200,000 Internal Refugees Cope With Dislocation
Adrift in their own country, around 200,000 evacuees from southern Israeli communities around Gaza and those in the north near the Lebanese border have not been home, nor felt at home, since October 7, 2023. Those who suffered the immediate shock of the southern attack and northerners who confronted escalating skirmishes endure psychological and social consequences.
Who Were Victims of the October 7 Hamas Attack?
A tally of the many people Hamas slaughtered and captured outside Gaza on October 7, 2023, including their identities, was still being painstakingly determined months later, in the face of multiple obstacles.
Why 10/7 Was Worse for Israel Than 9/11 Was for America
The attacks by Hamas killed more than 1,300 Israelis and third-country nationals, including at least 29 Americans, in a country whose population is less than 10 million. In America, that would be equivalent to killing nearly 40,000—13 times more than the number of Al Qaeda victims on 9/11.
The Many Faces of Israel’s Jews
When you visit Israel, you see Jews with a wide range of skin and hair colors and with varied facial features and styles of dress, and the cuisine and music have a dizzying range of influences. That’s because Israeli Jews have returned from their diaspora around the world.
Israel, an Integrated Society
From the diversity of Haifa's neighborhoods, to the vibrant interfaith coexistence symbolized in the annual "Holiday of Holidays" festival, we explore the tapestry of Israeli society. We highlight significant strides in Arab integration, from healthcare to the judiciary, and a nation where different cultures and faiths thrive, from the halls of the Supreme Court to the multicultural streets of Haifa.
Apartheid in Israel?
Israel is a country in which all citizens are equal under the law, have the right to vote, and can do anything they want, so why is it called an apartheid regime? Lets untangle this mess.