Some people regard Israel as evil. Others defend it as if it can do no wrong. As ardent opponents of the occupation who see no contradiction between being pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian, we know that some of what Israel’s critics say is true. And some of what its defenders say is also true.
Our goal is to present a third narrative, to weigh the claims and counter-claims in this ongoing debate in order to help those who want to pursue peace and justice for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Tough Questions
Featured Posts
Against Overuse of IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
Has the working definition of antisemitism of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance actually reduced antisemitism anywhere?
Rep. Tlaib, the Nakba and Israel’s Independence
The Nakba was a terrible tragedy that can’t be ignored. It would not have happened if Palestinian and other Arab leaders had not initiated an all-out war.
Democracy…or “Democracy for All?”
Will the lessons learned from the battle to salvage Israeli democracy generate more support for Palestinian democratic rights?
Recent Posts
Memories of an Israeli Visiting Gaza
A veteran Israeli peace activist reflects on the futility of the violence, and recalls his four visits to Gaza during better times.
Zionist Congress delegates in mass protest
Liberal Zionists at World Zionist Congress show support for Israeli democracy protests, and promote progressive resolutions.
Statement on AAA Resolution to Boycott Israeli Academic Institutions
,,, academic boycotts are detrimental to the core principles that define the academy, namely the unfettered communication of ideas and the freedom to conduct research without fear of retaliation …
JVP’s Dogmatic Anti-Zionism
It’s a mistake to conflate a historic grassroots movement, attempting to defend Jews against oppression, with the policies of specific governing coalitions in Israel, however deplorable they may be.
On Promoting Productive Campus Dialogue about Israel-Palestine
A J Street U leader shares her insights into the obstacles to “change-making discourse” on campus and how to overcome them.
Dueling Narratives, Shared Histories
Paul Scham examines how Palestinian Arabs and Israeli Jews interpret specific historical events differently.