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Revisiting "The Fire Next Time," James Baldwin's wrathful prophecy, as Israel passes from deluge to flames

The Palestinian Authority's tax revenue is collected by Israel as part of the Oslo Accords, but Israel has been refusing to hand over the money for several months, leading to a financial crisis in the West Bank

As Israel prepares to govern the coastal enclave directly without a plan for local administration, there is no functioning government at any district, city, or village level. Experience from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan shows that local militias often turn against their creators and follow only their own authority

Massive Attack, Primal Scream, Japanese Breakfast and King Krule are among the artists who have joined an Israel boycott initiative 'in response to the genocide in Gaza.' The organizers have called on major labels to join, just as they blocked Russia following its invasion of Ukraine

At 95, banker, diplomat, and statesman Zalman Shoval reflects on his journey and Israel’s transformation.

At 95, banker, diplomat, and statesman Zalman Shoval reflects on his journey and Israel’s transformation.

Lawmakers want the Treasury to review the assets of Neville Singham and affiliated groups tied to the CCP and disruptive anti-Israel demonstrations.

According to the far-right minister, Israel has taken care of the 'demolition phase' for rebuilding Gaza, and negotiations are now underway with the U.S. regarding a business plan for Gaza

Uber has no plans to enter Israel, but Transportation Minister Regev's statement that Uber could soon launch in Israel could be a strategic move to court ultra-Orthodox voters ahead of the Likud primaries

This season of heshbon nefesh – soul-accounting – calls us to face truths we would rather avoid. This year, avoiding politics, avoiding Israel and avoiding Gaza is an inherently political act

Syrian foreign minister presents plan to restore security in the south of the country as contacts continue between the Syrian regime and Israel on border security arrangements

Netanyahu said Israel's stock market is 'stronger than in the United States' after spreading a gloomy forecast about the Israeli economy in the international arena and saying Israel would have to adopt 'autarkic' characteristics

Pakistan warned of “dangerous escalation” as the United Nations and a long line of countries on Tuesday denounced Israel’s attack on Qatar last week, demanding “accountability”. Israel’s strikes on the Qatari capital on September 9 targeted Hamas leaders gathered to discuss a new US ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer were killed. That strike “was a shocking breach of international law”, UN rights chief Volker Turk said during an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council about the strike. Denouncing the attack as “an assault on regional peace and stability”, he urged “accountability for unlawful killings”. His words were echoed by Qatar and dozens of country representatives who took the floor during the three-hour debate. Qatari International Cooperation Minister Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad slammed Israel’s “treacherous attack” and demanded that the international community “take practical steps to hold the aggressors accountable and prevent their impunity”...

Spania amenință cu boicotarea Eurovisionului de anul viitor dacă Israel va participa. Evenimentul este programat la Viena, cu semifinale pe 12 și 14 mai și marea finală pe 16 mai.

Spain is the first member of the so-called Big Five – the five countries that contribute the most to fund Eurovision, which also includes the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy – to officially announce a boycott if Israel took part in the competition

Facing growing boycotts and embargos, Netanyahu says Israel should become a militarized autarky. His vision is fated to fail

Pakistan has “very large” and “effective” armed forces that have proven their capabilities in conventional warfare, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said during an interview to Al Jazeera when asked about the possible position Islamabad would take in case a united body in the Middle East was formed to stop Israeli aggression. The interview, recorded ahead of an Arab-Islamic summit on Israel’s recent strikes in Qatar and published late on Monday night, saw Dar in conversation with Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javed. who asked the foreign minister if the formation of a united body in the Middle East, away from the United Nations structure, to intervene in Gaza was an option on the table. To that, Dar began his response by mentioning that “vis a vis UN Security Council, a mechanism could be chalked out”. “For example, they have [imposed] very serious sanctions on countries that don’t listen to them. And that is a very severe economic dent or pain they can cause to any country.” He then went on to say that there had been tal...

'The Commission finds that Israel is responsible for the commission of genocide in Gaza,' said chair of the panel commissioned by the UN. 'It is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention'

The actress' remarks during her Emmy speech reflected the profound shift that has taken place in how young American Jews see Israel, compared to their grandparents and great-grandparents

'We do not tolerate sporting and cultural events normalizing genocide,' said Spain's Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun, urging a Eurovision boycott if Israel competes in 2026. Spain joins Ireland and the Netherlands in protesting Israel's participation