Gaza-Israel

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements

Human Rights Watch said the displacement of Palestinians "is likely planned to be permanent in the buffer zones and security corridors," an action it said would amount to "ethnic cleansing."

14/11/2024
 Israel's ICJ defense team.

No. 38: Aharon Barak & ICJ defense team: Standing firm at The Hague

Aharon Barak, one of Israel’s most influential legal figures, and the ICJ defense team defended Israel against South Africa’s war crime allegations in January.

October 7 taught Israel that only victory brings security

October 7 taught us that half-measures will not work. Victory is the only path to long-term security.

27/09/2024

Retired general's 'siege plan' for Gaza sparks debate

'The Military Generals Plan' proposes imposing a siege on northern Gaza to force Hamas’s surrender, but lacks strategic depth. It relies solely on force, ignoring diplomacy and risks.

26/09/2024

Israeli rabbi urges IDF soldiers to refrain from taking ‘spoils of war’ in Gaza

Citing biblical precedents, Aviner referenced the Book of Esther (9:10, 15, 16), highlighting that after their victory, the Jews refrained from taking spoils from their enemies,

‘Hamas obstacle to deal,’ sources charge amid reports talks may collapse

While Israel has been willing to go a long way to return the remaining hostages, negotiators say that the real obstacle is Hamas' demands, as protests in Israel continue to demand a deal.

Peace in our time – Inon/Abu Sarah style

On the unlikely friendship between Maoz Inon and Abu Sarah.

Most Israelis support hostage deal to end Gaza war, new poll shows

A recent poll shows 59% of Israelis support an immediate hostage deal to end the Israel-Hamas war, with 33% opposing.

07/08/2024

The West’s criticism of Haniyeh’s assassination misses the anti-terror point

Western leaders’ condemnation of Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination overlooks its critical role in the fight against terrorism. Rather than criticizing Israel, the West should support it.

Finding divine humanity amid Israel-Palestine rifts to navigate conflict with compassion

Amid familial and communal rifts over Israel and Palestine, an appeal for compassion and understanding seeks to preserve relationships through finding divine humanity in opposing views.

By RABBI IRWIN KELLER/JTA
29/06/2024
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