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
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect a year ago today.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
Lebanon: Israel’s attacks continue one year into "ceasefire"
www.nrc.no
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect a year ago today.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
Since then, Israel has violated the ceasefire nearly 10,000 times: 7,500 violations of Lebanese airspace and almost 2,500 ground violations, according to the UN.
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A year on from the ceasefire in Lebanon, near daily attacks continue, while others worry about another intensification similar to last year’s.
I report from Beirut on the fear in Lebanon and how people are responding to the current moment.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
I report from Beirut on the fear in Lebanon and how people are responding to the current moment.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
Beirut attacks leaves Lebanon worried and waiting for another Israeli war
Israel has repeatedly struck Lebanon since a ceasefire last year, but Sunday's Beirut attack was an escalation.
www.aljazeera.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A year on from the ceasefire in Lebanon, near daily attacks continue, while others worry about another intensification similar to last year’s.
I report from Beirut on the fear in Lebanon and how people are responding to the current moment.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
I report from Beirut on the fear in Lebanon and how people are responding to the current moment.
www.aljazeera.com/features/202...
Congratulations to my NYU colleague and friend @keshavarziana.bsky.social for winning the Middle East Studies Association's Roger Owen Book Award for his exceptional book, “Making Space For the Gulf: Histories of Regionalism and the Middle East”
November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Congratulations to my NYU colleague and friend @keshavarziana.bsky.social for winning the Middle East Studies Association's Roger Owen Book Award for his exceptional book, “Making Space For the Gulf: Histories of Regionalism and the Middle East”
Trump fell in love with Mamdani, who didn’t even give him a luxury plane or invest billions in Trump’s real estate and crypto ventures
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump fell in love with Mamdani, who didn’t even give him a luxury plane or invest billions in Trump’s real estate and crypto ventures
“With little restraint on his power, Trump has expanded his corrupt and transactional method of governing in his second term. And autocrats like MBS are eager to benefit from Trump’s brazen effort to use the presidency to enrich himself and his family” — my latest for @theguardian.com
Saudi Prince Mohammed is being lavished with praise by Trump. It’s clear why | Mohamad Bazzi
Autocrats like Prince Mohammed are eager to benefit from Trump’s brazen effort to use the presidency to enrich himself and his family
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“With little restraint on his power, Trump has expanded his corrupt and transactional method of governing in his second term. And autocrats like MBS are eager to benefit from Trump’s brazen effort to use the presidency to enrich himself and his family” — my latest for @theguardian.com
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Elliott Abrams says regime change is the only way forward in Venezuela and nothing could go wrong. Just like with Iraq. Do we really have to do this again?
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
How to Topple Maduro
And why regime change is the only way forward in Venezuela.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Elliott Abrams says regime change is the only way forward in Venezuela and nothing could go wrong. Just like with Iraq. Do we really have to do this again?
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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It's almost as if one of the belligerents doesn't honor its ceasefire commitments.
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's almost as if one of the belligerents doesn't honor its ceasefire commitments.
After the Jan 6 attack, when the Trump brand became toxic, Saudi Arabia became one of the most important sources of new deals for the Trump Organization.
My latest for @theguardian.com on how Trump and MBS bailed each other out | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My latest for @theguardian.com on how Trump and MBS bailed each other out | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 AM
After the Jan 6 attack, when the Trump brand became toxic, Saudi Arabia became one of the most important sources of new deals for the Trump Organization.
My latest for @theguardian.com on how Trump and MBS bailed each other out | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My latest for @theguardian.com on how Trump and MBS bailed each other out | www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When Trump was out of power, Saudi Arabia became one of the most important sources of new deals for the Trump brand, which had become toxic after the Jan 6 attack. Trump has now reciprocated by absolving MBS for ordering Jamal Khashoggi's assassination — my latest @theguardian.com
Saudi prince Mohammed is being lavished by Trump. It’s clear why | Mohamad Bazzi
Autocrats like Prince Mohammed are eager to benefit from Trump’s brazen effort to use the presidency to enrich himself and his family
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
When Trump was out of power, Saudi Arabia became one of the most important sources of new deals for the Trump brand, which had become toxic after the Jan 6 attack. Trump has now reciprocated by absolving MBS for ordering Jamal Khashoggi's assassination — my latest @theguardian.com
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Imposing Sanctions on Israel with Love
Imposing Sanctions on Israel with Love
As an Israeli Jew in voluntary political exile since 1983 facing horrors being done in my name and without my consent
dlvr.it
November 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Imposing Sanctions on Israel with Love
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...