Posts Tagged: Israel Human Rights
Knesset Bill Aims to Wage Legislative War on Terror
JNS.org - The Israeli Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee is debating an anti-terror bill that seeks to reconcile Israel’s need to fight terrorism with the...
Save Lives First, Worry About Civil Liberties Later
The indisputable prime responsibility of any government is to protect the life and limb of its citizens. This overrides all other considerations, including civic rights...
Treating Terrorists Before Victims: How Real is the Choice for Israeli Responders?
JNS.org -In the midst of the ongoing wave of Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis, a controversy has brewed with regard to how Emergency Medical Services...
Why Administrative Detention Weakens Israeli Democracy
Palestinian lawyer Mohammed Allan, who went on a hunger strike for 65 days to protest his indefinite detention in Israeli custody, was subsequently moved into...
Following Nabi Saleh Attack, IDF Sgt. Condemns Radical Left-Wing Activists
Sgt. Benjamin Anthony (IDF Res.), a veteran of the 2006 Lebanon War and founder and director of the NGO, Our Soldiers Speak, has condemned the...
Wheelchair-Bound Israelis Swim in Ocean for First Time
A dozen disabled Israelis got to experience a day at the beach -- some for their first time -- using special amphibious wheelchairs on Wednesday,...
‘Minor’ Stabbings in Israel Shed Light on Major Threats
The two “minor” stabbing incidents in Israel this past weekend shed light on many of the frightening phenomena that Israelis face each day - the horrors of...
Do Terrorists Get One Free Shot at Israeli Soldiers?
JNS.org - An Israeli soldier who shot back at an Arab who was trying to murder him is now under investigation, following protests by self-described human...
Every Rocket Aimed at Israel is a Blow to Human Progress
Last week, another announcement of an amazing discovery came from the high-tech, innovative Start-Up Nation: (also known as Israel). This time it was a cure for terminal cancer with breakthrough...
IDF Sets Up New Medical Unit Exclusively to Help Palestinians
An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reserve company was recently assigned to exclusively provide humanitarian care and medical assistance to Palestinians. The company is comprised of medics...
Hamas’ Cruelty and Violence Are Without Equal
It is a cause of wonder, though not surprising, that the international community has not indicted the terrorist group Hamas on charges of war crimes,...
In Honor of Ramadan, Israeli Charity Provides Help for East Jerusalem Families
In honor of Ramadan, which began on Wednesday evening, June 17, food vouchers totaling 1 million NIS will be provided to 2,600 needy families in the Arab community by the International Fellowship...
10 Ways the World is Biased Against Israel
It's appalling to see how Israel is treated by a totally different standard than other countries in the international system. Of course, Israel deserves scrutiny,...
Israel’s Knesset Celebrates ‘Arab Book Day’ as New Holiday
Last week, the Knesset introduced a new holiday into the Israeli calendar: the first-ever Arab Book Day was celebrated in a special ceremony at the Israeli...
