Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )

‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’: An Extraordinary Voice (and Film)

The film captures the friendship between an Iranian filmmaker and a Gaza City resident. They never actually meet but speak movingly via video calls.
From Gaza to New York’s Mayoral Race, Jewish Identity Splits Over Israel’s Future

After two years of war, political shifts and deep family divisions, new institutions are emerging.
‘Coexistence, My Ass!’ Review: Facing Conflict With Comedy

Noam Shuster Eliassi spreads the message that Palestinians and Israelis should live as equals.
Hacked Airport P.A. Systems Broadcast Anti-Trump and Pro-Hamas Messages

The hacks at four North American airports raised fresh concerns over the security of noncritical but highly visible airport infrastructure. The airports said the disruption was minimal.
Israel Philharmonic Draws Protests as Fragile Cease-Fire Holds in Gaza

Carnegie Hall was a site of protest on Wednesday, one of many demonstrations over the last two years targeting cultural events, particularly those with Israeli artists.
What Would It Cost to Rebuild Gaza?

A fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is stoking hopes for a surge in investment in the region, and the Middle East more broadly.
Modi Rosenfeld Is Gay. He’s Religious. His Comedy Career Is Booming.

Mordechi Rosenfeld, known as Modi, already has the synagogue crowd. Now he wants the “Goyim, gays and theys,” too.
‘The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue’ Review: War as a Thriller

Barry Avrich’s documentary revisits the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel from the perspective of one Israeli family.
How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War

Nearly two years into the conflict, social media is increasingly capturing the day-to-day toll in Gaza, as U.S. public opinion on the war shifts.
Kneecap Rapper’s Terrorism Charge Is Dismissed by U.K. Court

A rapper in the popular Irish-language group was charged over displaying a Hezbollah flag onstage.
A Benefit for the Palestinian Cause Filled an Arena. Are More Coming?

Onstage campaigning for an end to the war in Gaza is now common in the British music scene, and pro-Palestinian benefit shows can sell out huge venues.
Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win

A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”