De facto or de jure, the oppression of Palestinians demands real consequences.
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How Biden’s Foreign-Policy Team Got Rich
Strategic consultants will define Biden’s relationship to the world.
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It Won’t Be So Easy to Revive the Iran Deal
Those urging a possible Biden administration to rejoin the nuclear accord overlook a key player: Iran.
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The U.S. Maps Away Palestinian Land
Trump’s ambassador to Israel is working with Netanyahu to draft up an annexation map.
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Profits Over People: Trump White House Backs Arms Dealers
U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia continue in the face of human rights violations and a brutal war in Yemen.
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In Israel, the Virus Is Fading. Netanyahu Is Still Here.
Jerusalem proves a lot safer than New York’s Upper West Side, but Israel’s democracy is in critical condition.
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A New Generation of Dissenters Dies in Egyptian Prison
The El-Sisi government, having eradicated all forms of protest, is now taking on Instagrammers.
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Using Coronavirus to Crack Down on Political Prisoners
Trump and Pompeo are ignoring a wave of repression in the Middle East.
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While Israel Battles Coronavirus, Its Democracy Is on Life Support
As Israelis edge closer to a fourth election, Netanyahu is focused on one thing: retaining power.
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The Art of Confined Spaces
What artists trapped inside might learn from Iraqi notebooks and Lebanese comics
