By Peter Beinart Forward I have a theory about American Jewish kids and Israel. I’m trying it out on my own children. My theory boils down to “Love first, truth later.” When my kids near adulthood, I’ll encourage them to visit the West Bank. I’ll encourage them to see for themselves what it means to … Continued
By Ali Abunimah The Electronic Intifada This powerful video by journalist Ali Al-Arian has a clear message for Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke: don’t normalize apartheid. Cancel your planned show in Tel Aviv. “I remember at a concert in Paris, when I watched you perform ‘Everything in its right place’ with a Tibetan flag over your … Continued
BY: Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise as Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) confirmed that it is highly likely that President Trump will move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The Florida congressman told reporters on Sunday that he has been touring sites in Jerusalem for a new embassy … Continued
Haaretz An Israeli comedy show host’s searing indictment of Israeli society has gone viral on social media, raking in over 5,000 shares in the two days since it was posted on the show’s Facebook page on Monday. In the video, Assaf Harel of “Good Night With Asaf Harel” castigates Israelis for ignoring the occupation and … Continued
By Amir Tibon Haaretz Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders said on Monday that Israeli occupation runs against both American and Israeli values and called for its end. “We need to end this 50-year-long occupation,” he said. “There is no question that we should be and will be Israel’s very strong friend and partner in years to … Continued
By Peter Beaumont The Guardian Israel is refusing to issue visas to the international staff of one of the most prominent international human rights NGOs – Human Rights Watch – accusing the group of an “extreme, hostile and anti-Israel agenda.” The Israeli accusations against the organisation, which documents human rights abuses around the globe, follows … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer With the 89th Academy Awards airing this Sunday, Palestinian activists are happy to announce that not a single actor invited to Israel after the 88th ceremony accepted the invitation. Last year, 25 Oscars nominees and host Chris Rock were asked to invited to an all-expense paid trip to Israel after the … Continued
By Rashid Khalidi The Nation Once again, the future of Palestine is being decided behind the back of the Palestinians. Once again, they have been made invisible. In 1917, when the Balfour Declaration was being crafted in the British cabinet, Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann had direct access to key decision-makers. It was a privilege not … Continued
By Ian Lustick The Guardian A broken watch is right twice a day. Occasionally, so is Donald Trump. In his press conference with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, he was correct to say that the two-state solution used to be the “easier” route to peace between Israelis and Palestinians. He was also correct to … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer An Israeli soldier convicted of killing an unarmed, wounded Palestinian assailant – lying on the ground several feet away – was sentenced to 18 months of prison on Tuesday. Prosecutors asked for a 3-5 year sentence, but the soldier, Sergeant Elor Azaria, who has since been demoted to private, was given … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer President Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Wednesday. At a press conference, the two leaders addressed multiple issues, including: solutions to the decades long Israeli-Palestinian conflict; Israel’s growing settlement activity; the Iran nuclear deal and Israel’s security; and treatment of Israel by the international community. … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Staff Writer and Diego Reyes/Contributing Writer Donald Trump may have won the presidential campaign, but his fellow GOP candidates are still vying for love from Israel to stay on the lobbyists’ good sides. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) has been spending his new term in office working on behalf of Israel. Sen. Rubio made … Continued
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