Tag: Israel policy

Anglican Parliament Approves Palestinian Manifesto Denying Israel’s Legitimacy

August 2, 2026

The General Synod of the Church of England has voted to “hear” rather than “receive” the Kairos II manifesto, a document that explicitly denies the legitimacy of Israel and criticizes Christian Zionism. Published by Kairos…

Catholic Clergy Network Uses ‘Genocide Inversion’ in Anti-Israel Push

August 2, 2026

A global network of Catholic clergy has publicly endorsed a new anti-Israel campaign, adopting the term “genocide” as central to their critique. Priests Against Genocide, a coalition boasting over 2,400 priests, 26 bishops, and two…

Israel’s Declaration of Independence Emphasized Inclusion, Opposed the Nation-State Law

August 2, 2026

Israel’s founders, as articulated in its Declaration of Independence, envisioned a state built on principles of inclusion and equality. The document promised a country for the benefit of all its inhabitants, based on freedom, justice,…

Rabbi Zarbib Turns Down Party Offer, Prioritizes Non-Partisanship

August 2, 2026

Rabbinical Court Judge Avraham Zarbib has declined a direct offer from Bezalel Smotrich, the chairman of the Religious Zionism Party and Israel’s Finance Minister, to secure a guaranteed position on the party’s Knesset candidate list.…

Tensions Erupt as Jewish Brigade Flag Sparks Controversy During Italy’s Liberation Day Commemorations

July 9, 2026

The recent tensions surrounding the Jewish Brigade in Italy’s public discussions illustrate how memory and history can become deeply intertwined with contemporary political conflicts. The Jewish Brigade, established during World War II to fight fascism,…

Christian Zionism: A Complex Intersection of Faith, Politics, and the Changing Dynamics of US-Israel Relations

July 7, 2026

The ongoing tensions surrounding the U.S.-Israeli relationship are deeply intertwined with the belief system of Christian Zionism, which advocates for the Jewish return to the Holy Land as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. This ideology…

Theaters Reflect Growing Tensions in Jewish Identity and Community Amid Post-October 7 Discourse on Israel

July 1, 2026

Two recent theater productions are navigating the complexities of Jewish identity and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict against a backdrop of rising tensions. These plays, Birthright and The Zionists: A Family Storm, emerged from the ongoing discussions…

Decline in Campus Antisemitism Reported Amid Increased University Accountability Following Israel-Hamas Protests

June 28, 2026

Reports indicate a significant decline in antisemitic incidents on college campuses during 2025, following a sharp rise amid protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2024. The Anti-Defamation League’s audit revealed that incidents dropped from…

Religious Identity and Political Violence: Examining the Targeting of Jewish Communities in the Context of Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism

June 25, 2026

A recent attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has sparked intense discussions regarding the motivations behind antisemitic violence. An assailant drove a vehicle into the building, exchanged gunfire with security personnel, and…

The Left’s Struggle: How Anti-Zionism Challenges Progressive Values and Jewish Security

June 20, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A recent article highlights the complex history and implications of anti-Zionism, shedding light on its roots in anti-Jewish violence and its evolution over the decades. It argues that anti-Zionism has hijacked progressive…