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Tag: Second Lebanon War

0 Israel Communities

Druze Israelis remain on Lebanon border: ‘We’ll die defending our land if we have to’

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 14 May

In the midst of conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, the Druze village of Hurfeish stands out for its decision to remain despite the ongoing threats.

0 Politics Literature

Literature celebrates nuance. So why does the book world feel so one-sided on Israel?

Erika Dreifus in JTA · 5 Apr

The author reflects on their decades-long experience witnessing anti-Israel sentiment in literary circles and specifically within the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC).

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Hostages’ Families Fight to Be Heard - The families of those held in Gaza have faced violence and neglect in their quest to retrieve their loved ones.

Maya Rosen in Jewish Currents · 16 Nov 2023

The families of hostages held in Gaza have been fighting to be heard, facing violence and neglect in their efforts to retrieve their loved ones.

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Diary of an IDF Soldier: Part IV

Sapir · 1 Nov 2023

In this fourth installment of the Diary of an IDF Soldier series, the author discusses tactics used by Hamas in the conflict and the Israeli military's perspective on human life.

0 Israel Politics

And How Do You Like Israel?

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Dec 2014

The text discusses the evolving international perception of Israel post-1967, attributing the shift to various factors such as the revolutionary left's support for Palestinian causes, the Arab oil embargo, the academic influence of Edward Said redefining Zionism negatively, and Likud government policies contributing to Israel's declining global image.

0 Literature Israel

Alan Mintz in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

David Grossman's novel "To The End of The Land" is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and family bonds set against the backdrop of military conflict in Israel.

0 Israel Politics

The Guns of August

Yoav Fromer in Tablet · 6 Aug 2010

The text discusses the growing concern in Israel regarding the use of U.S.-supplied weapons by the Lebanese army against Israeli forces, following a deadly clash on the Israel-Lebanon border.

0 Israel Politics

Ten Years After

Yoav Fromer in Tablet · 26 May 2010

The article discusses Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon after a 22-year presence in 2000, highlighting the chaotic and abrupt nature of the retreat.