Tag: Gaza War

As Israel approaches Memorial Day and Independence Day, the aftermath of the Gaza war casts a shadow over the transition from remembrance to celebration.
Eden Golan represented Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, placing fifth with the song "Hurricane" amid mixed reactions from the audience.
Israel recently shut down Al Jazeera in the country and the West Bank, citing it as an agent of a hostile state and jeopardizing security.
Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, Israeli contestant Eden Golan is facing protests and backlash as she competes in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malm, Sweden.
Journalist Masha Gessen expressed concern on the Haaretz Podcast that the Biden administration's lack of support for protests against Israel's actions in Gaza may jeopardize his chances in the 2024 election, potentially benefiting Donald Trump.
Eden Golan, representing Israel at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malm, Sweden, is on a mission to redefine Israel's image through her performance of the song "Hurricane."
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer is set to probe DC's response to campus protests, particularly at George Washington University, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police.
Palestinian journalists Hind Khoudary and Anadolu Agency photographer Ali Jadallah received a special Pulitzer citation for their coverage of the Gaza war, with a focus on the courageous work of journalists under difficult conditions and the significant number of journalists who lost their lives in the conflict.
Bernie Sanders, the prominent progressive senator and former presidential candidate, has announced his bid for a fourth Senate term, making him a key figure in progressive politics.
The text discusses the ongoing issue of antisemitism in the West, particularly in relation to the Gaza war protests at American college campuses, highlighting a double standard applied to Israel.
Lara Trump, the co-chair of the Republican National Committee, along with other top Republicans, falsely accused Jewish billionaire George Soros of funding pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, echoing antisemitic tropes of him being a puppet master.
Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber, accompanied by Michael Koplow and Shira Efron from the Israel Policy Forum, discuss the current situation on U.S. college campuses related to the Gaza war, the potential for a ceasefire deal involving hostages between Israel and Hamas, and the status of the war after almost seven months.
The essay discusses academia's role in the Israeli military conflict in Gaza, highlighting moral philosophers' differing views on the actions of Israel and Hamas.
Pro-Palestinian encampments have appeared on Canadian campuses protesting university ties to Israel until the end of the Gaza war.
The article discusses a student's reflection on their sister's negative experiences with antisemitism at Barnard College amid the war in Gaza, leading them to reconsider their college choices based on safety.
The article discusses how American Jews are increasingly falling for exaggerations, lies, and conspiracy theories related to issues like the Israel/Palestine conflict, leading to a sense of fear and paranoia within the community.
Violence erupted at UCLA as pro-Israel protesters attempted to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment, resulting in clashes outside the encampment lasting for hours until police intervened.
PEN America canceled its New World Voices Festival due to backlash over its response to the war in Gaza, following authors' withdrawal from the Literary Awards ceremony and festival participation.
Gideon Falter, CEO of the Campaign Against Antisemitism, faced discrimination by the police in London for being openly Jewish during a pro-Palestinian march, highlighting the lack of protection for Jews in such situations.
An Israeli peace activist, also a Columbia University alum, criticizes the Gaza war protesters at Columbia for chanting violent slogans implying the destruction of Israel and the murder of its citizens.
Israeli teen emissaries participating in a program to educate Jewish communities overseas about Israel found their mission drastically altered when the Israel-Hamas war broke out.
A call for Israel to end the war with Gaza in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages is made in light of the approaching Passover holiday, symbolizing freedom and liberation.
A former British soldier visited Israel and gained a deeper understanding of the Gaza war on October 7 through firsthand experience.
The text discusses the presence of militant pro-Hamas sentiments at Columbia University's Gaza solidarity encampment, highlighting chants against Jews and the glorification of violence.
Nemat Minouche Shafik, a baroness, economist, immigrant, and Muslim American, is facing criticism as the president of Columbia University amidst turmoil over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.