If the annexation issue had a Facebook status it would be ‘complicated’. To get a complete, nuanced picture of this evolving story requires a careful attention to sometimes confusing details and an awareness of historical context. But in this era of clickbait, an evocative headline and catchy introduction can distract readers from the cold, hard […]
The term “settlement blocs” has been used in the Israeli-Palestinian theatre since at least the early 1990s, but came into common use in Middle East peacemaking terminology during the presidency of Bill Clinton. Semantically, a “bloc” is defined as a combination of persons, groups, or nations forming a unit with a common interest or purpose. […]
Statues, names of streets, schools, and public squares are expressions of a country’s culture and history. But what if the way people view their national heroes changes over time? This is what America is grappling with today. Over the last few days, nationwide protests have catalyzed calls across the United States for the removal of […]
Two developments in the West Bank raise questions whether the Palestinian Authority is gearing up for a third intifada. First, Palestinian intelligence offices in at least two West Bank cities have been ordered to hide sensitive documents ahead of possible anti-annexation violence. Israeli media reports say the last time the PA issued such an order […]
Right about now, it’s all about the ‘A’ word. This week, Jews and Arabs protested against annexation in a joint demonstration in Tel Aviv. The Israeli government’s planned implementation of this aspect of US President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan has set off a torrent of criticism from governments around the globe, and media outlets […]
There’s no such thing as op-ed bias because everyone’s entitled to their opinions, right? Not so fast. Newspapers publish opinion pieces because they provide a forum for public discussion. Should the city council defund the police department? Were COVID restrictions lifted too early? What’s the best response to the latest foreign policy issue shaping up […]
Arab and Muslim leaders yesterday arrived at the offices of the Samaria Regional Council to celebrate Iftar and Lag Ba’omer together with Council head Yossi Dagan. Among those in attendance were Sheikh Abu Khalil Tamimi of Ramallah, Mohammed Massad of Jenin, Sara Zoabi as well as other leaders who preferred to hide their identities for […]
Even when the Israel rolls up its sleeves to come up with innovative ways to fight the coronavirus pandemic, it can’t get a fair shake from the New York Times. In a roundup of what the start-up nation’s entrepreneurs and defense industry are doing in areas such as testing, tracking and telemedicine, bureau chief David […]
The J Street organization announced that it endorses former Vice President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential bid. This is the organization’s first ever presidential endorsement. Biden said to The Daily Beast that he is honored by the endorsement. “I’m honored to have earned J Street’s first-ever presidential endorsement,” Biden said, “J Street has been a powerful […]
Britain on Wednesday reported its deadliest day since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with 938 new deaths. Scientists predict the country will enter the peak of the outbreak over the next week and its partial lockdown is expected to be extended by weeks. About 19% more people perished on Tuesday compared with a day […]
