Tag: Gaza

The author questions the double standard and selective outrage displayed by protesters who support the Palestinian cause but ignore other instances of violence and injustice, such as the actions of Hamas, the war in Yemen, the Syrian conflict, the genocide of Uighurs in China, and the plight of Afghan women.
Noam Peri, the daughter of Haim Peri, a captive of Hamas, has come to Washington to plead for help in freeing the more than 200 Israeli hostages held since October.
In a reflection on the end of the Purim story, Josh Katz discusses discomfort among some liberal Jews with the concept of Jewish strength and power, particularly in relation to recent Israeli military actions against Hamas.
The author, a Jew and Israeli, expresses their desire for revenge in response to the recent violence between Israel and Palestine.
This article covers various topics related to the Israel-Gaza conflict and its impact on Jewish communities.
Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Rights Watch, known for labeling Israel's occupation of the West Bank as apartheid, has faced backlash and support for his anti-Israel stances.
In the wake of recent conflicts between Israel and Gaza, American Jews are navigating the challenge of donating to support victims on both sides.
The article discusses the recent protests against Israeli violence in Gaza and highlights the problematic response from some Jews who declared that the protesters were not Jewish.
Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped by Hamas, has been advocating for the release of her son and other hostages held captive in Gaza.
As Israel considers a ground invasion into Gaza during its war with Hamas, there are concerns about the potential consequences, such as drawing in Hezbollah, Iran, and the US into a larger conflict.
The Ford Foundation, led by president Darren Walker, has announced its support for immediate humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza and the Middle East, specifically targeting Palestinian civilians affected by the conflict.
Amid the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza, there has been a surprising increase in the number of Haredi men volunteering to serve in the Israeli army.
The article argues against labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, stating that it is not in line with the legal definition of the term.
The article discusses Egypt's refusal to play a constructive role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the country's longstanding antisemitism as a driving factor.
Etgar Keret, a well-known Israeli author, discusses the emotional toll that the recent conflict with Gaza has taken on the Israeli people.
In this personal essay, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib shares his experience of the recent Israeli airstrike that destroyed his family home in Gaza.
Members of the Iranian community in Kirkland, Washington, came together for a candlelight vigil in support of Israel.
In response to the Hamas kidnapping of over 200 Israelis in Gaza, families and supporters have set up empty Shabbat tables in symbolic protest.
The author, Yousef Bashir, writes about the dire situation in Gaza and expresses concern for his family who are trapped there.
The author describes visiting Kibbutz Beeri, near Gaza, after it was attacked by Hamas.
The publisher of Jewish Currents reflects on the wisdom of the shiva, the seven-day mourning period after a family member's death.
The text discusses a recent blast at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza that was caused by a misfired rocket from the Islamic Jihad, leading to deaths among Palestinians.
This article discusses the biased media coverage against Israel in conflicts with Palestinian terror groups.
A legal advocacy group in Israel, Adalah, has reported that over 100 Israelis have been arrested for social media posts supporting Palestinians in Gaza, with 70 still in detention.