Israel
All of Israel’s most dangerous politicians are now in one place—the government
January 6, 2023Israel was never a democracy, so why is the West lamenting the end of “liberal” Israel?
Read moreIsraeli government welcomes Azov Battalion leader as honored guest
January 3, 2023With Israel rolling out the red carpet for a member of the Azov Battalion, I found myself remembering the words of Jeremiah: “Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”
Read moreCalibrated cruelty in the little town of Bethlehem
December 21, 2022Constant obstruction, harassment, and persecution—from tear-gassing nurseries to arbitrary checkpoints and night raids—these are the tactics being used to drive Palestinians from their land.
Read moreThe Israeli elections and their aftermath
December 13, 2022Netanyahu is giving high-ranking positions to his partners—including, for the first time in Israel’s history, ministers who openly subscribe to the extreme racist Kahanist ideology.
Read moreSymbolic but significant: Why the decision to investigate Abu Akleh’s murder is unprecedented
December 12, 2022Even a symbolic decision to investigate the killing of a U.S. citizen represents a watershed moment in the relationship between the Democratic Party establishment and its more progressive grassroots constituencies.
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