Israel Crackdown Puts Liberal Jews on the Spot

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Mar 15, 2010 The Israeli government, its brutal war crimes in Gaza exposed in detail in the U.N. report by Justice Richard Goldstone, has implemented a series of draconian measures to silence and discredit dissidents, leading intellectuals and human rights organizations inside and outside Israel.The Israeli government has implemented a series of draconian measures to silence and discredit dissidents, leading intellectuals and human rights organizations. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Conservatives Go After Arab Israelis

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2009 Feeling their power, Israel's conservative parliamentarians are drafting laws that appear to target Arab citizens, causing both allies and civil libertarians to cringe. One measure would create a loyalty oath, while another would punish any "call to negate Israel's existence as a Jewish and democratic state" with a year in jail. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Most Israelis Disapprove of Their New Government, Poll Finds

Staff / Truthdig Apr 1, 2009 There's no putting it any better than Haaretz did: "The Knesset approved Benjamin Netanyahu's return as prime minister last night amid allegations that his new government is bloated, convoluted and unprepared to deal with Israel's many problems." The newspaper surveyed the Israeli public and found that 54 percent already disapprove of the new regime. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel’s Kingmaker in Legal Limbo

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2009 With his party holding 15 seats in the Knesset, Avigdor Lieberman of the ultranationalist Yisrael Beiteinu is poised to pick Israel's next government. Lieberman would like a choice cabinet post in exchange for anointing the next premier, but he's under investigation for allegedly laundering millions of overseas dollars. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Merkel’s Israel Trip Off to a Rocky Start

Staff / Truthdig Mar 13, 2008 German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to speak before the Israeli Knesset to underscore her country's strong ties with Israel, but at least one aspect of her visit is already causing controversy. Merkel will address the Israeli parliament in German. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Historic Appointment for Israel

Staff / Truthdig Jan 29, 2007 For the first time in its history, the Israeli government has named an Arab Muslim to the Cabinet. Raleb Majadele said his promotion was the first step to giving Israel's 20 percent Arab minority a "feeling of belonging." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )