The True History of How Hamas Was Created

Claims that Israel created Hamas oversimplify history. Robert Inlakesh debunks this myth, examining Israel’s dealings with Hamas’s precursor and revealing key misunderstandings about the group’s origins and the Palestinian liberation movement.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
The True History of How Hamas Was Created

Claims that Israel created Hamas oversimplify history. Robert Inlakesh debunks this myth, examining Israel’s dealings with Hamas’s precursor and revealing key misunderstandings about the group’s origins and the Palestinian liberation movement.

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Aysenur Eygi: American Lives Matter… But Not All of Them

As the Biden administration vows swift action against Hamas for killing an Israeli-American, the silence surrounding the death of American activist Aysenur Eygi at the hands of Israeli forces exposes a glaring double standard.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Aysenur Eygi: American Lives Matter… But Not All of Them

As the Biden administration vows swift action against Hamas for killing an Israeli-American, the silence surrounding the death of American activist Aysenur Eygi at the hands of Israeli forces exposes a glaring double standard.

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Western Crackdowns Target Journalists and Activists Critical of Israel

With the arrest of journalists and activists in the UK and U.S., Western governments are sending a message to critics of Israel’s Gaza policy: dissent will not be tolerated.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Western Crackdowns Target Journalists and Activists Critical of Israel

With the arrest of journalists and activists in the UK and U.S., Western governments are sending a message to critics of Israel’s Gaza policy: dissent will not be tolerated.

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A War Crime America Tried to Forget: Haditha Massacre with Marine Lawyer Haytham Faraj

Retired Marine Corps officer and military lawyer Haaytham Faraj joins State of Play to discuss the Haditha Massacre, U.S. war crimes, and the culture of cover-ups.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
A War Crime America Tried to Forget: Haditha Massacre with Marine Lawyer Haytham Faraj

Retired Marine Corps officer and military lawyer Haaytham Faraj joins State of Play to discuss the Haditha Massacre, U.S. war crimes, and the culture of cover-ups.

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Gaza Ceasefire Deal Stalemated, with Antony Lowenstein

With the ceasefire talks faltering, Israeli citizens take to the streets, demanding a new approach. Could this growing movement inside Israel be the catalyst for ending the violence in Gaza?

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Gaza Ceasefire Deal Stalemated, with Antony Lowenstein

With the ceasefire talks faltering, Israeli citizens take to the streets, demanding a new approach. Could this growing movement inside Israel be the catalyst for ending the violence in Gaza?

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Why I Left the Service: Military Intel Officer Josephine Guilbeau on Ukraine, Gaza, and US Decline

Josephine Guilbeau discusses her decision to leave the military, exaposing the misguided U.S. strategies in Ukraine and Gaza and the broader implications for global stability.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Why I Left the Service: Military Intel Officer Josephine Guilbeau on Ukraine, Gaza, and US Decline

Josephine Guilbeau discusses her decision to leave the military, exaposing the misguided U.S. strategies in Ukraine and Gaza and the broader implications for global stability.

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Kursk Offensive: Ukraine’s High-Stakes Gamble for Diplomatic Leverage

Former US Special Operations Soldier Greg Stoker dissects Ukraine’s largest territorial gain in years. As Kyiv attempts to disrupt Russian advances and seize a PR victory, could this offensive be the final nail in Zelensky’s coffin?

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Kursk Offensive: Ukraine’s High-Stakes Gamble for Diplomatic Leverage

Former US Special Operations Soldier Greg Stoker dissects Ukraine’s largest territorial gain in years. As Kyiv attempts to disrupt Russian advances and seize a PR victory, could this offensive be the final nail in Zelensky’s coffin?

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