Beirut, Lebanon

0 Politics Education

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 27 Mar

Columbia University's compliance with Trump administration demands highlights the challenges facing academic freedom and the teaching of Israel-Palestine in the U.S.

0 Politics Israel

5 Israeli Moves That Critics Were Wrong About

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Mar

The article discusses five significant Israeli military and political strategies that have faced criticism but are now viewed as necessary measures in the face of regional threats.

0 Communities Politics

Palestine, New Jersey

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Mar

Paterson, New Jersey, is home to the second-largest Muslim population in the U.S., featuring a prominent Palestinian community.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel about to make peace with Lebanon?

Ben Sales in Forward · 13 Mar

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are underway to resolve longstanding border disputes and potentially reach a peace agreement after decades of hostile relations marked by conflict with Hezbollah.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel about to make peace with Lebanon? Unprecedented overtures are underway.

Ben Sales in JTA · 13 Mar

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the U.S. and France, are underway to resolve longstanding border disputes, aiming to pave the way for a historic peace treaty.

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Multi-Billion Dollar War on Israel and the Jewish People

Future of Jewish · 11 Mar

Toba Hellerstein delves into the complex landscape of modern antisemitism and anti-Zionism, asserting that these ideologies are fueled by deeply entrenched propaganda networks.

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Abe Hamadeh brings a unique perspective to conflicts in Syria, Middle East

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 10 Mar

Freshman Congressman Abe Hamadeh offers a unique perspective on Middle Eastern conflicts due to his diverse ethnic background and military experience.

0 Politics History

Was Canadian professor Hassan Diab innocent or a scapegoat for France shul bombing?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Mar

Two journalists explore the complex legal and moral questions surrounding the extradition and conviction of Hassan Diab, a Canadian professor accused of a 1980 synagogue bombing in Paris.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas is getting a bitter taste of its own medicine.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 3 Mar

Hamas, historically adept at manipulation and resistance, is now experiencing the consequences of its strategic choices as Israel turns its tactics against it.

0 Antisemitism Education

'Palestinian Studies' is Jew-hate made academically acceptable.

Elder of Ziyon in Future of Jewish · 28 Feb

Elder of Ziyon critiques the academic field of Palestinian Studies, arguing it is rooted in anti-Zionism and inherently antisemitic.

0 Sports Culture

Tale of a Too-Brief Friendship

Jewdicious · 18 Feb

Reflecting on the importance of friendship, Michael S. Lewis, a former orthopedic consultant for the Chicago Bulls, shares his poignant relationship with Brian Williams, who later changed his name to Bison Dele.

0 History Politics

Palestine Is Not For Sale!

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 17 Feb

Natan Slifkin discusses a protest by Palestinian activists creating their version of the song "Jerusalem Is Not For Sale," highlighting historical nuances in the sale of Palestinian land during the early Zionist settlement period.

0 Politics Israel

An Expert on Zionism

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Feb

Natan Slifkin critiques the work of Irus Braverman and Hanine Shehadeh, who interpret Zionism as a violent, oppressive ideology.

0 Politics Communities

The Jewish hostage nobody is talking enough about

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 31 Jan

Emma Tsurkov is leading efforts to secure the release of her sister, Elizabeth Tsurkov, who has been held hostage by the Shiite group Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq for nearly two years.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel squandering a rare chance in Syria?

Haaretz Weekly · 17 Dec 2024

Journalist Gregg Carlstrom argues that Israel is missing a critical opportunity by maintaining aggressive policies in Syria following the Assad regime's collapse, while German journalist Vera Weidenbach highlights the intensified debates surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe.

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The Jewish Trends That Mattered Most in 2024

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 16 Dec 2024

In 2024, the Jewish world was characterized by significant geopolitical shifts, rising antisemitism, and a renewed sense of solidarity between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora.

0 Politics Israel

Inside the Middle East: How War, Ceasefires, and Trump’s Arrival Are Reshaping the Middle East

Decision Points · 9 Dec 2024

David Makovsky and Bernard Haykel analyze the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East following military and diplomatic developments involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Saudi Arabia, amid the backdrop of President Trump's unpredictable influence on the region.

0 Politics History

Ceasefire in Lebanon

Israel Policy Pod · 5 Dec 2024

The discussion centers on the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, scrutinizing its contents, implications, and the challenges in its implementation.

0 Politics Israel

Interview | Manuel Trajtenberg on Israel’s Future

Laurence Wolff in Moment · 5 Dec 2024

Manuel Trajtenberg, a prominent Israeli economist and former government official, shares his insights on Israel's future amid ongoing conflicts and internal divisions.

0 Israel Politics

Israel looks to ‘shape deterrence regime’ in Lebanon after cease-fire

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 4 Dec 2024

Amid a delicate ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, Israel finds itself in a challenging position with Hezbollah, as it continues airstrikes against ceasefire violations to maintain deterrence.

0 Politics Israel

Will the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Hold?

Decision Points · 2 Dec 2024

With a delicate ceasefire announced between Israel and Hezbollah, military analyst Amos Harel discusses its implications, warning that while it presents a chance for regional stability, tensions and political complexities remain.

0 Politics Israel

A ceasefire may be imminent in Israel's war in Lebanon — why not Gaza?

Dan Perry in Forward · 20 Nov 2024

The article explores the potential for a ceasefire in Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, contrasting it with the ongoing hostilities in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Israel must press ahead and finish off either Hamas or Hezbollah – for peace

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov 2024

In a detailed analysis, Seth J. Frantzman discusses the ongoing challenges Israel faces in its conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

0 Politics Israel

The Enemy Within and Winning the War

Emes Ve-Emunah · 3 Nov 2024

This piece critically examines recent comments made by Amos Schocken, the publisher of Haaretz, which have sparked controversy for framing Palestinian terrorists as freedom fighters and labeling Israeli actions as akin to apartheid.

0 Politics Israel

The Enemy Within and Winning the War

Emes Ve-Emunah · 3 Nov 2024

This piece critically examines recent comments made by Amos Schocken, the publisher of Haaretz, which have sparked controversy for framing Palestinian terrorists as freedom fighters and labeling Israeli actions as akin to apartheid.

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