Criticism of Israel
UK government legally challenged over IHRA antisemitism definition being adopted in British schools
The recommendation followed a review of antisemitism in schools and colleges in England which said schools and colleges across England must recognize antisemitism as a distinct category of harm.
PremiumPremiumWhen all criticism looks like hostility, both sides lose to their extremes - opinion
German high court rules comparing Israel to Nazi Germany is protected speech
Orthodox critics of Israel abroad speak with the rhetoric of NGOs, not Torah - opinion
Sa'ar: Europe needs to decide if it is on Israel's or radical Islam's side
This was in response to Danish PM Frederiksen telling Jyllands-Posten that Netanyahu is personally a problem and that Israel is going too far. Sa'ar called this 'disrespectful to Israeli democracy.'
With strong US-Israel alliance, criticism of each other should be expressed in private - editorial
Israel believes, justifiably, that meeting with Hamas is a mistake. It believes, rightfully, that Boehler’s rather sanguine reading of the situation is woefully unrealistic.
BGU suspends professor over anti-IDF remarks online
The controversy erupted after Dr. Sebastian Ben Daniel wrote online that IDF soldiers are “trained to kill.”
We will dance again - opinion
We have the power to continue their legacy by remembering every name, by dancing for them, and by sharing their light. Because if we don’t – who else will?
Individuals leaving Israel should not face criticism - opinion
One of the basic rights of the individual in a liberal democracy is the right to emigrate. Anyone who finds the situation unbearable has the right to leave without being branded a traitor.
The media must stop presenting antisemitism as legitimate criticism - opinion
The Palestinian ideology, which views the land on which Israel was established as occupied territory “from the river to the sea” aims for the Jewish state to cease to exist.
Celebrating Cynthia Ozick, illustrious Jewish-American novelist - opinion
I want to celebrate Cynthia Ozick as a penetrating critic of contemporary society and its attitudes to Jews and Israel.
Australia’s Jews show how to criticize Israel constructively, thoughtfully
Even more impressive than the Australian Jewry's infrastructure – epitomized by their Jewish day schools - is their unapologetically Zionist, deeply Jewish, worldview.
Modern-day Zionists must focus on goals early Zionists set for the Jewish nation - opinion
Many Zionists fight the battle of Israel’s legitimacy, arguing over issues like Israel’s right to exist, the Jewish people’s right to a state, and the IDF's right to defend itself against enemies.
COI on Israel and ‘Jewish lobby’ comment are antisemitic, UNGA nations say
South African legal expert Navi Pillay: "I am 81 years old and this is the first time I have been accused of antisemitism."
