Israel's reluctance to embrace lessons of the Holocaust

Against the backdrop of Holocaust Memorial Day, Israelis are debating whether the state should act to defend Syrian citizens from chemical attacks and how it has responded in the past toward genocides and ethnic cleansing.

Israel

Palestinian journalist’s killing spurs international condemnation

The killing of Palestinian journalist Yasser Murtaja by Israeli soldiers has been widely condemned by Israeli and international press institutions and underscores Israel's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of Palestinian journalists as professionals.

Palestine

Why viral IDF shooting video should surprise no one

With senior Israeli officials encouraging the dehumanization of Palestinians, it's little wonder to see soldiers rejoicing over the shooting of an unarmed demonstrator.

Palestine

Israel ‘alone in fight’ against Iran in Syria

Although Netanyahu failed to convince Trump to back down on his decision to withdraw US forces from Syria, it won’t change Israel’s policy on Syria.

Israel

Desperate Gazans protesting against Israel, but also Hamas

While thousands of Gaza residents participated in the Hamas-backed Great Return March, many blame Hamas for their suffering.

Palestine

The case for dissent in the IDF

While some civil society groups and activists have urged Israeli soldiers to refuse orders to fire at unarmed civilians engaged in border protests, thus far soldiers aren't rebelling.

Palestine

Gaza's immense potential

If Hamas and Israel were to sign a long-term cease-fire, the Gaza Strip could make use of a natural gas field in the Mediterranean, a highly educated population and wonderful beaches to become a pleasant place to live.

Palestine

Culture alert: Gaza conflict spills over to cinema festivals

Iran’s Fajr International Film Festival has invited Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi as its guest of honor, while, farther west, Palestinian artists are boycotting the Istanbul Film Festival for refusing to drop an Israeli-government-backed sponsor, Art Israel.

Palestine

Netanyahu’s U-turn on migrant deal shows power of his base

Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forced him to back away from the deal, which he himself had boasted of, with the United Nations.

Israel

Israel's Labor Party pays price for political integrity

Even if some media ridiculed the Labor Party's leaders for their support of the government's agreement with the United Nations — which was canceled four hours after it was signed — the leaders were right to stick to the party's human rights agenda as a compass.

Israel

How Netanyahu plans to bypass High Court rulings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of coalition partner HaBayit HaYehudi are advancing a clause that would enable to Knesset to override High Court rulings with an absolute majority.

Israel

Putin, Erdogan, Rouhani extend circle of trust in Syria

As the Astana process seizes the initiative on Syria, the United States could put Israel-Lebanon shuttle diplomacy to the test on Hezbollah.

Israel