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Noam Chomsky has once again found himself in the headlines as debate surges around the Middle East crisis. In the last 24 hours, several respected outlets—such as the Foundation for Defense of Democracies—have noted that voices like Chomsky’s, critical of Western and Israeli policy, are being amplified in Arab media coverage of the Gaza conflict. The focus is on how his longstanding critique of US and Israeli actions remains a go-to reference point in the Arab world, particularly as the region marks the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, and sudden war in Gaza eclipses all other news. Chomsky’s name routinely pops up as a “selective anti-Israel Jewish intellectual” shaping the regional conversation, as noted by FDD and others, though these citations are often to his previous work or philosophy rather than fresh commentary released this week.

That said, a major development biographically significant and public-facing is the release of Chomsky’s new co-authored book with former Uruguayan President José Mujica, called "Surviving the 21st Century." According to the publisher Verso and a flurry of social media posts, this new volume came out just days ago. It’s already generating conversation online, with left publications like Jacobin Magazine sharing news of the release and urging readers to engage with Chomsky’s perspectives on global survival and politics. Early reactions across Threads and X are mainly celebratory, emphasizing the unusual collaboration and the timeliness of the book as world crises multiply.

On social media, clips and quotes from Chomsky’s classic speeches—especially his withering critiques of Middle East policy and his statement on the relationship between power, rights, and wealth—have gone viral again in the context of surging tension. An Instagram reel sharing his 2014 comments on Palestine is seeing renewed interest as users revisit his arguments about international indifference to Palestinian rights, showing just how persistent and relevant Chomsky’s legacy has become in the digital discourse.

Speculation about Chomsky’s health or direct engagement with the latest war is making rounds, but so far, no reliable news has confirmed any public appearances or personal statements in recent days. What is clear: Chomsky’s influence isn’t waning. If anything, time and conflict only sharpen his stature as the public intellectual people turn to for dissenting wisdom about power and justice.

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