniable, but the image of the US being forced into policies it would otherwise abhor by that lobby is absurd and inaccurate. The real roots of US policy remain entrenched in perceived national interests and geo-strategic concerns. Continue Reading

Richard Falk and the Russell Tribunal on the Question of Genocide in Gaza

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: October 7, 2014

In: Uncategorized

Russell Tribunal tries to decide if the slaughter in Gaza this summer amounted to genocideContinue Reading

Changing Course: Mahmoud Abbas At The UNGA

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: September 27, 2014

In: Israel, Palestine, Peace Plans, United Nations

Abbas’ combative speech at the UNGA may have started the Palestinians on a new strategic course.Continue Reading

Is This the Real Gaza Ceasefire?

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: August 27, 2014

In: Gaza

All of that death and destruction in Gaza for what?Continue Reading

A Proposed UNSC Ceasefire Plan For Gaza

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: August 22, 2014

In: Gaza, Hamas, Israel, United Nations

The UN Security Council is considering a resolution to resolve the Gaza fighting. It has some profound implications.Continue Reading

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