Peter Beinart

Peter Beinart’s ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza’ wins PEN America award

Judges said the book “offers a model for writing a new story when inherited narratives no longer hold.” PEN America's CEO left in 2024 after the group published a report accusing Israel of genocide.

Peter Beinart attends the PEN America 62nd Annual Literary Awards at Town Hall on March 31, 2026 in New York City.
Far Right influencers Candace Owens (L) and Tucker Carlson (R); illustrative.

When the Passover Seder comes to life - opinion

Right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson (l) hosts Israeli leftist, former interim president and former speaker of the Knesset, Avraham Burg, on his program, March 23, 2026.

Avraham Burg, longtime fixture of Israeli left, meets Tucker Carlson on his own turf

Peter Beinart speaking at a peace rally in New York City, August 2025

Why Peter Beinart is wrong about Iran: A misguided view of Israel’s security - opinion


Bibi's pardon request rocks Israeli politics, Thanksgiving reflections - podcast

Netanyahu’s pardon bid, Israel’s measles surge, Satmar visit, and Thanksgiving in Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem Dispatch

Peter Beinart apologizes after criticism over Tel Aviv University talk

In his apology statement, Beinart acknowledged that he had made "a serious mistake" by failing to seek out Palestinian perspectives before speaking at the Israeli university. 

Peter Beinart speaking at a peace rally in New York City, August 2025

Both right-wing Israelis, pro-Palestinians slam pro-BDS journalist Peter Beinart after lecture

Peter Beinart's lecture at Tel Aviv University on Trump, Israel, and American democracy faces backlash from both right-wing Israeli groups and BDS activists.

PETER BEINART is the sort of progressive who hopes to be ahead of his time.

The subject was Gaza, but Stewart and Beinart had a whole lot to say about Judaism - opinion

Stewart has always been an avatar for a certain kind of highly assimilated, secular Jew who makes his Jewish identity a prominent part of his public persona.

Journalist Peter Beinart and host Jon Stewart discuss the war in Gaza on "The Daily Show," July 28, 2025.

The right to exist as a Jewish state - opinion

While it may be true that Arabs within the Jewish state suffer certain forms of discrimination, the reality is that the opportunities for Arabs in Israel far exceed those in most modern Arab states.

 THEN-US president Bill Clinton is flanked by then-prime minister Ehud Barak and then-PA head Yasser Arafat at their Camp David summit in 2000. The Second Intifada erupted in September just after final status negotiations were approaching a degree of fruition at Camp David in July, says the writer.

Jewish teens are gathering on Zoom to meet prominent Palestinians

Founded by Ezra Beinart, a junior at a Jewish day school in New York City, the project’s goal is to bring Palestinian perspectives to a demographic that, he says, sorely lacks them. 

 DEMOCRAT REP. Rashida Tlaib continues with her virulent antisemitic rhetoric and initiatives, says the writer.

The return of the accusation that ‘Zionism is Racism’

Forty-six years after the infamous UN resolution 3379, the accusation of “Zionism is racism” is alive and well in America.

Then-Israeli ambassador to the UN Chaim Herzog addresses the General Assembly condemning Resolution 3379, equating Zionism with racism, on November 10, 1975

Sharanksy calls out 'progressive' antisemitism panel for anti-Zionism

"It is so harmful to feel that our identity is being challenged, that we must choose between our progressive values and the fight against anti-Semitism," said Hen Mazzig.

Still from the 'Dismantling Antisemitism: Jews Talk Justice' panel, December 16, 2020.

Non-Jews, anti-Israel activists dominate ‘antisemitism’ panel - analysis

“We will explore how to fight back against antisemitism and against those that seek to wield charges of antisemitism to undermine progressive movements for justice.”

Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib, BDS supporter, to speak on JVP antisemitism panel

Only one speaker on the panel is Jewish.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaks at a climate rally with presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna in Iowa City