Author: Mohamad Elmasry

In 2023, Noam Chomsky highlighted a notable shift in the relationship between the US and Israel, noting Israel’s growing independence. The current Israel-Gaza conflict has exposed the US response to Israeli defiance: acquiescence. Despite calls to protect civilians and limit attacks, Israel has consistently disregarded US concerns, leading to a pattern of American backtracking to align with Israeli actions. A pattern of acquiescence US attempts to influence Israeli behavior have fallen short, with Israel continuing aggressive tactics in defiance of American advice. The Biden administration’s efforts to urge restraint have been met with increased violence, showcasing Israel’s dominance in the…

Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank, Ireland, Norway, and Spain recently made headlines by officially recognizing Palestine as a state. While this symbolic gesture was met with praise from Palestinians, Israel responded by withdrawing its ambassadors from all three countries. Although the recognition of Palestine as a state may seem like a positive step, some skeptics question its effectiveness in actually benefitting the Palestinian people. The joint recognition from these European nations has been criticized as “too little, too late” by Palestinian-American scholar Noura Erakat. Furthermore, while Spain, Ireland, and Norway have condemned Israeli actions, they…