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Israel and Palestine: surreal times at the UN Security Council

U.N. - 26 Luglio

Israel and Palestine: Surreal Times at the UN Security Council

While discussing the recent incursion of Israeli troops in the Palestinian territories of Sur Bahir and Wadi Hummus in which Israeli troops destroyed a number of Palestinian homes, the Israeli delegation at the UN Security Council used its time to talk about Iran without even mentioning the topic at hand. A new level in the de-humanization of the on-going Middle-East crisis

Adi Schor

Arts - 6 Luglio

Adi Schor, Chasing Her Dream all the way from Tel Aviv, Israel, to NYC

"My life here is a gift and a privilege. In the city, hours can feel like seconds sometimes. You are running and chasing so many things that you forget where you are. It can be overwhelming, but I wouldn’t want to live in any other place, this is my home." - Adi Schor

Trump and Netanyahu shaking hands

News - 6 Novembre 2018

The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Definition of Anti-Semitism

After the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, there is disagreement about the extent of Trump's responsibility. Although the white supremacist echoed the President's recent rhetoric, Israel's government is unwavering in its support for Trump and don't hold him accountable. Is Trump responsible? I asked this question to the Rabbi at my local Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn.

US President arrives

New York - 25 Settembre 2018

Trump on Sovereignty: “Make Their Countries Great Again”

In proclaiming nationalism and sovereignty to be virtues of a democratic republic, Trump reveals what it means for a country to be ‘great’ and who in his eyes gets to be sovereign. He applauds Poland, Israel, and Saudi Arabia while speaking ill of Germany, Venezuela, and Iran.

the-woman-at-marsaba

Lifestyles - 9 Marzo 2018

The Woman at Mar Saba, the Fragility of Life and the Urgency to Live It

In her pursuit to live out her dream despite her circumstance, Leah* inspired the people around her to take stalk of their own situations and start living with a similar sense of urgency.

Yarden Bar'on Vineyard

Food & Wine - 7 Aprile 2017

Experiencing Universal Light with Israeli Wines for Passover

It is remarkable how on Friday night a whole city shuts down to give its people time to do what is most important in life: to reflect on themselves and their relationships with others. That is what Shabbat, Passover and drinking wine are all about.

palestine israel unsc

Homepage - 17 Gennaio 2017

Israel vs. UN Security Council: the Battle Continues

At a Security Council Open Debate on Peace in the Middle East, general support was expressed for a two-State solution. While the world awaits Trump’s inauguration, at the UNSC Israel blames Resolution 2334 for inciting terrorism. Italy affirms that Israeli and Palestinian citizens deserve more than a “dangerous ‘One-State Illusion’"

Noon Briefing by the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

Onu - 22 Agosto 2016

Palestinian 69 Days Without Food- and Counting

After being placed under administrative detention by Israeli authorities, Palestinian Bilal Kayed has undertaken a hunger strike until his release. The strike has caught the eye of the United Nations, as it speaks to a larger issue

Security Council meeting: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

U.N. - 12 Luglio 2016

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Danger from Hezbollah

As the United Nations Security Council meets to discuss the Quartet report detailing the tensions in the Middle East, Israeli ambassador Danny Danon produces shocking new evidence that Hezbollah has a stockpile of missiles aiming at Israeli civilians in Southern Lebanon

Religion Is Back. In his New Book Manlio Graziano Discusses the Reinforced Relationship between Faith, Politics, and Wars

Onu - 25 Giugno 2015

Religion Is Back. In his New Book Manlio Graziano Discusses the Reinforced Relationship between Faith, Politics, and Wars

At the United Nations Headquarters, Professor Manlio Graziano, columnist for La VOCE, discusses his book Holy War and Holy Alliance: Religions & International Disorder in the Global 21st Century. Since the mid 1970 religion has once again become a major political actor in countries all around the world. Yet, religious conflicts are rarely caused by just religion itself.

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