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

Weaponizing DEI: Inside the Trump-Backed Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity

The Heritage Foundation and its allies claim to fight antisemitism through DEI reforms—but their real goal is silencing pro-Palestinian voices and dismantling academic dissent.​

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By Robert Inlakesh
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Under the pretext of dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs—widely unpopular among American conservatives—the powerful Heritage Foundation has begun to extend its campaign to anti-war activism and leftist causes on university campuses. The Trump administration appears to be enacting this agenda step by step. DEI initiatives

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Israeli Lawsuits Target Americans: A New Threat to the First Amendment Under Trump

A wave of lawsuits filed by Israeli plaintiffs against pro-Palestinian Americans is setting the stage for Trump-backed legislation that could criminalize dissent and silence opposition to Israeli policies.

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By Robert Inlakesh
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A wave of lawsuits filed by Israeli plaintiffs against pro-Palestinian American citizens, advocacy groups, and media outlets is paving the way for the AIPAC-backed “nonprofit killer bill” to take effect. The claims—largely unsubstantiated—appear designed to justify what critics say could amount to a near-total shutdown of political expression

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Why Ben Shapiro and Pro-Israel Pundits Are Melting Down Over the JFK Files

The JFK files have rattled pro-Israel commentators, prompting deflection, denial, and accusations of antisemitism.

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By Robert Inlakesh
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President Donald Trump’s decision to release previously classified JFK assassination files has sent pro-Israel conservative pundits into damage-control mode as renewed scrutiny falls on a potential Israeli motive in the killing of the 35th U.S. president. On March 18, more than 63,000 pages related to the assassination of President John F.

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Damascus Targets All but Israel as Border Crisis Deepens

As Damascus turns its guns on Lebanon and minority communities, Israeli strikes go unanswered and Syrian civilians pay the price.

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By Robert Inlakesh
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Since the seizure of Damascus by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on Dec. 8, 2024, thousands of Syrians have been killed across the country. Instead of confronting Israeli aggression and further land grabs in the nation’s south, Syria’s de facto President, Ahmed al-Shara’a, has directed his fire at Lebanon instead. On March 17, fighters affiliated

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Trump’s Attacks on Yemen Will Cost US Taxpayers Billions​

Trump’s Yemen war is draining U.S. taxpayers—billions burned, no wins in sight.

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By Robert Inlakesh
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While U.S. President Donald Trump announces that Yemen’s Ansar Allah will be “completely annihilated,” he is racking up costs for the American taxpayer, using a strategy that failed under the Biden administration for more than a year. Instead of pressuring Israel to allow aid to reach Gaza, the White House has declared war. In October 2023, the

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New Conservative Argument: Cut US Aid to Protect Israel’s Reputation

The Heritage Foundation’s proposal to reduce American military assistance is not about abandoning Israel—but ensuring it isn’t seen as a dependent state.

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By Robert Inlakesh
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In the early hours of March 18, 2025, Israeli airstrikes shattered a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including many children. This tragic escalation will likely intensify global scrutiny of U.S. military aid to Israel, especially as conservative voices within the United States are already beginning to question

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How Miami Beach Became a Lab for Pro-Israel Censorship Laws

A campaign to punish a small independent theater for screening No Other Land is just the latest move in Miami Beach’s growing crackdown on Palestine solidarity, making the city a model for nationwide suppression.

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Despite winning an Oscar, the Israeli-Palestinian-made film No Other Land cannot be found on any streaming platforms in the United States, making independent cinemas the only places to view it. However, in Miami Beach, even featuring the film will get you labeled an antisemite and kicked out of the city. Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, who is

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