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Netanyahu throws a tantrum over US ceasefire vote abstention and plays into the hands of Hamas

In Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle · 26 Mar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted strongly to the US abstaining from a UN Security Council resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, blaming the Biden administration for impacting Israel's efforts and hostage release plans while playing into Hamas's hands.

0 Israel Politics

Everything is political and cynical.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Mar

The text discusses the political and cynical elements at play in various international responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Israel Education

Purim: On Excess

guestpost in Jewschool · 22 Mar

In this insightful piece by Sara Klugman, Purim is explored in the context of current conflicts, particularly the situation in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

A synagogue leased its space to a mosque for Ramadan. It lasted a day.

Louis Keene in Forward · 15 Mar

In an attempt to foster interfaith cooperation, a Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles leased its space to a mosque for Ramadan, but the arrangement quickly unraveled after the synagogue's congregants learned that Israeli hostage posters had been covered and a controversial speaker had been welcomed.

0 Antisemitism Education

NJ school district retracts email encouraging staff to teach about Ramadan in context of Israeli ‘genocide’ of Palestinians

Camillo Barone in Forward · 12 Mar

A New Jersey school district retracted an email instructing staff to link lessons about Ramadan with Israel's alleged prevention of Palestinian Muslims from celebrating due to a perceived genocide by Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Netanyahu downplays tensions with US after weekend of sniping with Biden over Gaza

Luke Tress in Forward · 11 Mar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden have engaged in a weekend of tensions, with Biden criticizing Netanyahu's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and Netanyahu defending his policies.

0 Politics Communities

This Israeli minister wants a full-on religious war. His proposals for Ramadan risked starting one.

David Zenlea in Forward · 9 Mar

Interior Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Jewish Power Party proposed severe restrictions on Muslim access to Jerusalems Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan, despite opposition from Israeli security forces.

0 Politics Israel

Succession: A Conversation With Yossi Cohen

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 8 Mar

Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen discusses the intelligence failures leading to the October 7 attacks, the denial of Hamas’s actions, and his potential future in Israeli politics.

0 Politics Israel

Biden says there’s ‘got to be a ceasefire’ in Gaza and warns of fighting during Ramadan

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 5 Mar

President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict before Ramadan, highlighting the potential dangers of continued fighting during the Muslim holy month.

0 Politics Israel

Did Kamala Turn on Israel?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Mar

The podcast analyzes Kamala Harris's recent statements on Israel, perceived by some as a call for a ceasefire and a shift in US policy, but deemed not substantial by the hosts.

0 Israel Politics

1 killed, 11 wounded in shooting attack on West Bank security checkpoint line

Eliyahu Freedman in JTA · 22 Feb

A shooting attack on a security checkpoint line near Maaleh Adumim in the West Bank left one Israeli dead and 11 others wounded, with the three gunmen responsible killed by security forces.

0 Israel Politics

War cabinet split could get worse if Temple Mount flares up again

in Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle · 22 Feb

In a concerning development for Israel, a split within the war cabinet, exacerbated by the ongoing tensions in Jerusalem, is outlined.

0 Politics Israel

Wartime Upheaval and Day-After Diplomacy

Israel Policy Pod · 21 Feb

Neri Zilber, Nimrod Novik, and Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha discuss the complex dynamics in the West Bank during the Gaza war, growing concerns around Ramadan, and the potential for U.S.-led diplomatic initiatives for peace and Palestinian Authority reform.

0 Politics History

Wartime Upheaval and Day-After Diplomacy

Israel Policy Pod · 21 Feb

Neri Zilber hosts a critical discussion with Nimrod Novik and Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha on the strained situation in the West Bank during the ongoing Gaza conflict, the potential impacts of Ramadan tensions, and the prospects of a U.S.-led diplomatic initiative for regional peace.

0 Politics History

The pressure for hostage deal as high as the landing strip is narrow

in Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle · 7 Feb

Negotiations over a possible hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying, with a goal to achieve a deal by the start of Ramadan, a month away.

0 Holidays Antisemitism

‘Tis the season for United Nations to see Jewish holidays as less equal

Menachem Wecker in JNS · 24 Dec 2023

The United Nations has been criticized for its lack of recognition and celebration of Jewish holidays compared to other religions.

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Even the Survivors Are Poisoned - A diary of wartime in Gaza

Kholoud Balata in Jewish Currents · 18 May 2023

This article is a diary written by a Gazan essayist about her experience during the recent round of bombings in the Gaza Strip.

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A Jewish Perspective on God’s Presence in Islam

Yaakov Nagen in Lehrhaus · 23 Mar 2023

The author explores the Jewish perspective on the presence of God in Islam.

0 Politics Israel

Jerusalem Clashes, Gaza Rockets, Political Crisis

Israel Policy Pod · 27 Apr 2022

This episode discusses the recent escalation in Jerusalem and Gaza and its political and diplomatic ramifications, highlighting tensions during period overlapping of Passover, Ramadan, and Easter.

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A Surge of Violence in Israel/Palestine

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 20 Apr 2022

In recent weeks, there has been a surge of violence in Israel/Palestine, with attacks by both Palestinians and Israelis resulting in casualties.

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Solving the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A New Perspective

People of the Pod · 7 Apr 2022

In this podcast episode, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is explored from a different perspective.

0 Politics Israel

A Terror Wave Grips Israel

Israel Policy Pod · 31 Mar 2022

This episode discusses the recent surge of terror attacks in Israel, examining the influence of Israeli Arab citizens and young Palestinians amidst religious and political tensions.

0 Politics Israel

Terror in Israel claims 11 lives: Hear two Canadians describe life on the ground

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 31 Mar 2022

This episode of the CJN Daily discusses the recent wave of terror attacks in Israel that have claimed 11 lives, and shares the experiences of Canadians currently in the country.

0 Politics History

What's behind the Palestinian protests in Jerusalem?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 May 2021

This episode discusses the recent violence in Jerusalem, coinciding with Yom Yerushalayim, a day marking the reunification of the city, stressing that tension is heightened by the Sheikh Jarrah eviction conflicts.

0 Politics Communities

What Happened in Jerusalem?

Israel Policy Pod · 27 Apr 2021

This episode provides a detailed analysis of the factors leading to the recent far-right riot in Jerusalem, discussing the ethnic tensions stirred by social media, political volatility, and religious events like Ramadan.

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