A Syrian surface-to-air missile exploded in southern Israel this week in an incident that triggered warning sirens in an area near the secretive Dimona nuclear reactor. I spoke to global broadcaster TRT World about the ramifications:
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The rise and rise of (bought and sold) suicide drones
Israel sells huge amounts of defence equipment to some of the worst autocrats in the world. A recent scandal, mostly ignored in the Western media, revolves around Israeli-designed suicide drones being sold to China. Journalist Shir Hever interviewed me about the story for Middle East Eye: Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist, filmmaker and author, said…
Accountability in Palestine?
After the recent news that the International Criminal Court made an historic decision to allow its prosecutor to investigate war crimes in Palestine, I was asked by global broadcaster TRT World to comment: Antony Loewenstein, an independent author and film-maker who lived in Jerusalem from 2016-2020, is also happy about the ICC decision. “The recent…
Australia’s role in suppressing Palestinian rights
My first essay/analysis for US outlet Jacobin: Why Australia Supports Israel’s Oppression of the Palestinians
RIP Robert Fisk
Legendary journalist Robert Fisk recently died and since we were colleagues and old mates I wanted to share some insights and memories: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antony Loewenstein (@antloewenstein) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antony Loewenstein (@antloewenstein)
Talking “unembedded” reporting on Israel/Palestine
Nic Ford is a talented up-and-coming Australian journalist who’s interviewing reporters for a new YouTube series called “Embedded”. In the latest edition, we talk about my work especially around Israel/Palestine:
What will Europe do if Israel starts annexing?
As Israel flirts with annexing parts of the West Bank, Europe’s likely response is weak (at best). Global broadcaster TRT World asked me about this issue: Israel has occupied Palestinian land for over 50 years and Europe has barely mustered more than a few terse statements in opposition,” Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist and filmmaker…
How international law fails Palestine
During the Coronavirus outbreak, “normal” Middle Eastern politics are less discussed in the media and yet Israel’s occupation of Palestine is just as brutal as ever. My interview with US outlet Fair Observer about Trump’s recent Middle East “peace deal”, the reality on the ground in Palestine and possible points of leverage for Palestinians. Here’s…
US TV program The Real News Network on Israel and the Coronavirus
During this manic Coronavirus moment, there’s a grave risk that the surveillance state becomes even more entrenched. My interview with US channel The Real News Network about Israel’s draconian response to the crisis.
Talking at Bethlehem University on our role as critical journalists
Happy to share details about my talk this week at Bethlehem University: View this post on Instagram This week I spoke at Bethlehem University to students and teachers about investigative journalism, the Middle East, humility, research, challenging power and our role as reporters in a time of disruption. Always encouraging to find students…