Palestine Blog
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What Does “Globalize the Intifada” Really Mean?
This article explains where the phrase comes from, what “intifada” actually meant in Israeli and Palestinian history, and why many Jews today hear it as a call to revive the violence of the early 2000s rather than as a call for peaceful political advocacy. Table of Contents About the Phrase “Globalize the Intifada” The Original
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Is Zionism Colonialism?
Table of Contents About Zionism and Colonialism Origins of Zionism: A Response to Exile, Not Empire Colonialism Defined: The Wrong Framework for the Jewish Return The Jewish Historical Connection to the Land of Israel Zionism Compared to European Colonial Projects Modern Misuse of “Colonialism” in Political Discourse About Zionism and Colonialism: The Conclusion About Zionism
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Understanding Zionism vs Anti-zionism
Table of Contents About Zionism vs. Anti-Zionism The Origins of Zionism The Rise of Anti-Zionism When Anti-Zionism Crosses into Antisemitism Modern Political and Cultural Context Public Perception and Misunderstandings A Broader Perspective on Zionism and Anti-Zionism About Zionism vs. Anti-Zionism “Zionism” and “anti-Zionism” are often used as broad labels that simplify a deep and complicated
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Saudi Arabia: The Forgotten Apartheid State of the Middle East
Behind the Kingdom’s Image of Modernity Saudi Arabia has long portrayed itself as a nation of rapid modernization and economic transformation. Under Vision 2030, it seeks to diversify beyond oil, expand tourism, and open limited social freedoms. Yet beneath this image of progress, the Kingdom continues to enforce strict systems of segregation and control that
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Who Is Hussein al-Sheikh and what it means for Palestine?
Table of Contents About Hussein al-Sheikh Rise Within the Palestinian Authority Political Influence and Ties to Mahmoud Abbas Corruption Allegations and Public Perception Succession Talk and Controversy Over Legitimacy Why Hussein al-Sheikh Matters for Palestine’s Future What Hussein al-Sheikh Represents Today About Hussein al-Sheikh Hussein al-Sheikh is a senior Palestinian politician who currently serves as
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Who Is Ismail Haniyeh and His Role in Palestine
Member Profiles • Subtly Pro-Israel Perspective • Updated for reader clarity Table of Contents About Ismail Haniyeh Early Life and Rise in Hamas Role in Palestinian Politics Leadership in Hamas International Relations and Controversy The Lasting Impact of Ismail Haniyeh About Ismail Haniyeh’s Legacy About Ismail Haniyeh Ismail Haniyeh is the longtime political figurehead of
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The Largest Barrier to Implementing Trump’s Peace Plan Is Still Hamas?
Table of Contents About This Post-War Moment What the Ceasefire & Hostage Swap Changed—and Didn’t How Hamas Reasserts Control: Raids, Executions, Armed Policing Crushing Dissent & Rival Networks Video Evidence & On-the-Ground Verification Implications for Implementing Trump’s Peace Plan About Why Hamas Remains the Largest Barrier About This Post-War Moment The recent ceasefire and large-scale
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Who Is Mohammad Shtayyeh for Palestine?
Table of Contents About Mohammad Shtayyeh Early Life, Fatah Rise, and Economic Roles Prime Ministership (2019–2024) Governance Record and Criticisms Resignation in 2024 and What It Signaled Why He Matters to the Palestinian–Israeli Process What Mohammad Shtayyeh Means for Palestine Today About Mohammad Shtayyeh Mohammad Shtayyeh is a Palestinian economist and veteran Fatah power broker
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Who was Yasser Arafat and how did he shape Palestine?
Who Was Yasser Arafat and How Did He Shape Palestine? Table of Contents About Yasser Arafat Early Life and Rise in Leadership Founding of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Arafat and the Oslo Accords Controversies and Criticism Legacy of Yasser Arafat Final Thoughts on Yasser Arafat About Yasser Arafat Yasser Arafat was one of the
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What was the Black September and how does it relate to Palestine?
On This Page About the Jordanian Civil War and Its Palestinian Roots A Kingdom Overwhelmed: The Demographic Shift After 1948 and 1967 Militias Within the Monarchy: The PLO’s Growing Autonomy Dawson’s Field and the Spark of Civil War Black September: Jordan Reclaims Control The Aftermath and Flight to Beirut About How the Jordanian Civil War