Mohamad Bazzi
@mbazzi.bsky.social
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
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
“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
President of the richest country in the history of the world appeals to his country's supreme court to allow him to let millions of poor people starve — and the court says “sure, go ahead”
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
President of the richest country in the history of the world appeals to his country's supreme court to allow him to let millions of poor people starve — and the court says “sure, go ahead”
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According to Barak Ravid, Trump is inclined to overrule Israeli objections to a Turkish military presence in Gaza and formally invite Turkey to participate in the "International Stabilization Force".
Egypt has made clear it wants Turkey involved.
Egypt has made clear it wants Turkey involved.
Scoop: U.S. pushing to finalize plan for international Gaza security force
The ceasefire is fragile, but getting to the next phase is politically explosive.
www.axios.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
According to Barak Ravid, Trump is inclined to overrule Israeli objections to a Turkish military presence in Gaza and formally invite Turkey to participate in the "International Stabilization Force".
Egypt has made clear it wants Turkey involved.
Egypt has made clear it wants Turkey involved.
I wrote for @theguardian.com on Jared Kushner‘s many financial conflicts emerging from his work on Trump‘s Gaza plan | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I wrote for @theguardian.com on Jared Kushner‘s many financial conflicts emerging from his work on Trump‘s Gaza plan | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“Kushner’s key role in brokering the Gaza deal cannot be separated from the investment firm he owns, Affinity Partners, which is overwhelmingly financed by the very Arab petrostates critical to the agreement and potential reconstruction – Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE” — my latest @theguardian.com
Jared Kushner is back – and so are big questions about his financial ties | Mohamad Bazzi
Kushner’s investment firm is backed by three Arab petrostates critical to the Gaza agreement. And the deals keep coming
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“Kushner’s key role in brokering the Gaza deal cannot be separated from the investment firm he owns, Affinity Partners, which is overwhelmingly financed by the very Arab petrostates critical to the agreement and potential reconstruction – Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE” — my latest @theguardian.com
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"The military is using the tactics of authoritarian regimes and applying them on the open seas and perhaps soon to the territory of other countries." daniellarison.substack.com/p/the-presid...
The President's Murder Spree Claims 14 More Victims
The military is using the tactics of authoritarian regimes and applying them on the open seas and perhaps soon to the territory of other countries.
daniellarison.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"The military is using the tactics of authoritarian regimes and applying them on the open seas and perhaps soon to the territory of other countries." daniellarison.substack.com/p/the-presid...
“Capitalism will always survive, because socialism will be there to save it” — Ralph Nader
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“Capitalism will always survive, because socialism will be there to save it” — Ralph Nader
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She should have been asked about Gaza as well
October 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
She should have been asked about Gaza as well
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No Kings and No Economic Emperors.
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP.
The people who need help are not the problem.
It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
October 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
No Kings and No Economic Emperors.
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Have been keeping close track of who on the center-left and left is praising and who is not praising Trump's peace plan for Gaza and overwhelmingly it's been moderate pro-Israel Democrats and Biden foreign policy alumna. Basically the total opposite of the impression Bluesky gives you.
October 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Have been keeping close track of who on the center-left and left is praising and who is not praising Trump's peace plan for Gaza and overwhelmingly it's been moderate pro-Israel Democrats and Biden foreign policy alumna. Basically the total opposite of the impression Bluesky gives you.
I will be part of a virtual panel discussion this Thursday (October 16) at 7pm EDT: “What does the Western media get wrong about the Middle East?”
This event is organized by @cfetmu.bsky.social.
For more info (and Zoom link):
cfe.torontomu.ca/events/what-...
This event is organized by @cfetmu.bsky.social.
For more info (and Zoom link):
cfe.torontomu.ca/events/what-...
October 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I will be part of a virtual panel discussion this Thursday (October 16) at 7pm EDT: “What does the Western media get wrong about the Middle East?”
This event is organized by @cfetmu.bsky.social.
For more info (and Zoom link):
cfe.torontomu.ca/events/what-...
This event is organized by @cfetmu.bsky.social.
For more info (and Zoom link):
cfe.torontomu.ca/events/what-...
It was undermined by atrocious @nytimes.com coverage, among other things
October 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
It was undermined by atrocious @nytimes.com coverage, among other things
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When Biden violated US law to give Israel a thirty day deadline to comply with a series of steps in October 2024 I was assured by many people on here that he was finally going to impose consequences. Anyway Israel didn't comply with a single step and Blinken claimed they were in compliance anyway.
fact it didn’t fucking work. It didn’t work electorally, it didnt work geopolitically, it didn’t work for tens of thousands of dead palestinians
how did joe biden spend the lame duck? great question, calling on world leaders to continue supporting israel after the likud coalition helped elect trump
how did joe biden spend the lame duck? great question, calling on world leaders to continue supporting israel after the likud coalition helped elect trump
October 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
When Biden violated US law to give Israel a thirty day deadline to comply with a series of steps in October 2024 I was assured by many people on here that he was finally going to impose consequences. Anyway Israel didn't comply with a single step and Blinken claimed they were in compliance anyway.
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Marco Rubio, attending Trump-Sisi meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, claims today "might be one of the most important days for world peace in 50 years."
Trump interjects: "Only 50?"
Rubio, quickly replies: "Maybe 100."
Laughter in the room. End scene.
Trump interjects: "Only 50?"
Rubio, quickly replies: "Maybe 100."
Laughter in the room. End scene.
October 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Marco Rubio, attending Trump-Sisi meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, claims today "might be one of the most important days for world peace in 50 years."
Trump interjects: "Only 50?"
Rubio, quickly replies: "Maybe 100."
Laughter in the room. End scene.
Trump interjects: "Only 50?"
Rubio, quickly replies: "Maybe 100."
Laughter in the room. End scene.
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It’s important to state that the war is not over. There is a ceasefire in Gaza at the moment but Israel’s war is on all its enemies (real or perceived) and includes its actions in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iran and the attack on Qatar. I don’t think these events can be analysed in isolation
October 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It’s important to state that the war is not over. There is a ceasefire in Gaza at the moment but Israel’s war is on all its enemies (real or perceived) and includes its actions in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Iran and the attack on Qatar. I don’t think these events can be analysed in isolation
An underreported aspect of the Gaza ceasefire: The business deals that Trump's family made with Gulf Arab states gave Trump a personal stake in restraining Netanyahu — my piece @theguardian.com | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
An underreported aspect of the Gaza ceasefire: The business deals that Trump's family made with Gulf Arab states gave Trump a personal stake in restraining Netanyahu — my piece @theguardian.com | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🔴 NEW: Israel Expands Campaign Against Reconstruction in South Lebanon
At 4 AM, Israeli jets launched ten strikes on six excavation yards along the Al-Msayleh road, sparking fires so large they cut off the route. Fire crews rushed in as one civilian was killed and another injured while passing...
At 4 AM, Israeli jets launched ten strikes on six excavation yards along the Al-Msayleh road, sparking fires so large they cut off the route. Fire crews rushed in as one civilian was killed and another injured while passing...
October 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
🔴 NEW: Israel Expands Campaign Against Reconstruction in South Lebanon
At 4 AM, Israeli jets launched ten strikes on six excavation yards along the Al-Msayleh road, sparking fires so large they cut off the route. Fire crews rushed in as one civilian was killed and another injured while passing...
At 4 AM, Israeli jets launched ten strikes on six excavation yards along the Al-Msayleh road, sparking fires so large they cut off the route. Fire crews rushed in as one civilian was killed and another injured while passing...
“Trump’s willingness to strong-arm Netanyahu was the key to achieving this latest deal. The US president will need to sustain that pressure on Netanyahu to make sure he doesn’t blow up the ceasefire, as he did in March, and resume Israel’s genocidal war” — my latest for @theguardian.com
Trump’s strong-arming of Netanyahu led to a deal. He must sustain that pressure | Mohamad Bazzi
The US president long refused to use his influence over the prime minister. Last month, that appeared to change
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“Trump’s willingness to strong-arm Netanyahu was the key to achieving this latest deal. The US president will need to sustain that pressure on Netanyahu to make sure he doesn’t blow up the ceasefire, as he did in March, and resume Israel’s genocidal war” — my latest for @theguardian.com
“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
October 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“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
“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
October 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
“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
“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
October 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“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
“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 ...
apnews.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“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”
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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.
flip.it
September 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
An American nurse in Gaza City films a hospital's collapse as Israeli forces surround it flip.it/XXBxR0