Tag: Human Rights

The text discusses the push for recognition of a Palestinian state by various countries, highlighting concerns about the viability and nature of such a state.
NGO Monitor exposes the questionable funding and practices of certain human rights organizations that are actively spreading lies and propaganda against Israel in an information war.
Ayal Feinberg, a researcher in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, analyzed the correlation between Israeli military operations and antisemitic hate crimes in the United States from 2001 to 2014, finding a 33% increase in reported hate crimes during high-intensity military action.
In these letters to the editor, various perspectives on Jewish identity, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, human rights, and political figures are discussed.
Throughout history, legal systems have been weaponized against Jews, from the Inquisition to modern international forums targeting the Jewish state under the guise of justice.
In the reflection by the CEO of Index on Censorship, the importance of balancing freedom of expression, the right to protest, freedom of religion, and the fundamental right to live in peace and security as a Jewish person in a post-conflict world is highlighted.
Young Jews are increasingly distancing themselves from Jewish institutions due to conflicts surrounding Zionism and Israel.
The newsletter discusses the rising antisemitism in Latin America, particularly fueled by Iranian influence and its proxy Hezbollah.
The article highlights the historical alliance between Blacks and Jews in promoting human rights and their shared love for jazz, focusing on the relationships between Black jazz legends Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and their Jewish managers.
The article discusses a campaign led by Western government-funded NGOs under the guise of human rights that targets Israel and the Jewish people, using tactics including delegitimization and demonization.
Eric Rosenthal, a Jewish activist, founded Disability Rights International to advocate for people with disabilities worldwide, focusing on ending institutionalization and abuse.
Eric K. Ward reflects on the legacy of Alexei Navalny, highlighting their shared receipt of the Civil Courage Prize and acknowledging Navalny's courageous fight for democracy in Russia despite political differences.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a preliminary ruling finding the charge of genocide against Israel plausible, in response to a case brought by South Africa.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an interim ruling on South Africa's charge that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
The article highlights the problem of institutional rot within the United Nations (UN), focusing on the recent firing of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) employees accused of participating in a Hamas terror attack.
Bernie Sanders' proposed bill to condition U.S. military aid to Israel was defeated, but it sparked a discussion about Israel's actions in the Gaza war.
Dr. Limor Yehuda, a lecturer in law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, introduces her book "Collective Equality: Human Rights and Democracy in Ethno-National Conflicts" where she explores the concept of national identity in relation to statehood and partition.
In this essay, Rabbi Arik Ascherman reflects on the current state of Israel and the challenges faced by those who oppose the occupation and advocate for justice.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, remains an important document that sets out the ideals of human dignity and fundamental freedoms.
The text discusses how antisemitism has evolved to be conveyed through the language of human rights.
The author, who comes from a Black-Jewish background, reflects on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and their struggle to respond in a way that acknowledges the multiple truths at the center of the conflict.
The author reflects on the recent acts of violence and terror in Israel, highlighting the deep impact it has on the collective Israeli and Jewish psyche.
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.