An edited version of this article was published recently in Middle East Eye. This is the complete version. On July 13th, the International Criminal Court announced it would commence the pre-trial phase in a war crimes case brought by the Palestinian Authority against Israel. An Israeli news report called the move "unprecedented." A three-judge panel has … [Read more...]
Trump’s Bizarre Offer to Meet Iran’s Rouhani
During a press conference with Italy's prime minister, Pres. Trump was asked if he would meeting with Iran's Pres. Hassan Rouhani. In a typically slipshod, extemporaneous response he said: Sure, I'll meet him anytime without conditions. This response probably caused a 5-alarm fire in John Bolton's NSA and Mike Pompeo's State Department, since both have … [Read more...]
Who Taught World’s Secret Police to Kidnap Enemies on Foreign Soil?
NOTE: The Nation has published my new piece on NSO Group and Black Cube. It is my first piece published there in years. I'm proud of it and hope you will read and pass it on... * * Why Israel, of course! But this post is going to start out in a strange place far removed from the Middle East. And I promise that though the starting point is Mongolia, this … [Read more...]
Israeli Press Freedom Under Fire: Jerusalem Post Sacks Long-Time Political Cartoonist
Earlier this week, Avi Katz, who's been one of Israel leading political cartoonists for the past three decades, was fired by the Jerusalem Post. He's contributed illustrations and magazine covers for its sister publication, the Jerusalem Report for years. A few days ago, in response to passage of the "Jewish Nation State" (aka Death of Democracy) law, Avi … [Read more...]
