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Tag: Islamic State

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Yaniv Voller in Tablet · 2 Aug

The text discusses the term "sabaya" used by both Islamic State militants against Yazidi women and Hamas militants against Israeli female soldiers, highlighting the connection between sexual violence and conflict.

0 History Politics

The Israel-Hamas war is not a war between Israel and Hamas.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 10 Jun

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is framed as a larger battle representing the Muslim Brotherhood versus the Western world, with Israel positioned on the side of the West.

0 Israel Politics

Egypt’s delicate balancing act as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas war

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 24 May

Egypt, a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, is facing challenges in its role due to reports of Hamas tunnels along its border with the Gaza Strip and allegations of undermining cease-fire negotiations to pressure Israel.

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The Hell of Urban Warfare Is Not Unique to Gaza

Bradley Brincka in Tablet · 19 Oct 2023

The author discusses the parallels between the urban warfare in the US-backed campaign to liberate Mosul from the Islamic State in 2016-17 and the potential ground invasion of the Gaza Strip by Israel in response to recent attacks by Hamas.

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The Roundabout of Death

Peter Theroux in Tablet · 28 Jul 2021

"Roundabout of Death" is a novel by Faysal Khartash that provides a realistic and minimalist account of the war in Syria, particularly in Aleppo.

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France’s Great Debate Over the Sources and Meaning of Muslim Terror

Marc Weitzmann in Tablet · 25 May 2021

This text discusses the experiences of parents who have seen their children convert to radical Islam in France.

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The Malley Test

Martin Peretz in Tablet · 8 Feb 2021

The appointment of Robert Malley as special envoy to Iran highlights a deepening divide within the Democratic Party.

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Vienna Jewish community on lockdown after attack near synagogue kills at least 4

Forward · 3 Nov 2020

The Viennese Jewish community was placed on lockdown after a shooting spree near the main synagogue in Vienna that killed at least four people and injured 15.

0 Politics History

Realism and the Kurds

Paul Berman in Tablet · 30 Nov 2017

The text discusses how the Kurds have historically been betrayed due to the doctrine of political realism exemplified by Henry Kissinger's actions.

0 Israel Politics

ISIS: The old-new face of radical Islam

Tel Aviv Review · 19 Sep 2016

Dr. Ori Goldberg, an expert on political Islam, discusses the Islamic State group's emergence as a new face of radical Islam with host Gilad Halpern.

0 Politics Israel

Putin’s Great Crime: He Defends His Allies and Attacks His Enemies

Edward N. Luttwak in Tablet · 8 Oct 2015

In a critical analysis of Russia's involvement in Syria, the author highlights Putin's defense of his ally Assad through air strikes targeting various opposition groups, not just the Islamic State.