Issa Amro Attacked in Hebron by IDF Soldier
As the soldier speaks to someone on a military phone, Amro says, “No. This is not true… Don’t lie. Don’t lie. Say the truth.”
Category: Israel/Palestine
“How To Make a Revolution” – Documentary Play Examines Israeli Military Court System
Perhaps the top takeaway was Amro’s statement, “American Jews can make a difference.” He added, “I depend on your support. We all have a dream.”
New Documentaries Explore Censorship and Suppression of History in Israel
The documentaries by these two filmmakers have the explicit goal of questioning the legacy histories put into play by the Israeli government and hasbara proponents. Following in the footsteps of the Israeli New Historians, directors Karnit Mandel and Assaf Banitt have endeavored to show the Israeli public the realities of “nation-building.”
“Blue Box” — Documentary Probes the Actions of Yosef Weitz
In 1908, an 18-year-old Weitz left his birthplace of Russia to follow the Zionist dream in the Holy Land. He was appointed the Director of Department of Lands at the Jewish National Fund, known as the “Blue Box fund to buy land,” in 1932.
“The Tinderbox” — Documentary Looks at Israel/Palestine Conundrum
With a shift in American and Israeli leadership, the armed hostilities between the Israeli government and Hamas in May, and street riots within mixed Israeli cities, Diaspora Jews are beginning to question the traditionally...
‘The Human Factor’ Documentary: American Negotiators and the Search for a Mideast Solution
Gamal Helad summed it up more plainly. “It’s always easy to have an enemy out there. Unless you plan to accept the other side, there is zero hope for a solution.”
Other Israel Film Festival: Review Series
I was able to see a majority of the films. More than a few gave me sleepless nights. There were threads connecting the different movies. In this series, they will be grouped within that context.
Reform Jewish Clergy Needs to Lead the Way on Palestinian Human Rights
During the month of Elul, in preparation for Rosh Hashanah, it is tradition to take stock of where we stand as individuals and communities in the moral universe. It is with pride that Reform...
“Mayor” – A View from Ramallah
Ramallah, a historically Christian city, serves as the seat of the Palestinian government. It is at the epicenter of Palestinian commerce and culture. It is also ringed by Israeli settlements.
Glenn Beck and Danny Danon: An Unholy Alliance?
It remains to be seen why Israel would allow itself to be a staging ground for Glenn Beck’s extreme brand of political theater.
