Israel-Gaza Conflict

The Iron Dome interceptors (left) meet a volley of missiles from Gaza (right) on May 14, 2021. (Anas Baba/AFP via Getty Images)

What is the Iron Dome? All about the missile defense system that changed how Israelis experience war

The Iron Dome is a radar-guided tool that allows Israel to pinpoint and intercept missiles headed for its civilian areas, which enables ordinary Israelis to survive, and even live their lives, during a war.

By Ben Sales May 14, 2021 6:37 pm

Dozens of US rabbinical students sign letter calling for American Jews to hold Israel accountable for its human rights abuses

The letter calls for education in the Jewish community that teaches “the messy truth” about Israel, as well as changes to how Jewish institutions fund Israeli causes and advocate for Israel politically.

May 14, 2021 1:02 pm

Demonstrators against Israel hold up signs at a rally in Vienna, Austria where protesters chanted in Arabic about a massacre of Jews on May 13, 2021. (Courtesy of Austrian Union of Jewish Students)

Anti-Israel protesters in Vienna chant about a massacre of Jews

In England, in another protest of Israel’s actions in Gaza, an antisemitic slogan about Palestine was painted on the door of a synagogue.

May 14, 2021 11:10 am

An Israel Defense Forces armoured vehicle is driven to the border with Gaza on May 13, 2021. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)

Israel said it sent ground troops into Gaza. It may have been a trick.

By Cnaan Liphshiz May 14, 2021 8:58 am

Israel targets Gaza with airstrikes, artillery and tank fire, ushering in a new phase of growing conflict

By Philissa Cramer May 13, 2021 6:36 pm

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Now, when rockets are falling, is exactly the right time to talk about building a better future for Israelis and Palestinians

By Leah Solomon May 13, 2021 4:00 pm

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Israel-Gaza Conflict

What is the Iron Dome? All about the missile defense system that changed how Israelis experience war

Dozens of US rabbinical students sign letter calling for American Jews to hold Israel accountable for its human rights abuses

Anti-Israel protesters in Vienna chant about a massacre of Jews

Israel said it sent ground troops into Gaza. It may have been a trick.

Israel targets Gaza with airstrikes, artillery and tank fire, ushering in a new phase of growing conflict

Now, when rockets are falling, is exactly the right time to talk about building a better future for Israelis and Palestinians

Arab citizens in a Jewish state: What to know about Arab Israelis as unrest sweeps the country

US airlines cancel Israel flights, but Israel’s El Al airline vows to keep flying

‘It looks dire but I’m hopeful’: Jewish and Arab coexistence activists respond to the violence in Israel’s streets

I grew up in a mixed Jewish-Arab city. Violence there frightens me more than rockets from Gaza.

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