Category: Mint

Three recent stories making rounds in the Israeli press paint an alarming picture of the current state of affairs in the country

The rich history and historical significance of Sheikh Jarrah, an East Jerusalem neighborhood dating back to the times of Salahaddin, endures despite the best efforts of Israeli authorities.

Israel glorifies its military and portrays those who are sent by the state to commit acts of violence as heroes.

Israel’s right-wing poster boy has been slated for the role of Minister for Jerusalem Affairs, giving him both the position and power to carry out his apocalyptic vision of building a Jewish Temple on the site of the Dome of the Rock.

Conflating political activism and resistance with terrorism has long been an effective tool by which to demonize a struggle for liberation.

The spread of coronavirus among Palestinians is dangerous to Israeli Jews, yet authorities and their various agencies continue to destroy clinics, demolish homes, and raid towns and neighborhoods rather than offer the help needed to ward off the virus.

Read Middle East Monitor's write-up about the webinar and watch the full video #PALESTINEPRISONERSDAY

The Israeli government’s long-running campaign to forcibly secularize Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Jews has left them particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus.

My recent appearance on Brian Becker's Podcast, "Loud & Clear" to discuss the Benjamin Netanyahi - Benny Gantz political alliance.