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Hate Crimes Are on the Rise, but Convictions Remain Elusive

Jeannine Bell / The Conversation Dec 8, 2023 Antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents have risen sharply in the wake of October 7th, but the narrow legal definition of a hate crime makes it difficult to prove in court. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Zionist Colonization of Palestine

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 For more than a century Zionists and, later, Israelis have pursued a project to seize and ethnically cleanse Palestinian land. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Israeli police clashes with Palestinian worshippers at al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, Sunday, Aug 11, 2019. Clashes have erupted between Muslim worshippers and Israeli police at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Muslims Clash With Israeli Police at Jerusalem Holy Site

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Aug 11, 2019 At least 14 are wounded in skirmishes at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, just days after an Israeli soldier is killed south of Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

This Is How We Defend Immigrants From Trump

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Aug 8, 2019 There are ways to prevent the president, right now, from using the pain of immigrants as a political weapon. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

RBG: Woman, Jew, Mother, Justice

Geri Spieler / Truthdig Mar 15, 2019 For Women's History Month, we review a book on the extraordinary life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What Anti-Semitism Really Looks Like

Sarah Gertler / OtherWords Mar 5, 2019 Members of Congress are falsely smearing Rep. Ilhan Omar as anti-Semitic, but it's other politicians and media that are guilty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Synagogue Shooter Shares This Obsession With Far-Right Media

Ari Paul / FAIR Oct 31, 2018 As the facts of the anti-Semitic attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue unfold, one of shooter Robert Bowers’ motives has come to the forefront. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Role in the Tree of Life Massacre

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Oct 29, 2018 The president's hateful words must be confronted and fought. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Questioning of U.S. Jews at Israeli Border Exposes Rift

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Aug 19, 2018 A series of incidents at border crossings highlights a growing gulf between the country’s hard-line government and liberal Jewish Americans. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Tens of Thousands Attend Arab-Led Rally Against Israeli Bill

SHLOMO MOR / The Associated Press Aug 11, 2018 The rally marks further fallout from the explosive nation-state law that critics say marginalizes Israel's non-Jewish citizens. According to Israeli media, both Jews and Arabs attended the protest. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

With Nationality Law, Israel Openly Declares Apartheid and Racial Supremacy

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 22, 2018 Israel has for decades been running the occupied territories of Palestine–Gaza and the West Bank–with apartheid tactics, but now the Knesset is essentially declaring Palestinians to be second-class citizens. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Making Sense of U.S. Moves in the Middle East

Rebecca Gordon / TomDispatch Jul 19, 2018 For more than 70 years, Americans have largely ignored the effects of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Now it’s time for debate about making future policy part of our conversations. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )