Are settler politics running unchecked in Israel? While far-right settler sentiments have always existed, they seem to be having a louder and louder say in Israel today. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2024
What we know so far about Israel's strike on Iran — and what could happen next Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for. WEKU · Apr 19, 2024
Palestinians fear Israeli violence in Jerusalem during Ramadan As Palestinians prepare for Ramadan, many fear that Israeli authorities and far-right Israelis could provoke unrest. Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2024
Israel ponders restricting access to one of Islam's holiest sites for Ramadan The proposal comes at a time when the war between Israel and Hamas has put Palestinians and Israelis on edge. WEKU · Feb 20, 2024
Biden under pressure to act amid new fears of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza Remarks from far-right ministers renew concerns that Israel aims to force Palestinians out of Gaza amid ongoing war. Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024
Israeli minister wants Gazans evicted "This is a correct, just, moral, and humane solution," said Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday Salon · Jan 2, 2024
Netanyahu Seeks To Mend Fences With Ben-Gvir Amid Reported Tensions Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with National Security Minister Ben-Gvir to address tensions Zenger · Oct 3, 2023
Ben-Gvir Cuts Police Ties With ‘radical Left’ Wexner Foundation Israeli National Security Minister has instructed the Israel Police to immediately cut all ties with the U.S.-based Foundation. Zenger · Aug 30, 2023
Who is Israel’s far-right, pro-settler Security Minister Ben-Gvir? Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has a history of making outrage-inciting comments and provoking Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2023
Israeli army fire kills a 14-year-old Palestinian boy – as minister visits flashpoint holy site The visit by Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to inflame tensions further after months of violence The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
EU delegation cancels event in Israel over Ben-Gvir’s involvement Delegation calls off Europe Day reception, saying it did not want to offer a platform to far-right Israeli minister. Al Jazeera · May 8, 2023
Israel Jails Soldier Who Assaulted Palestinian during US Media Interview Israel's military on Monday jailed for 10 days a soldier who assaulted a Palestinian activist as he was speaking to a US journalist, but gave an account of the incident that was disputed by the interviewer. The incident in Hebron also set off an internal Israeli flap, with National Security… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023
Israel steps up Jerusalem home demolitions as violence rises Israel's drive to demolish Palestinian homes in east Jerusalem is picking up pace The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Tensions simmer among Palestinian prisoners as Israel cracks down Prisoner group says deal has been reached after tough measures were imposed amid escalation of violence. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023 Commentary: Palestinians in Israel have new cause to fear for their future In recent days, there has been an alarming escalation of violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories, adding victims to what had been a deadly year in 2022. Last Thursday, the Israel Defense Force launched a raid against militants in the Jenin refugee camp, killing nine Palestinians. The next day,…
Reuters · Feb 2, 2023 Israel jail crackdown sets up showdown with Palestinian prisoners Soon after sirens sounded in Israel as rockets were fired from Gaza on Wednesday, hardline Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would press on with a crackdown on Palestinian prisoners that could further inflame tensions despite U.S. calls for calm.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023 Ben-Gvir Orders Closure of Prisoner-run Bakeries Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the closure of bakeries inside the Rimon and Ketziot jails, which provide fresh bread to the inmates. Israeli media said that Ben-Gvir took this step because the bakeries are run by Palestinian inmates. Speaking to Israel Hayom, Ben-Gvir said he "went crazy"…
The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023 Why the violence between Israel and the Palestinians may be entering a devastating new phase US Secretary of State Antony Blinken rushed to the Middle East this week to make yet another push for a negotiated settlement between Israel and the Palestinians following yet another dramatic escalation in violence between the two sides.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 28, 2023 High-level US diplomatic mission to Middle East overshadowed by violence WASHINGTON — America's top diplomat heads out on a trip to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank on Saturday as a spiral of deadly violence grips the Middle East, with any plans to focus on democracy now overshadowed as the region braces for the no-holds-barred retaliation to Palestinian attacks that…
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 28, 2023 Trudy Rubin: Netanyahu's radical cabinet ministers ignore history and pursue one undemocratic state One of the advantages of growing older is that you accumulate something called "historic memory," which basically means you've been around long enough to recall more than younger folks.
Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2023 Israeli minister visits UAE ahead of Netanyahu trip: Reports Strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer visited on Sunday ahead of a possible trip by the PM, Israeli media reported.
Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2023 Protests after Israeli threats to remove Palestinian village Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank lies in a corridor that Israel plans to use to link illegal Israeli settlements.
Zenger · Jan 20, 2023 Israeli And PA Envoys Hurl Accusations At Security Council The Israeli and Palestinian Authority ambassadors to the United Nations slung barbs at each other in a fiery debate.
Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2023 Jake Sullivan meets Netanyahu amid rise of Israeli far right The US official’s visit comes a month after Israel inaugurated the most far-right government in its history.
Salon · Jan 18, 2023 Israel official ties to justify violence Top official tries to recast part of American history to make his anti-Palestinian movement seem less extremist