Ramallah, Ramallah and al-Bireh, Palestinian Territories

'The settlers are winning now': West Bank activists aiding Palestinians are increasingly targets themselves

Ben Lynfield in Forward · 27 Apr

Rabbi Arik Ascherman and his organization, Torat Zedek, actively work to protect Palestinian civilians from increasing settler violence in the West Bank.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Queers for Zion

Sapir · 25 Feb

"Queers for Zion" presents a provocative exploration of the relationship between the LGBTQ community and pro-Palestinian movements, particularly in the context of Israel's political landscape.

0 Politics Israel

Diplomatic ties fray further as South Africa and Israel kick out each other’s envoys

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jan

The diplomatic relationship between South Africa and Israel has deteriorated further following the mutual expulsion of each other's top envoys.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is paying for the West's moral narcissism.

Paul Friesen in Future of Jewish · 18 Nov 2025

Paul Friesen criticizes what he perceives as the West's ineffective approach to Middle East peace, characterizing it as an exercise in moral vanity rather than a productive strategy.

0 Television/Film Politics

Israel’s Oscar entry is, once again, about Palestinians

PJ Grisar in Forward · 5 Nov 2025

"The Sea," directed by Shai Carmeli-Pollak, is Israel's entry for the 2026 Oscars and tells the poignant story of Khaled, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who faces numerous challenges to reach the Mediterranean Sea from the West Bank.

0 Israel History

June Israel vs. October Israel

Jordan Chandler Hirsch in Tablet · 6 Oct 2025

The article by Jordan Chandler Hirsch explores the dichotomy within Israel's historical strategy by contrasting 'June Israel' with 'October Israel.'

0 Politics Israel

Why a Palestinian State Cannot Happen

Emes Ve-Emunah · 28 Sep 2025

The piece evaluates recent international proposals for a Palestinian state, referencing statements by leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Mahmoud Abbas.

0 Politics Israel

The State of the PA: Between Annexation and Recognition

Israel Policy Pod · 9 Sep 2025

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 Television/Film Politics

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ shows the impossibility of providing aid in Gaza. But will it lead to real change?

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 8 Sep 2025

"The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film by Kaouther Ben Hania, dramatizes the tragic death of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, during the 2024 Israeli invasion of Gaza.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

Jewish trauma is making Jews weak and vulnerable.

Saul Goldman in Future of Jewish · 2 Sep 2025

The article by Saul Goldman critiques the notion that antisemitism can be attributed to mental illness, arguing that it is a manifestation of evil.

0 Politics Israel

Americans keep getting killed in the West Bank. Here's how the US could fight that awful trend

Rob Eshman in Forward · 18 Jul 2025

The persistent violence in the West Bank resulting in the deaths of American citizens underscores a troubling trend, as highlighted by the recent death of Saif Musallet, a Florida-born American citizen.

0 Television/Film Culture

18 Queer Jewish Movies To Watch Right Now

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 27 Jun 2025

Kveller's list highlights 18 must-watch queer Jewish films that span genres, from classic rom-coms like "Kissing Jessica Stein" to intense dramas like "Yossi & Jagger."

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s own media is a weapon for its enemies.

John Matthews in Future of Jewish · 28 May 2025

John Matthews examines the role of media in shaping perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that a bias exists against Israel in both Western and regional media outlets.

0 Politics Antisemitism

'Free Palestine' is a call for terrorism, not a cry for justice.

Samuel J. Hyde in Future of Jewish · 26 May 2025

Samuel J. Hyde argues that the phrase "Free Palestine," often seen as a call for justice, has become a veiled endorsement of terrorism against Jews.

0 Politics Ethics

No, Israel doesn’t enjoy killing children — and you should be ashamed for saying it.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 21 May 2025

Joshua Hoffman addresses the accusation that Israel deliberately targets Palestinian children, arguing that these claims feed global antisemitism and overlook the complexities of warfare against Hamas.

0 Politics Communities

Gaza Protest Movement Has a Message for Hamas

Waseem Abu Mahadi and Jacob Wirtschafter in Moment · 29 Apr 2025

In a significant turn of events, a protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the long-standing rule of Hamas.

0 Leadership Israel

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

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 25 Apr 2025

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

0 Politics Israel

A Palestinian leader just gave Trump an unprecedented opening to pursue peace

Dan Perry in Forward · 24 Apr 2025

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has made a bold move by publicly condemning Hamas for its role in perpetuating the conflict in Gaza, labeling them with harsh words and demanding their disarmament and handover of hostages.

0 Politics Culture

From the River to the Screen, How 'Palestine' Became a Viral Fantasy

Sam Hilt in Future of Jewish · 3 Apr 2025

The article explores the vast divergence between the physical reality of Palestine and its widespread virtual representation, which has been shaped significantly by modern media.

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 2025

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 Communities Politics

These Modern Orthodox and observant Jews want to change their community’s conversation around the Gaza war

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 25 Mar 2025

Amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, a group of Modern Orthodox and observant Jews are seeking to broaden the discourse within their community by organizing a series of talks and discussions featuring diverse perspectives, including those sympathetic to Palestinians.

0 Communities Politics

Palestine, New Jersey

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Mar 2025

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

0 Politics Israel

Israelis are not Moral Monsters

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 8 Feb 2025

Natan Slifkin addresses the reactions to former President Trump's ambiguous proposal regarding Gaza, highlighting the starkly different perspectives between Israelis and international observers.

0 Politics Israel

Israel’s Ever-Expanding War on the West Bank

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 6 Feb 2025

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 Antisemitism

‘Pallywood’ and the Art of Anti-Jewish Propaganda

Dena Tauber in Future of Jewish · 22 Jan 2025

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

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