Zionism
Neturei Karta: an Orthodox Jewish sect that doesn’t believe in the concept of a Jewish state of Israel
Neturei Karta is an Orthodox Jewish Haredi sect that takes an anti-Zionist stance. Its members who live in Israel say they do not vote, run for office or take assistance from the government, while openly supporting the return of all of Israel to Palestinians.
Egyptian censors say ‘no’ to the new Exodus blockbuster
“Exodus: Gods and Kings” has earned awful reviews from Western critics, but it got even worse treatment in Egypt: an outright ban thanks to “historical inaccuracies.” It’s far from the first film to be banned on those grounds, and that applies to European nations as well.
Jerusalem is a city on the brink as four months of tensions between Jews and Palestinians continue
The city of Jerusalem is caught in a violent downward spiral. Deadly attacks, street clashes and religious tensions are all on the rise. And they point to signs of trouble ahead for this long-simmering flashpoint in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Reopening holy sites for Muslims fails to ease tensions in Jerusalem
The rare closing of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount — or Noble Sanctuary to Muslims — lasted only a day. But anger over the closure and the shooting of a Palestinian suspecting of killing a Jewish activist became a “day of rage,” with Palestinians scuffling with Israeli security forces in the city and across the West Bank.
Who really owns the Israeli-occupied homes in East Jerusalem?
It’s a tale full of intrigue and danger. A Jewish group has bought 25 units in the predominately Arab area of East Jerusalem. Residents are incensed at both the Jews who occupied the homes and the Palestinians who sold the apartments. But no one is entirely sure who sold them or who bought them — or who’s moving in.
Some Israeli Jews are not happy about the Pope’s upcoming visit to the Holy Land
Pope Francis is heading for Israel. And he’s got a lot on his to-do list. But he’ll need to balance his sacred duties with the practical concerns over security. And a whole lot more. Pope Francis is heading for Israel. And he’s got a lot on his to-do list. But he’ll need to balance his sacred duties with the practical concerns over security. And a whole lot more.