Robert Inlakesh

Robert Inlakesh is a political analyst, journalist and documentary filmmaker currently based in London, UK. He has reported from and lived in the occupied Palestinian territories and hosts the show ‘Palestine Files’. Director of ‘Steal of the Century: Trump’s Palestine-Israel Catastrophe’. Follow him on Twitter @falasteen47

The High Cost of Empire: US Weapons Depletion Fuels Concerns Over Military Readiness

America’s commitment to arming allies like Israel and Ukraine has exposed cracks in its own military strategy, as endless wars leave the nation ill-prepared for future conflicts.

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US Weapons shortage

As the United States channels tens of billions of dollars into wars in Palestine and Ukraine, data reveals a concerning depletion in its missile production capacity. Critics argue that the primary beneficiaries are weapons manufacturers, not American security. Since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, U.S. defense companies have

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How Did Israeli Forces Slip Through? Officials in Lebanon Question German Role in Kidnapping Raid

The kidnapping of Lebanese sea captain Imad Amhaz by Israeli forces has prompted Beirut to seek answers, with questions mounting over whether Germany quietly supported or overlooked the operation.

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Imad Amhaz Feature photo

On Nov. 1, an Israeli special forces unit conducted a naval landing operation in northern Lebanon, abducting a Lebanese sea captain whom they accused of being a "senior Hezbollah operative." The failure to detect the Israeli boats has led to speculation that Germany may have facilitated the military operation. The high-profile Israeli mission to

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Biden’s Last Minute US-Saudi Deal Could Open Door Nuclear Arms Race

With a new defense pact in the works, Biden’s push to finalize a US-Saudi alliance risks entangling America in volatile conflicts and heightening nuclear tensions in the Middle East.

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U.S.-Saudi security agreement Feature photo

A recent report suggests that quiet negotiations are underway between Riyadh and Washington as the two nations work toward securing a U.S.-Saudi security agreement before President Biden’s term concludes. The initiative appears aimed at establishing what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dubbed “the new Middle East.” Before the

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From Promise to Peril: Israel’s Ground Invasion of Lebanon is Unraveling

As the Israeli military grapples with fierce resistance and internal discord, the ambitions of the invasion remain unfulfilled.

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Hezbollah Feature photo

On Oct. 1, Israel announced a limited ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Now, a month and roughly 100 soldier casualties later, Israeli officials appear to be searching for an exit, insisting that their goals have been fulfilled. At the outset, Israeli officials described the ground invasion as “limited, localized, and targeted,” with the

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Israel’s War Claims More Journalists Than WWII and Vietnam Combined

Israel’s actions against journalists raise alarm as media casualties reach unprecedented numbers, surpassing WWII and Vietnam combined, with Western media still backing the alarming attacks on press freedom.

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Israel Journalists Feature photo

Despite Israel’s actions resulting in over two-and-a-half times the number of journalists killed in Gaza this past year compared to those lost during the entirety of World War II, its justifications for targeting media—actions that violate journalists' civilian protections under Article 79 of the Geneva Conventions, Article 8 of the Rome Statute of

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Hamas, Oslo, and the Peace Process: Did Israel Use Hamas to Sabotage Peace Efforts?

Robert Inlakesh examines claims that Israel’s policies propped up Hamas to justify its continued occupation and derail a two-state solution.

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Robert Inlakesh Explainer - Did Israel Create Hamas Part 2 Website

Over a year into the Gaza conflict, Hamas remains widely misunderstood. Due to persistent media mischaracterizations, the group is often compared to ISIS, used to justify Israel’s heavy-handed military tactics, and even portrayed as a group allegedly created and controlled by Israel. A few weeks ago, we published the first part of this video

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‘The Platoons Are Empty’: Israeli Army Battles Low Morale, Soldier Defections

Facing a manpower crisis, the Israeli army struggles with low morale and desertion as soldiers question objectives in Gaza, while reports surface of a possible ceasefire with Hamas.

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IDF Troops Low Morale Feature photo

The Israeli Hebrew media outlet Ha-Makom has reported that Israeli soldiers are experiencing a significant lack of motivation, with some refusing to report for service. Many within the ranks reportedly see the ongoing war in Gaza as futile, while the army attempts to keep this crisis under wraps. The October 23 report revealed a crisis within

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