What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US? Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther’s recommendations to crackdown on activism. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025
How Columbia gave in to Trump’s demands to get its $400m funding back The New York university’s federal funding was revoked last month over allegations of ‘antisemitic harassment’ on campus. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2025
What’s behind Trump’s call to take over Gaza? Trump has said Palestinians could leave Gaza while the US takes over – but is he serious? Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025
Despite 30-day Gaza aid ultimatum, US says support for Israel will proceed US law prohibits military assistance to allies blocking humanitarian aid, but Washington says no assessment on Israel. Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024
End game: What’s Israel’s plan in the occupied West Bank? Israel continues to expand settlements, with many politicians open about their desire to stop a Palestinian state. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2024
Israel, civilian deaths and the question of proportionality Israel’s fatal al-Tabin School attack raises questions of how many civilians Israel will kill to execute Hamas fighters. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2024
Why does Israel step up its attacks when Gaza ceasefire talks advance? Israel has a history of deploying this tactic to apply pressure on its opponents and act with impunity, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024
‘Not enough’: Why the US did not veto a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN Analysts say US decision against vetoing the UN measure signals Biden’s growing frustration with Israel’s PM Netanyahu. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2024
Biden’s frustrations with Netanyahu ‘meaningless’ without action: Analysts US president must do more than criticise Israeli leader behind closed doors, advocates say, as Rafah offensive looms. Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2024
‘Reckless’: Proposed ban on US funding for UNRWA raises alarm Advocates say growing bipartisan support for curbs to UN agency for Palestinian refugees is ‘concerning’ and ‘reckless’. Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024
What’s behind Antony Blinken’s call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza? Palestinian rights advocates say ‘pauses’ are ‘insufficient’ and would not absolve US of complicity in Israeli attacks. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2023
Passage of Israel’s judicial reform entrenches ‘Jewish supremacy’ New law will make it easier for the far-right government to pursue policies that harm Palestinians, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023
Steady US support gives Israel ‘cover’ to attack Jenin: Analysts Biden administration’s unconditional backing emboldens escalating Israeli violence against Palestinians, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2023
Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Advocates decry ‘abhorrent’ US stance One year after Al Jazeera journalist was killed, rights advocates say Biden administration is shielding Israeli abuses. Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023
Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2023 US criticism of Israeli settlements is ‘meaningless’: Analysts Washington says it is ‘deeply troubled’ by settlement expansion but rejects UN efforts to denounce Israeli policies.
Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022 Israel’s US backers face ‘moment of reckoning’ as far right rises Experts say Israel supporters in Washington will have more trouble defending its policies as gov’t moves further right.