Think of Black Friday, but just for books. That’s what happens in Israel this week, for Israel’s National Book Week, one of the major events in Israel’s cultural calendar. These ten days in June are also a good opportunity to examine an aspect of Israel that is often overlooked –...
When BDS Fails, Palestinians Celebrate
One of the great ironies of the hateful BDS campaign is that it greatly harms the Palestinian people. This was demonstrated once again this week, but with a piece of good news. BDS was defeated, and Palestinians were able to return to their jobs. SodaStream had always prided itself on...
These are the People Running AJ+
Everyone has seen videos from AJ+ popping up on their Facebook feed – but this week gave us a reminder of just who AJ+, who are a subsidiary of the Qatari government news channel Al Jazeera, really are. Firstly, on Saturday, Al Jazeera English, tweeted one of the most disgraceful pieces...
Alan Dershowitz Shares his Journey at Harvard Law
Professor Alan Dershowitz is one of Israel’s most prominent defenders. The author of “The Case for Israel” and “The Case Against Israel’s Enemies”, the Harvard Law Professor is a vocal supporter of Israel, and an outspoken critic of the BDS campaign. Professor Dershowitz recently spoke to around 200 students at Harvard...
Revolutionizing the Wheelchair in Israel and Around the World
May was another successful month for Israeli startups, with numerous companies having major funding rounds. One of the companies that raised $10 million is Softwheel, an incredible company that is revolutionizing one of the main pieces of equipment to help the disabled – the wheelchair. By changing the way suspension is...
Gaza’s Electricity and the Tragedy of Palestinian Leadership
The nearly two million citizens of Gaza are facing a growing electricity crisis, with most Gazans now having only four hours of power a day. This is the result of the tensions between Hamas, who rule Gaza, and the Palestinian Authority/Fatah, who rule the West Bank. Even though Gaza is ruled...
KCL Israel Society Statement – Don’t Support Terrorists!
At Kings College London, the Palestinian Society issued a call for support for Marwan Barghouti and the Palestinian hunger strike. Their call was full of lies and distortions, calling the strikers “political prisoners” and accusing Israel of racism for imprisoning them. CAMERA-supported group KCL Israel Society issued this statement in response: “A hunger...
Jewish Student Leader Demands City College of New York Administration Take Action Against SJP After Disruption of Event With Top Israeli Diplomat
This article was originally published on May 15th. A Jewish student leader at the City College of New York (CCNY) has called on school administrators to take disciplinary action against anti-Israel protesters after an event last Thursday featuring a prominent Israeli government official “devolved into shouting and screaming.” Yossi Hertz —...
