I’m against discrimination…unless you refuse the vaccine
At a recent anti-vaccination protest in Tel Aviv, demonstrators equated Israel’s punitive vaccine policy to apartheid. I feel those of similar disposition need a dose of reality.
Heated debate over the future of Habonim Dror at public meeting
NIR MEIR, SECRETARY GENERAL and CEO of the Kibbutz Movement, has publicly rejected claims he is trying to harm Habonim Dror in any way. But his declaration has been met with a sceptical response from people within the Habonim community. Speaking at the Moetza, a public members meeting in a suburb of Ramat Gan last [...]
Why this is the most disturbing ad of Israel’s election campaign
BENNY GANTZ, WHO HASbeen touted as Prime Minister Netanyahu’s main rival in the upcoming election, has created one of the most controversial and disturbing advertisements of the Israeli elections so far. In an apparent response to being branded as a ‘leftist’ by Likudniks for his statement that Israel should amend the Jewish Nation-State law to [...]
Three ways Australia can genuinely promote peace in Jerusalem
SINCE THE CREATION of the modern State of Israel, West Jerusalem has been its capital. The many religious and cultural artefacts of the city, its golden yellow stone buildings, cafes, nightlife, culture and spirituality have made the city an inspiration for more poems, songs and blessings than most other places on Earth. Malcolm Turnbull and [...]
Nation-state protest creates powerful unity between Jews and Arabs
THE DEBATE ABOUT the purpose of Zionism has never been as vociferous in Israel as it has been since the passing of the controversial nation-state law. Supporters claim it is necessary to enshrine the Jewish character of the state in law; Opponents claim it undermines Israeli democracy through its omission of the words ‘equality, democracy’ [...]
