A Complex Conversion: Perspectives on Missionaries in Israel
byAn informal social survey exploring diverse opinions about missionaries & their impact in Israel from across the socio-political spectrum.
Analysis
Chikli Alleges White House Coordinating with Protest Leaders
byWhile one side of the judicial reform debate has more electoral power, the other has the backing of not only the media, upper echelons of the security forces & the Israeli bourgeoisie, but also Uncle Sam.
Zionists for Dividing Zion
byThe crux of the neo-Zionist argument put forward by Flayton & Hyde is that Palestinians & Ḥaredi Jews pose an existential threat to Zionist Jerusalem.
Ehud Barak’s Key Role in Israel’s anti-Government Protest Movement
byBarak has long worked to advance American interests in Israel & it therefore shouldn’t surprise us to see him at the center of the protest movement.
The Media Misread the Angel Bakery Boycott: Why it Matters
byIsrael’s ruling class is often blinded by its stubborn refusal to accept the fact that ‘second Israel’ is growing stronger than the ‘first Israel’ elites.
Washington Pressed Netanyahu to Halt Legislation on NGOs
byThe fact that Washington & its allies are so invested in stopping this bill indicates the extent to which its passing would obstruct their regional interests.
Liberalism & Tradition in Israel’s Judicial Reform Debates
byJust as 19th Century democrats had to win the world over from the stability of monarchy to engage in a new political project, so too do those who wish to challenge liberalism need to present fresh ideas.
US Prioritizing a Halt to Judicial Reforms Over Regional Peace
byBy conditioning an Israeli-Saudi peace agreement on the cessation of judicial reform legislation, Washington has made its true priorities clear.
Justice Minister recorded saying the US is aiding anti-government protests
byWhen both sides of an intense political struggle claim to be fighting for democracy against authoritarian power, it’s always worth observing which side enjoys the support of US empire.
Cutting Through the Noise with China in the Semitic Region
byChina assuming a leadership role in improving Saudi-Iranian relations might be more of an opportunity than a danger for the State of Israel.
Knesset Allows for a Jewish Return to Northern Samaria
byLifting the ban on a Jewish presence in the northern West Bank constitutes a meaningful first step in reversing the catastrophic 2005 Disengagement.
Washington is Running Israel’s Judicial Reform Protests
byThe anti-government protests led by the MQG are in reality a US attempt to take down a coalition deemed a threat to Washington’s interests in the region.