Israeli “Atrocities” and the 1948 War
One new book debunks the nakba myth; another perpetuates it.
November 29, 2017
A Chance to Make Life Better for Eastern Jerusalem’s Arabs
Opinion surveys give reason for hope.
Despite the growing influence of Hamas, and despite living in neighborhoods that tend to get an unequal share of municipal resources, the Arabs of eastern Jerusalem express surprisingly encouraging attitudes toward Israel. According to recent surveys, 42 percent report feeling a sense of belonging in Israeli society, 43 percent recognize a historic connection between the Jewish people and the land, and 46 percent have a positive attitude toward the police. Nadav Shragai explains what Jerusalem can and should do to capitalize on this good will:
November 29, 2017
Saudi Arabia Has Signaled Its Intention to Contain Iran, but Does It Have the Capability?
Its track record is unimpressive.
A Chance to Make Life Better for Eastern Jerusalem’s Arabs
Opinion surveys give reason for hope.
A Hebrew Novel in Which a Mésalliance Serves as a Metaphor for the Jewish Condition in 20th-Century Europe
A tale of coffee and sadomasochism.
Was a Celebrated Manuscript of the Bible Written for a Karaite?
Hints from the Cairo Genizah.