Tag: Gaza
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.
This article discusses Israel's intelligence failure in the face of a massive Hamas terrorist attack in Gaza.
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Dispatches from Gaza - Three Palestinians describe life under constant Israeli bombardment—and lay out their visions for liberation.
In this interview, Mohammed Zraiy, a Palestinian living in Gaza, describes the dire situation on the ground, with no electricity, internet, medicine, or basic supplies due to Israeli bombardment.
In a recent Zoom call, Joshua Leifer and Ahmed Moor discussed the potential for Jewish-Palestinian partnership after October 7.
The article describes moments of connection and the atmosphere in Israel during a week of war with Hamas.
The author expresses disappointment with the statement released by the Association of Jewish Studies (AJS) following the recent violence in Israel.
The author reflects on recent events and their implications for the movement for Palestinian freedom in the United States.
Avi Issacharoff provides insights into the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) expected confrontation with Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the complex network of underground tunnels Hamas has built and the challenges Israel faces.
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I volunteered, transporting sick Palestinian children to hospitals — it hardly seems possible anymore
The author, Joanna Chen, shares her experiences volunteering with The Road to Recovery, an Israeli NGO that transports sick Palestinian children to hospitals in Israel as a way to promote empathy and peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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A Textbook Case of Genocide - Israel has been explicit about what it’s carrying out in Gaza. Why isn’t the world listening?
The article argues that Israel's assault on Gaza can be seen as a textbook case of genocide, as defined by international law.
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50 years ago, like today, Israel's failure to anticipate a major attack rewrote the playbook for an entire region
The recent intelligence failure in Israel, resulting in a major attack by Hamas, highlights the dangers of relying on core assumptions in intelligence work.
In this article, the author answers questions from children and teenagers about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
U.S. Representative George Santos (R-N.Y.) got into a heated confrontation on Capitol Hill when a man asked him about his actions regarding the Israeli army's bombing campaign in Gaza.
As Israeli airstrikes continue to bombard Gaza, Palestinian Americans are anxiously following the violence from thousands of miles away.
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“We Cannot Cross Until We Carry Each Other” - The editor-in-chief of <em>Jewish Currents </em> on recommitting to our movements in this moment.
In this article, the editor-in-chief of Jewish Currents reflects on the emotional and political challenges faced by Jewish activists in the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Nathan Thrall, an American think-tank researcher and writer, and Abed Salama, a Palestinian resident of the West Bank, were on a book tour in New York City when news of Hamas attacks on southern Israel broke out.
Vivian Silver, a 74-year-old Canadian-Israeli peace activist, was confirmed dead after being killed during the October 7th attack by Hamas in Kibbutz Beeri.
In this episode, Jonathan Shanzer delves into the history of Hamas, highlighting its ideological roots and its relationship with Iran, and speculates on the potential consequences of its recent attacks on Israel.
In this article, the author discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The author reflects on their father's hope for a peaceful two-state solution in Israel and Palestine, but expresses relief that their father did not witness the violence inflicted by Hamas on that dream.
Leading Palestinian advocacy groups in the United States are calling on lawmakers to address the root cause of the violence between Israel and Palestine, which they argue is the Israeli occupation.