Settlements 102
As I mentioned in my last post on the topic of Israeli Settlements, there’s a lot to discuss regarding this issue. Today I will be talking about the motivations behind the Israeli Settler movement.
Religion in Conflict & Peace: Christian Zionism
*This is the fourth article in my series on some of the various religious ideologies floating behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“Veto Settlements. Vote Justice.”
On Friday, 14 of 15 members of the UN Security Council voted in favor of adopting a draft resolution which would verify the illegality of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).
Dear Egypt, Calm Down. Love Israel
Wow. What a week! The Middle East is in enflamed with passion in as much as it is in actual flames. As I mentioned on my personal blog, I’ve been obsessing over news outlets,
Film Review: Budrus
This fall, a small film produced by a small nonprofit created an incredible amount of buzz. Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times called it “this year’s must-see documentary.” The Economist dubbed it “compelling.”
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