Tag: Hamas

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, wore a yellow Star of David pinned to his suit jacket during a UN meeting in an effort to condemn Hamas.
Relatives of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas on Oct. 7 expressed frustration with the lack of pressure to free their loved ones and accused the Israeli government of not providing them with sufficient information or protection.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a ceasefire in the country's war against Hamas, which he refers to as a "battle of civilization against barbarians."
Biden administration officials have pledged to create a plan within two weeks to address the increase in antisemitism on American college campuses since Hamas's attack on Israel.
The author reflects on their experiences at Columbia University, where they encountered a double standard in the way their classmates treated injustice and suffering.
The Republican Jewish Coalition's leadership summit in Las Vegas was dominated by discussions about Hamas' attack on Israel.
In the aftermath of the recent conflict with Hamas, Israel has been employing a social media strategy to garner support.
Cornell University has been grappling with graphic threats against its Jewish students, prompting authorities, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul, to vow to find and prosecute those responsible.
Maurice Shnaider, whose sister and brother-in-law were murdered by Hamas terrorists, emphasizes the importance of unity in the Jewish community and expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support during his shiva.
In a discussion on the leadership void in Israel during times of conflict, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to take responsibility for failing to anticipate a Hamas attack.
The Zoom call this week will feature Ofer Cassif, a Jewish member of the Knesset suspended for criticizing Israel's attacks in Gaza, and Iyad El-Baghdadi, a Palestinian writer based in Norway.
Vivian Silver, a Canadian peace activist held hostage by Hamas, is believed by her close friend to prefer a non-violent release through mediation or negotiation rather than violent raids.
The author criticizes the feminist community for remaining silent in the face of the brutal attacks by Hamas on women in southern Israel.
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's envoy to combat antisemitism, is urging American Jews to stand up for Israel in the face of recent attacks by Hamas terrorists.
American Jews are mobilizing to bring attention to the issue of Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.
Only about 10% of House Democrats have called for a ceasefire in Israel's assault on Gaza, three weeks into the conflict.
In this interview, Hanin Ghaddar, an expert on Shia politics in the Middle East, discusses the danger of a two-front war with Hezbollah on Israel's northern border.
Rabbi Lebens explores the ethics of war in the context of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Two Jewish House members, Jerry Nadler and Dan Goldman, are calling for Israel to implement "humanitarian pauses" in its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.
Two statements have been published at Brandeis University to express dissent against the student government senate's decision to reject a resolution condemning Hamas.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the prolonged waiting for Israel to respond to Hamas, comparing it to historical conflicts, and debate whether the hostage crisis is bringing Israelis closer to or further from the government.
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned terror attacks in the Israel-Hamas war, called for a ceasefire, and demanded the immediate release of hostages.
The article discusses the impact of Hamas atrocities on Jews around the world, with various individuals sharing their perspectives and experiences.
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.
In this personal essay, the author reflects on his journey from being a progressive supporter of the Palestinian cause to feeling disillusioned with the progressive left due to its refusal to acknowledge or address rising antisemitism.