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  The U.S. greenlighting annexation is a greenlight for China’s abuses

  This is one of many pieces The Forward is running on annexation. Read another point of view here and here. Across the sea from America, a leader who has been in power for more than a decade is laying the groundwork for a land grab. His military was always capable of imposing its will, being…

  By Coby Goldberg

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  As an Israeli, I cannot describe the disgust I feel about annexation

  This is one of many pieces The Forward is running on annexation. Read another point of view here and here. Israel was established in order to create a safe haven for the Jewish people. I was born here, and this is my home. I fought for my country during the Yom Kippur war, in the…

  By Elie Avidor Jun 26, 2020 | 4 min read
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  If annexation takes place, I will be right in the middle of it.

  This is one of many pieces The Forward is running on annexation. Read another point of view here and here. If annexation takes place, I will be right in the middle of it. My city, Jericho, will turn into a small island surrounded by annexed lands. For me, annexation will mean that I will be…

  By Osama Iliwat Jun 26, 2020 | 4 min read

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  Terrorism – and the Palestinian Authority rewarding it – was behind this week’s attack

  The circumstances of Ahmed Erekat’s killing are in deep dispute. This is one of a number of pieces The Forward is running on his death. For another point of view, click here. In Israel, announcements of terror attacks and attempted terror attacks at checkpoints come at a disturbing frequency. Between rock throwings, stabbings, and car…

  By Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll Jun 25, 2020 | 3 min read
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  Welcome to the occupation, where making a mistake can be a death sentence

  The circumstances of Ahmed Erekat’s killing are in deep dispute. This is one of a number of pieces The Forward is running on his death. For another point of view, click here. Najah Erekat did not know that on the day of her daughter’s wedding, guests would show up not to celebrate with her but…

  By Muhammad Shehada Jun 25, 2020 | 4 min read
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  Letter | No, young Jews like me won’t abandon Israel after annexation

  In the lead up to Israel’s possible annexation of territory in the West Bank, there’s been a rash of hand-wringing and articles warning that American Jews will abandon Israel. This is not so. The truth is that one does not need to be in favor of annexation (I surely am not) to continue to stand…

  By Jack Elbaum Jun 24, 2020 | < 1 min read
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  Eliot Engel’s loss is good for the Jews

  Ballots are still being counted in the Bronx primary fight between longtime incumbent Rep. Eliot Engel and political newcomer and public school educator Jamaal Bowman. But as of this writing, Bowman is not just ahead; he’s ahead by a comfortable margin of more than 20 points, which is unlikely to be overturned by absentee ballots….

  By Abe Silberstein Jun 24, 2020 | 4 min read
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  The Jewish community is facing unprecedented challenges. Here’s how we move forward.

  There is no sugarcoating this moment: We are facing extraordinary challenges as a country — and as a community. These sets of challenges are inherently linked; when democracy and civil society are threatened, so are Jews. And in many ways, the Jewish community is a reflection of the larger struggles of American society. There has…

  By Doug Kahn and Steven Windmueller Jun 24, 2020 | 4 min read
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  Letter | What’s taking the younger generation so long to lose Israel?

  Dear Editor, Regarding Sarah Farb’s recent article on Israel’s looming annexation of Palestinian territory: I get it. I was raised as a Zionist and hung on to that identity for too many years. I was ignorant. I was brainwashed by my temple, community, and the media. Once I learned the actual history (including several trips…

  By Susan Etscovitz Jun 24, 2020 | < 1 min read
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  Letter | To make the protests matter, young people must show up to vote this November

  Dear Editor, I was impressed with the passion expressed by the two young authors of Noa Sokatch and Ella Rubin’s June 22 article, and applaud them for invoking tikkun olam as a guiding principle in their lives. As an octogenarian retired scientist, who believes strongly in tikkun olam, it gives me hope for the future…

  By Allan R. Hoffman Jun 23, 2020 | < 1 min read
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  We can – we must – show up as Zionists for Black Lives Matter

  America is going through a revolutionary time. Americans of all stripes have been galvanized to participate in racial justice activism in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the protests it engendered. But some American Jews have been feeling tentative about joining in, the legacy of the pain and confusion we felt four…

  By Amanda Berman Jun 23, 2020 | 5 min read