Yasir Arafat

Palestinians Won’t Have a State Unless Their Leaders Try to Build One

The journey to nowhere.

Kobi Michael and Ori Wertman
June 10 2022 12:01AM

Socioeconomic Improvements Won’t Bring Political Moderation to Israel’s Arabs

Yasir Arafat’s propaganda campaign is still bearing fruit.

Efraim Karsh
May 17 2022 12:01AM

Abolish Nakba Day

Palestinians would be better served by celebrating freedom than by nourishing grievance.

Bassam Eid
May 16 2022 12:01AM

What the Arafat Cartoon Controversy Says about the Prospects of Palestinian Democracy

Depictions of the terrorist leader have been stripped from a museum in Ramallah.

Ben Cohen
Feb. 2 2022 12:01AM

The UN Has Inaugurated a New Investigation into Israel, and Its Conclusions Are Predetermined

Three committed Israel-haters have been selected for the task.

Anne Bayefsky
Jan. 25 2022 12:01AM

Could Bangladesh Join Other Muslim Countries in Breaking the Taboo on Relations with Israel?

The Jewish state was one of few to support it during its war of independence.

Mike Wagenheim
Dec. 24 2021 12:01AM

Hatred of Israel Sowed the Seeds of Lebanon’s Collapse

First the PLO, and then Hizballah, destabilized the country to fight Israel.

Sean Durns
Aug. 17 2021 12:01AM

Gamal Abdel Nasser’s Cynical Use of the Palestinian Cause

He opposed Palestinian independence.

Michael Sharnoff
June 9 2021 12:01AM

Beneath Edward Said’s Confused Condemnations of Western Scholarship Lay His Own Insecurities

Disoriented.

Sameer Rahim
May 6 2021 12:01AM

How Yasir Arafat Drove Christians from Bethlehem

’Tis the season to bash Israel.

David M. Weinberg
Dec. 28 2020 12:01AM

A Senior Saudi Political Figure Takes the Palestinian Leadership to Task

Missed opportunities.

Bandar bin Sultan
Oct. 7 2020 12:01AM

How Black September Helped to Cement the U.S.-Israel Alliance

When Jordan needed help against the PLO, the Jewish state was there.

Sean Durns
Aug. 28 2020 12:01AM

The Real Reason There Is No Palestinian State

Palestinian leaders have rejected it.

Adi Schwartz and Einat Wilf
Aug. 3 2020 12:01AM

How the Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon Aided Hizballah and Encouraged the Second Intifada

And undermined the IDF’s fighting spirit.

Gershon Hacohen and Efraim Karsh
May 26 2020 12:01AM
More