Nablus, Palestinian Territories

0 History Politics

To be fair, we should put 'Palestinian' in quotation marks.

David E. Firester, Ph.D. in Future of Jewish · 2 Dec

David E. Firester's guest essay explores the historical and political origins of the term 'Palestinian,' advocating for quotation marks to be used when referring to Palestinian identity claims prior to the 20th century.

0 Politics Israel

Palestinian identity politics makes peace with Israel impossible.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Nov

Joshua Hoffman's article argues that Palestinian identity politics complicate any potential peace with Israel, emphasizing the fragmented Palestinian political landscape.

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 Politics Communities

Settlers torched a West Bank mosque — and the milquetoast Israeli mainstream response won't suffice

Dan Perry in Forward · 14 Nov

Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, including the recent torching of a mosque, highlights the failure of Israeli authorities to control these acts.

0 Politics Communities

Settlers torched a West Bank mosque — and the milquetoast Israeli mainstream response won't suffice

Dan Perry in Forward · 14 Nov

Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, including the recent torching of a mosque, highlights the failure of Israeli authorities to control these acts.

0 Politics Israel

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

Dan Perry in Forward · 18 Oct

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 Israel

The State of the PA: Between Annexation and Recognition

Israel Policy Pod · 9 Sep

The episode analyzes the fragile state of the Palestinian Authority (PA) amidst Israeli policies in the West Bank, economic instability, and Palestinian statehood recognition attempts.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is not deliberately killing journalists in Gaza. But it does bear responsibility for their deaths

Dan Perry in Forward · 27 Aug

Dan Perry discusses the complex and tragic reality of journalist deaths in Gaza amidst Israeli military operations.

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 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 Communities Politics

I teach Jewish history in Boulder. Is my community taking the wrong lessons from Sunday's attack?

Hilary Kalisman in Forward · 3 Jun

In the wake of a violent attack on Jewish demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, historian Hilary Kalisman reflects on the complexities of local and national rhetoric surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

The Trump administration is primed to give a gigantic gift to extremists in the West Bank

Dan Perry in Forward · 30 Apr

The proposed elimination of the U.S. security coordinator position for the West Bank and Gaza by the Trump administration, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is criticized as a dangerous move that could destabilize the region.

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 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 Television/Film Culture

The hero of the Netflix series 'Mo' faces struggles that might seem familiar to Sholem Aleichem

Sheerly Avni in Forward · 14 Feb

The article discusses Mo Amer's Netflix series "Mo," drawing parallels between the show's Palestinian main character, Mo Najjad, and Tevye the Milkman from Sholem Aleichem's tales.

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

Middle East experts split over recent moves to slash U.S. foreign aid, USAID

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 5 Feb

Middle East experts are divided over the Trump administration's decision to cut U.S. foreign aid and dismantle USAID as an independent agency, folding it into the State Department.

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 Ethics

Settler extremism threatens to undo Israel — and Jews worldwide must take responsibility

Coby Schoffman in Forward · 16 Dec 2024

Coby Schoffman's article addresses the urgent need for the global Jewish community to confront Israeli settler extremism, which threatens Israel's democratic reputation and impacts Jews worldwide.

0 Politics Israel

You're Hired - with Alyssa Farah Griffin and Amos Harel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Nov 2024

Alyssa Farah Griffin discusses the implications of Trump's appointments for U.S. policy in the Middle East, highlighting friction between isolationist and hawkish perspectives.

0 Politics Communities

Conversations with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Ayelet Levy Shachar

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 29 Aug 2024

Amid the intensifying Israeli military actions on multiple fronts, the stories of Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Ayelet Levy Shachar highlight the emotional toll on families with loved ones held captive in Gaza.

0 Culture Politics

The Forward Garners the Most Wins of any Publication at the Religion News Association 2024 Excellence in Religion Reporting Awards

Forward Staff in Forward · 25 Apr 2024

The Forward celebrated a significant achievement at the 2024 Excellence in Religion Reporting Awards hosted by the Religion News Association, receiving five awards, the highest for any publication.

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