Tag: Ramadan

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.
The text discusses the political and cynical elements at play in various international responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
In this insightful piece by Sara Klugman, Purim is explored in the context of current conflicts, particularly the situation in Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yossi Cohen, the former head of Mossad and a potential future prime minister of Israel, discusses intelligence failures leading up to a significant event, his views on responsibility, the Palestinian state, and the possibility of entering politics in an interview.
Neri Zilber hosts Col. (res.) Dr. Michael Milshtein on Israel Policy Forum's podcast to discuss the current situation in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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.
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.
In a concerning development for Israel, a split within the war cabinet, exacerbated by the ongoing tensions in Jerusalem, is outlined.
The episode discussed by Israel Policy Forum's experts focuses on the current situation in the West Bank during the Gaza war, concerns ahead of Ramadan, diplomacy around Gaza and the potential success of the U.S.-led grand bargain, Palestinian Authority reform, and the post-conflict scenario in Gaza.
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.
The United Nations has been criticized for its lack of recognition and celebration of Jewish holidays compared to other religions.
This article is a diary written by a Gazan essayist about her experience during the recent round of bombings in the Gaza Strip.
The author explores the Jewish perspective on the presence of God in Islam.
In recent weeks, there has been a surge of violence in Israel/Palestine, with attacks by both Palestinians and Israelis resulting in casualties.
In this podcast episode, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is explored from a different perspective.