Tag: Middle East Conflict
Rabbi Donniel Hartman discusses the moral complexities Israel faces in times of conflict, emphasizing the dangers of embracing unwavering belief in its own morality.
The writer discusses the personal evolution of their views on Israel, recounting experiences of conflict with friends holding anti-Israel sentiments.
Since October 7, amidst the ongoing conflict, six Israeli/Palestinian peace projects have been actively promoting coexistence and reconciliation in the region.
Israel successfully rescued two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har, from southern Gaza.
The recent actions by the Biden administration to suspend funding for UNRWA, the Palestinian refugee agency, and impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank have generated controversy.
A recent intelligence report has alleged that 12 UNRWA employees were involved in an attack, prompting nine Western nations to suspend their funding to the agency.
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Colton Underwood, Debra Messing, Connie Britton and Many More Celebrities Speak Out Against Antisemitism
The New Year, New Voices project, initiated by Samantha Ettus, an entrepreneur and public speaker, aims to combat anti-Semitism by encouraging celebrities to record short videos expressing their opposition to hatred towards Jews.
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‘An incredibly volatile time’: From Iran to Yemen, how the Israel-Hamas war is sparking violence across the Middle East
The Israel-Hamas conflict, which started in Gaza, has had far-reaching consequences throughout the Middle East.
This discussion focuses on the threat posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution for a permanent ceasefire and preventing loss of human life in the Middle East, with a vote of 9-3 and one abstention.
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Influential left-wing Brazilian politician expresses interest in boycott of ‘certain Jewish companies’
Jewish groups in Brazil are concerned after Jos Genoino, a leading politician in the left-wing party of the country's president, called for a boycott of Israel and expressed interest in boycotting Jewish companies.
The author describes reading "The Merchant of Venice" as a response to feeling a vague pressure to say something about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hamas reportedly rejected an Israeli offer for a two-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages held in Gaza, while U.S. and Qatari officials said talks for an extended pause in the war are serious.
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‘Pretty girls support Palestine’ and ‘Zionism is sexy’ — is sex appeal key to online war discourse?
The article discusses the trend of using sex appeal in online war discourse, specifically in relation to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The book "Palestine 1936" by Oren Kessler examines the Great Arab Revolt and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Starbucks is being targeted by activists on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The text discusses the current U.S. hopes for a ceasefire in ongoing conflicts.
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Hamas is not as popular in Gaza as it seems. But Israel’s tactics will ensure their survival
While Hamas appears to have strong support in Gaza, there is actually a significant amount of resentment among the population towards the group.
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Jewish scholars ask Pope Francis and Catholic Church to condemn Hamas and affirm Israel’s right to self-defense
A group of Jewish scholars and religious leaders have written an open letter to Pope Francis and the Catholic Church, asking them to condemn Hamas and affirm Israel's right to exist and defend itself.
The author addresses the recent surge of anti-Israel sentiment and encourages Jewish individuals to embrace and celebrate their Jewish identity instead of feeling targeted or ashamed.
A new poll reveals a significant decline in Arab American support for President Joe Biden's reelection bid due to his support of Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
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War is putting Jewish-Muslim relationships to the test. Some religious leaders are determined to protect them.
The recent war in Israel has put Jewish-Muslim relationships to the test, and some religious leaders are determined to protect them.
In this personal essay, the author reflects on his journey from being a progressive supporter of the Palestinian cause to feeling disillusioned with the progressive left due to its refusal to acknowledge or address rising antisemitism.
The author questions the double standard and selective outrage displayed by protesters who support the Palestinian cause but ignore other instances of violence and injustice, such as the actions of Hamas, the war in Yemen, the Syrian conflict, the genocide of Uighurs in China, and the plight of Afghan women.
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Prosecutors charge teen accused of attacking Israeli Columbia University student with hate crimes
A teenager at Columbia University has been charged with hate crimes for assaulting an Israeli student who was hanging up posters of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas.