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Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war

NPR  

Israel's Palestinian citizens grow louder in protesting the Gaza war Enlarge this image toggle caption Maya Levin for NPR Maya Levin for NPR DEIR HANNA, Israel — After the brutal Hamas attack last October, which Israel says killed 1,200 people, anti-war demonstrations in Israel were quashed. "It's shifting, but it's still a very grim picture from where I'm standing," says …

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Israel is facing a choice, once again, between renewal and ruin — what will we choose?
1 year, 4 months ago

Israel is facing a choice, once again, between renewal and ruin — what will we choose?

ABC  

It is 3am in Jerusalem. And yet, given the overwhelming silence within the religious Zionist community toward Smotrich — and toward Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the extremist Jewish Power party — I realised that this wasn’t a hostile takeover after all. The condition of Israeli society today is grim testimony to the inability of religious Zionism, together with the …

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Israel’s Palestinians mostly sit out democracy protests
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel’s Palestinians mostly sit out democracy protests

Associated Press  

HAIFA, Israel — Amal Oraby is usually a fixture at street protests. As minorities long plagued by systemic discrimination, Palestinian Israelis have potentially the most to lose if the plan, which would likely weaken the judiciary’s independence, is implemented. The patriotic hallmarks of the movement have only reinforced for many Palestinian Israelis that there is no place for them: the …

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Neglect of Palestinians in Israel fuels killing spree
3 years, 2 months ago

Neglect of Palestinians in Israel fuels killing spree

Al Jazeera  

The Palestinian community in Israel, which makes up one-fifth of the total population, has fallen victim to a murder rate two times higher than Jewish Israelis face. “Although Arab leaders have often called upon the government to tackle the issue, they have not been keen on cooperating with the authorities, especially the police.” As a result, 2020 marked a record …

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Israel threatens Gaza with ground attack amid air strikes: Live
3 years, 7 months ago

Israel threatens Gaza with ground attack amid air strikes: Live

Al Jazeera  

Death toll in Gaza rises to 113, health authorities say, as Israel boosts troops and tanks near the besieged Palestinian enclave. 13 May 2021 - 22:40 GMT Palestinian official condemns Israeli attack on north Gaza Palestinian diplomat Husam Zomlot tweeted an image of flames and smoke in northern Gaza following an artillery bombardment from Israel. “So the escalatory nature of …

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Gaza marks deadly Eid al-Fitr amid Israeli bombardment: Live
3 years, 7 months ago

Gaza marks deadly Eid al-Fitr amid Israeli bombardment: Live

Al Jazeera  

Israeli forces bomb police headquarters and security buildings in Gaza as authorities say 69 Palestinians killed, including 17 children, since the escalation began. “I think it has for a very long time failed to represent the Palestinian people adequately … Palestinian official leadership at this point should be pivoting to encourage diplomatic capitals to impose sanctions on Israel, to have …

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In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites
3 years, 11 months ago

In new playground Dubai, Israelis find parties, Jewish rites

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — It was a scene that just a few months ago would have been unthinkable. “I expected to feel really uncomfortable here,” said 25-year-old Azerad, the Israeli bride, from the hotel ballroom, bathed in the glow of Dubai’s glittering skyline. Ahmed al-Mansoori, an Emirati museum director who has welcomed dozens of Israeli visitors to his collection …

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