Author: Jeff Klein

What is the US-Israeli War on Iran About? Hint: It’s Not Iran’s “Nuclear Weapons Program”

May 5, 2026 Jeff Klein

Trump and his administration have offered a grab-bag of justifications for the US-Israeli attack on Iran: “democracy” for Iranians, regime change, ending Iran’s supposed support for regional “terrorism,”and eliminating its missile capability that supposedly threatens the US (it doesn’t). Lately, the purpose has centered around […]

Do Americans Really Want Another Middle East War?

March 4, 2026 Jeff Klein

By Jeff Klein Originally published in the Dorchester Reporter. As the Trump administration and Israel continue their attacks on Iran, opinion polls show that Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to yet another US war in the Middle East. Trump does not care. He says that the war will […]

Do Iranians Want Us to Bomb Their Country?

February 4, 2026 Jeff Klein

By Jeff Klein Everyone is telling us what “The Iranian People” want. We read it in wall-to-wall media coverage. We hear it trumpeted daily by opinion leaders, establishment commentators and politicians from both parties. They all agree that “The Iranian People” are asking for our help – […]

New State Law would Curb Israel Propaganda Trips for Legislators

January 28, 2026 Jeff Klein

By Jeff Klein Israel and its US supporters deploy enormous resources to influence public opinion and government policy in our country. Lately, the Israeli government has allocated hundreds of millions of dollars – much of it recycled from US-sourced tax-free donations – for what they call “public […]

After the Gaza “Ceasefire” — What Happens Now?

October 21, 2025 Jeff Klein

by Jeff Klein It was always hard to be optimistic that the Trump “peace plan” would permanently end Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza – never mind offer a path to self-determination and justice for Palestinians. Still, any respite, even a temporary one, from Israeli bombardment […]

Mural on the wall separating Lebanon from northern Israel: “Gate of Return” depicting Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa seen through a hole blown in the wall, with the joined faces of Hezbollah and Palestinian fighters to its right. (Photo: Jeff Klein/ MAPA)

Lebanon’s Shi’a: ‘One foot in Heaven, One Foot in Resistance’

September 26, 2024 Jeff Klein

by Jeff Klein Originally published by Mondoweiss, October 2022 The border between Lebanon and Israel is perennially tense. Israel has invaded Lebanon at least three times and it occupied much of Lebanon’s south for eighteen years, until forced out by resistance fighters in 2000. Retaliatory […]

As Gaza The Genocide Continues, The Wider Middle East Remains More Dangerous Than Ever

May 13, 2024 Jeff Klein

By Jeff Klein Israel’s assault on Gaza has surpassed six months and killed more than 34,000 Palestinians – the majority women and children. Now, in response to a Hamas acceptance of a ceasefire proposal, Israel appears to be launching a brutal attack on Gaza’s south, […]