Taking Monumental Liberties with Israel
byThe ‘Judeo-Christian’ spillover from American shores has become toxic and paralyzing for once independent-thinking Jewish leaders in Israel.
The ‘Judeo-Christian’ spillover from American shores has become toxic and paralyzing for once independent-thinking Jewish leaders in Israel.
Empty populist statements about the homeland’s territorial integrity are worthless if not coupled with a program to break free from the forces of empire.
Netanyahu’s initiative can benefit the Israeli people if expanded to a monthly universal basic income.
As support for partition has dramatically decreased among Israelis and Palestinians, US politicians are pumping ‘aid’ money back into peace industry organizations to do meaningless coexistence work.
As Beinart continues to develop his ideas, he may discover the need for us to create new structures more in line with the identities & values of this land.
Israelis desperate to harness the political power of evangelical Christians are locked in a dangerous embrace with people threatening our identity.
We need to speak up just as loud as other groups when Hebrew identity is appropriated by others.
The surest way to stop foreign powers from pushing balkanization on our country is for Israelis & Palestinians to unite in pursuit of a just alternative.
Israel’s demographic trajectory indicates that the country is heading towards a major socio-cultural transformation. While this rightfully alarms the ruling class, it presents opportunities for the people.
Likud working to discredit nationalist opposition to the Trump plan is reminiscent of the its behavior during Ariel Sharon’s 2005 Gaza Disengagement.
The most effective method of struggle would be for Judeans to unite with Palestinians committed to a democratic one-state vision for the country.
Despite his late start, David Elḥayani is emerging a true leader. But he’ll need broad grassroots support to prevent the Trump plan’s implementation.