Posts Tagged: Israel human rights record
Palestinian Journalists Turn Against the PA
There have been numerous attacks on journalists during anti-government rallies in the West Bank over the past few days. Undercover Palestinian police and Fatah members...
Why Israel Cannot Expect Fair Treatment at the ICC
It has been suggested by some that an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation will treat Israel fairly, and hold Palestinian terrorists accountable. But the political...
February Is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
JNS.org - February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, a time when we encourage dialogue, discussion and action in our Jewish communities about how to...
The Guardian Gives Daniel Barenboim a Platform for Slamming Israel
Last week, Aditya Chakrabortty of The Guardian interviewed Israeli (or to be more accurate, Israeli and Palestinian, conductor) Daniel Barenboim for the Classical Music section of the paper. In his...
Progressive Silence Over Islamic Extremism Is Homophobic
Earlier this year, 200 progressive activists stormed the downtown Chicago Hilton with the intention of disrupting a gay-rights event. Not that they had anything against gay rights....
Israel at 68: A Record to Be Proud Of
Israel celebrates its 68th Day of Independence this week. Let me put my cards on the table. I'm not dispassionate when it comes to Israel....
Celebrating Christmas in Israel: Freedom for All
While Christians are being beheaded, tortured and forced to convert to Islam by ISIS, there is one Middle Eastern country where Christians can celebrate their...
Israel is a Beacon for Gay Rights in the Middle East
JNS.org - Tel Aviv is on a roll when it comes to support for the LGBTQ community. Since the beginning of June, the Tel Aviv Municipality building...
Israeli Officials Testify on Gaza War Before U.N. Forum
JNS.org - Israeli officials testified before the United Nations in Geneva on Monday regarding the Jewish state's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil...
