Tel Aviv, Israel – Haaretz.com, the online English edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, is a leading source for breaking news, analyses, and opinions on Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world. With a focus on providing insightful coverage of the region, Haaretz.com offers a unique perspective on current events and issues shaping the … Read more
New York City – Protests against Israel’s conflict in Gaza have erupted on university campuses across the United States, with confrontations in New York and California making headlines. Police in New York arrested 282 people at Columbia University and the City College of New York as they cleared students who had been occupying Hamilton Hall. … Read more
Gaza City, Palestine – Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, reports have emerged regarding incidents of sexual violence as a means of retribution in the war-torn region. Such acts are condemned by international humanitarian organizations as well as human rights advocates, stressing that sexual violence should never be used as an excuse for … Read more
Jerusalem, Israel – The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel has released a report detailing evidence that Hamas gunmen committed sexual crimes during the 7 October attacks. The report alleges that the attacks involved violent rapes of women, conducted collectively or in front of an audience. Hamas has denied these allegations, but the report … Read more
JERUSALEM, Israel – The Association of Rape Crisis Centers of Israel (ARCCI) recently released a comprehensive report detailing the sexual crimes committed during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. The report, titled “Silent Cry,” was described by the executive director of the ARRCI, Orit Sulitzeanu, as shedding light on the systematic and intentional sexual … Read more
RE’IM PARK, southern Israel – In the wake of the tragic events at a music festival on October 7th, the Israeli Forestry Service, KKL-JNF, is taking steps to create a living memorial for the hundreds of lives lost. The tree planting initiative coincides with the observance of “The New Year of the Trees,” also known … Read more