Lisa Goldman

The Settlers Bursting Tel Aviv’s Bubble The religious-nationalist right has targeted Israel’s most secular, liberal city

I was surprised during a recent reporting trip to see West Bank settlers living in Tel Aviv. What were they doing in this bastion of liberal secularism? The answer speaks to the triumphalism of the ascendant far right, which has penetrated every level of Israeli society.

Remember that Trump lamented that domestic violence was a crime. This is their version of “masculinity”

Click here to support Tania Hary’s campaign to benefit Gisha - Legal Center for Freedom of Movement Our work at Gisha is more critical than ever. We need your support - those who, like us, are determined to show that we will not leave Gaza behind, not just in words but also in deeds.

Gisha is doing heroic work on behalf of people in Gaza. Over the past 2 years the NGO's tireless employees have reunited Palestinian families, accessed food and medical help, and much more. Their needs are critical. Please contribute to their fundraiser. my.israelgives.org/en/members/2...

Elizabeth Tsurkov seen embracing loved ones for first time in Israel after release from captivity in Iraq * * *

Embedded in this article is the first video of Elizabeth Tsurkov since she was abducted in March 2023 in Baghdad. She can barely walk. www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...

The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There

"The community’s two architects...say they must personally confirm that applicants are white before they can be welcomed in....Before a photographer could snap pictures, he pulled a copy of “Mein Kampf” from a bookshelf and turned it around to hide its spine." archive.ph/vCZY3

Political genius

Grossly irresponsible of the Times to have this ludicrous credulous spin as the top story the morning after a president who rules by fiat proclaims a totally specious emergency to militarize the capital - an editorial insult to our intelligence and our democracy.

The Misunderstood Purpose of Economic Sanctions Critics said that freezing the US dollar accounts of certain West Bank settlers was ineffective, but one expert points to tangible results

People who criticize the effectiveness of sanctions don't really understand how they work. This is an informative and insightful piece by a former State Dept attorney who was involved in the Biden administration's sanctions of Israeli settlers. newlinesmag.com/argument/the...

The Israeli Left Is Not Going To Save Gaza Why a recent call for a ceasefire by 600 retired military and intelligence officials will have no impact on the Netanyahu government's policy

More than 600 retired leaders in Israel's intelligence community signed an open letter to President Trump, asking him to force Netanyahu to stop the war in Gaza. The letter was big news internationally but barely registered in Israel. Sharp analysis by Ori Goldberg. newlinesmag.com/argument/the...

Israeli Liberals Grapple With the G-Word After months of blanket denial across society, some are now acknowledging that their government’s policies are causing mass starvation in Gaza

After many, many months of total denial across the socio-political spectrum, over the past week or so there have been some cracks in the Israeli-Jewish discourse. I asked brilliant Ori Goldberg to write about this for @newlinesmag.bsky.social newlinesmag.com/argument/isr...

This Is How You Conduct Genocide by the Regulations The bureaucracy Israel implemented decades ago to control the population of Gaza has been weaponized to regulate and facilitate its destruction

NEW: Human rights lawyer @saribashi.bsky.social spent years litigating against Israeli military restrictions on access to Gaza. She didn't anticipate how quickly this bureaucracy would facilitate the destruction of its people, she writes for @newlinesmag.bsky.social

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Exclusive: USAID analysis found no evidence of massive Hamas theft of Gaza aid The internal U.S. government analysis challenges the main rationale that Israel and the U.S. give for backing a new armed private aid operation.

"An internal U.S. government analysis found no evidence of systematic theft by the Palestinian militant group Hamas of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies, challenging the main rationale that Israel and the U.S. give for backing a new armed private aid operation."

‘Double tap’ airstrikes: How Israel targets Gaza rescue efforts In the aftermath of bombings, the Israeli army routinely fires on Palestinian rescue workers to prevent them from saving the wounded.

The Israeli army routinely intentionally kills paramedics and others involved in rescue efforts. This is called "double tap." Assad and his Russian allies used it in Aleppo to kill the White Helmets. www.972mag.com/double-tap-i...

Amazing ad. I love and I love the campaign. Grammar check: "Rama and my wedding" (not: "Rama and I's wedding" for the love of God).

Finding Space To Dissent From Israel’s Wartime Narrative In ‘Shivtown’, an Israeli filmmaker uses the story of his years as a conscripted army photographer to ask profound, universal questions

Another excellent, gorgeously-written, and depressing dispatch from Israel from @lisang.bsky.social

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Bloody hell

The Balancing Act for Israeli Druze They serve in the army, pay their taxes and obey the laws of the land, but have never been granted equality and are now increasingly concerned for the future

Why are the Druze citizens of Israel, who make up about 1.6% of the population, urging Israel to intervene military in Syria to protect the Druze community there from sectarian violence? Very interesting insights here. newlinesmag.com/argument/the...

That means so much to me. Thank you. xx

In my first of several reported stories from my recent trip to Israel-Palestine, I examine the impact of universal conscription in a highly militarized society through the lens of a very personal short documentary film narrated by the director.

Future of Media Awards shortlist highlights best of digital journalism in 2025 Press Gazette is proud to announce the Future of Media Awards 2025 shortlist covering digital excellence across news publishers big and small.

1.🧵"Role Reversals: A Palestinian in the Jewish Museum of Berlin" featuring @danaelkurd.bsky.social’s first-person essay was shortlisted in the Best Journalism-based Online Video category at this year’s Future of Media Awards by @pressgazette.co.uk

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Opinion | The Real Meaning of Mamdani’s Stunning Victory

"In the neighborhoods surrounding the spots in Queens and the Bronx where...Trump doubled his share of the electorate between 2020 and 2024. Mamdani won both areas in the first round of voting." -- Lydia Polgreen

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What Did Israel Achieve With Its 12-Day War Against Iran? The two countries have accepted a fragile ceasefire, but Netanyahu’s claims of victory are questionable

Was Netanyahu telling the truth about Israel's goals and achievements in its 12-day war against Iran? Some very smart analysis from @origoldberg.bsky.social
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‘It Felt Like Kidnapping,’ Khalil Says in First Interview Since Release

Interview with Mahmoud Khalil following his release and return to his wife and newborn. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...

As World Turns Focus to Iran, Lethal Violence Flares at Gaza Aid Sites

"Dozens of Palestinians have been killed this week near aid distribution sites in the Gaza Strip, according to the territory’s health ministry. But the bloodshed has drawn less international attention as the world’s focus shifts to a new regional conflict between Israel and Iran."

Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for the first time despite objections from government Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his one-month-old son for the first time after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass divider.

Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his one-month-old son for the first time after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass divider.

I'm old enough to remember that one of the key things Trump did for his evangelical base in his first term was "tear up the Iran nuclear deal" and they aren't saying a damn thing about his (purported, and who the fuck knows) deal sought now

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We are the last eyes left inside Gaza In an urgent and damning plea, Nour ElAssy decries the lack of protection and support for Palestinian journalists in Gaza.

We are the last eyes left inside Gaza: www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/firs... (@newhumanitarian.bsky.social)

Canadian travel to the U.S. is in free fall, with a 35% decline in car trips and a 20% decline in round trip flights in the last four months. Before Trump took office, Canadians represented the largest share of U.S. tourism, spending $20bn per annum. secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/s...

Growing Up ‘Non-Western’ in Denmark’s Nanny State A government policy to break up majority-nonwhite neighborhoods is tearing apart the social fabric of tight-knit communities

The Danish government says its 2018 “ghetto laws” are designed to teach the country’s “norms and values” to immigrants. In practice, they break up tight-knit social groups and humiliate Danish minorities, reports Gabriela Galvin for @newlinesmag.bsky.social