Israel’s War on Gaza
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.
Theia Chatelle
Theia Chatelle is a freelance journalist and photographer covering conflict, human rights, and displacement across the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Based in Jerusalem, she reports on war and social movements, with a focus on human-interest storytelling and investigations into state power.
Her work has appeared in The Forward, The Nation, Haaretz, and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, among other outlets. Her photography has been published by MS NOW and USA Today, among others. Chatelle holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in American Studies from Yale University. She was a 2025 fellow at the International Women’s Media Foundation and is an alumna of the Rory Peck Trust and the Type Media Center.
Her work has appeared in The Forward, The Nation, Haaretz, and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, among other outlets. Her photography has been published by MS NOW and USA Today, among others. Chatelle holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in American Studies from Yale University. She was a 2025 fellow at the International Women’s Media Foundation and is an alumna of the Rory Peck Trust and the Type Media Center.
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Israel’s Lebanon Blitz
“I Want to Occupy”: Inside the Israeli Movement Pushing to Raze and Settle Southern Lebanon
In the communities closest to Israel’s northern border, residents argue the only way to keep themselves safe is to displace their Lebanese neighbors.
Israel’s War on Gaza
With World's Eyes on Iran, Israel Locks Down the West Bank
The Israeli military has closed checkpoints around the West Bank, restricting Palestinians’ movement as settler violence ramps up.
Chilling Dissent
How Corporate Partnerships Powered University Surveillance of Palestine Protests
Officials at the University of Houston used Dataminr to surveil students, while University of Connecticut administrators voiced concerns over protests against a military contractor and major donor.
Chilling Dissent
How Universities Used Counterterror Intelligence-Sharing Hubs to Surveil Pro-Palestine Students
Internal university communications reveal how a network established for post-9/11 intelligence sharing was turned on students protesting genocide.
Chilling Dissent
How California Spent Natural Disaster Funds to Quell Student Protests for Palestine
California’s Law Enforcement Mutual Aid fund has been used to fight fires, floods, earthquakes — and Gaza demonstrations.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israel Accuses Hamas of Using “Human Shields” While IDF Embeds Among Civilians at Lebanon Border
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, Israeli troops are stationed in the villages that dot the country’s northern border.