Jenin, Palestinian Territories

0 Politics Israel

‘Spatial restructuring’ razes hundreds of residences in West Bank refugee camps

Daniel Dolev in Forward · 15 Jun

Israel's practice of demolishing homes in West Bank refugee camps, described as 'spatial restructuring,' has intensified, with aims shifting from punitive actions against terrorists to facilitating military maneuvers.

0 Politics Israel

‘Spatial restructuring’ razes hundreds of residences in West Bank refugee camps

Daniel Dolev in Forward · 15 Jun

Israel's practice of demolishing homes in West Bank refugee camps, described as 'spatial restructuring,' has intensified, with aims shifting from punitive actions against terrorists to facilitating military maneuvers.

0 Politics Culture

Christ in the Rubble

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 11 Jun

The discussion features Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister renowned for his "Christ in the Rubble" sermon, which gained significant attention.

0 Politics Israel

Don't dismiss Israel's most rage-baiting minister as fringe

Dan Perry in Forward · 22 May

As Israel approaches another election, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is becoming a central figure, embodying a shift within the Israeli right that disturbs many both domestically and internationally.

0 Politics Communities

Protesters picket Manhattan synagogue over Israel real estate sale, testing Mamdani and new law

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 6 May

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan during an event promoting real estate in Israel and the West Bank, a demonstration that sparked debates over free speech and security measures around religious institutions.

0 Politics Communities

No Tourists, no income: The collapse of livelihoods in Jerusalem’s Old City

Rahma Ali in Forward · 28 Apr

The article investigates the severe economic impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on traders and craftspeople in Jerusalem's Old City.

0 Politics Israel

The moral degradation of Israel's far-right is even worse than you think

Dan Perry in Forward · 27 Mar

In this critical piece, Dan Perry discusses the troubling trend of moral degradation within Israel's far-right political spectrum, exemplified by inflammatory statements from Knesset member Yitzhak Kroizer following a tragic incident involving the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and a Palestinian family.

0 Music Politics

New U2 album includes Israeli poem and a song about slain Palestinian activist

Grace Gilson in Forward · 19 Feb

U2's latest EP, "Days of Ash," marks the band's return with a politically charged collection of tracks.

0 Music Politics

U2’s new album includes Yehuda Amichai poem and a song about the slain Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 Feb

U2's latest album, "Days of Ash," features poignant reflections on contemporary socio-political issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics History

Denazifying Gaza

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 6 Feb

Nachum Kaplan explores the complexities of denazifying Gaza by drawing parallels with Germany's post-World War II denazification process.

0 Politics Israel

Tucker Carlson to interview Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Feb

Tucker Carlson, a prominent right-wing commentator known for his critical views on Israel and controversial stances on antisemitism, is set to interview Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.

0 Politics Ethics

Human-rights NGOs declared war on Israel and the West long ago.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 23 Jan

Nachum Kaplan's essay critiques the transformation of human-rights NGOs, particularly highlighting their roles in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Television/Film Politics

In Jordan’s pick for the Oscars, a contradictory message about ethnonationalism

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 14 Jan

"All That's Left of You," Jordan's Oscar entry directed by Cherien Dabis, examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a testament of generational trauma.

0 Politics History

'Indigenous Palestinian' is a lie.

Sheri Oz in Future of Jewish · 15 Nov 2025

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 Politics Israel

Netanyahu and far-right ministers do damage control on West Bank vote and Saudi Arabia comments that angered Trump

Grace Gilson in JTA · 24 Oct 2025

Amid backlash from both the Trump administration and the potential Saudi normalization talks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu navigates domestic and international tensions over a provocative Knesset vote on annexing the West Bank.

0 Food Politics

An Israeli restaurant chain said it closed due to boycotts. Protesters are celebrating.

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 23 Oct 2025

The closure of Shouk, a vegan kosher restaurant chain in Washington, D.C., highlights the complex intersection of food, politics, and cultural identity amid rising tensions from the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Israel

The biggest impediment to peace between Israelis and Palestinians has little to do with Gaza

Dan Perry in Forward · 18 Oct 2025

Dan Perry explores the deep-seated issues hindering peace between Israelis and Palestinians, emphasizing that the ongoing violence in the West Bank, particularly against children, continues to fuel distrust and hatred.

0 Politics Communities

Squeezed out in Gaza, PA’s Abbas embraces Israeli peace activists in Ramallah

Steven Davidson in JTA · 10 Oct 2025

In a historic meeting, Israeli and Palestinian peace activists gathered with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah to celebrate a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

Squeezed out in Gaza, PA’s Abbas embraces Israeli peace activists in Ramallah

Steven Davidson in JTA · 10 Oct 2025

In a historic meeting, Israeli and Palestinian peace activists gathered with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah to celebrate a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

0 Politics History

It’s a Blessing if the Hostages Go Free and the Bombs Stop

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 6 Oct 2025

Peter Beinart discusses the complex dynamics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, focusing on the potential impacts of the Trump plan on the Gaza Strip.

0 Literature Politics

This Israeli dystopian novel is becoming the Jewish state's reality

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 26 Sep 2025

Yishai Sarid's dystopian novel, "The Third Temple," offers a grim vision of an authoritarian Israel governed by a corrupt monarchy and religious fanatics, drawing unsettling parallels with current Israeli politics under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

0 Politics Israel

This Week in Canada: Hamas Says, ‘Thank You, Mark Carney’

Rupa Subramanya in The Free Press · 23 Sep 2025

In a surprising political move, Canada, along with the UK and Australia, has recognized Palestinian statehood despite the Palestinian Authority not fulfilling promised reforms.

0 Politics History

Palestinian Authority arrests suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant

Grace Gilson in JTA · 19 Sep 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the arrest of Hicham Harb, a suspect in the 1982 antisemitic terror attack on Chez Jo Goldenberg, a Jewish restaurant in Paris.

0 Politics Television/Film

Drama about Palestinian boy is Israel’s Oscar entry amid Hollywood boycott of Israeli film institutions

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Sep 2025

The film "The Sea," an Arabic-language drama about a Palestinian boy, has been selected as Israel's entry for the Best International Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards.

0 Politics History

As the UN General Assembly meets this week, they’ll have a vocal new critic: Linda Frum

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Sep 2025

Linda Frum, newly appointed chair of UN Watch, discusses her concerns over the UN's alleged anti-Israel bias and the potential dangers of countries, including Canada, recognizing Palestinian statehood.

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