Palestinian Rights

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Amnesty International describes Israel as an apartheid state in new report

Forward · 31 Jan 2022

Amnesty International is set to release a report accusing Israel of committing apartheid and depriving Palestinians of basic rights.

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Jamaal Bowman and DSA

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 16 Dec 2021

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) decided not to expel Congressman Jamaal Bowman after he voted in favor of funding Israel's Iron Dome system and participated in a J Street trip to Israel/Palestine.

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Muslim leader’s warning about Hillel, ADL and other pro-Israel groups prompts backlash

Forward · 9 Dec 2021

During a speech at the American Muslims for Palestine convention, Zahra Billoo, head of the Council on American-Islamic Affairs (CAIR) San Francisco office, warned Muslims who support Palestinian rights to be cautious when working with Jewish organizations that support Israel.

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Opinion |Sunrise DC was wrong. But liberal Jewish groups remain complicit in occupation

noah in Forward · 29 Oct 2021

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding Sunrise DC's decision to withdraw from a voting rights coalition due to the participation of three major Jewish organizations.

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At Google, who gets to speak for the Jews?

Forward · 28 Oct 2021

A conflict has arisen within Google's Jewish employee group, Jewglers, with a progressive contingent splitting off after the group protested Google's donation to the Movement for Black Lives.

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Who gets to teach what about Israel? A UNC course ignites the debate

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 2 Sep 2021

The University of North Carolina's decision to have graduate student Kylie Broderick teach an undergraduate course on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has sparked controversy.

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Opinion | Israeli occupied West Bank has two legal systems— one for Jews, one for Palestinians

Forward · 9 Jul 2021

The Israeli government's treatment of the West Bank is governed by a double legal regime: one for Palestinians and one for Jews.

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It's Hard to Say I'm Sorry

Bonjour Chai · 15 Apr 2021

This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the successful efforts of two Jewish students at Concordia University to obtain an apology from their student union for past indifferences to campus antisemitism.

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A Realistic Reset

Israel Policy Pod · 16 Feb 2021

This episode discusses the envisioned shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Israel and Palestine under the Biden administration, focusing on reinforcing U.S.-Israel relations, revitalizing Palestinian ties, expanding Israel's regional acceptance, and preserving the two-state solution.

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Access East Jerusalem

Israel Policy Pod · 23 Apr 2020

This episode discusses the unique challenges faced by East Jerusalem residents in accessing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially due to their precarious legal status and geographical isolation.

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Inside the Joint List: A Talk with MK Aida Touma-Sliman

Israel Policy Pod · 9 Jan 2020

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, MK Aida Touma-Sliman discusses her mission in Israeli politics, centered on anti-occupation and equality for Palestinian citizens of Israel, while highlighting challenges like forming alliances and the ongoing deadlock in Israeli governance.

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Canary Mission Blacklist Funded By Jewish Federation

Forward · 3 Oct 2018

The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco has been revealed as a major donor to Canary Mission, a secretive website known for creating dossiers on college students critical of Israel, potentially harming their job prospects.

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A New Wave Of Hardline Anti-BDS Tactics Are Targeting Students, And No One Knows Who’s Behind It

Forward · 2 Aug 2018

A wave of hardline tactics targeting students critical of Israel, particularly the BDS movement, has emerged with a secretive and aggressive approach.

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The Ins and Outs of Gaza

Israel Policy Pod · 2 Aug 2018

Evan Gottesman, host of Israel Policy Pod, discusses Gaza with Tania Hary, the executive director of Gisha, an Israeli NGO dedicated to enhancing Palestinian freedom of movement in and out of Gaza.

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Climate of Opinion

Alvin H. Rosenfeld in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Sep 2015

"The Case Against Academic Boycotts of Israel," edited by Cary Nelson and Gabriel Noah Brahm, delves into the passionate anti-Israel sentiments present on college campuses and among activists that fuel the BDS (boycott, divestment, sanctions) movement, with individuals like Omar Barghouti and Mark LeVine advocating for the dismantlement of Israel itself.

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The 'Whither Jerusalem?' Edition

Promised Podcast · 29 Oct 2014

The discussion on 'Whither Jerusalem?' addresses the recent violence in Jerusalem and the debate on the potential start of the Third Intifada, proposing the idea of a divided city serving as a bridge between peoples.

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