As we continue to watch events in Israel escalating, I feel
that it is time to post a few more articles that I have found interesting. With
so many people writing about this subject, and with a real escalation in the anger
and animosity on both sides, it was a much harder task this time round. I
therefore reached out to friends and colleagues for help, and I thank them for
their recommendations. Once again I stress that I do not necessarily agree or
disagree with these articles, I do however feel that they offer important insights
into the situation in Israel and the continuing conflict.
Rabbi Danny (July 31,
2014)
As Jews, we can’t be neutral in this conflict
My friend and colleague Rabbi Neil Janes offers a letter to
those people looking for information about the conflict, and reminds us of why
it is impossible to be neutral in approaching this conflict.
7 Things to Consider Before Choosing Sides in the Middle
East Conflict
Ali A. Rizvi poses 7 questions which frequently come up in
relation to the conflict, and then offers his answers to these questions. He
attempts to see things from both sides, attempting to move people away from
being “pro-Israel” or “pro-Palestinian”.
You’re wrong to hate Israel or even criticize over Gaza
Marc Goldberg (who I spent a year in Israel with) writes about the double standards
applied to Israel’s actions in contrast to other things that happen in wars and
conflicts elsewhere in the world.
We ignore the new anti-Semitism taking hold at our peril
Richard Ferrer warns us of the way that anti-Semitism is
taking hold in Europe as people come out to protest Israel’s actions.
No War Is an Island
David Brooks considers why the conflict between Israel and
Hamas is actually part of a wider clash within Arab civilization.
Hey, Liberals Who Oppose Israel: You’re All Right-Wingers
Now
Liel Leibovitz writes about the people on the left who are
supporting Hamas, and questions what supporting Hamas really means and how it
is in conflict with the very progressive, liberal values this group seeks to
espouse.
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