A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”
Category: Israel
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These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.
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The New Physics of Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
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Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9, Health Officials Say
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
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As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers
The New York Times – On the Runway:Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.
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Eurovision Bans Countries in War Zones From Hosting
The New York Times – Music:The event’s organizers would not say whether that included Israel, but its participation has been a matter of contention during the war in Gaza.
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Rabbis Plead With Mamdani to Tone Down His Anti-Israel Messaging
The New York Times – On the Runway:In a private meeting at City Hall, an invited group of rabbis told Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his relationship with Jewish New Yorkers needed to change.
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Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
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Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
The New York Times – On the Runway:Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
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Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
The New York Times – On the Runway:A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.
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Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
The New York Times – On the Runway:Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.