Tag: Gaza

The article discusses the concept of proportionality in war and argues that it has been misused to criticize Israel's actions in response to terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Dr. Dotan Halevy, an environmental and social historian, delves into the history of Gaza from the mid-19th century to the present day, exploring its significance in understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its connection to the events of 1948.
The author discusses the strain that the war has put on relationships with neighbors in the community.
This text discusses the recent exchange of hostages between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the calls from families of hostages for a "everyone for everyone" approach, where Israel would release over 5,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of the hostages.
The debate over the authenticity of a letter written by an Israeli hostage to her Hamas captors highlights the ongoing narrative battle and quest for moral superiority between opposing sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In this article, Rabbi Jay Michaelson argues that the far-right members of Benjamin Netanyahu's government, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, should be removed from power.
During a recent Oakland City Council meeting, a speaker was shouted down and subjected to anti-Semitic remarks while urging councilmembers to include a condemnation of Hamas in a resolution calling for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
Ghassan Abu-Sitta, a Palestinian surgeon based in London, will be the guest in this week's Zoom call.
In a recent development, additional hostages, including Israeli-Russian women, have been freed by Hamas in Gaza as part of a truce deal with Israel, while four Thai workers were also released.
During a recent Oakland City Council meeting discussing a resolution for a cease-fire in Gaza, a councilmember proposed condemning Hamas for the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Israel is investigating Hamas' claim that Shiri Bibas and her two sons, Ariel (4 years old) and Kfir (10 months old), who were taken hostage in Gaza, have been killed.
Two brothers, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, are still being held hostage in Gaza, while most other child hostages have been returned to Israel.
The term "Pallywood" was coined in 2003 to describe staged scenes of Palestinians suffering violence supposedly at the hands of Israel.
The author discusses the lack of empathy and skepticism faced by Israeli women who were raped and widowed by Hamas during a terror attack.
While attention is primarily focused on the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, Palestinians in the West Bank are also experiencing widespread violence and restrictions.
While Hamas appears to have strong support in Gaza, there is actually a significant amount of resentment among the population towards the group.
The article discusses the strategy of Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, during the conflict with Hamas.
In Israel, there is an ongoing discussion about the expected release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
In the discussion between Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, they delve into the concept of resilience in the face of loss, particularly focusing on how soldiers cope with trauma from combat in Gaza and the emotional impact of attending funerals for fallen soldiers in Israel.
Dan Senor discusses the release of hostages from Gaza and the instructions given to Israeli soldiers who will care for the children, including how to address their questions like "Where are Mommy and Daddy?"
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha, who gained attention for his writings on the toll of Israel's bombardment of Gaza, was detained by the Israeli military.
This article focuses on the emotional side of the hostage situation in Gaza, emphasizing the need for empathy and support for the families affected.
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the current situation of a deal to free hostages from Gaza, exploring the reasons behind this seemingly irrational decision and its potential outcomes.
Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha, known for his writings on daily life in Gaza during Israel's conflict with Hamas, was captured by the Israeli military but subsequently released.
In this personal opinion piece, the author reflects on their experiences living in Israel and the lessons they have learned from the recent conflict.