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It’s not just Europe’s far right enabling Israeli apartheid
An antisemitic Romanian party is hardly Israel’s first fascist ally. But mainstream European parties have been just as complicit in Israel’s abuses.
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Eitay Mack
September 4, 2023
Learning the wrong lessons from the Holocaust
After World War II, states rightly took seriously the fight against antisemitism. But that mission must not embolden Israel's oppression of Palestinians.
By
Alon Confino
February 2, 2023
Disrupting the dark web of white supremacy
In ‘Culture Warlords,’ Talia Lavin goes beyond exposing the underbelly of the far right in the United States — she actively resists it.
By
Shane Burley
November 11, 2020
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Let’s stop using the terms ‘fascism’ and ‘democracy’ from now on
The debate over the state of Israeli democracy (or the rise of fascism) is code designed for lefty Zionists. Others don’t get it, and it may even do more harm than good. Some thoughts following Haaretz’s interview with Prof. Ze’ev Sternhell. There has been growing discussion over the last few weeks regarding the risk of fascism…
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Noam Sheizaf
August 17, 2014
Call it colonialism, call it occupation – just don’t call it ‘apartheid’
‘Apartheid’ is rapidly becoming the new political term of condemnation and delegitimization in international politics. But is it truly the best description of Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians? By Thomas Mitchell Is apartheid an appropriate term to describe Israel’s occupation of the West Bank? In an article published on +972 late last year, Ran Greenstein argued…
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+972 Magazine
May 5, 2014
Jerusalem Court: Okay to call Im Tirtzu a ‘fascist group’
A verdict by the Jerusalem District Court finds that recognizing ‘certain lines of resemblance’ to fascism in the ideology or activities of the right-wing movement can be seen as ‘truthful.’ The verdict is a major blow to Im Tirtzu’s efforts to portray itself as a mainstream, grassroots movement. The extreme-right group Im Tirtzu lost a…
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Noam Sheizaf
September 8, 2013
Michael Sfard: Is Israel on the high road to fascism?
Will the anti-democratic legislation underway in Israel soon make progressive advocacy redundant? Is it an exaggeration to say Israel is on the high road to fascism? And what can the Left do to reverse the process? An interview with Israel’s pre-eminent human rights lawyer, Michael Sfard. It’s no longer a secret to anyone Israel is…
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Dimi Reider
March 31, 2012
Jewish kindergartens to start each week with national anthem
The recent spike in ultra-nationalist legislation is by no means confined to MKs and grand issues like separation of powers and freedom of speech: The Education Ministry has released new regulations stipulating that beginning next year, all kindergarten teachers in the Jewish sector will start each new week with raising the flag and singing the…
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Dimi Reider
July 13, 2011
Rightist MKs seek Knesset veto over Supreme Court
This is what an attempt at a fascist coup looks like – Likud MKs enraged by court petitions against the boycott bill are now pushing for legislation granting the Knesset a veto over Supreme Court appointments. Such a law would destroy the separation of powers in Israel – and although it’s likely to fail this…
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Dimi Reider
July 13, 2011
Knesset outlaws political boycott by 48 votes to 37
The Knesset just passed into law the anti-boycott initiative bill of MK Ze’ev Elkin (Likud), by a majority of 47 to 38. Many Knesset members, including Shas, top Likud members and all of Atzmaut (Ehud Barak’s faction) were absent. Netanyahu was also absent from the vote. We hope to have the names of the MKs…
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Dimi Reider
July 11, 2011
Solidarity with Palestinians rises, as does risk to activists
It’s been two years since peace activist Seán O’Neill last visited Israel and he’s noticed some fundamental changes to the Israeli left. While solidarity with Palestinians is on the rise, activists are under tighter surveillance of the state By Seán O’Neill An Israeli activist friend called me Thursday night with some parting advice as I…
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+972 Magazine
June 6, 2011
Hard right hearts human rights on Knesset NGO inquiry
Some members of the hard right have harshly criticized the Knesset inquiry into human rights NGOs. They seem to believe that Israel can continue to rule the Palestinians while respecting their rights. This contradiction is enabled through sophisticated mechanisms of privatization, which may be a greater danger for Israel than fascism Benny Begin, the son of late…
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Roi Maor
January 7, 2011
We are a public: TLV human rights march impressions
In a way, it was like a Friday afternoon family gathering – complete with the annoying relatives. Yes, the provocateurs were there. I saw them in the distance upon arrival: a cluster of Israeli flags. At first I failed to recognize them. The Israeli flag has not yet been entirely confiscated by the fascist right.…
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Yuval Ben-Ami
December 10, 2010
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