Politics

How the watermelon wound up as a symbol of Palestinian nationalism

Watermelons are linked with Palestinian activism because their colors — red, black, white and green — match the colors of the Palestinian flag.

MIT President Sally Kornbluth testifying before the US House with her head bent patiently

Will MIT President Sally Kornbluth survive the campus antisemitism reckoning?

With opposition growing in the wake of momentum from Harvard across town, the question for Kornbluth is whether differences between her and the former presidents of Penn and Harvard will be enough to save her, and MIT’s, reputation among Jews.

Israel faces charges of genocide at the International Court of Justice. Here’s why, and how Israel will respond.

For the first time in decades, Israeli government lawyers will grapple with an allegation of genocide — as defendants and not as prosecutors.

Hezbollah leader promises retaliation against Israel for killing of Hamas chief in Beirut

Larger-than-life Bushwick mural shows Israeli and Palestinian children embracing

These Utah rabbis displayed ‘I’m a Jew and I’m proud’ signs at NBA game to send Kyrie Irving a message

The exterior of San Diego State University's campus

San Diego State U sent an email supporting students after Oct. 7. It’s now being investigated for Islamophobia.

Berlin police investigating vandalism of Kindertransport memorial following pro-Palestinian demonstrations

The author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel in his office in 1980, surrounded by books and papers

Citing risk to Elie Wiesel’s ‘Night,’ Iowa judge blocks key parts of state book ban law

Biden administration, Reform Jewish leader slam Smotrich and Ben Gvir for calling for Palestinians’ removal from Gaza

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