Voices
Not Israel’s 9/11, but a Prison Riot
The George W. Bush administration deserves plenty of blame for what’s happening now in Israel and 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.
Before They Vowed to Annihilate Hamas, Israeli Officials Considered It an Asset
Hamas has long offered Israel an alibi to avoid abiding by its supposed commitment to Palestinian statehood.
A Half-Century Ago, Another Major Intel Failure Saw Israel’s Leader Resign
The Hamas surprise attack isn’t history rhyming, it’s a reprise of 1973’s Yom Kippur War — and it doesn’t bode well for Benjamin Netanyahu.
J Street to Democrats: Back Resolution Supporting Gaza War or Lose Endorsement
Once a “pro-peace” Israel lobby alternative, J Street is pushing a hawkish resolution on Israel that ignores Palestinian civilians.
Israeli Settlers Take Advantage of Gaza Chaos to Attack Palestinians in West Bank
Settlers and soldiers have killed 51 Palestinians in the West Bank since Saturday. At least two Palestinian villages have been entirely depopulated.
Hamas Is Dragging Israel Toward the Abyss
Israel has avoided ruling Gaza on the ground — but Hamas may have forced it to try.
FBI Targets Muslims and Palestinians in Wake of Hamas Attack, Civil Rights Advocates Warn
The domestic policing comes amid reports of harassment against Muslims and Palestinians around the country.
Deconstructed Podcast
Fog of War: The Media and the Israel–Palestine Conflict
Horrific unverified claims about the conflict spread like wildfire by news outlets and on social media, rapidly fueling tensions and violence.
Israel Warns Palestinians on Facebook — but Bombings Decimated Gaza Internet Access
During a war, when access to the internet could save lives, Palestinians are struggling to reach the outside world and each other.
Alleged Iran Role in Israel Attack Echoes Bogus Iraq WMD Claims
Israeli and U.S. officials acknowledge there is no proof that Iran directed last weekend’s deadly Hamas attack.