Tag: Jewish Settlements

Hamas's brutal terrorist attack on October 7 has paradoxically garnered significant support for the Palestinian cause, particularly among top Democratic policymakers and the Western world, leading to a push for Palestinian statehood and increased demonization of Israel.
"Our Palestine Question: Israel and American Jewish Dissent 1948-1977" by Geoffrey Levin delves into the fluctuating opinions towards Zionism among American Jews during this period, highlighting forgotten figures like Don Peretz and William Zukerman who explored the Arab refugee problem in the 1950s.
Protesters are targeting an informational event in Teaneck promoting property in Israel and the West Bank, condemning it as a violation of international law and racial discrimination rules.
The article discusses the potential consequences of Israel launching a full ground operation in Rafah, the final stronghold of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Israel has begun creating a militarized buffer zone along the Gaza Strip border, which could lead to the shrinking of Palestinian territory and the potential for future Jewish settlements.
Israeli lawmakers from the ruling Likud party and the liberal opposition Yesh Atid party have authored an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal advocating for the permanent transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza as a supposed humanitarian solution.
This opinion piece discusses the need to attach conditions to the generous military aid that the United States provides to Israel, particularly in relation to curbing Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the aftermath of the recent war in Gaza and the surprising support among Israelis for renewing Jewish settlements in the area, with about thirty percent in favor.
With the recent ground invasion in Gaza aimed at eliminating Hamas, there is concern about what will happen in Gaza after Hamas is defeated.
The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu is strained, with concerns over Israeli democracy, Iran, and settlements being major issues.
The article discusses the upcoming Israeli-Palestinian peace plan by President Trump and how it differs from previous American presidents' proposals.
In a recent podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss key issues in Israel, including Benny Gantz's failure to form a government, the timing of Israel's conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza, and a controversy over a benefit concert for an ultra-Orthodox-run NGO in the healthcare sector.
In a recent discussion, analysts Eli Kowaz and Evan Gottesman explored the challenges facing Israel's coalition government with a narrow majority, Benjamin Netanyahu's diplomatic opportunities without progress on a two-state solution, and the fairness of Airbnb's move to de-list properties in West Bank Jewish settlements.
Alon Tal, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss important topics such as the detention of journalist Peter Beinart for his activism, the feasibility of a Two-State solution considering Jewish settlements, and the future of Israel's Green Parties.
Alon Tal, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss significant topics including the cautionary conversation with journalist Peter Beinart at Ben Gurion Airport on anti-Occupation activism, questioning if it signals a troubling trend.
J Street and similar progressive groups are pushing to revoke U.S. tax exemptions for charitable organizations supporting Jewish settlements in the West Bank, citing a conflict with President Obama's views.
The article reflects on the 10-year anniversary of the Israeli disengagement from Gaza and the emotional impact it had on different sectors of Israeli society.
Ariel Sharon, a prominent figure in Israeli military and politics, was known for his military exploits as a field commander in the Israel Defense Forces and his controversial political career that included leading military operations and settlements.
In "Up in Arms," the discussion revolves around the history of Jewish terrorism in Israel, spanning from the Mandate period to contemporary times.
The article revisits the tragic events of the Hebron massacre that took place 80 years ago, where Jewish residents were brutally attacked by Arabs, resulting in the deaths of 67 people.