activism

Fast of Liri, Karin, Romi: Activists observe Fast of Esther in honor of hostages

While the organizers are fasting with an emphasis on the female hostages, they said that the fast is universal and invited participants to choose to focus on any hostage.

18/03/2024

Campus activism is the second front of the war

Rational arguments can hold little sway in the face of this totalizing ideology. Many of those fervently demonstrating for Gaza have no understanding of what “from the river to the sea” means.

Kathy Goldman, NYC’s ‘most important food activist,’ dies at 92

“She was the single most important voice fighting hunger in New York for 50 years and the first to focus on school food, which resulted in literally thousands of kids eating food meant for the trash.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
12/03/2024

Egyptian activist tells ‘Post’ she condemns Hamas and October 7 massacre

Dalia Ziada condemned the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 but then faced a wave of threats and criticism at home and had to flee to the US.

Iranian anti-Hamas activist detained by London police, later ‘de-arrested’

The Iranian 38-year-old activist held a sign reading “Don’t attack the law. Hamas is a terrorist. U.K. added Hamas to the terrorist list “Terrorism Act 2000” in March 2021.”

Women from Iran, Israel call to denounce Hamas and the Islamic Republic

Co-signed by 55 female leaders from various countries across the Middle East and beyond, the letter finds rare consensus regarding the role of the terrorist group in the oppression of women.

07/03/2024

Can pro-Palestinian activism recover after embracing Hamas?

The extremist rhetoric among the protests that began after October 7 reveals a systematic attempt to capture and take over pro-Palestinian activism in the West, catering to Hamas messaging.

 Luai Ahmed

Yemeni-Swedish journalist defies death threats, champions Jewish-gay rights

“I had a crazy journey of awakening and enlightenment. De-radicalization is a rough process, and I’m extremely pleased that I cleansed myself of the antisemitism I grew up with,” Ahmed stated.

11/02/2024

American-Israeli rabbi and human rights activist indicted for obstructing soldiers in West Bank

Ascherman was charged with two counts of violating the law that requires citizens to allow public servants to perform their duties without harassment, plus one count of assault.

By ELIYAHU FREEDMAN/JTA
08/02/2024
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