Tag: Terrorism

Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, has been held captive for over a year while her sister, Emma Tsurkov, grapples with the unsettling realization that her tax dollars are indirectly supporting her sister's captors through U.S. aid to Iraq.
Anti-war activists gathered in Chicago cheered as news of Iran launching missiles towards Israel broke, with some expressing support for Iran and condemning US involvement.
The author, Joanna Landau, reflects on the impact of ongoing conflict and ceasefire calls in Israel, emphasizing the personal and national toll of violence.
The author reflects on the contrast between their own safe upbringing in England and the challenges their children face growing up in Israel, where they are more immersed in Jewish life, involved with the country, and experience risks and traumas, yet develop resilience and a deep sense of religious and national responsibility.
The essay discusses the concept of innocence regarding Palestinians in the context of their involvement in violence against Israelis.
Columbia University suspended four students for organizing an event called Resistance 101 where speakers praised Hamas and other terror groups.
In her book, "How Much Is a Dead Jew Worth?"
The text discusses the global confrontation between liberal democracy and populism/totalitarianism that threatens universal values.
A woman shares her heartbreaking experiences of losing four family members to terrorism while maintaining faith and hope.
The text describes the author's participation in a week-long mission in Sderot, Israel, organized by Shurat HaDin, a legal organization fighting terrorism.
Yuval Bitton, a young dentist, diagnosed Yahya Sinwar, a Palestinian who would later lead Hamas in Gaza, with a life-threatening brain tumor while in Israeli prison in 2004.
The text discusses the looming fear of terrorism striking again, particularly in the UK, emphasizing the difficulty in predicting and preventing such attacks.
The text discusses the author's experience of heightened security measures at their synagogue due to threats of violence, leading to Jewish women learning shooting for self-defense in response to global antisemitism.
Amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, there is a growing misconception that Israel's defensive actions against Hamas amount to genocide, as criticism of Israel's military actions continues to rise.
Judith Butler, a prominent American Jewish philosopher, sparked controversy by reframing Hamas' terrorism as armed resistance, arguing for precise language to enable open debate despite emotional topics.
The essay discusses the tactics of Hamas, highlighting their use of terrorism and tunnels to confront Israel.
Palestinian novelist Basim Khandaji, who is currently serving a life sentence in an Israeli prison for his involvement in a terrorist attack, has been shortlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction for his novel "A Mask, the Colour of the Sky."
The video discusses the origins of Hamas and challenges the claim that Israel created the group, highlighting the complexities of its history and the geopolitical context at the time.
The video discusses the Palestinian Authority's controversial "Martyr's Fund," which financially compensates the families of Palestinian terrorists, despite international efforts to abolish this "pay to slay" policy and its impact on incentivizing terrorism.
The text is an open letter addressing ceasefire enthusiasts, discussing recent attacks on Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, criticizing their actions and highlighting the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The author argues that the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by its supreme religious leader, poses a significant threat to the civilized world, comparable to Adolf Hitler.
Social media company Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has shut down the accounts of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for repeatedly violating its Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy.
Yoni Diller, a survivor of the 10/7 attack at the Supernova Music Festival in Israel, is now sharing his story with political leaders and college students around the world.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that there is a significant chance of a second front opening up in the north, alongside the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
The article discusses the juxtaposition of the Holocaust Memorial and the Lod Massacre Memorial in San Juan, Puerto Rico.