Author Archives: wpolaski

Nearly 80 activists engaged in a “protective presence” activity, attempting to protect Palestinian olive harvesters from settler attacks, have been detained by the Israeli military. The group comprised both American and Israeli activists and notably included a large number of … Continue reading →

Settler violence in the West Bank this weekend has left several people injured, with at least one victim requiring hospitalization. Military responses to these violent incidents left at least one other hospitalized. The attacks this weekend went beyond the usual … Continue reading →

One week ago, on September 24th, the Central Election Committee used its power to bar both specific figures, such as Arab politician and leader of the Balad party Sami Abu Shehadeh, as well as all organized Arab and Arab-aligned parties … Continue reading →

A series of violent and vandalistic incidents have occurred throughout the West Bank between Thursday, September 17th and Sunday, September 20th, leaving Palestinians and an Israeli activist injured, Palestinian property damaged, and one Israeli citizen dead. On Thursday, settlers attacked … Continue reading →

In the days since its premiere at the Vence Film Festival on September 10th, a new Israeli documentary on the Gaza War called “NAZA” has seen accusations of antisemitism and blood libels leveled at it by Israeli politicians and officials, … Continue reading →

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed informed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in a phone call a week and half before the attacks of October 7th, 2023, that a major operation by Hamas in Gaza was being planned. President … Continue reading →