The early 20th century witnessed a novel approach by some of Europe's prominent superpowers towards the revival of Zionism, attempting to disentangle Jewish self-determination from the physical land of Zion. These unsuccessful endeavors to relocate Jews to places like modern-day Kenya and Russia's far-east bear significant implications for the contemporary Western perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, wherein Jewish sentiment towards modern-day Israel is perceived as negotiable, while Palestinian-Arabs' claims to the land are deemed unquestionable.

31 July 2023

Read more: Is Jewish Self-Determination Exclusive To Israel?

Many in Israel and abroad are screaming over what they call the decline of Israel’s democracy after the Knesset passed controversial legislation. However, it is the decline in another staple of a democratic society that is more concerning. Consider this: A duly elected government passes a law, one that has stoked controversy and seems widely unpopular, and the next day all the newspapers run the same “cover story” decrying the tragedy that has just befallen the nation. But, later it is revealed that these were not cover stories; they were advertisements—a paid campaign to make it look like the world was ending; a lament that a tragedy as big as the destruction of the two Holy Temples that we commemoratively mourn today has befallen the Jewish nation.

27 July 2023

Read more: 'A Dark Day In Israel' Was Not Caused By The Knesset, But By The Media's Greed

Have you ever encountered produce in your local supermarket labeled 'Made in Palestine'? Or can you recall any recent technological or financial development from Palestine featured in the news? Chances are, most of you would answer in the negative. On the other hand, if we were to replace 'Palestine' with 'Israel,' many well-educated individuals could instantly think of five Israeli items or technologies they use daily.

23 July 2023

Read more: Palestinians Would Thrive If They Learned This From Their Israeli Neighbors

As things heat up in Israel, literally and figuratively, it is important to understand why people are protesting the proposals to reform Israel’s judicial system. This week, one of the hottest meteorologically speaking, is also shaping up to be the most contentious politically as hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets during working hours to literally disrupt the country. The reason these protests and ‘days of disruption’ and ‘resistance’ are ramping up is because the Knesset is about to pass a bill that cancels a judicial standard called the “Reasonableness Standard.” So, what is this Reasonableness Standard and why do the people on the streets want to keep it and why do those in the government want to toss it? Hopefully, this explainer will help bring a better understanding to all who are reading it.

18 July 2023

Read more: The "Reasonableness Standard" - Blind Justice Or Subjectivity?

In the recent, post-Oslo Accord years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been primarily discussed in terms of two solutions: the Two-State Solution or the One-State Solution. However, Israeli professor Dr. Mordechai Kedar proposes a unique alternative known as the Eight-State Solution or United Palestinian Emirates.

16 July 2023

Read more: A Brief Introduction To "The United (Or Independent) Palestinian Emirates"