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As an Israeli settler, I know our country is far from perfect. Outrage alone won’t change reality

Despite violence in Israel, we cannot stop working toward a better future

By Rabbi Uri Pilichowski Feb 28, 2023 | 3 min read
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Samaritans View Part Of Ancient Torah Scroll Stolen More Than 20 Years Ago

(JTA) — More than 20 years after the theft of ancient Torah scrolls from a synagogue in Nablus, the Israel Antiquities Authority retrieved one page from the missing objects and invited its owners to view it. The piece of parchment retrieved earlier this year during a customs inspection came from one of two missing 14th-century…

By JTA Sep 28, 2018 | < 1 min read
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Boulder Council Votes 7-2 for Sister City Deal With Palestinian City of Nablus

The City Council in Boulder, Colorado, voted to make the West Bank Palestinian city of Nablus its eighth international sister city. Its 7-2 vote last week came three years after a council decision against entering into a formal relationship with Nablus and years of heated debate over the issue. The council identified Nablus as being…

By JTA Dec 22, 2016 | < 1 min read
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Israeli Soldiers and Worshippers Attacked at Joseph’s Tomb

JERUSALEM — Rioting Palestinians attacked soldiers and worshippers visiting Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus in the West Bank. The local Palestinians threw rocks and firebombs at the Israel Defense Forces soldiers guarding the worshippers, as well as at the tomb, according to the IDF. No damage or injuries were reported. Some 14 buses carrying 700 pilgrims…

By Marcy Oster Sep 22, 2016 | < 1 min read
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Israeli Soldier Shot While Guarding Jews at Flashpoint Joseph’s Tomb

JERUSALEM — An Israeli soldier was shot while protecting worshippers at Joseph’s Tomb in the West Bank city of Nablus. He was taken to a hospital in central Israel where he is in stable condition, the army said. Some 16 buses of worshipers arrived at Joseph’s Tomb early Thursday morning. Their IDF escort was attacked…

By Marcy Oster Sep 1, 2016 | < 1 min read
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U.N. Says Israeli Move on Palestinian Permits May Be Collective Punishment

Israel’s cancellation of entry permits for Palestinians following a deadly attack in Tel Aviv may amount to collective punishment, which is banned under international law, the United Nations’ top human rights official said on Friday. Responding to the criticism, Israel defended its actions as “legitimate steps in order to defend its citizens from terrorists”. The…

By Stephanie Nebehay (Reuters) Jun 10, 2016 | 2 min read
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Israeli Troops Shoot Palestinian Suspected Terrorist Near Nablus

Israeli troops near Nablus shot and severely wounded a Palestinian man they said had tried to stab one of them. No Israelis were injured in the incident Friday afternoon, the Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson’s Unit told Army Radio. The suspected assailant was identified as Hasan Khalid al-Qadhi, 26, from the village of Awarta, Maan news…

By JTA Jun 10, 2016 | < 1 min read
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Palestinians Riot as Busloads of Jewish Worshippers Visit Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus

JERUSALEM — Palestinians in Nablus attacked Israeli soldiers escorting a convoy of Jewish worshippers who entered the West Bank city to visit Joseph’s Tomb. The 26 busloads of worshippers arrived overnight Wednesday into Thursday in order to visit the purported burial place of the Jewish patriarch. The site is holy to Muslims, Christians and Jews….

By Marcy Oster Apr 28, 2016 | < 1 min read

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