Israeli-Palestinian relations

Israeli, Palestinian civil society meet in France as two-state solution dims

The meeting, attended by foreign ministers and senior officials from dozens of countries, marks one year since the UN-backed New York Declaration, which set out a roadmap toward Palestinian statehood

ILLUSTRATIVE: A woman walks near the State of Palestine Pavilion at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, last in December 2023.
ONE OF THE sailors of the Gaza aid flotillas intercepted by Israel is seen speaking in France, in May 2026.

The 'influencerization' of activism: How virality is replacing real-world organizing - opinion

VIEW OF Independence Hall, the site of the signing of Israel’s Declaration of Independence. The document promises that democratic Israel would uphold full social and political equality of all its citizens, the writer says.

Why Israel cannot be secure or democratic without justice for all - opinion

IDF Soldiers arrive at the Temple Mount during the Six Day War in June of 1967. A few months later, the Arab League met, declaring, ‘No peace with Israel, no recognition of Israel, no negotiations with it.’

May 1964: The day the myth of the ‘occupation’ was born - opinion


Women can play a pivotal role as leaders of peace negotiations - opinion

Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun's commitment to peace and dialogue contributes positively to the shared dream of peace.

 Family and friends attend the funeral of peace activist and one of the founders of the "Women Wage Peace" movemenet, Vivian Silver at Kibbutz Gezer, central Israel. November 16, 2023.

The storm shirt: Louis Vuitton proves which side they are on

More than five months of publicity, yet public opinion remains unchanged. The latest storm surrounding Louis Vuitton's new Palestinian flag logo t-shirt sparks strong reactions from followers.

 Louis Vuitton's storm shir

Together but apart: Israeli-Palestinian duo's West Bank story at Berlinale

The Berlinale festival selected the film shortly after the Israeli-Hamas war started.

 THE 72ND BERLIN International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale.

Former Dutch PM and his wife opt for euthanasia

Van Agt, who defended Hamas, was condemned over the years by Dutch watchdog groups as an antisemite.

 Dries van Agt

A drop in the ocean: An art installation in Ramle takes a creative dip in the water

There is often a significant thought-provoking subtext to Rothbart’s body of work, which has stretched this way and that in terms of theme, style, and discipline over the past three-plus decades.

 HE ‘RamleAnthropocene’ installation at the history-laden subterranean Pool of the Arches venue in Ramle.

When it comes to Israel, the people of Iran go against their Ayatollahs

Israeli-Palestinian conflict serves as main instrument in the attempt to galvanize Iran as well as Muslims and others.

 People participate in a protest against the Islamic regime of Iran and the death of Mahsa Amini in New York City, New York, U.S., September 27, 2022.

Israel: Palestinian displacement from Gaza not under discussion

Despite comments made by Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, there are no discussions about a plan to relocate Palestinians.

 People transport belongings on an animal-drawn cart as displaced Palestinians, who fled their homes due to Israeli strikes, shelter in a tent camp in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, January 1, 2024

Israel at 75: Past achievements and future challenges - opinion

I believe that Israeli society is mature and strong enough to draft a new social contract that will take its diverse sectors into account.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Yoav Kisch applaud at the Israel Prize ceremony in Jerusalem on Independence Day. We can look with pride at our achievements.

UN envoy accused of antisemitism hits back after Chikli calls for her dismissal

The reason for the demand is recent comments made by Albanese on Twitter, in which she claimed that Israel can't claim its right to defend itself.

 Israeli Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli speaks at the Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 7, 2022.

UN called on to fire envoy for questioning Israel's right to defense

After Albanese questioned Israel's right to defend itself on her Twitter account, the International Legal Forum called for her dismissal.

THE UN Human Rights Council meets in Geneva, February 2020.