United Nations

Emes Ve-Emunah · 21 Dec 2023

The article discusses the conflict in Gaza and asserts that Israel is not to blame for the high number of Palestinian casualties.

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Rachel Goldberg doesn’t know if what she’s doing will bring her son Hersh home. But she won’t stop trying.

Deborah Danan in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage in Gaza, has become a prominent advocate for Israel's hostages.

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'One Tiny Seed' — A hostage's mother penned a poem for 'a woman in Gaza'

ALanger in Forward · 12 Dec 2023

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of a hostage held by Hamas, delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations in Geneva.

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Believe Jewish Women

Bonjour Chai · 8 Dec 2023

A Jewish feminist movement has gained traction globally under the hashtag #MeTooUnlessUrAJew, highlighting the hypocrisy of democratic institutions and activists who have been silent about the rape of Israeli women and sexual violence by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7.

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At the UN, Jewish Women Decry “Unbearable Silence” Around Oct. 7 Rapes

Joan Roth in Lilith · 7 Dec 2023

The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations held a special session to address the rape, mutilation, and sexual violence committed by Hamas against girls and women on October 7.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Antisemitism Monitor | Week of December 4, 2023

Moment in Moment · 6 Dec 2023

This Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents and discussions related to antisemitism.

0 Israel Politics

Why Israel Is Target #1 of the Global Left

Gadi Taub in Tablet · 6 Dec 2023

The text discusses how antisemitism has evolved to be conveyed through the language of human rights.

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At the UN, a call to recognize Oct. 7 victims of rape

Camillo Barone in Forward · 4 Dec 2023

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and tech executive Sheryl Sandberg spoke at a special session at the United Nations, along with Hillary Rodham Clinton and Israeli first responders, to raise awareness of the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7.

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The women’s movement has a double standard when sexual violence happens to Jews

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 27 Nov 2023

This article discusses the double standard faced by Jewish women when it comes to addressing sexual violence.

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Who Is Committing Genocide?

Carl Gershman in Tablet · 16 Nov 2023

Hamas's recent attack on Israel has led to accusations of genocide.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Israel’s new envoy on antisemitism has harsh words for Canada after its abstention in a UN vote on the war with Hamas

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 1 Nov 2023

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's new Special Envoy on Combatting Antisemitism, criticized Canada's abstention in a recent UN vote on the Israel-Hamas war as "worse than silence."

0 Politics Ethics

Israel at War — There is No Justification. But..?

For Heaven's Sake · 26 Oct 2023

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned terror attacks in the Israel-Hamas war, called for a ceasefire, and demanded the immediate release of hostages.

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Thronged by supporters, families of Hamas hostages head to the UN

Camillo Barone in Forward · 24 Oct 2023

The families of hostages held by Hamas went to the United Nations to plead for their release.

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Calling Israel's actions 'genocide' harms the cause of human rights everywhere

ALanger in Forward · 21 Oct 2023

The article argues against labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, stating that it is not in line with the legal definition of the term.

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Renana Gomeh’s Sons Were Taken Hostage by Hamas: What She Needs You to Do to Bring Them Home Now

People of the Pod · 20 Oct 2023

Renana Gomehs two sons, ages 12 and 16, were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in a planned attack on their home.

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Hamas Takes ‘Dozens’ of Americans Hostage in Gaza

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 10 Oct 2023

Hamas has taken dozens of American hostages in Gaza, marking the largest mass abduction of Americans since 1979.

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Between Yom Kippur services, Doug Emhoff shmoozes with the rabbis

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 26 Sep 2023

Doug Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at Congregation Adas Israel in Washington, D.C. on Yom Kippur, emphasizing the need for unity to combat antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

United Nations General Nonsense

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Sep 2023

The podcast discusses three recent speeches at the United Nations by President Biden, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and Ukrainian President Wolodymr Zelensky.

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Solidarity and Democracy

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

The lack of a constitution in the Israeli political system has been a subject of debate.

0 Politics History

In Geneva, an American ambassador makes the case for the U.N. Human Rights Council

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Jul 2023

Michele Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Human Rights Council, emphasizes the importance of America's active participation in the council to advocate for human rights and counter bias against Israel.

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In an absurd twist, Iran is being rewarded for torture and terror with plush United Nations roles. We must put a stop to it

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 14 Jun 2023

Iran, known for its antisemitic and warmongering regime and recognized as a sponsor of terrorism, has been rewarded with plush United Nations roles.

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Can Zionists Speak about the Nakba?

For Heaven's Sake · 24 May 2023

In this article, the authors discuss the dilemma faced by Zionists when it comes to acknowledging the Nakba, or "catastrophe," referring to the displacement of Palestinians during the establishment of Israel.

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Zionism Remains a Freedom Struggle

Sapir · 1 May 2022

The author discusses how Israel is often overlooked as a decolonized nation born out of the same messy process as other postcolonial states.

0 Politics History

There's Nothing Funny About War Crimes

Bonjour Chai · 7 Apr 2022

In this episode of Bonjour Chai, hosts Avi Finegold, Ilana Zackon, and David Sklar engage in a multifaceted discussion on the differing labels of genocide and war crimes in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why Avi Benlolo thinks Canada needs a new organization to fight antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Oct 2021

Avi Benlolo has launched the Abraham Global Peace Initiative, a new Canadian think tank aimed at tackling antisemitism and promoting human rights on a global stage.

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