Palestine
Free Speech, Unless You're Advocating for Palestine
CNN's firing of Marc Lamont Hill highlights the ongoing silencing of pro-Palestinian voices in American life.
Can a Disabled Palestinian American Launch the Next Big Sitcom?
How comedian Maysoon Zayid is planning to reshape television.
The Birders of the West Bank
There are a wide array of bird species in the small region, but, due to political strife, it can be difficult for Palestinian bird watchers to follow their quarry.
Israeli Airstrikes Rock Gaza After Hamas Rockets Hit Israel (in Photos)
After Hamas rockets caused injuries in Israel, the Israeli military response led to multiple deaths in Gaza.
Viewfinder: Israeli Security Forces at the Adam Settlement in the West Bank
Security forces respond to a stabbing attack that took place at the Adam settlement.
What Are the Implications of Israel's 'Nation-State Law' for Jewish-Arab Relations?
The message the law sends to Israel's Arab citizens is unequivocal: This state is not yours and this land does not belong to you.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an investigation into toxic Superfund sites to an interview with former George W. Bush ethics lawyer and current Senate hopeful Richard M. Painter.
Viewfinder: Palestinian Protesters Use Slingshots Against Israeli Security Forces
A Palestinian protester uses a slingshot to throw stones toward Israeli forces during clashes following a protest along the border with Israel, east of Gaza City, on April 5th, 2018.
Palestinian President Calls on U.N. to Replace U.S. in Peace Mediation
The U.S. has led efforts to negotiate a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine for over 20 years.
Viewfinder: Palestinian Protesters Clash With Israeli Forces
Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli forces on December 11th, 2017, near the border fence with Israel, east of Gaza City.
Jared Kushner Is Double Dealing Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
According to its donation book, Kushner's company charity has given thousands of dollars to fund groups constructing controversial settlements in the West Bank.
Trump Reaches Peak Brinkmanship With His Jerusalem Embassy Bid
Analysts around the globe caution such a move would put any peace talks between Israel and Palestine at risk.
The Week in Photos: From a Protest in New York City to Clashes in the West Bank
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Field Notes: Patient Care in the Gaza Strip
Gaza City, Gaza Strip: A doctor and nurse stitch a man's finger in Al-Shifa Hospital.
Why Hannah Arendt Matters in 2016
The controversial German philosopher is enjoying renewed pop culture significance. We talked with director Ada Ushpiz to find out why.
U.S. Taxpayers Are Subsidizing the Defense of Alleged Killers
An Israeli group is raising money in the U.S. to support Israelis charged with or convicted of violence against Palestinians.
Would Segregation Reduce Violence Between Israel and Palestine?
A new computer model that maps violence patterns in urban areas says that it would.
The Long-Term Harm Caused by Short-Term Exposure to Violence
A study of the political upheaval in Kenya shows what harm violence can have on the children who witness it.