In The Chosen, a book which was also produced as a movie, we learn about a strong difference of opinion among some Jewish people in the late 1940s regarding the establishment of Israel as a Jewish state. Followers of Ultra-Orthodox Judaism were opposed to establishing a Jewish state. At one meal, Reuven mentions that some… Continue reading Neturei Karta: The Ultra-Orthodox Jews Who Support a Peaceful Dismantling of the State of Israel
Tag: Palestine
Israel West Bank Annexation News (Jun 2020)
Below are recent news reports regarding the Israeli plan for annexation of the West Bank. These reports are presented in chronological order with the most recent at the top and listed with news source and date. VOA News (8 Jun 2020) Peace Process Fading as Israeli Annexation Approaches. Palestinian leaders suspend security cooperation and Israeli… Continue reading Israel West Bank Annexation News (Jun 2020)
Conflict Resolution Mapping: Israel and Palestine
Conflict Resolution Mapping is a process used to identify blockages to successful conflict resolution. Influences that facilitate or hinder reconciliation are identified and visualized for discussing a strategy for progress. When we apply conflict resolution mapping to study the peace process in Israel and Palestine, we can see the influencers that hinder or help peace… Continue reading Conflict Resolution Mapping: Israel and Palestine
Women Wage Peace – “Prayer of the Mothers” by Yael Deckelbaum
The song “Prayer of the Mothers” was born as a result of an alliance made between singer-songwriter Yael Deckelbaum, and a group of courageous women, leading the movement of “Women Wage Peace.” The movement arose on summer 2014 during the escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinians, and the military operation “Tzuk Eitan.” On October 4,… Continue reading Women Wage Peace – “Prayer of the Mothers” by Yael Deckelbaum
Documentary: “Who owns Jerusalem?” by Deutsche Welle
Today the United States moved their Israeli embassy to Jerusalem, in a gesture that to recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. What will be the impact of this change? This documentary produced by Deutsche Welle examines those who claim ownership of Jerusalem. Here’s the description from the YouTube video posted on 14 May 2018:… Continue reading Documentary: “Who owns Jerusalem?” by Deutsche Welle
“Intifada 3.0” – VICE News Report on Israeli-Palestinian Violence (Oct 2015)
This series of reports by VICE News covers an increase of Israeli-Palestinian violence in the late 2015. The videos are listed by date posted to YouTube. WARNING: This video includes images of violence and conflict. DISPATCH 1 – Clashes in the West Bank (14 Oct 2015) The latest spasm of violence in Israel has left… Continue reading “Intifada 3.0” – VICE News Report on Israeli-Palestinian Violence (Oct 2015)
“Renegade Jewish Settlers” – VICE News Report on Jewish Settlers in Palestine (2 Jul 2015)
This 5-part series from VICE News offers a report on Jewish settlers in Palestine. These videos cover news and events mostly from the spring and summer of 2015. WARNING: These videos contain images of violence. PART 1 Israeli settlers have been slowly nibbling away at Palestine’s West Bank territory for four decades. 300,000 setllers now… Continue reading “Renegade Jewish Settlers” – VICE News Report on Jewish Settlers in Palestine (2 Jul 2015)