Tag: Israeli Occupation

A grassroots group called Parents Against Child Detention organized a pop-up art exhibition in Israel titled "Innocence Disrupted," showcasing 70 pieces that depict the impact of war on children, aiming to shed light on the suffering of Palestinian youth in Gaza and the West Bank.
Political scientist Diana B. Greenwald discusses Palestinian local governance under Israeli occupation, showcasing how even at the local level, Palestinian leaders must navigate Israeli control while trying to serve their communities.
Nathan Thrall, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, wrote the book "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," which offers a nuanced perspective on Palestinians living under Israeli occupation.
The article discusses the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony aimed at sharing grief and emphasizing the human cost of the conflict rather than focusing on death tolls and scores.
An Orthodox Jewish student from Yeshiva University recounts their journey of grappling with their views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Lauren Haines, president of the National Board of J Street U, reflects on the trend of external activists like Noa Tishby and Natan Sharansky inciting fear among Jewish college students about pro-Palestinian groups, framing college campuses as battlegrounds.
The text discusses the current crisis facing liberal Zionism, with a focus on the challenges of balancing progressive values with the reality of Israel's policies towards Palestinians.
In this insightful piece by Sara Klugman, Purim is explored in the context of current conflicts, particularly the situation in Gaza.
The article explores the midrashic interpretation of King Ahasuerus wearing the Jewish priestly garments during his banquet in the Book of Esther.
Jonathan Glazer did not refute his Jewishness at the Oscars but actually criticized the occupation and the misuse of Jewish identity and the Holocaust to justify conflicts.
Jonathan Glazer, the director of "The Zone of Interest," used his Oscars acceptance speech to speak out against the occupation and dehumanization in Israel and Gaza.
This article criticizes the notion of a "moral war" in the context of Israel's military actions in Gaza.
The author of the article recounts their journey of conversion to Judaism and their growing awareness of antisemitism.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel has no intention of permanently occupying or displacing Palestinians in Gaza.
The author discusses the concept of "deradicalization" in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for Gazan Palestinians to be deradicalized.
The author discusses the indoctrination of hate among young Palestinian children and argues that sympathy for Palestinians in the media should be tempered by an understanding of the hatred that is taught in Palestinian schools.
A recent poll showed that 72% of Palestinians supported Hamas' October 7th attack on Israelis, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed, more than 240 were taken captive, and numerous atrocities were committed.
The author highlights the growing shift among Israeli Jews and Palestinians towards militaristic jingoism and right-wing politics, leading to a lack of support for a two-state solution.
The word "intifada" has become central to pro-Palestinian protests, with some viewing it as a call for violence against Jews and others seeing it as a peaceful term calling for a nonviolent uprising against Israeli occupation.
Israel and the United States agree that the Israel-Hamas war began with the Oct. 7 massacre, and they both believe that Hamas should be removed from power in the Gaza Strip.
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.
In the memoir "We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I," Raja Shehadeh explores the complex relationship he had with his father, Aziz Shehadeh, a prominent Palestinian lawyer.
Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State, has been widely criticized for his amoral approach to foreign policy and involvement in war crimes.
In this article, the author answers questions from children and teenagers about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Leading Palestinian advocacy groups in the United States are calling on lawmakers to address the root cause of the violence between Israel and Palestine, which they argue is the Israeli occupation.