Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories

0 Politics Ethics

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 2 Dec

Peter Beinart facilitates a discussion on the nature and impact of boycotts, featuring experts Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, and Mazin Qumsiyeh, an authority on Palestinian non-violent resistance.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Trump administration’s dangerous obsession with Jews

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Dec

Ken Silverman's article critiques the Trump administration's policies, highlighting its focus on providing unique protections against antisemitism in higher education, as outlined in its agreement with Northwestern University.

0 Politics History

'Indigenous Palestinian' is a lie.

Sheri Oz in Future of Jewish · 15 Nov

Sheri Oz argues that the narrative of Palestinian indigeneity and displacement by Jewish settlers is historically inaccurate, asserting Jewish indigeneity in Judea and Samaria.

0 Israel Politics

The Lie About 'Palestine' That Keeps the Middle East at War

Guy Goldstein in Future of Jewish · 21 Oct

Guy Goldstein's guest essay argues that the commonly held view of Palestine as a still-to-be-realized state is misleading, asserting instead that the true Palestinian state is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

0 Politics Israel

Countries begin formally recognizing Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 22 Sep

Several countries, including the UK, Portugal, Australia, and Canada, have formally recognized a Palestinian state ahead of the UN General Assembly.

0 Politics History

Too many people still don't understand Palestinian culture.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 8 Sep

Joshua Hoffman critiques the global tendency to underplay or misrepresent acts of Palestinian terrorism against Israelis, arguing that such incidents are often euphemized or ignored in international discourse.

0 History Politics

Palestinian nationalism is one big lie.

Dan Burmawi in Future of Jewish · 26 Aug

Dan Burmawi's essay challenges the notion of Palestinian nationalism by arguing that the region's identity has historically been more rooted in Islam than in nationalist ideology.

0 Politics Communities

A beloved peace activist was killed in the West Bank. Can his death finally teach us empathy?

David J. Cooper in Forward · 2 Aug

The article reflects on the life and tragic death of Awdah Hathaleen, a peace activist from the West Bank, killed by an Israeli settler.

0 Politics Israel

A Palestinian state cannot be recognized into existence.

Dena Tauber in Future of Jewish · 26 Jul

The article examines the complex issue of recognizing a Palestinian state without a peace agreement, highlighting the challenges this presents under international law.

0 Politics Israel

This Palestinian sheikh has a plan for peace with Israel — even if few are on board with it

Deborah Danan in JTA · 9 Jul

A group of influential sheikhs from Hebron, led by Sheikh Wadee al-Jaabari, has proposed a peace plan with Israel that involves forming an autonomous Emirate of Hebron that would partner with Israel and align with the Abraham Accords, effectively bypassing the Palestinian Authority.

0 Communities Culture

From outsider to ancestor: Ruth’s path and our Jewish future

Contributing Author in eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 May

The narrative of the Book of Ruth, particularly relevant as Shavuot approaches, explores themes of loyalty, identity, and belonging, posing poignant questions about Jewish community and identity today.

0 Politics History

Marking Nakba Day is controversial in Israel. These Israelis and Palestinians did it together.

Steven Davidson in JTA · 16 May

In a rare and controversial commemoration, about 100 Israelis and 100 Palestinians gathered in the West Bank to mark Nakba Day, acknowledging the displacement of Palestinians during Israel's 1948 War of Independence.

0 Politics Communities

Dozens of arrests reported as NYPD removes pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied Columbia library

Louis Keene in Forward · 7 May

In May 2025, Columbia University witnessed a significant protest by a pro-Palestinian student group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, who occupied Butler Library.

0 Leadership Israel

From Jerusalem to the Vatican: Cardinal Pizzaballa emerges as a contender for the papacy

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 25 Apr

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, emerges as a noteworthy contender for the papacy following the death of Pope Francis.

0 Politics Philosophy

Rev. Munther Isaac on the Christian Response to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 15 Apr

Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister from Bethlehem, discusses his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza," with author Peter Beinart.

0 Politics Philosophy

A Palestinian Minister on how Christians Should Respond to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Apr

Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza."

0 Politics History

You can support a Palestinian state without lying — so why do they?

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 8 Apr

Nachum Kaplan critiques the pro-Palestinian movement for promoting falsehoods about Jewish and Palestinian claims to land and statehood.

0 Politics Israel

Israel Says It’s Only Fighting Hamas

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 7 Apr

Peter Beinart criticizes the framing of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a solely anti-Hamas war, arguing it's more accurately a war against Gaza as a whole.

0 Politics Communities

Palestinian Hostage Families’ Long Wait - For the loved ones of some Palestinian captives, the short-lived ceasefire offered a painful road to reunion.

Oneg Ben Dror in Jewish Currents · 28 Mar

The article provides a poignant account of the emotional roller-coaster experienced by Palestinian families during a fleeting ceasefire that promised the release of loved ones held in Israeli prisons.

0 Politics History

Pick your Nazi.

John Matthews in Future of Jewish · 12 Feb

John Matthews explores the inflammatory and often inaccurate comparisons between Israelis and Nazis within the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Shani Taragin: 'The ideal is for the Jewish People to live in the Land of Israel'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 10 Feb

Rabbanit Shani Taragin shares her deep connection to Israel as the homeland for the Jewish people, discussing the challenges and ideals of religious Zionism.

0 Israel Jewish Law

Shani Taragin: 'The ideal is for the Jewish People to live in the Land of Israel'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 10 Feb

Rabbanit Shani Taragin shares her deep connection to Israel as the homeland for the Jewish people, discussing the challenges and ideals of religious Zionism.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s Ever-Expanding War on the West Bank

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 6 Feb

Israeli military operations in the West Bank, particularly in Jenin, have intensified, echoing tactics used in Gaza and raising concerns of escalating conflict.

0 Politics Israel

#365 - "October 7th Was No Surprise": Einat Wilf on Palestinianism and the Gaza War

Two Nice Jewish Boys · 3 Feb

Dr. Einat Wilf, a former member of Israeli parliament and vocal advocate for pragmatic Zionism, discusses her evolving understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly the impact of Palestinianism as an ideology.

0 Politics Israel

Is peace really coming? What about the West Bank? 5 crucial questions for Israel post-ceasefire

Dan Perry in Forward · 16 Jan

In the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, significant questions remain regarding the potential for lasting peace and political stability in Israel.

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