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Tag: Israel and Palestine

Two Jewish activists discuss the place of anti-Semitism in contemporary movements for social justice.

Mark Tseng-Putterman, Donna Nevel

For a two-state solution to succeed, Israeli Jews must first forswear their righteous narrative of moral superiority.

Jeremy Pressman

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The government’s new Nation State Law codifies prejudice, but therein lies a silver lining.

Odeh Bisharat

But it is increasingly difficult to question Israel’s policies without accusations of anti-Semitism.

David R. K. Adler
Arab American poetry and the work of liberation.
Boston Review

Alternatives to Zionism, from the Uganda Scheme to Birobidzhan, present a complex history of the search for a Jewish home.

Ezra Glinter

War is almost always a choice, a madness we go along with.

Oded Na’aman

In Israel and Palestine, two states are still better than one.

Assaf Sharon
It is becoming impossible to ignore the growing theocratic elements in a nation that sees itself as the only democracy in the Middle East.
Elad Uzan

Serving in the Israeli army as a foreign volunteer.

J. A. Bernstein
“Reports of the demise of Israeli-U.S. relations are not only premature, they’re just wrong.” It is hard to disagree.
Simon Waxman
Justifying the necessity defense in Israel and the United States.
Itamar Mann

Can Israel be both Jewish and democratic?

Omri Boehm
On July 19 I joined a licensed march in Haifa against the Gaza war.
Noam Chayut

History has shown time and again that it is not possible to dehumanize an enemy while treating their cousins, aunts, and uncles with respect. 

Jason Stanley

The militarization of Jewish supremacism in Israel.

Assaf Sharon

If Hamas uses civilian shields, is the IDF responsible for their deaths?

Seth Lazar

Many more Palestinians have been killed in Gaza than Israelis. Is this, on its own, justified?

F. M. Kamm
The Church is taking charge of the role its own funds play in enabling the criminality of Israel.
Yarden Katz
The conflict doesn't need more architects.
Assaf Sharon

While “left” in the West is now a virtual synonym for anti-Zionism, the same is far from true in Israel.

Susie Linfield

As you stand at the checkpoint, you must constantly consider the various ways you may be attacked.

Oded Na’aman

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