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TIL That "Euphoria" Is Actually Based On This Israeli Teen Drama And I'm Shooketh
There is no Jules, Cassie, Nate, Maddy, or even our f*****' G, Lexi!
Amid Israeli–Palestinian Violence, Facebook Employees Are Accusing Their Company Of Bias Against Arabs And Muslims
As Facebook contends with internal allegations of censorship, unequal enforcement, and pro-Israel bias, employees are worried it is once again bungling a politically charged issue with potential for violence.
The Israeli–Palestinian Conflict Has Further Stoked Anti-Muslim Bias All The Way In India
The world's largest democracy has become a source of hate and lies about the violence in the Middle East.
Online Hate Becomes Real-World Violence In Israel–Palestine
“Business is booming for online inspired lynchings, unfortunately, all over the world,” said one researcher in Israel.
In College, She Was A Pro-Palestinian Activist. The AP Just Fired Her After A Conservative "Witch Hunt."
Emily Wilder spoke with BuzzFeed News after she was fired by the Associated Press when conservatives shared her old social media posts and noted her pro-Palestinian college activism.
イスラエルとパレスチナの衝突激化はなぜ？ イチからわかる中東問題10のポイント
イスラエルとパレスチナの衝突が激化の一途をたどっている。なぜ暴力の応酬が止まらないのか。なぜ激化したのか。見通しは。
Thousands Of People Protested In Support Of Palestinians In Major Cities Around The World
On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes hit a refugee camp, killing eight children, and a building housing international media.
Instagram Censored Posts About One Of Islam’s Holiest Mosques, Drawing Employee Ire
The photo-sharing app mistakenly removed content about the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the site of clashes between Israeli police forces and Palestinian worshippers, after associating the site with terrorism.
Horrifying Photographs Capture The Deadly Israeli–Palestinian Violence
Scores of people have been killed in some of the worst fighting between the Israelis and Palestinians since the 2014 Gaza war.
Listen: Having COVID For 8 Months Is Worse Than You Think
“The doctors that I spoke with say they’re seeing this from lots of people, but that there’s nothing that can be done about it.”
Zoom Deleted Events Discussing Zoom “Censorship”
The action follows the company canceling an event at San Francisco State University where Leila Khaled was meant to give a talk.
Listen: The Supreme Court’s Historic Native Rights Ruling Will Have A Lasting Impact
"We knew the law was on our side, but we didn’t know whether or not it would be followed.”
Here Are The Top 10 Trendiest Destinations From Around The World
Guess it's time to start planning a holiday.
Tillerson: I Sometimes Had To Tell Trump "You've Been Played"
The former secretary of state also called Israel's embattled prime minister "a bit Machiavellian" during a wide-ranging discussion at Harvard University on Tuesday.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Israel Election Gamble May Have Backfired
With most votes counted, the party of Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is slightly behind its main rival.
Rashida Tlaib Says She Won't Go To The West Bank "Under These Oppressive Conditions"
Israel decided to allow Tlaib in to see her grandmother if she didn't promote a boycott of Israel over its treatment of Palestinians during her trip, but Tlaib says she won't travel there.
Reps. Rashida Tlaib And Ilhan Omar Have Been Barred From Visiting Israel
Ahead of the announcement, President Donald Trump said it would show "great weakness" if Israel permitted the congresswomen to visit.
The House Voted To Condemn The Boycott Israel Movement Over Protests From Reps. Ilhan Omar And Rashida Tlaib
The measure to formally condemn the BDS movement passed the House overwhelmingly Tuesday night. "Dissent is how we nurture democracy," Tlaib said.
Meet The Trump Administration’s Man In Palestine
Ashraf al-Jabari is a little-known businessperson projecting a lot of power. He’s also the only Palestinian, so far, set to attend a Jared Kushner–organized conference in Bahrain.
Opinion: The American Left Can Learn A Lesson From Israel
The language used by the Israeli right to dehumanize Palestinians is now used against Jewish leftists. A similar narrative creep is happening in America.
The Political Fights Over Anti-Semitism And Rashida Tlaib Are Pushing Muslim And Jewish Voices Aside
The storm over Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s latest comments highlights how willing operators of American politics in 2019 are to leave out the actual perspectives of people involved.
Meet The People Fact-Checking The Election That Makes 2016 Look Like A Walk In The Park
The Whistle has just five staffers, and is the only internationally accredited fact-checking group in Israel.
Israel Election: Twitter Suspended Dozens Of Hebrew-Language Accounts Run By A Strange Chinese Religious Sect
Twitter's lack of disclosure raises questions about the company’s commitment to transparency around removing accounts during global political events.
Opinion: My Palestinian Family's Land Was Stolen. Then It Showed Up On Airbnb.
My children and I should be able to farm our land like my father did. Instead, Israeli settlers run a bed and breakfast on it.
Donald Trump’s Newest Way To Divide Democrats: Israel
The president, who has taken to calling the Democratic Party “anti-Jewish,” used a meeting with Israel’s prime minister as an opportunity to tie himself even tighter to the country.
Opinion: The Fight Over Ilhan Omar Is About Something Much Bigger
I’ve fought for Palestinian rights for my whole career. Today I see a new generation of American Jews viewing the conflict through a new lens: equality.
Opinion: We Can't Let Right-Wing Hypocrites Weaponize Anti-Semitism
We know why Senate Republicans made a pro-Israel resolution their first bill of 2019 — and it's not because Middle East policy is their top concern.
Ilhan Omar Is Learning The Wrong Lesson From The Trump Era
All those insults and vulgarities and rants and racisms piled up to produce a historically bad president. They mattered. And it's a dynamic the new generation of progressive leaders should learn from.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Has Apologized For Using “Anti-Semitic Tropes” In a Tweet After Democratic Leaders Criticized Her
Omar suggested in a tweet that support for Israel was “all about the Benjamins,” earning her criticism from both parties.
Israel Will Be The Great Foreign Policy Debate Of The Democratic Primary
“I actually don’t know how it’s gonna go. What I do know is we’re gonna have a debate.”
¿Qué canción de las candidatas de España a Eurovisión 2019 eres?
Lo sentimos por adelantado si no te toca "Muérdeme".
Florida’s Governor Suspended The Broward County Sheriff Over The Parkland School Shooting Response
“The massacre might never have happened had Broward had better leadership in the sheriff’s department,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
A Drug-Smuggling Former Israeli Cabinet Minister Will Be Jailed For 11 Years For Spying For Iran
Asked about Gonen Segev’s claim he was acting with the knowledge of Israeli intelligence services, a Ministry of Defense official sent BuzzFeed News a poop emoji in response.
Jewish Israeli Airbnb Hosts Sue, Claiming The Company Violated Their Civil Rights
Airbnb announced it would remove properties in Jewish settlements in the West Bank earlier this month.
Meet Brazil’s Version Of Donald Trump Jr.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the incoming president, has a mix of Trump Jr.’s family loyalty and Jared Kushner’s policy sway, as seen in his recent visit to Washington.
Airbnb Just Deactivated Listings In Israeli Settlements In The West Bank And Israel Says Hosts Should Sue
After years of protest, Airbnb is pulling out of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, and Israel’s tourism minister is encouraging hosts to sue.
Malcolm Turnbull Has Clapped Back At Scott Morrison Over The Ex-PM's Bali Trip
It's not a lashing out or a rebuke, according to the former prime minister.
The Israeli Model Bar Refaeli Just Starred In A Clothing Ad Promoting "Freedom" By Showing Her Taking Off A Niqab
The advert for Israeli company Hoodies shows Refaeli taking off a niqab. The tagline is “freedom is basic.”
An American Grad Student Will Be Allowed To Study In Israel After Spending Weeks In Detention
Lara Alqasem was detained on Oct. 2 upon landing in Israel, despite obtaining a visa to study at Hebrew University.
In Washington, Israel Stays Quiet As Anger Grows Over Saudi Arabia And Jamal Khashoggi
“What could they possibly do in this situation that could be constructive in any way?”
Here's Everything You Need To Know About Australia Considering Moving Its Israeli Embassy To Jerusalem
The possibility has been welcomed by Jewish groups and some conservatives, but could hurt Australia's relationship with its largest neighbour, Indonesia.
An American Grad Student Has Spent More Than A Week Detained In An Israeli Airport
Lara Alqasem, a grad student whose grandparents are Palestinian, has spent more than a week in detention appealing her deportation.
Palestinians Are Trying To Turn Trump’s Love Of Israel Into Real Influence In Washington
The lack of money, leadership, and cohesive messaging are making it much harder to increase support in the US, even as Trump’s polarizing policies are creating new alliances for Palestinians.
5 Things Nikki Haley Will Be Remembered For At The UN
With her resignation Tuesday, Nikki Haley draws her two-year stint as US ambassador to the UN to a close.
How An App Funded By Sheldon Adelson Is Covertly Influencing The Online Conversation About Israel
The Act.IL app paints itself as a grassroots initiative, but one expert calls it "advanced digital political astroturfing."
A Netanyahu Aide Faces A #MeToo Moment As Reports Of Rape And Harassment Flood In
Ambassador Ron Dermer had been told that Israeli government spokesperson David Keyes was a threat to women. He just didn’t tell his boss.
This Camp In Jerusalem Is A Showcase For Palestinians’ Future
The situation in the Shuafat refugee camp — abandoned by Palestinian leaders, ignored by the Israelis, and hurting from US cuts to UN programs — could soon be the norm.
John Bolton Took Aim At The International Criminal Court, Declaring It “Dead To Us”
"For all intents and purposes, the ICC is already dead to us,” Trump's national security adviser told the conservative Federalist Society.
The Mayor Of London Has Called These Unofficial Posters Saying "Israel Is A Racist Endeavour" An Act Of Vandalism
Sadiq Khan's office described the unauthorised adverts as "acts of vandalism".
Trump’s Palestinian Plan Is Already Backfiring
The US is cutting aid to the widely disliked Palestinian Authority. But that could only make it harder to dislodge.
A Palestinian Poet Has Been Imprisoned For A Poem She Posted On YouTube
Dareen Tatour's poem "Resist, My People, Resist Them" led to her being sentenced to house arrest for almost three years.
A Cartoonist Has Been Fired For A Controversial Image Of Netanyahu
Avi Katz lost his staff position after the drawing was published.
This Is The Moment A Palestinian Activist Said Goodbye To Her Son After She Was Arrested By The Israeli Army
Lama Khater, a Palestinian writer and activist, was detained by the IDF in the middle of the night.
Israeli Officers Were Filmed Appearing To Rip A Palestinian Woman’s Headscarf Off
Israeli authorities are attempting to demolish the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar.
Neo-Nazis In Sweden Allegedly Attacked People Supporting Israel And LGBT Rights
The alleged assaulters were members of the Nordic Resistance Movement, which has reported a surge in membership and is running in September's elections.
A Journalist Was Asked If He Was Muslim. Then He Was Denied Access To A Meeting By Israeli Officials.
The Foreign Press Association called the incident a "blatant case of ethnic profiling."
The Israeli Army Edited This Clip Of A Medic They Killed To Make Her Look Like She Was Acting As A Human Shield
"They edited video of Razan al-Najjar to justify her slaughter."
The Israeli Army Has Killed A Relative Of The Medic They Shot Dead In Gaza Days Earlier
The cousin of Razan al-Najjar asked: "How many people do I have to lose?"
Argentina Has Pulled Out Of A Friendly Soccer Match With Israel, Saying There Were Threats Against Messi
It comes as Palestinians demonstrate along the Gaza–Israel border.
People Are Sharing Powerful Tributes To The Woman Medic Who Was Shot Dead In Gaza
Twitter users are posting photos of Razan al-Najjar with the hashtag #AngelOfMercy.
The UK Government Wants An Independent Investigation Into The Violence In Gaza
The United States has blocked a motion calling for an inquiry into this week's deadly clashes.
Here’s The Story Behind This Powerful Image Of A Disabled Man At A Protest In Gaza
Thousands have shared images and cartoons of a man falsely identified as 29-year-old Fadi Abu Salah.
Funerals Are Being Held For Palestinians Killed By Israeli Troops On The Bloodiest Day In Gaza In Years
At least 60 people were killed during protests on Monday as the US opened a new embassy in Jerusalem.
These Photos Show The Stark Divide Between Shooting Deaths In Gaza And The Celebrations In Jerusalem
Dozens of Palestinian protesters were shot dead by Israeli forces Monday as the US officially opened a new embassy to Israel in Jerusalem.
Israeli Soldiers Have Shot Dead Dozens Of Palestinians Protesting As The US Opens Its Embassy In Jerusalem
The shootings took place about 100 kilometers from a ceremony filled with pomp and circumstance, remarks by President Donald Trump's daughter and son-in-law, and a video address from Trump himself.
Israel Says It Has Struck "Dozens" Of Iranian Military Targets In Syria
The US and UK have both condemned Iran's provocation against Israel, which prompted overnight missile strikes on Iranian military sites in Syria.
Israel Said That Iran Lied About Wanting A Nuke And So The Iran Deal Is Garbage
But Netanyahu offered no evidence that Iran had cheated on the nuclear deal.
Natalie Portman Will Not Accept An Award In Israel, Citing Recent Events
The Oscar winner was awarded the Genesis Prize this year but is declining to attend the ceremony in Israel due to recent events she finds "extremely distressing.”
Trump Says "Nothing Is Off The Table" In Response To Syria's Alleged Use Of Chemical Weapons
The US has led international condemnation of what aid workers and activists say was a chemical weapons attack in a Damascus suburb on Saturday, in which up to 70 people died.
A Palestinian Journalist Was Shot And Killed By Israeli Forces While Wearing A Press Vest
Yasser Murtaja, a 31-year-old filmmaker for Gaza news agency Ain Media, was covering protests along the Israeli border. The Israeli Defense Forces said they do not intentionally target journalists.
This Hit Musical Is Breaking New Ground For Middle Eastern Representation
“I guess it could be inherently political, but I like to think that it's not,” said The Band’s Visit actor George Abud.
The First People Have Just Been Accused Of Violating Poland's New Holocaust Law
Poland’s justice minister and other lawmakers had tried to quiet international uproar about the law by promising it would not be immediately enforced, but an organization that helped pass the law is trying to take enforcement into its own hands.
Poland Expected To Vote On Banning Kosher Slaughter Amid Holocaust Uproar
Israel’s feud with Poland over a recent law on the Holocaust could soon be made worse with a vote on a bill restricting the kosher and halal slaughter of meat.
Israel's Military Says One Of Its Jets Has Been Shot Down After New Raids In Syria
The Israeli military carried out strikes on Saturday in response to an Iranian drone launched from Syria into Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel will do "whatever is necessary to protect our sovereignty and our security."
It Will Soon Be A Crime To Blame Poland For The Holocaust
"One must protect the good name of Poland and Poles," said the Polish president when announcing he would sign the law.
This Is Why Israel And Poland Are Fighting About The Holocaust
Polish nationalists say anti-Semitism has been used to shame Poland, but historians and Jewish leaders say they're trying to censor the truth about the Holocaust.
Here's Why A Muslim Editor Called Out A Company For Working With Gal Gadot
Numerous people have recently spoken out against working with the Israeli actor.
Everything You Need To Know About The Palestinian Teen Who Was Filmed Hitting An Israeli Soldier
Ahed Tamimi gained international attention after a video of her hitting an Israeli soldier outside her home in the West Bank went viral.
A Celebrity Rabbi Has Taken Out A Newspaper Ad To Call Lorde A "Bigot" For Cancelling A Concert In Israel
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has attacked the singer and New Zealand, the country of her birth, in a full-page newspaper advert.
Trump's UN Ambassador Is Throwing The Most Petty Party Ever
You know who's not invited to the party? The UK, Japan, and France. But that's okay, Togo is set to bring the noise.
Dieser Restaurantbesitzer wurde antisemitisch bedroht. Jetzt schaltet sich die Politik ein
„Das sind Dinge, die Juden tagtäglich passieren.“
Here Are The 128 Countries Who Are Now Dead To Nikki Haley
Ambassador Haley threatened on Wednesday that Trump would be closely watching to see who voted in favor of a UN resolution on Trump's Jerusalem decision. It didn't work.
If You Want To Understand Trump’s Stance On Israel, Just Ask Evangelicals
Trump’s decision to declare Jerusalem the capital of Israel was scorned by governments and religious leaders around the world but one group couldn’t be happier: evangelical Christians.
Turkey Will Ask The UN To Void Trump's Recognition Of Jerusalem As Israel's Capital
However, despite real anger at Trump's decision, the move is likely to be little more than diplomatic trolling.
Pour les Palestiniens de Jérusalem, la décision de Trump ne changera rien
Dans la ville, où vivent 330 000 Palestiniens, la décision du président américain intervient dans un climat déjà tendu.
Protests Erupt Globally Over Trump’s Recognition Of Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital
Four people have been killed in violence sparked by the decision, which has roiled across the Muslim world.
Bella Hadid Opened Up About Trump's Jerusalem Decision On Instagram
"Watching the news and seeing the pain of the Palestinian people makes me cry for the many many generations of Palestine."
“We Will Stay Here 'Til We Die. We Can’t Leave Jerusalem.”
For the 330,000 Palestinians who call Jerusalem their home, the decision to move the US Embassy to their city doesn’t change the worn-down reality of their lives.
Defying Every Major Ally Besides Israel, Trump Officially Recognizes Jerusalem As Its Capital
"Acknowledging this fact is a necessary condition to achieving peace," Trump said in a speech on Wednesday.
It Was Kushner Who Told Flynn To Make Calls About Israel UN Vote, Source Says
The president's son-in-law prompted the Dec. 22, 2016, call to Russia's ambassador that is the focus of Flynn's guilty plea Friday.
There Are New Conflict-Of-Interest Questions Over One Of Priti Patel's Israel Meetings
The international development secretary met an Israeli charity that has showcased products of a company directly connected to the Tory peer who arranged the meeting.
Priti Patel Suggested Some Of The UK's Aid Budget Could Go To The Israeli Army After Undisclosed Meetings
A Number 10 spokesperson confirmed that Patel "did discuss" some of the aid budget going to Israeli army-run hospitals with her officials.
The Rise And Rise And Rise Of Israel’s Right-Wing Media
"Nobody believes in objectivity anymore."
As Leak Probes Abound, Tillerson Promotes Diplomat Who Passed Classified Info To AIPAC
The promotion of David Satterfield comes as the Trump administration cracks down on leakers elsewhere in the government.
Evidence Ties Israeli Firm To Turkish Businessman At Heart Of Flynn Scandal, Despite Denials
An Israeli energy firm says it “did not employ the services” of Turkish businessman Kamil Ekim Alptekin. But photos, emails, and other documents show a relationship lasting nearly a year.
There's No Such Thing As Bad News For Trump's Israeli Fans. Literally.
"We’ve heard only good things about [Trump]. That’s why we love him.”
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher — And The Bar Lower — As Trump’s Trip To The Middle East Begins
Trump will visit the hosts of the main sites of the three Abrahamic religions, a tough balancing act for even the most seasoned statesman.
Israeli Official: Trump Sharing Intelligence With Russia Is "Worst Fears Confirmed"
Two Israeli officials tell BuzzFeed News that the intelligence shared by Trump "syncs up" with intelligence that Israel shared with its US counterparts.
