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Mohamad Bazzi

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NYU journalism professor | Director, NYU Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies | Former Middle East bureau chief, Newsday. https://journalism.nyu.edu/about-us/profile/mohamad-bazzi/

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Israel is able to kill Palestinian journalists with impunity not just because of the unconditional military support it receives from the US, but also the failure of many western media organizations and journalists to stand up for their Palestinian colleagues” — my oped @theguardian.com

Western journalists are failing to stand up for their colleagues in Gaza | Mohamad Bazzi

This hypocrisy of western media has been laid bare by Israel’s targeting of journalists since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack

www.theguardian.com

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 4d

“Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza” — Biden never made this simple demand, despite 15 months of relentless Israeli slaughter of Palestinians during his presidency

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 6d

“After two years of obstructing ceasefire negotiations, Netanyahu got almost everything he wanted, thanks to Trump. It’s close to the 'total victory' over Hamas that Netanyahu has consistently promised the Israeli public, but failed to deliver on the battlefield” — my latest for @theguardian.com

Once again, Netanyahu has outplayed Trump | Mohamad Bazzi

Trump considers himself a master deal-maker. But he’s been regularly outmaneuvered by strongmen like Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin

www.theguardian.com

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 6d

Critics both to the left and right of the Sumud Flotilla are not allowed to say anything if they aren't doing something substantive themselves. 2 years of genocide and Western complicity and at least these brave souls try to break the evil blockade. They are better than all of us.

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 7d

“Like Trump’s current peace plan for Gaza, the Abraham Accords were negotiated directly with Israel and autocratic Arab regimes – and they excluded Palestinians from any discussion of their future or aspirations. These are deals conceived by real estate tycoons” — my latest for @theguardian.com

Once again, Netanyahu has outplayed Trump | Mohamad Bazzi

Trump considers himself a master deal-maker. But he’s been regularly outmaneuvered by strongmen like Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin

www.theguardian.com

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 10d

“Growing pressure within Lebanon for Hezbollah to give up its weapons and delays in reconstruction of war-battered areas have left many in its largely Shiite base feeling that there are attempts to marginalize them”

A year after losing its longtime leader, Hezbollah is beginning to regroup

Hezbollah is regrouping after suffering significant losses in its recent conflict with Israel. The Lebanese militant group lost its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in Israeli airstrikes a year ago ...

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Juan Cole @jricole.bsky.social · 11d

An American nurse in Gaza City films a hospital's collapse as Israeli forces surround it flip.it/XXBxR0

An American nurse in Gaza City films a hospital's collapse as Israeli forces surround it

The health care system in Gaza City is coming under fire and being pushed toward collapse as Israeli troops bear down.

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Daniel Larison @daniellarison.bsky.social · 12d

"Trump has never blocked the Israeli government from doing anything it wanted to do." daniellarison.substack.com/p/a-hollow-t...

A Hollow Threat to Block Annexation

Trump has never blocked the Israeli government from doing anything it wanted to do.

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 12d

“The actual state of Palestine” — brilliant front page from UK Observer

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 13d

Jon Finer and Phil Gordon, both of whom served as senior members under the Biden administration's foreign policy team, now claim that they're in favor of conditioning and even suspending military assistance to Israel altogether.

Opinion | We Served in the Biden Admin. It's Time to Impose Conditions on Aid to Israel.

The United States should distance itself morally and materially from the slaughter in Gaza.

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 13d

“This was Trump unfiltered and unleashed – as he has been since the start of his second term, with no domestic or international restraint on his power and no need for even the mildest diplomatic niceties” — my latest for @theguardian.com on Trump's unhinged UN speech

Trump delivered an embarassing performance at the UN general assembly | Mohamad Bazzi

This was Trump unfiltered and unleashed – as he has been since the start of his second term, with no restraint and no need for even the mildest niceties

www.theguardian.com

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 14d

“Even at the height of his power, Trump can’t resist being an insecure businessman who whines about losing a construction contract more than 20 years ago” — my latest for @theguardian.com on Trump's unhinged UN speech

Trump delivered an embarassing performance at the UN general assembly | Mohamad Bazzi

This was Trump unfiltered and unleashed – as he has been since the start of his second term, with no restraint and no need for even the mildest niceties

www.theguardian.com

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 14d

It is awfully convenient that I have never even once read an essay or memorandum written from the perspective of a specifically Anglo-liberal sort of internationalist framework that argues against Israeli regional hegemony on liberal grounds. You have to invariably look to the 3rd World for that.

Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 14d

More or less every liberal argument in favor of American hegemony either pretends MENA is an area of exemption from international norms or, more perversely, Israel is actually an embodiment of international norms. Either way the only conclusion to take is that Arabs are not included in liberalism.

Sam Klug @samklug.bsky.social · 14d

Did he deviate from this posture in the subsequent 15 months of his presidency? Did he ever suggest American global leadership (the subject of the post you were dunking on) did *not* involve near-unconditional support for a genocidal regime? I don’t think he did.

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 17d

“A growing number of prominent Democrats are calling for cutting off sales of offensive weapons to Israel over its assault on Gaza — part of a notable shift on an issue that deeply divided the party during the 2024 election”

Democrats rapidly shift on Israel amid Gaza assault, evidence of famine

A growing number of prominent Democrats are calling for cutting off sales of offensive weapons to Israel, part of a broad shift in opinion on Israel in the party.

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Juan Cole @jricole.bsky.social · 25d

The ‘Gaza Riviera’ is a fantasy Plan that relies on Urbicide and Expulsion

By Jonathan Silver, University of Sheffield (The Conversation) – The US and Israel have sparked international condemnation over their leaked vision for the reconstruction of a shattered Gaza. The urban development plan seems to have evolved since its emergence earlier in the year. It now includes economic drivers such as blockchain-based trade initiatives, data centres […]

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 25d

“Qatar’s leaders had exerted significant political capital to negotiate a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, only to be repaid with an Israeli attack on their country. Qatar also learned a hard lesson: Trump’s promises of protection are worthless” — my latest @theguardian.com

Israel’s attack on Qatar proves Trump’s pledges of protection are worthless | Mohamad Bazzi

Deadly airstrike was Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest move to obstruct peace negotiations, threatening Qatar’s role as intermediary

www.theguardian.com

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 26d

Senior Egyptian officials say that Cairo has uncovered Israeli plans to target Hamas leaders in Cairo and has warned Israel that any attack will be treated as a declaration of war.

Exclusive: Egypt discovers Israeli attempts to kill Hamas leaders on its soil

Cairo warns any Israeli strike on Hamas figures in Egypt would be treated as a declaration of war, as the Doha attack prompts regional fears

www.middleeasteye.net

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 26d

“Israel is now a rogue state posing the greatest danger to stability in the Middle East. With unconditional political support and an unlimited supply of US weapons under Trump, Israel can bomb virtually anyone and anywhere in the region, with impunity”— my latest @theguardian.com

Israel’s attack on Qatar proves Trump’s pledges of protection are worthless | Mohamad Bazzi

Deadly airstrike was Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest move to obstruct peace negotiations, threatening Qatar’s role as intermediary

www.theguardian.com

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Arang Keshavarzian @keshavarziana.bsky.social · 26d

I fear this is only the first case of universities directly helping the government create a black list

Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 26d

UC Berkeley has given the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty, and staff as part of an investigation into antisemitism on campus. One of them is Judith Butler. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

UC Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names in antisemitism probe

UC Berkeley gave the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty and staff and info about their “potential connection to reports of alleged antisemitism” — sparking due-process...

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · Sep 5

Eric Adams is about to be introduced to a whole new level of bribery.

Never mind free business class on Turkish Airlines — the Saudis will fly him around in private jets.

Talks Between Adams and Trump Adviser Center on Saudi Ambassadorship

www.nytimes.com

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · Sep 2

“Climate change lawsuits are generally being filed by states led by Democrats, which has the effect of making them look more political, which in turn encourages companies like Exxon to push back more aggressively” — important reporting by @karenzraick.bsky.social on dueling lawsuits and free speech

Exxon and California Spar in Dueling Lawsuits Over Plastics

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Karen Zraick @karenzraick.bsky.social · Sep 2

I was the only reporter in the courtroom in Beaumont, Texas recently as lawyers for Exxon, California AG Bonta, the Sierra Club and other nonprofits sparred over dueling lawsuits, free speech and plastics recycling. Read free here: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/c...

Exxon and California Spar in Dueling Lawsuits Over Plastics

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Maryam Jamshidi @msjamshidi.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Int'l Association of Genocide Scholars - the largest association of genocide scholars - passed a resolution on Aug 31 saying Israel's actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide. It passed with "overwhelming" support, with 86% of members supporting it www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/...

Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars group says

Leading genocide scholars formally declare that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the UN’s definition of genocide.

www.aljazeera.com

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Juan Cole @jricole.bsky.social · Sep 1

Leading genocide scholars organization says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza flip.it/INOe9s

Leading genocide scholars organization says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

The largest professional organization of scholars studying genocide says that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Mohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · Aug 30

The IPC's report last week declaring a famine in Gaza City will be a source of shame for all those who will inevitably claim that they didn’t realize the extent of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza — my latest @theguardian.com | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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