From Media Darling to Persona Non Grata: Greta Thunberg’s Journey

Once a global icon embraced by the media and political elite, Greta Thunberg is now marginalized for speaking out against war, imperialism, and Israel’s assault on Gaza.

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod
Greta Thunberg at a pro-Palestinian rally in Mannheim, Germany, December 2024

Once the favored child of the establishment, Greta Thunberg has been dropped by the global elite. A MintPress News study finds that coverage of Thunberg in The New York Times and Washington Post has dwindled from hundreds of articles per year to barely a handful, precisely as she widens her focus from the environment to the capitalist system that

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Documentary | Automated Apartheid: Walking Through Hebron Smart City

Mnar Adley takes us along her journey as she crosses through the most heavily armed and surveilled checkpoints in the world where Israel has set up an automated apartheid system to track Palestinian movement.

Mnar Adley
By Mnar Adley
Hebron Doc Feature photo

A silent sentinel watches over every corner in the bustling streets of Hebron, the largest city in the West Bank, where the ancient echoes of history collide with the modern hum of daily life. This sentinel is not a person but a network of surveillance technology known ominously as the "Hebron Smart City." Designed by Israeli authorities, this

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A Tale of Two Genocides: Namibia’s Stand Against Israeli Aggression

Namibia’s solidarity with Palestine underscores a broader shift in global politics, where shared histories pave the way for meaningful alliances against colonial oppression.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
Namibia Palestine Feature photo

The distance between Gaza and Namibia is measured in the thousands of kilometers. But the historical distance is much closer. This is precisely why Namibia was one of the first countries to take a strong stance against the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Namibia was colonized by the Germans in 1884, while the British colonized Palestine in the 1920s,

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Amal Clooney’s Silence on Gaza Shows the Limits Of Liberalism

Amal Clooney’s conspicuous silence on Israel’s actions in Palestine and Lebanon contrasts sharply with her vocal condemnation of human rights abuses elsewhere, prompting scrutiny of her allegiances and principles.

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod
Amal Clooney Feature photo

Editor’s Note | On May 20, Amal Clooney released a statement on the website of the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s website, revealing that she has been aiding the International Criminal Court in its evaluation of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israel and Gaza. This could explain her recent reticence to discuss the situation

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Israel’s Ceasefire Deception: Insights from Israeli Activist Miko Peled

Israeli human rights activist Miko Peled uncovers the truth behind Israel’s history of ceasefire agreements and violations, shedding light on ongoing injustices faced by Palestinians.

Miko Peled
By Miko Peled
Miko Peled Israel Ceasefire Feature photo

The history of ceasefire agreements signed between Israel and its neighbors begins in February of 1949 when the newly established State of Israel signed armistice agreements with Egypt, Jordan - also newly created states, Lebanon and Syria. All the agreements say more or less the same things, the main differences being the boundaries as they were

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On Keffiyeh and Watermelon – Revealing the Meaning of Palestinian Symbols

The one symbol that the Israeli military could not prevent was the use of the keffiyeh, a staple in every Palestinian home. Now, it has become the new symbol of nationhood and resistance, at times even replacing the now-banned flag.

Ramzy Baroud
Romana Rubeo
By Ramzy Baroud
And Romana Rubeo
My Pal Art Feature photo

Those who admonish Palestinian Resistance, armed or otherwise, have little understanding of the psychological ramifications of resistance, such as a sense of collective empowerment, honor and hope. But resistance is not just a rifle or a rocket launcher. The latter are but one manifestation of resistance, and if not backed by strong popular

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