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Séamus Malekafzali

Séamus Malekafzali

The Nation

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Are Trump’s Middle East Envoys Pushing Lebanon In to Another Civil War?

An American plan to disarm Hezbollah is creating tension — with Israel waiting in the wings. The post Are Trump’s Middle East Envoys Pushing...

05.09.2025 10

The Intercept

Séamus Malekafzali

The War the World Has Feared for Decades Is Here

23.06.2025 6

The Nation

Séamus Malekafzali

Netanyahu and Trump Are Trying to Have It All

With Israel’s attack on Iran, Netanyahu can distract from his many crises at home. Trump can appease both his faux anti-war backers and the hawks....

14.06.2025 3

The Intercept

Séamus Malekafzali

Celebrations in Syria May Be Premature

12.12.2024 4

The Nation

Séamus Malekafzali

Don’t Believe the U.S.–Israel Fantasy for Lebanon

Israel and the United States are already speaking about a Lebanon post-Hezbollah. They’re getting way ahead of themselves.  The post Don’t...

21.10.2024 6

The Intercept

Séamus Malekafzali

Israel Invaded Lebanon Because the United States Let It

09.10.2024 4

The Nation

Séamus Malekafzali

Beirut Suburbs or “Hezbollah Stronghold”? U.S. Media Parrots Israeli Propaganda to Justify Bombing Civilians

Calling south Beirut a militant “stronghold” makes it sound like a giant military base, rather than a dense and vibrant urban area. The post Beirut...

25.09.2024 5

The Intercept

Séamus Malekafzali

Israel’s Terrorist Attacks Have Unleashed Hell in Lebanon

23.09.2024 10

The Nation

Séamus Malekafzali

The Rotten Partnership Between the US Media and the Israeli Military

12.08.2024 20

The Nation

Séamus Malekafzali