Why the Word “Zionism” Has Lost Its Meaning—and Why That Matters
July 11, 2025
Zionism once referred to a 19th-century movement for Jewish self-determination, but in 2025, the word has fractured into so many meanings that it’s become nearly
Category: Israel-Palestine & Geopolitics
Documented analysis of Israel, Palestine, Gaza, the West Bank, regional geopolitics, U.S. policy, media narratives, international law, and humanitarian consequences.
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Only 8 Percent of Gazans Today Voted for Hamas: A Data-Driven Look at 2006 vs 2025
June 30, 2025
Only about 8% of Gazans alive today voted for Hamas in 2006; most never had the chance, making collective blame factually inaccurate and misleading.
Reflecting on 2021: A Year of Continued Struggle for Palestinian Rights
December 22, 2021
2021 revealed the ongoing cycle of dispossession, violence, and international inaction shaping Palestinian life. From home demolitions in the West Bank to the devastation in