Israeli Parliament Passes Controversial Jewish Nation Bill

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Jul 19, 2018 The legislation defines the country as the nation-state of the Jewish people. Critics warn that it sidelines minorities. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel Is Divided Over a Bill to Establish Jewish-Only Communities

Ilana Novick Jul 16, 2018 The proposed law has been compared to South Africa's onetime system of apartheid. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In New York, Intolerance Has Become Routine

Rahima Nasa / ProPublica Jul 16, 2018 A Human Rights Commission report says almost 40 percent of Muslim, Jewish and Sikh residents of the city surveyed had experienced some kind of harassment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Seventh Exclusion: Key Moments in Racist U.S. Immigration History

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jun 27, 2018 At least six other times in the past, people were excluded from America on the basis of race or religion. The Roberts Supreme Court has just legitimized the seventh. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Kushner: Mideast Peace Plan Due Soon, With or Without Abbas

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Jun 24, 2018 In an interview with an Arabic-language newspaper, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser appeals directly to the Palestinians and criticizes their leader. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Poll Shows Deep Divide Between Israeli, U.S. Jews

The Associated Press Jun 10, 2018 A survey of the American Jewish Committee shows 77 percent of Israelis approve of President Trump's handling of U.S.-Israel relations, while only 34 percent of American Jews do. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rapture-Ready: How U.S. Policy Meshes With Armageddon

Sandy Tolan / Truthdig Jun 9, 2018 Because of the zealous efforts of the Trump administration, we are enabling the foot soldiers in a new Middle East holy war. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Jewish Supporters of Trump Put Democracy at Risk

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jun 5, 2018 Their backing of a president who orders toxic treatment of immigrants betrays the history of a country that welcomed their forebears from oppressive regimes. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

A Brief History of Jews in Jerusalem

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 14, 2018 For hundreds of years under the Romans, Jews were excluded from the city by law. Ironically, it was Iran and Muslims who rescued them from that exile. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Israel Boosts Border Force Ahead of U.S. Embassy Opening

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 13, 2018 Combat battalions, special units, intelligence forces and snipers are sent to the Gaza border, where Palestinians plan a mass protest Monday against the embassy move to Jerusalem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S. Hypocrisy Creates Perpetual Enemies and Forever War

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig May 9, 2018 When will Washington stop dividing the world into "good" and "bad" states and consider America's image and actual vital interests? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Millions of Tweets Spreading Anti-Semitism, Anti-Defamation League Says

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN / The Associated Press May 7, 2018 Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says the posts appear to be fueled by far-right extremists as well as the "divisive state of our national discourse.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )