'Idiots,' 'criminals' and 'scum' -- nasty politics highest in US since the Civil War Joe Biden, “together with a band of his closest thugs, misfits and Marxists, tried to destroy American democracy.” The Conversation · Jul 10, 2023
The Nakba: Five Palestinian towns massacred 75 years ago Thousands of Palestinians were killed and tens of thousands expelled during and after the creation of Israel in 1948. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023
Commentary: When an Israeli minister denies Palestinians are a people, there is little hope for peace “Mr. Chairman,” read the letter signed by the prime minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin sent to Yasser Arafat. “In response to your letter of September 9, 1993, I wish to confirm to you that, in light of the PLO commitments included in your letter, the Government of Israel has decided… Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 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. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jan 28, 2023
Israel's far-right government seen through the lens of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination In November of 1995, a Jewish extremist murdered Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, marking a turning point in the country's history. For some, Rabin's assassination partially catalysed the death of a certain path towards peace with Palestinians and a sense of unity among Israelis. Nearly three decades later, Israel has… France 24 · Jan 25, 2023
Extreme Israeli group takes root in US with fundraising bid An Israeli group raising funds for Jewish extremists convicted in some of the country’s most notorious hate crimes is collecting tax-exempt donations from Americans The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Netanyahu is Israel’s own worst enemy. Why won’t western allies confront him? The hard-right religious coalition is attacking civil liberties at home and becoming an unreliable partner abroad. Its leader is endangering western support for his country, writes Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023
Israel veers into far-right extremism If this racist and ultra-nationalist government is as bad as it looks, a deadly third intifada is coming soon Salon · Dec 17, 2022
Lapid Survives As Opposition Leader, But Challenges Ahead Following the defeat at the polls, coalition members are furious that Lapid took mandates at their expense Zenger · Nov 12, 2022
Israeli Leaders Warn Of Nation Divided At Ceremony Marking Yitzhak Rabin’s Death Both President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Yair Lapid suggested at the ceremony that Israel's democracy is under threat. Zenger · Nov 9, 2022
Israel ultranationalist due for government role says: 'I've moderated' A far-rightist lined up for a senior post in the next Israeli government sought on Monday to reassure the country's minorities that he would safeguard them, but he made no mention of Palestinians who feel especially threatened by his rise. Reuters · Nov 7, 2022
Israel's premier calls for unity after Netanyahu victory Israel’s outgoing prime minister has issued a plea for national unity, days after he was defeated in national elections by the former premier, Benjamin Netanyahu The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022
Analysis: The fall and rise of Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu was able to return to power by utilising the far right, a side of Israeli politics that had been shunned. Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022
Israel elections: Who is Itamar Ben-Gvir? Far-right leader set to play kingmaker to Benjamin Netanyahu The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022 Netanyahu on track to win in Israeli election – but there are many challenges ahead More than 71% of Israel’s 6.5 million eligible voters, a 20-year high, cast their votes in Israel’s November 1 elections. This is the fifth Israeli election in less than four years; during that period, two shaky governments were formed, each of which lasted only a year.
Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2022 Far-right Ben-Gvir emerges as key player in Israel elections As Israel faces fifth poll in less than four years, rising tension is boosting support for the notorious politician.
Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2022 Why does the Nobel Peace Prize often stir controversy? With winner from 343 candidates set to be announced on Friday, a look at an award won by Obama, Gorbachev and Kissinger.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 2, 2022 Extremist Lawmaker Surges Ahead of Elections in Israel Israeli lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir calls his Arab colleagues "terrorists." He wants to deport his political opponents, and in his youth, his views were so extreme that the army banned him from compulsory military service. Yet today, the populist lawmaker who was once relegated to the margins of Israeli politics is…
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022 Extremist lawmaker surges ahead of elections in Israel An extremist Israeli lawmaker who was once relegated to the margins of Israeli politics is surging in the polls ahead of the country's November elections
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022 Israeli rock star praises ‘brother’ settlers as he recants past views in move to right Ex-peace figure Aviv Geffen sparks controversy with public repentance at concert in occupied West Bank
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022 Maror by Lavie Tidhar review – violence and corruption in Israel’s underbelly The pragmatism of power is explored in a detective novel that takes in drugs, guns, politics and religion
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022 Tale of neglect: how Beitar Jerusalem became infected with racism The Israeli club have never signed an Arab player and a section of their fans like it that way, as this book extract explains
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022 US Draft for Syrian-Israeli Peace: Abandoning Iran and Hezbollah in Return for Golan Heights Fredric C. Hof, the American diplomat, was "living the dream" between 2009 and 2011 of achieving peace between Syria and Israel. The idea first occurred to him when he visited Damascus as an exchange student when he was 16. Forty-five years later, he had the opportunity to turn the idea…
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022 Zelensky to receive ‘Ronald Reagan Freedom Award’ also presented to Gorbachev, Thatcher Other world leaders who’ve been so honoured include former president George HW Bush, Polish president Lech Walesa, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, and Soviet dissident turned Israeli politician Natan Sharansky