Tag: Hamas

The article discusses the outrage over the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants for leaders of both Hamas and Israel.
The author, a Roman Catholic American with experience in the Middle East, reflects on the contrast between Israel and its neighbors, highlighting Israel's democracy, respect for human rights, and diversity despite its imperfections.
Hamas's brutal terrorist attack on October 7 has paradoxically garnered significant support for the Palestinian cause, particularly among top Democratic policymakers and the Western world, leading to a push for Palestinian statehood and increased demonization of Israel.
The Israeli government briefly confiscated and later returned Associated Press equipment under a new law also used to close Al Jazeera offices, citing concerns that AP was broadcasting live shots possibly endangering Israeli troops fighting Hamas.
Right-wing Israeli activists were caught on video trashing aid intended for Gaza, causing controversy and division within their own ranks.
Eden Golan, Israeli singer of the Eurovision entry "Hurricane," which had to be rewritten to remove political references, showcased the original version, "October Rain," at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as a gesture of solidarity with those held in Gaza.
The text discusses President Biden's clear statement emphasizing that there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas, rejecting the International Criminal Court's pursuit of an arrest warrant against Israel.
Deborah Ben Aderet, an Israeli immigrant from Highland Park, Illinois, shared her harrowing experience during the attack on Kibbutz Zikim on October 7 in a presentation at Congregation Bnai Tikvah.
The article criticizes the International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan's decision to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders alongside Hamas members, arguing that equating Israel with a terrorist organization like Hamas is unjust and morally repugnant.
A grantmaker from the Samis Foundation visited southern Israel, including Sderot and Beeri, to meet with survivors of terror attacks and witness the aftermath.
Martin Gurri discusses the ongoing political conflict between ordinary people (normies) who uphold democratic principles and elites who seek to impose control and change society drastically.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan applied for an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alongside Hamas leaders, for alleged violations during the conflict in Gaza.
President Joe Biden assured a Jewish gathering that the U.S. will provide Israel with necessary support to combat Hamas, rejecting claims of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader in Gaza, gained notoriety as a mastermind of attacks against Israel and Jews, but when he was released from an Israeli prison in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, he was not considered a threat to Israelis, given that he was in prison for the murder of Palestinians.
The essay discusses the mainstream media's alleged anti-Israel bias, particularly in its coverage of legal actions against Israel, such as investigations by international bodies like the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, labeling them as antisemitic acts and challenging their legitimacy.
The International Criminal Court prosecutor's decision to seek an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant may ultimately backfire by boosting Netanyahu's image and the Israeli government's strength.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for his aggressive foreign policies and support for groups like Hamas, passed away alongside his foreign minister in a helicopter crash.
Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of Haaretz, discusses the enduring political strength of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the face of criticisms and challenges in Israel.
Eli Rosenbaum, a former Nazi hunter with extensive experience prosecuting war criminals, challenges the claims of Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Benny Gantz, the leader of Israel's National Unity Party, issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding a new war strategy or his resignation, setting the stage for potential government instability and early elections.
During a speech at Israels Knesset, Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik expressed a desire for Gods help in reelecting Donald Trump, drawing contrast to past bipartisan Knesset speeches.
The essay by Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador, argues that the legacy of the Holocaust continues through the persistent antisemitism that dehumanizes Jews, particularly in the media's coverage of Israel.
Former Ambassador Michael Oren discusses the ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah to Israel's northern border and the country as a whole, highlighting the current challenges and opportunities faced by Israel.
The bodies of three victims, including Shani Louk, who were killed in the Nova music festival massacre and then taken by Hamas as leverage, have been recovered by the Israeli military.
The play "October 7: In Their Own Words" brought to the stage by right-wing culture warriors, Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney, focuses on Israeli survivors' accounts of the 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel.