Voices
Biden Doubled Down on the Abraham Accords — to “Devastating Consequences”
The Biden administration’s policy of ignoring conditions in Gaza contributed to this weekend’s explosion of violence.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Israel’s 2023 bombings and invasion of the Gaza Strip have cost thousands of Palestinian lives and displaced countless others. But the war didn’t start with Hamas’s October 7 attack. The Intercept’s coverage delves into Israel’s occupation, how the U.S. government enables its repression, and the free speech fight over pro-Palestine activism at home.
Israel Responds to Hamas Crimes by Ordering Mass War Crimes in Gaza
Years of impunity for Israeli crimes against civilians have bred a culture of disregard for international law.
Intercepted Podcast
Protests in Israel: The Right’s Further Consolidation of Power
The Israeli Parliament’s vote to curb the Supreme Court paves the way for settlers’ expansion into the West Bank.
Deconstructed Podcast
Congress Melts Down Over Israel Again
Ryan Grim and Beth Miller of Jewish Voice for Peace Action discuss the House resolution declaring unconditional support for Israel’s government.
Biden Embraces Antisemitism Definition That Has Upended Free Speech in Europe
The definition conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism. A new report details how it’s been used to justify punitive action against Palestine advocates in Europe.
The “Pro-Israel” Smear Campaign to Cancel a Global Charity
The terrorism allegations were false, but the nonprofit still lost access to banking and financial tools.
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Israeli Settlers Move on the Holiest Site in Jerusalem — Setting Off a New Crisis
Emboldened by Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, religious ideologues attacked one of the few spots of Palestinian control in the city.
Pro-Israel Fund Manager Invested $500M in Israeli Arms Firm. Now Activist Investors Want Answers.
Canada’s Scotiabank holds the largest foreign share of Elbit Systems, whose wares have been connected to rights abuses.
As Israelis Protest Mounting Authoritarianism, Apartheid Regime Over Palestinians Goes Unchallenged
Palestinians who face a decadeslong military occupation are ignored by a protest movement that claims to defend democracy.
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Protect the Israeli Judiciary — but Don’t Let It Launder War Crimes Against Palestinians
Protesters are hailing Israeli courts as the last bulwark of democracy, but democracy for whom?