The Key Factor in the Saudi-Iran Deal: Absolutely No U.S. Involvement
D.C. hawks say American military might brought order to the Middle East, but without U.S. meddling, regional rivals finally made a deal.
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Pentagon Developed Contingency Plan for War With Iran
In January, the U.S. and Israel conducted the largest joint military exercise in history.
Protests in Israel: The Right’s Further Consolidation of Power
The Israeli Parliament’s vote to curb the Supreme Court paves the way for settlers’ expansion into the West Bank.
Secret U.S. War in Lebanon Is Tinder for Escalation of Israel–Gaza Conflict
Billions in security aid to Lebanon, along with off-the-books commandos, could embroil the U.S. in a regional conflagration.
How Homeland Security Is Undermining Faith in U.S. Elections
Voters are being told that the election system is both under attack and vulnerable to manipulation.
Twelve Days in Kobane, Where Syrian Kurds Are Under Attack by Turkey
Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkey and its militias have cut off the Kurdish city of Kobane from the rest of Syria.
South Africa Just Made Its Case at The Hague. What's Next?
A preliminary decision on genocide charges against Israel could come as early as next week.
Amid Ongoing Iran Protests, Congress Boosts Cultish MEK Exile Group
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle are backing a bill that endorses Maryam Rajavi, an Iranian opposition figure who leads the Mojahedin-e Khalq.
With Ceasefire Calls Growing, Israeli Military Launches Closed-Door “PR Blitz” on Capitol Hill
The Intercept has learned of around half a dozen events coordinated with Israeli officials during recent weeks — some of them hastily organized.
Pro-Israel Illinois Democrat Cancels Two Debates Against Challenger Who Backs Gaza Ceasefire
Rep. Bill Foster and Qasim Rashid are on opposite sides of the Gaza ceasefire push — with AIPAC expected to get into the action.