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Passage of Israel’s judicial reform entrenches ‘Jewish supremacy’

New law will make it easier for the far-right government to pursue policies that harm Palestinians, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Did Israel achieve its goals in Jenin?

After failing to destroy and isolate Jenin, the Israeli army is expected to return to the camp with more lethal force.

Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2023

Is the two-state solution for Israel, Palestine dead? Maybe. But what's the alternative?

WASHINGTON — The intractable conflict between Israelis and Palestinians over land, rights and safety has entered a new phase, one plumbing new depths of hatred and radical intransigence that the U.S. government no longer seems in a position to resolve or even mitigate.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 13, 2023

Palestinians say Biden ‘helping sustain apartheid’ before visit

US president to visit Israel, occupied Palestinian territories in his first regional tour since taking office.

Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2022

Israeli NGOs urge UN: investigate journalist Abu Akleh’s killing

Israeli rights groups say that, based on past experiences, Israel has ‘zero accountability’ for its actions.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2022

Palestinian identity and Israel’s long attempt to suppress it

Israeli attack on funeral of Shireen Abu Akleh and confiscation of Palestinian flags are part of a decades-long pattern.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022

Israeli police attack on Shireen Abu Akleh mourners sparks outcry

Thousands gathered in occupied East Jerusalem for the journalist’s funeral after she was shot dead by Israeli forces.

Al Jazeera · May 14, 2022

Slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh laid to rest

Abu Akleh was fatally shot by Israeli forces while reporting in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022

Jenin: How the city became a symbol of Palestinian resistance

Palestinians say Jenin has always been a hub for resistance groups, despite ongoing Israeli attempts to stamp them out.

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2022

Israel’s PM Bennett loses majority after MP quits coalition

Idit Silman’s decision has left Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s coalition with 60 seats, the same as the opposition.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2022