Robert Inlakesh

Robert Inlakesh is a political analyst, journalist and documentary filmmaker currently based in London, UK. He has reported from and lived in the occupied Palestinian territories and hosts the show ‘Palestine Files’. Director of ‘Steal of the Century: Trump’s Palestine-Israel Catastrophe’. Follow him on Twitter @falasteen47

How Private Israeli Security Firms Are Killing Free Speech on College Campuses

Amid unprecedented anti-war protests, universities like CUNY and Concordia are turning to private security firms with Israeli military backgrounds to monitor and suppress dissent.

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Israel protests feature photo

Following the unprecedented proliferation of student-led protests against Israel's war on Gaza across U.S. and international college campuses, educational institutions have found themselves under immense pressure to crush the movement from private Israeli security firms. Following a surge of demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience in

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How the US and Israel Quietly Revived Al-Qaeda Allies in Syria’s Idlib Offensive

The recent fall of Aleppo to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham highlights a troubling truth: Washington and Tel Aviv’s shadowy support for extremist groups continues.

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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Syria Feature photo

As Syrian opposition forces, spearheaded by the Al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, intensify their offensive to seize more territory after capturing Aleppo, Washington has distanced itself from the attack—a remarkable reversal, considering its longstanding support for weaponizing so-called “moderate rebel” groups based in Idlib. Under

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After Lebanon Ceasefire, Israel Revives Old Playbook: Backing Militants in Syria

With a fragile truce in Lebanon, Israel is once again arming extremists in Syria, leveraging proxy groups to counter Iran and destabilize the region.

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Syria rebel Israel alliance Feature photo

Since 2013, Israel has quietly cultivated ties with factions of the Syrian opposition, weaving a complex web of alliances to advance its strategic aims in Syria and beyond. According to Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), the recent offensive in Aleppo, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group with roots in Al-Qaeda, represents

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Marco Rubio’s Yemen Gamble: Is the US Headed for Another Middle East War?

With calls for airstrikes and arms deals, incoming Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s agenda risks reigniting a devastating conflict and dragging the United States into another disastrous war in the Middle East.

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Marco Rubio’s Yemen Gamble Feature photo

Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has taken a hardline position against Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, advocating policies aimed at reigniting the conflict between Riyadh and Sana’a. Critics warn that his approach could risk dragging the United States into a direct confrontation, escalating tensions in an already volatile

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Legislating Silence: How Congress Plans to Target Critics of Israel

Hailed by neoconservatives as a tool to combat antisemitism, new bills championed by AIPAC allies could strip nonprofits of protections, paving the way for a chilling crackdown on free speech.

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antisemtism bill feature photo

A coalition of civil rights groups is sounding the alarm over three proposed bills that, they argue, represent an audacious attempt to stifle dissent and curb free expression in the United States. The legislation—H.R.6408, H.R.9495, and S.4136—claims to combat terrorism by targeting the tax-exempt status of nonprofits deemed to be in violation. But

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Six Months of Lies and Pressure: How US and Israeli Interference Stalled Netanyahu’s ICC Arrest Warrant

The ICC finally issued Netanyahu’s warrant, but only after surviving a barrage of threats, legal sabotage, and coordinated smears from Washington and Tel Aviv.

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ICC Israel Feature photo

More than six months after the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and defense minister, a ruling was finally issued Thursday. In the interim, both Israel and the United States took unprecedented steps to obstruct the court’s decision-making process. In May, ICC chief prosecutor

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Why Did the FBI Show Up at Alison Weir’s Door? Critics of Israel Say They Know the Answer

Journalists and activists are reporting alarming encounters with federal agents, suggesting a coordinated effort to silence American voices critical of Israeli policies.

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Alison Weir

Journalist and author Alison Weir has raised concerns over what she describes as an unsettling visit from the FBI, alleging that agents showed up at her home unannounced to question her. In a public statement on November 18, Weir revealed that she was approached by agents who informed her the visit was connected to a matter involving Press TV,

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