As Israel Reaches a Boiling Point, Washington’s Concern Grows
As Israel’s government advances its Judicial legislation, President Biden speaks out.
As Israel’s government advances its Judicial legislation, President Biden speaks out.
Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in Iraq several months ago, is being held by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Shiite militia in Iraq, Israel’s government confirmed on July 5. A doctoral student at Princeton University, Tsurkov has been held by the insurgent group since March.
President Biden speaks out against extreme elements in the Israeli government, as well as the chances of normalization with Saudi Arabia.
Against the backdrop of increased settlement expansion and extremist violence in the West Bank, the already strained Biden-Netanyahu relationship is under pressure.
“And the Bride Closed the Door” is a broad comedy about a bride who refuses to go forward with her wedding ceremony, sowing havoc. The book captures a segment of Mizrahi society not often featured in Israeli fiction.
Israeli’s judicial system differs from the U.S.’s in more than just details. Who’s protesting what, who has the upper hand, and what, exactly, is on the table?
Is Abbas positioning someone from his inner circle to take over? Polls suggest Palestinians would prefer someone from Hamas or—most strikingly—a person who is currently serving multiple life sentences in an Israeli prison.
Moment spoke to four analysts about possible scenarios in the post-Abbas era, and examined the legacy of his years of leadership of a fractured, occupied and armed Palestinian body politic.