Tag: Hamas

Despite international pressure on Israel to implement a ceasefire, the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza continues as the group's fighters persist in attacking the Israeli Defence Force.
The author discusses the importance of condemning settler violence in Israel, drawing parallels between extremist groups like Hamas and radicalized Israeli settlers.
Jacob Magid, U.S. Bureau Chief for the Times of Israel, discusses various topics including Israel's campaign against Hamas, anti-Israel sentiment on American campuses, U.S.-Israel relations, rising antisemitism, and challenges faced as a journalist.
In response to the October 7th terrorist attacks at the Nova music festival, Israelis and Jews worldwide are turning to tattoos as a way to commemorate the events and find strength amidst tragedy.
Five Israeli paratroopers were mistakenly killed and seven wounded by friendly fire in Gaza, highlighting an issue of accidental deaths among Israeli troops in the region.
Ambassador Michael Oren offers insight into US-Israel diplomacy, exploring the implications of the US administration's decision to suspend weapons delivery to Israel and questioning the nature of the US-Israel alliance and Israel's strategic dependence on Washington.
The text discusses the pervasive presence of barbarism in humanity and the need to confront and channel it in a sacred manner.
The article discusses how initial casualty figures reported during the conflict between Israel and Hamas were likely exaggerated and based on data provided by Hamas.
On Israel's 76th anniversary, the Israel Defense Forces found themselves battling in the Jabalia area, resembling a prior conflict with frustrations among soldiers about revisiting the same location.
The article discusses the high child population in Gaza, where children make up nearly half of the population, a trend influenced by religious beliefs and historical factors.
The text discusses the Biden administration's offer to trade Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader, for guarantees to keep Israeli military out of Rafah.
The article discusses the ongoing Gaza war and challenges the prevailing narratives on both sides, rejecting the characterization of the conflict as either genocide or purely a mission to eradicate Hamas.
Dr. Harold Behr, a retired child psychiatrist, highlights that the current wave of student protests surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on university campuses reflects the adolescent need for certainty and belonging.
In a recent New York Times column, Nicholas Kristof criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting the death of a Gazan boy due to malnutrition.
Turkey's abrupt trade ban with Israel, announced by President Erdogan, has impacted both countries significantly, with implications for Jewish communities involved in trade between the two nations.
Hamas' conflict with Israel, particularly the events of Oct. 7, which resulted in casualties on both sides, inadvertently sparked international financial aid that helped save Egypt's struggling economy from collapse in the face of mounting debt and economic challenges, leading to significant investments and bailouts from various sources including the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, and the Gulf states.
The text discusses the internal political tensions within the Israeli government during the recent conflict with Hamas.
Israeli politicians remained silent about the potential risks of relying on $3 billion in annual military support from the U.S., leading to a crisis when President Biden halted weapons sales to Israel.
The text discusses the author's frustration with extremist individuals who perpetrate violence and harm in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly criticizing Israeli settlers who attacked an aid convoy destined for Gaza.
Israel marked its subdued 76th Independence Day amid increased isolation and weariness, with canceled traditional festivities and ongoing domestic and international challenges.
Israeli Independence Day celebrations this year were marked by a somber mood due to the aftermath of a devastating Hamas attack and the ongoing war in Gaza.
In a lively debate, Rep. Jamaal Bowman accused his primary challenger, George Latimer, of receiving funding from pro-Israel donors, claiming these funders aim to harm democracy.
A top Biden official reassured Jewish leaders that reports of the U.S. withholding intelligence from Israel on Hamas leaders are false.
In the analysis of military strategies and conflicts involving Israel, the text delves into various incidents and strategic shifts.
Michael Oren discusses concerns about the strength of the alliance between the United States and Israel under the Biden administration.