The Intercept Briefing
The Performative Ceasefire in Gaza
As Iran and the U.S. reach a deal to supposedly end this cycle of war, Tariq Kenney-Shawa and Jonah Valdez discuss what’s happened since Israel’s October “pseudo-ceasefire” in Gaza.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israel’s 2023 bombings and invasion of the Gaza Strip have cost thousands of Palestinian lives and displaced countless others. But the war didn’t start with Hamas’s October 7 attack. The Intercept’s coverage delves into Israel’s occupation, how the U.S. government enables its repression, and the free speech fight over pro-Palestine activism at home.
Voices
The Real “Divide” Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters
Supporting Israel is now a fringe position among Democratic voters. Why does the media keep covering it like a 50/50 issue?
A Gay Palestinian Fled to Israel’s “Safe Haven.” Israel Tried to Exploit Him for Intelligence.
Israel bills itself as a haven for LGBTQ+ rights. Its bureaucratic system can further endanger queer Palestinian asylum-seekers.
Company Behind California Chemical Leak Was Building F-35 Parts Amid Rush of Orders From U.S. and Israel
The military contractor whose leak displaced 50,000 people makes millions aiding fighter jet production for Lockheed Martin.
Chilling Dissent
Miami Beach Official Hired Billboard Truck to Call Pro-Palestine Activists “Jew Hater,” Lawsuit Alleges
City Commissioner David Suarez is accused of hiring the trucks to single out members of the activist group Jewish Voice for Peace.
We Analyzed Thousands of News Articles: Here’s the Proof of Pro-Israel Bias in Mainstream Media
U.S. media outlets were crucial in helping Israel sell the Gaza genocide to the American public.
Israeli Real Estate Expo Advertising West Bank Settlements Returns to NYC
The controversial event and the NYPD’s response to resulting protests present a test for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani Condemns NYC Expo Promoting Property Sales in Israeli West Bank Settlements
Past real estate expos that included illegal Israeli settlements have come under scrutiny for discrimination — and led to violent confrontations.
Portland AI Company Ships Targeting Tech to Israeli Drone Maker
Video processing firm Sightline Intelligence, which claims its AI can separate civilians from militants, faces protests at home.
Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals
There’s a divide between those seeking to end all U.S. weapons deals with Israel and those who want to allow some exceptions.