Tag: Occupation

An exploration of the effectiveness of the long-standing security barrier around the West Bank in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The text explores the misinterpretation and misuse of certain words and terms during the Israel-Hamas conflict from a Jewish perspective.
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.
Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of Haaretz, discusses the enduring political strength of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the face of criticisms and challenges in Israel.
At the University of California's Berkeley campus, a diverse group of activists are part of an encampment protest advocating for peace and an end to the Israeli occupation in Gaza.
"Israelism," a documentary by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the journeys of young American Jews Simone Zimmerman and Eitan from passionate advocates for Israel to outspoken critics.
An Israeli peace activist, also a Columbia University alum, criticizes the Gaza war protesters at Columbia for chanting violent slogans implying the destruction of Israel and the murder of its citizens.
The text is an open letter addressed to the people of Palestine, highlighting the failures and challenges faced by Palestinians in establishing a self-sustaining state, urging them to strategically accept living alongside an independent Jewish state for lasting peace.
The text discusses the prevailing slogan in Israel during the military campaign, "Yachad nenatzeach," emphasizing unity and the need to win the war.
Ami Ayalon, a former leader in Israel's intelligence service, emphasizes the complexity of defeating Hamas solely through military means, citing the necessity of a political horizon that leads to the establishment of two states to truly weaken the group's influence.
The article argues that Israel is not illegally occupying the West Bank, providing historical and legal background to support this claim.
In the article, Zev Mishell discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza and criticizes liberal Zionist leaders for justifying the violence and destruction there.
The article discusses the ongoing debate in Israel regarding the employment of Palestinian workers, with far-right leaders calling for their permanent removal due to security concerns, while others argue that employing them is crucial for maintaining security by providing economic stability.
Over 450 Jewish Hollywood professionals criticized Jonathan Glazer, director of "The Zone of Interest," for a controversial Oscar speech that seemed to denounce his Judaism.
Avner Gvaryahu, Executive Director of Breaking the Silence, an organization of Israeli military veterans critical of the occupation, challenges the notion of Israel's military being a "moral army" in his recent essay in Foreign Affairs.
Chuck Schumer's recent speech on the Senate floor is significant for indicating a shift in the discourse within the Democratic Party concerning Israel.
Israeli and American Jews have come together in New York's Union Square to advocate for a bilateral ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, humanitarian aid for Palestinians, and the release of all hostages in Gaza.
An article highlights Israeli soldiers' consumption of Palestinian food in Gaza, sparking controversy and criticism.
The author argues against the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, claiming that it is a step towards another Lebanon and would doom the Zionist project.
The text discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
In the article, the author discusses the abuse and misrepresentation of certain words during the Israel-Hamas war.
In this article, the author argues that while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Hamas poses an existential threat to Israel, this notion is unfounded.
The author discusses the options for what will happen after Hamas is eliminated in Gaza.
The film "Israelism" follows the stories of two young American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, who were initially raised to unconditionally love Israel but grew disillusioned after witnessing the mistreatment of Palestinians.
Protective presence activism, in which Israeli and international activists physically accompany Palestinians to protect them from settler violence in the West Bank, is facing challenges in the face of increased settler aggression and militarization.