Ramzy Baroud

Dr. Ramzy Baroud is a widely published and translated author, an internationally syndicated columnist and editor of PalestineChronicle.com. His latest book is The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story (Pluto Press, 2018). He earned a Ph.D. in Palestine Studies from the University of Exeter (2015), and was a Non-Resident Scholar at Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies, UCSB. Visit his website at  www.ramzybaroud.net.

Top US Counterterror Chief Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War, Blames Israel Lobby Pressure

Joe Kent resigned as head of the National Counterterrorism Center over Iran war. He said Iran poses “no imminent threat” and claimed the war began due to pressure from Benjamin Nentanyahu and the Israel lobby.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud

Joe Kent’s resignation is not an anomaly but an alarm: elite dissent is surfacing early because this war is built on deception. Joe Kent’s resignation is shocking, but not for the obvious reason. It is not shocking simply because it comes from within the Trump administration. Any administration of that size, stretching across thousands of

Read Full Article

Iranian Official Claims Israel Used Arab ‘Contractor’ in Alleged Oman False-Flag Operation

A senior Iranian security official has accused Israel of orchestrating a “false flag” operation in Oman, claiming the attack was designed to inflame tensions between Tehran and Gulf states and undermine regional diplomacy.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
AP Photo - Oman and Iran

Iranian source claims Israel staged Oman attack to damage Tehran–Muscat ties and destabilize Gulf diplomacy amid widening war. Key Developments An Iranian security official told Al-Mayadeen that Israel orchestrated a “false flag” attack targeting fuel storage facilities in Oman. The source alleged the operation was carried out through an

Read Full Article

“Text Me You Haven’t Died” – My Sister was the 166th Doctor to Be Murdered in Gaza

Dr. Soma Baroud’s life was dedicated to healing the wounded in Gaza. Her tragic death in an Israeli airstrike on October 9 is a reminder of the relentless violence faced by Palestinians, even those who save lives. This is the story of a sister, a healer, and a martyr

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
Dr. Soma Baroud

Your lives will continue. With new events and new faces. They are the faces of your children, who will fill your homes with noise and laughter." These were the last words written by my sister in a text message to one of her daughters. Dr. Soma Baroud was murdered on October 9 when Israeli warplanes bombed a taxi that carried her and other tired

Read Full Article

Gaza’s Children Face Extermination Amid Bombings, Disease and Famine

Over 16,480 children have died, and thousands more face starvation as Israel’s relentless assault continues. Gaza’s children need protection, not a war designed to erase their future.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
Gaza Famine Feature photo

The Israeli war on Gaza has become a war on Palestinian children. This was as true on October 7 as it is today. On August 17, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a seven-day ceasefire to allow children in Gaza to be vaccinated against polio. "I am appealing to all parties to provide concrete assurances right away, guaranteeing

Read Full Article

Why Israeli Soldiers Rape

As Israel intensifies its brutal assault on Gaza, the systematic use of rape, torture, and psychological warfare seeks to break Palestinian resistance.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
Israel Military Rape Feature photo

On October 25, Israeli politician Moshe Feiglin told Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that “Muslims are not afraid of us anymore.” It might sound odd that Feiglin saw the element of fear as critical to Israel’s well-being, if not its very survival. In actuality, the fear element is directly linked to Israel’s behavior and fundamental to its

Read Full Article

When ‘Prophets’ Become Memes: The Rise and Fall of Benjamin Netanyahu

In a desperate bid to salvage his reputation, Netanyahu’s speech to Congress was filled with lies and delusions, revealing a leader in the throes of desperation and dwindling support.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
Rise and Fall Netanyahu Feature photo

Great orators in history would not have been recognized as such if their words carried no value. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is neither a great orator nor did his speech before a joint Congressional session on July 24 have actual worth. On all fronts, it was an expression of his desperation, if not defeat. This is not new. For

Read Full Article

Is Israel Headed Toward Civil War?

Netanyahu downplays civil war fears despite escalating protests and resignations, revealing Israel’s internal fractures.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
Israel Civil Unrest Feature photo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on June 18 that there would be no civil war in Israel. However, his assertion might not hold true. Netanyahu’s statement comes amidst growing popular protests in Israel, especially after the resignations of several Israeli War Cabinet Ministers, including Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, both

Read Full Article