Melvin Goodman is a journalist and author known for his critical analysis of U.S. foreign policy and intelligence agencies. He has written extensively on topics such as war-mongering, media bias, and the Middle East. His articles often provide a dissenting perspective and challenge mainstream narratives.
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“Israeli Military Wins Back Stature Lost on Oct. 7,” – The New York Times, October 4, 2024. “A military asserts itself as an ‘anchor of strength'.”
Photograph Source: Rob Pierson – CC BY 2.0 “Gaza's Are Trapped in a Prison That Was Decades in the Making,” – Mark Landler, New York Times, October 8, 2024.
Both Friedman and Stephens argue that it is up to the Palestinians to take the lead in building a more politically moderate Middle East and to create conditions for the start of real diplomacy. Neither Friedman nor Stephens acknowledges the difficult task of getting access to a new Hamas leadership or the even more difficult task of getting a notoriously right-wing Israeli government to compromise on any aspect of an Arab-Israeli peace plan. Stephens risibly refers to the possibility of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “living up to his Churchillian self-image,” (whatever that could possibly mean).
By: Melvin Goodman
Jeff Bezo during a CNN interview. Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos is getting his share of criticism for stopping the paper's presidential
In its description of Israel’s “strategic position,” the Times has forgotten that prior to October 7, Israel’s borders were quiet, particularly the northern border with Lebanon. Israel had domestic concerns due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to weaken the Israeli Supreme Court and his formation of the most right-wing government in Israel’s history. But Israel’s economy was strong, and its economic dealings with various Arab countries due to the Abraham Accords was offering a measure of stability to the region. There was even discussion of an Israeli-Saudi Arabian accord that would include a U.S. defense agreement with Saudi Arabia.
By: Melvin Goodman
“…the United States and Israel are making significant progress toward stabilizing three dangerous wars: Israel's tit-for-tat conflict with Iran, the
“The advantage I have now is I know everybody. I know people. I know the good, the bad, the stupid, the smart.” – Donald Trump, Time Magazine, April 2024
By: Melvin Goodman
The results are in and the clear winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election is undeniably Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is now freer than ever to pursue his genocidal campaign against Palestinians; demolish Lebanon; create more illegal settlements on the West Bank; and even annex the West Bank itself if he chooses to do so.
By: Melvin Goodman
The New York Times’ leading columnist, Thomas Friedman, has devised an answer to “How Trump Could Earn an Unexpected Place in History.” Friedman believes there is an opportunity for Donald Trump to exert pressure on Israelis and Palestinians, which would help the president “find a place in the history books that you did not expect.” This is part delusion, part illusion, and part confusion, all hallmarks of Friedman’s writings on the Israeli genocidal campaign in Gaza over the past year.
By: Melvin Goodman
Melvin Goodman Photo by Hannah Tu “The International Court is putting the elected leaders of a democratic country with its own
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