Richard Silverstein

Richard Silverstein writes the Tikun Olam blog dedicated to protecting Israeli democracy and exposing national security abuses.

Op-Ed

Israel’s Grinding Ground War in Gaza

For there to be a viable Palestine, Israel and the international community must recognize Hamas as a valid political interlocutor.

By: Richard Silverstein ,; Truthout

July 22, 2014

News Analysis

War: Israel Launches Gaza Invasion, Assassinates Hamas Military Wing Chief

Please support Truthout’s work by making a tax-deductible donation: click here to contribute. Several hours ago, Israel assassinated Ahmed Jabari along with his son, a Hamas operative and at least three …

By: Richard Silverstein ,; Tikun

November 15, 2012

Op-Ed

Dean Heller, The Best Senator Sheldon Adelson’s Money Can Buy

There is one force standing between one of the most dangerous corporate titans and ultimate power: the American people.

By: Richard Silverstein ,; Truthout

November 15, 2012

News Analysis

Rachel Corrie Responsible for Own Death, Israeli Court Rules

The Israeli dismissal of a civil lawsuit by the family of slain American activist Rachel Corrie against the Israel Defense Forces sends a chilling message to non-violent activists worldwide.

By: Richard Silverstein ,; Truthout

September 19, 2012

News Analysis

War & Peace

Israel’s Assassination of Gazan Leader Lays Groundwork for Iran Attack

Gaza is a punching bag or escape valve that Israeli generals and politicians can use when they need to show their public that they're tough on terror, whether …

By: Richard Silverstein ,; Truthout

April 1, 2012

Review

Are the War Hawks Watching? In Lauded Iranian Film, Self-Interest Yields Tragedy

(Image: FilmIran / Sony Pictures Classics / Memento Films) It's hard not to view the Oscar for Best Foreign Film awarded to Iran's “A Separation” as at …

By: Richard Silverstein ,; Truthout

March 4, 2012

News

Olympia Food Co-Op Wins Anti-SLAPP Motion, Court Dismisses StandWithUs Lawsuit

Today, a Washington state court dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Olympia Food Coop by StandWithUs and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs: [The] court …

By: Richard Silverstein ,; RichardSilverstein.com

February 29, 2012

News Analysis

Palestinian Hunger Striker Wins Victory in Battle of Wills With Israeli Army

Palestinian political prisoner Khader Adnan ended his 65-day hunger strike in an Israeli prison last night, after Israeli authorities made a deal that he would be released in April …

By: Richard Silverstein ,; Truthout

February 24, 2012

News Analysis

An Alternative to War With Iran

Relations between Iran and the West, fraught with tension and conflict for decades, have in the past few months reached a fever pitch. There is talk of war on …

By: Richard Silverstein ,; ForeignPolicyinFocus

January 26, 2012

News

Israeli Source: Assassination of Iranian Nuclear Scientist Joint Mossad-MEK Operation (2)

An Iranian news agency reports that a fourth Iranian nuclear scientist has been assassinated along with his driver. Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan was a professor specializing in petroleum engineering at a technical …

By: Richard Silverstein ,; TikumOlam

January 13, 2012

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