Israeli Settlements

IDF says killing of American activist was unintentional and expresses ‘deepest regret’

Ben Sales in JTA · 10 Sep

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, was likely killed by unintentional gunfire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a protest against Israeli settlements near the Palestinian village of Beita.

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White House calls on Israel to investigate after American activist shot dead during West Bank protest

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 6 Sep

Tensions in the West Bank escalated as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist associated with the International Solidarity Movement, was fatally shot during a protest against Israeli settlements.

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss talks Netanyahu, Bowman, Biden and antisemitism

Josh Kraushaar in Jewish Insider · 2 Jul

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a prominent voice in the Democratic Party, discussed various issues including the Democratic Party's stance on Israel, antisemitism, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Hamas in a recent interview with Jewish Insider.

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In Berlin, Some Israeli Ex-Pats Organize Against Germany’s Support for Israel

Liam Hoare in Moment · 28 Jun

Israelis for Peace, a group of left-wing Israeli expats in Berlin, is protesting against Germany's support for Israel following international condemnation regarding a deadly air strike in Rafah.

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How Obama Lit the Middle East on Fire

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 20 Jun

The text discusses the contentious relationship between former U.S. President Barack Obama and Israel, highlighting key issues that caused tension.

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The West's Silly Obsession With the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Michael Oren in Future of Jewish · 25 May

The text discusses the Western obsession with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly the belief in the Two-State Solution as the ultimate goal for peace in the Middle East.

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Israeli-Saudi normalization is a ridiculous charade, at least for now.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 May

Israeli-Saudi normalization is currently viewed as a charade by many in Israel, with the U.S. pushing for this shift in relations as part of a larger strategy involving a potential Palestinian state.

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AOC pushes New York bill to penalize charities backing Israeli settlements

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 20 May

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is backing a bill in New York that aims to penalize charities supporting Israeli settlements, citing human rights concerns in the region.

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How does this war end? The day after is looking ‘dark’ for Israel and Gaza

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 16 Apr

The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas shows no imminent sign of resolution, with recent developments indicating a potential shift in Israel's military strategy in Gaza.

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One-State Delusion // Someone, please, shake Peter Beinart awake!

Avi Shafran in Ami · 3 Apr

Peter Beinart, known for his evolving views on Israel, currently advocates for a one-state solution replacing Israel with a bi-national Jewish/Arab state, attributing Palestinian attacks on Jews to Israeli actions.

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The Etgar Quiz no 260

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Feb

The Etgar Quiz no 260 poses questions to test knowledge on Jewish topics, such as identifying the odd item out (boots being the answer as others are High Priest garments), scenarios where saving one's life involves prohibitions like worshiping idols, identifying the earliest founded location (Rishon le Zion), the destroyer of the Second Temple (the Romans), the author of the short story Yentl (Isaac Bashevis Singer), and the color set absent in the Israeli game Taki (purple).

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How do Biden’s new sanctions affect Jewish charities that donate in Israel?

Asaf Elia-Shalev in Forward · 20 Feb

The Biden administration's new sanctions aim to prevent U.S. donations from reaching extremist Israelis, potentially impacting charities like the Central Fund of Israel, which channels millions of dollars to Israeli nonprofits, some in the West Bank.

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How to Convince People That the Jews Aren’t So Bad

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Feb

The text discusses the challenges of combatting antisemitism and negative attitudes towards Jews, particularly related to Israel.

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The Perils of Calling Everything 'Political'

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 29 Jan

The article discusses a recent conference in Israel that promoted the return of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and northern Samaria as a solution to the ongoing conflict.

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BDS movement targets Standing Together over 'normalization'

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 25 Jan

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which targets Israel, has turned its attention to Standing Together, an Israeli-Palestinian peace movement that opposes the ongoing war in Gaza.

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Jews must reject calls for 'voluntary emigration' of Palestinians

Daniel Sokatch in Forward · 9 Jan

In this article, Daniel Sokatch discusses recent calls by Israeli politicians for the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians, particularly those in Gaza.

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“A Day in the Life of Abed Salama” After October 7th - Nathan Thrall on his new book and the escalating repression of pro-Palestine speech.

Mari Cohen in Jewish Currents · 19 Dec 2023

Nathan Thrall's new book, "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama," tells the story of a deadly crash in the West Bank that resulted from the architecture of occupation and the unjust treatment of Palestinians.

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Will it be OK? David Broza has done 116 pop-up concerts since war broke out saying it will

ALanger in Forward · 13 Dec 2023

Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza has performed over 100 pop-up concerts since the outbreak of the recent war in Israel.

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Hamas’ War on Israel: Everything You Need to Know

Alana Newhouse in Tablet · 9 Oct 2023

The shocking attack in southern Israel resulted in the most deadly killing of Jews since the Holocaust and has transformed Israel and the Middle East.

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Special election: Two Orthodox candidates face off in a close race for NY Assembly

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Sep 2023

In a special election for the New York State Assembly, two Orthodox candidates are vying for the seat in Queens.

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Why Would Joe Biden Reward Benjamin Netanyahu and Mohammed Bin Salman?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 7 Aug 2023

In this text, the author discusses the idea of the Biden administration brokering a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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An Unsettled Question

Israel Policy Pod · 2 Aug 2023

The Israel Policy Forum has released a policy report titled "An Unsettled Question: Recalibrating U.S. Policy on Israeli Settlements."

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An Unsettled Question

Israel Policy Pod · 2 Aug 2023

Israel Policy Forum has published a policy report titled "An Unsettled Question: Recalibrating U.S. Policy on Israeli Settlements" focusing on combatting Israeli settlement expansion.

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Israeli Settlements and International Law

Nathaniel Berman in Tablet · 26 Jul 2023

Malkah Fleisher argues in defense of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which she refers to as Judea and Samaria, while most of the world and international legal bodies consider them occupied Palestinian territories.

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Jewish leaders ask federations network to clarify position on Israeli settlements

ARosenfeld in Forward · 21 Jun 2023

A group of current and former officials at local federations and community relations councils are calling on the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to clarify its position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after the organization sponsored a conference promoting Israeli settlements.

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