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American Jewish groups denounce Presbyterian Church for calling Israel ‘apartheid’
By Yonat Shimron — July 11, 2022
(RNS) — The vote was just the latest in a long line of deteriorating relations between mainline Protestant denominations and the US Jewish establishment.
Poll: White evangelical support for Israel higher than any other Christian group
By Yonat Shimron — May 26, 2022
(RNS) — The survey of 10,441 US adults found that two-thirds of Americans express at least a somewhat favorable view of the Israeli people. Americans under 30 are more supportive of Palestinians.
ADL chief’s attack on left-leaning organizations criticized as dangerous
By Yonat Shimron — May 3, 2022
(RNS) — The speech by ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt signaled a new, more combative focus on what he called anti-Zionist extremists.
Israel isn’t divided by apartheid. It’s divided between democracy and tribalism.
By Daoud Kuttab — February 4, 2022
(RNS) — For decades, Israel has operated under two different ecosystems.
As Jews pray on Temple Mount, status quo in Jerusalem’s holiest site begins to shift
By Eetta Prince-Gibson — December 15, 2021
(RNS) — A group that advocates for Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount reported that more than 10,000 Jewish worshippers had visited it between September and November in violation of an agreement between Israel and Jordan — an increase of 80% compared with recent years.
Jewish group condemns United Church of Christ resolution on Israel, Palestinians
By Yonat Shimron — July 19, 2021
(RNS) — The American Jewish Committee took offense to the liberal Protestant denomination, which called the oppression of the Palestinian people a sin.
How Israel’s missing constitution deepens divisions between Jews and with Arabs
By Brendan Szendro — June 17, 2021
(The Conversation) — Governed by a changeable body of 'basic laws,' Israel never settled basic questions like the rights of religious minorities. These destabilizing issues will continue to fester under a new government.
Survey: Young, diverse generation of evangelicals shows growing ambivalence toward Israel
By Jack Jenkins — May 26, 2021
(RNS) — Among a racially diverse subset of young evangelicals, 42% said they supported neither Israel nor Palestinians regarding conflict in the region. A marked shift from previous years.
Happy 80th birthday, Bob Dylan!
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 24, 2021
(RNS) — The Dylan song we need. Right now.
Debate over Israel-Palestine violence highlights shifting political and religious alliances
By Jack Jenkins — May 21, 2021
(RNS) — 'That kind of Black solidarity, particularly Black faith solidarity, was very beautiful to see,' said activist Linda Sarsour.
India police jail 21 Kashmiris amid pro-Palestinian rallies
By Aijaz Hussain — May 15, 2021
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Police said in a statement they were keeping a "close watch on elements who are attempting to leverage the unfortunate situation in Palestine to disturb public peace and order" in Kashmir.
Protests by Palestinian citizens in Israel signal growing sense of a common struggle
By Maha Nassar — May 14, 2021
(The Conversation) — The size and scope of the demonstrations have surprised many political analysts who usually discuss these Palestinians as part of the Israeli social and political fabric, separate from Palestinians elsewhere.
Religion plays a role in the renewed conflict in Israel, but it may not be what you think
By Yonat Shimron — May 12, 2021
(RNS) — At heart, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a dispute over land. But religion is often the proxy for those disputes, pitting two different ethnicities and religions.
Palestinians, Israel police clash at Al-Aqsa Mosque; 53 hurt
By Joseph Krauss — May 7, 2021
JERUSALEM (AP) —The clashes erupted when Israeli police deployed heavily as Muslims were performing evening prayers at Al-Aqsa during the holy month of Ramadan.
Palestinian President Abbas gives Christians outsize voice in new legislature
By Daoud Kuttab — February 22, 2021
(RNS) — Palestinian Christians are ambivalent about the quota, which would allow at least seven Christians with the most votes to sit on the council.
