Jenin, Palestinian Territories

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 Politics Israel

The Religious Nazis of Islam Must Be Destroyed

Emes Ve-Emunah · 18 Mar

In this article, the author draws a controversial parallel between Winston Churchill's wartime resolve against Nazi Germany and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance against Islamic Jihadists like Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Lighting Up Gaza

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Mar

Jonathan Shanzer joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to discuss Israel's decisive actions against Hamas in Gaza, as the Trump administration simultaneously targets Iranian influences in Yemen.

0 Politics Culture

BDS has denounced 'No Other Land' for ‘normalization’ – what does that actually mean?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 14 Mar

The documentary "No Other Land," despite winning an Oscar, has been criticized by the Boycott Divestment Sanction (BDS) movement's Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) for alleged normalization of Israeli activities.

0 Politics Israel

What to Do in Ukraine, and in Gaza? With Eli Lake

Unorthodox · 6 Mar

Journalist Eli Lake critiques Trump’s handling of Ukraine, highlighting missteps including potential appeasement towards Putin, while analyzing Israel’s strategic stance post-Hamas ceasefire.

0 Culture Politics

It was a historic Jewish night at the Oscars. Why are so many Jews outraged?

Louis Keene in Forward · 3 Mar

The recent Oscars ceremony became a contentious event within the Jewish community, despite notable successes for Jewish talent.

0 Culture Politics

Oscars 2025: Hollywood crowns a new Jewish queen, and Israeli-Palestinian Best Documentary winners make waves

Mira Fox in Forward · 3 Mar

The 2025 Oscars ceremony was highlighted by several significant Jewish narratives, both on and off the stage.

0 Politics Israel

No, the West Bank can't be to Israel what Puerto Rico is to the US

Dan Perry in Forward · 26 Feb

Dan Perry critiques the flawed analogy made by proponents of Israeli annexation of the West Bank, comparing it to the status of Puerto Rico in the United States.

0 Music Politics

Macklemore’s latest anti-Israel music video, ‘F—ed up,’ places the West Bank and Holocaust side-by-side

Ben Sales in Forward · 12 Feb

Macklemore's latest music video, "Fed Up," has sparked controversy by comparing the situation in Gaza and the West Bank to the Holocaust, while criticizing powerful figures and advocating for pro-Palestinian positions.

0 Politics Israel

Mahmoud Abbas ends Palestinian Authority’s ‘pay to slay’ payments to families of terrorists

Ben Sales in JTA · 10 Feb

The Palestinian Authority (P.A.) has ceased its contentious program of providing stipends to families of convicted terrorists, a decision made to mend relations with the Trump administration.

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

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

The Extent of Palestinian Hatred

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Feb

The article presents a critical perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing against the feasibility of a two-state solution due to perceived deep-seated indoctrination and hostility among Palestinians towards Israelis.

0 Politics Israel

The Extent of Palestinian Hatred

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Feb

The article presents a critical perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing against the feasibility of a two-state solution due to perceived deep-seated indoctrination and hostility among Palestinians towards Israelis.

0 Politics Communities

The Hidden Forces Keeping Palestinians Trapped

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Jan

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the complex geopolitical and socio-economic forces that keep Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, from relocating to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, despite some expressing a desire to do so.

0 Politics Antisemitism

‘Pallywood’ and the Art of Anti-Jewish Propaganda

Dena Tauber in Future of Jewish · 22 Jan

Dena Tauber's guest essay critiques mainstream media and organizations like the UN and Amnesty International for perpetuating anti-Israel and antisemitic narratives.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Elise Stefanik decries ‘antisemitic rot’ in United Nations, backs Elon Musk at confirmation hearing

Ben Sales in Forward · 22 Jan

Rep. Elise Stefanik addressed antisemitism within the United Nations at her Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. ambassador to the U.N. She argued for defunding UNRWA, a Palestinian aid agency, and criticized the U.N. for disproportionately targeting Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Trump lifts sanctions on West Bank settlers, earning praise from the Israeli right

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 22 Jan

In a significant policy reversal from the previous administration, President Donald Trump has lifted sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on several Israeli settler organizations and individuals accused of violent extremism against Palestinians.

0 Politics Israel

No Good Options in Post-War Gaza

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 17 Jan

Nachum Kaplan's guest essay explores the diplomatic challenges of envisioning a post-war Gaza governance.

0 Communities Ethics

'Home is memory': How Jews make sense of what they've lost in the LA fires and what remains

Sharon Brous in Forward · 11 Jan

Rabbi Sharon Brous reflects on the devastation of the recent Los Angeles fires and the profound sense of loss experienced by families who watched their homes burn.

0 Communities Culture

After 15 months of war, Israelis are all scaffolding, helping hold each other up

Jessica Steinberg in Forward · 9 Jan

The author reflects on the pervasive sense of mourning and resilience in Israeli society amid ongoing conflict and recent tragedies.

0 Politics Israel

3 Israelis killed in West Bank terror attack

Ben Sales in JTA · 6 Jan

Three Israelis, including a police officer and two elderly women, were killed in a terrorist attack in the northern West Bank.

0 Politics Israel

The Truth from Someone Who Lives There

Emes Ve-Emunah · 24 Dec 2024

This piece explores the situation in Gaza, emphasizing how Hamas is blamed for the hardships faced by Palestinians rather than Israel.

0 Politics Communities

The Palestinian Authority’s fight for survival in the West Bank — and its implications for Gaza

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 20 Dec 2024

In a tumultuous bid for survival, the Palestinian Authority (PA) faces critical challenges in the West Bank, particularly against Hamas and Iranian-backed factions like the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

0 Politics Israel

Everything you know about Israeli settlements is wrong.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 7 Dec 2024

Nachum Kaplan argues that common conceptions about Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria (West Bank) are largely misunderstood, influenced by biased media reports and political agendas.

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