‘To secure its future, Israel must adhere to international law’

What We’re Reading

Occupation/Human rights

Opinion: Better future for Israel demands adherence to international law,

“I yearn for a day when Israel will appoint an ambassador to the UN who will use the international arena to advance Israel’s interests by promoting human rights,” writes Michael Sfard.

Opinion: If Israel's generals are moral, let them prove it,

“Defense Minister Ya’alon has been heralded as the Left’s newest spokesperson after repeatedly speaking out against Israel’s political leadership. Let’s not forget that this is the same guy who called Breaking the Silence ‘traitors,’” writes Orly Noy.

Israeli Suspect in Murder of Palestinian Dawabsheh Family to Be Released From Administrative Detention,

An Israeli suspect in the murder of a Palestinian family will be released from administrative detention later this month, state prosecutors said Tuesday.

Jewish education’s sin of omission,

Despite years of Jewish education, much of which focused on Israel, this young American Zionist was still ignorant of Israel’s occupation of the West Bank.

Peace Process

Egypt's Sisi offers mediating role in Israel-Palestinian peace talks,

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi promised Israel on Tuesday warmer ties if it accepts efforts to resume peace talks with the Palestinians, urging Israeli leaders not to waste an opportunity to bring security and hope to a troubled region.

French plan to hold Israel-Palestine conference postponed indefinitely,

France said they put off the conference planned for end of May because US Secretary of State John Kerry could not make it.

Israeli politics

Netanyahu summons defence minister over freedom of speech comments,

A day after Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon encourages Israeli officers to speak their minds, Netanyahu calls him in for meeting.

Herzog hobbles toward unity government despite public opposition,

In the face of lackluster support for a unity deal, opposition leader says ‘the public does not yet know what is being talked about.’

Zionist Union drops in polls amid coalition talks with Likud,

Netanyahu and Herzog met at length Sunday on a unity government, but major gaps remain; 60% of Zionist Union voters oppose idea.