Palestinians
3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue
By Jerome Socolovsky — December 10, 2017
HELSINKI (AP) — The attack took place after some 200 people rallied in the southern city of Malmö, yelling anti-Jewish slogans and waving Palestinian flags to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Metal detectors at Jerusalem shrine trigger new tensions
By Jerome Socolovsky — July 19, 2017
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says they're needed after a Palestinian attack. Palestinians claim Israel is trying to expand control over the Muslim-run site that is also revered by Jews.
Israelis outraged by UNESCO decision on Hebron holy site
By Yonat Shimron — July 8, 2017
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli officials say the move negated the deep Jewish ties to the biblical town and its ancient shrine.
50 years after the Six-Day War, Israeli Jews reflect on the victory
By Yonat Shimron — June 2, 2017
JERUSALEM (RNS) Israel’s lightning victory over its hostile neighbors 'was life-changing,' in the words of one American-born Israeli. But now he wonders about whether it is corroding Jewish values.
Why we invited Rasmea Odeh to our conference
By Alissa Wise — March 28, 2017
(RNS) As a Jew, a rabbi and deputy director at Jewish Voice for Peace, I want to be part of creating cultures and societies centered on justice. That's why I stand behind the invitation of a Palestinian convicted of bombings in Israel to our conference this weekend.
I am not at peace with Jewish Voice for Peace
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 23, 2017
JVP invites a convicted terrorist to address their national gathering. Shame on them.
No kaddish for Castro
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 28, 2016
(RNS) Castro's revolution was a moral and spiritual failure. That is why I am not mourning his death.
Will young Jews stand up for Judaism?
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 4, 2016
Young Jews need to stand up for themselves and their narrative. A manifesto.
Natalie Portman’s cinematic love note to Israel
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 29, 2016
"A Tale of Love and Darkness" is about Israel. And yes, about the Palestinians, as well.
Ten minutes with my Arabic teacher
By Lauren Markoe — July 11, 2016
(RNS) You want hope for peace between Israel and Palestinians? Meet my ten year old Palestinian Arabic tutor.
What killed Bobby Kennedy?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 5, 2016
Robert Kennedy was a victim of Arab terrorism. Let's not forget that.
The Jewish community need not tolerate anti-Israel views
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 12, 2016
You believe that Israel is a disaster? Don't expect the Jewish community to support that view.
Terror is not debatable
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 14, 2016
An academic debate on the acceptability of Palestinian terror raises the question: Are there no limits?
Palestinian kills US tourist in stabbing spree on Tel Aviv boardwalk
By Gregg Zoroya — March 9, 2016
(USA Today) The Vanderbilt University student was the second American killed in the past two weeks amid a wave of stabbings, car rammings and shootings linked to Palestinian-Israeli tensions.
Israeli troops evict Jewish settlers from homes in Hebron, site of patriarchs’ tombs
By Reuters — January 22, 2016
Relations are tense between 220,000 Palestinians and around 1,000 Jewish settlers, who live holy sites in the heart of the city.
