Commentary Magazine | Israel-Bashing and Linguistic Hypocrisy Commentary Magazine The Israeli government is reportedly considering whether or not to downgrade Arabic as an official language. If a bill submitted to the Knesset passes, Arabic would still have a special status and the Israeli government would still mandate government ... J Street, ADL Slam Controversial 'Nation-state' Bill for Undermining 'Israel's Diversity' |
The Guardian | Turkey's president raises tensions with criticism of Israel The Guardian Tensions have resurfaced between Turkey and Israel, with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticising the “racist and discriminatory” treatment of Palestinians, and Israel responding by summoning the Turkish ambassador and condemning Ankara's human rights ... Turkish President Erdogan criticizes Israel, claims Jerusalem is under 'occupation' Erdogan Continues Row with Israel Over Jerusalem and its 'Judaization' Erdogan slams treatment of Palestinians; Israel issues angry response |
The State | Israeli official: Haley rolling back UN's 'anti-Israel bias' | The State The State Israel's justice minister praises U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley for standing up to the UN's 'anti-Israel bias.' |
Aljazeera.com | Palestinian relatives of arson victims sue Israel Aljazeera.com "Today we filed a complaint with the Nazareth district court demanding the state of Israel be held responsible for the burning of the Dawabsheh family in the village of Duma in the West Bank," Hassan al-Khatib, a lawyer who represents the family, said. Why Israel Is Moving to Downgrade the Arabic Language The hazards of criticizing Israel Israeli ministers back proposed law demoting Arabic language |
Reuters | Palestinian hunger strike heightens tension with Israel Reuters While hunger strikes are not uncommon among the 6,500 Palestinians in Israeli jails, many of whom were convicted of attacks or planning attacks against Israel, this is one of the largest yet. If sustained it could present a challenge to Israel ahead of ... Pizza Hut apologizes for post making fun of Palestinian hunger strike The Logic Behind Israel's Presence in Judea and Samaria 'Pizza Hut' and Israeli army radio join in grotesque attacks on Marwan Barghouti |
Forward | 240 Ukrainian Immigrants Arrive In Israel Forward The immigration project is still far from complete, and there are still countless Jews around the world seeking to come to Israel for reasons ranging from Zionist ideals to distress to risk,” the organization's president, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, said ... |
The Times of Israel | In Israel, Dunford hails 'rock-solid' relationship with IDF chief The Times of Israel “The medal was awarded to General Dunford for his exceptional service, his special contribution to the IDF, and the personal leadership he has demonstrated in strengthening the ties between the United States Military and the Israel Defense Forces,” it ... Israeli defense officials salute top US Army general |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | Will this be Israel's last Eurovision? Jerusalem Post Israel News Imri Ziv is set to take the stage in the Eurovision semifinals on Thursday night – but will he be the last Israeli to do so? The Israel Broadcasting Authority has been a member of the European Broadcasting Union since 1957. That membership grants it ... |
Haaretz | FIFA Council Removes Draft Resolution on Israeli Settlement Teams From Congress Agenda Haaretz The Palestinians have been pressuring FIFA and its member states since 2015 to take action against Israel over the settlement teams. The Palestinian say these teams violate Article 72.2 of the FIFA Statutes, which says, “Member associations and their ... Latest Israeli-Palestinian FIFA war could end Tuesday FIFA delays decision on Israeli settlement soccer clubs Will FIFA bow to Israeli pressure over illegal settlement teams? |
Deutsche Welle | Steinmeier navigates tricky visit in Israel Deutsche Welle On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Steinmeier met twice in Jerusalem. Both politicians recall the times Steinmeier traveled to Israel as Germany's foreign minister. This time, however, the reunion was marred by a diplomatic dispute. Mahmoud Abbas ready to meet Israel PM Abbas: We want our children to live 'along with Israeli children in peace' |