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I glimpsed the violence facing West Bank Palestinians every day. American Jews who care about Israel must act.

I was part of a group of American Jewish clergy, organized by T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, participating in ...
The Media Line

Israel’s Death Penalty Push Meets a Wall of Doubt

Keren Setton walks readers into a charged debate now back on Israel’s floor: whether killing convicted terrorists will save ...

Controversial death penalty and foreign media bills clear first reading in Israel’s parliament

The Israeli parliament advanced two controversial bills on Monday, including one that would expand the use of the death penalty for convicted “terrorists” and individuals found guilty of ...
Middle East Eye

Election for body representing Palestinian citizens of Israel sparks reform calls

As Palestinians choose a new head for the High Follow-Up Committee, demands grow for greater inclusivity, legitimacy, and ...
The Media Line

Will the Death Penalty in Israel Actually Deter Terrorists?

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, advanced a bill on Monday that would permit the death penalty for terrorists convicted of ...
cuatower.com

The Popes’ Comments on the Israel-Hamas War

Image courtesy of NPR. By Kelly Thomason The conflict between Israel and Palestine has persisted since the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. On October 7, 2023, the Palestinian leadership ...
Jefferson Public Radio

Israel deported Palestinian prisoners to Egypt. Some Israelis question the practice

Israel deported more than 150 freed Palestinian prisoners last month. Some experts in Israel warn it could have long-term ...

To boycott or not to boycott? Palestinians debate saying no to Israeli products

With calls to boycott Israel increasing globally, Palestinians discuss the consequences of the campaign on their own lives.