Israel
Viewfinder: The 18th Annual Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade
Participants to the 18th annual Jerusalem Gay Pride parade gather in the Holy City on June 6th, 2019.
How Humanitarian Aid Became Politicized
An interview with Peter Mulrean, of the United Nations agency in charge of Palestinian refugees, about what cutting U.S. aid to the program will mean for the world.
Viewfinder: The Middle Eastern Women's Coalition Calls for Omar's Resignation
Members of the Middle Eastern Women's Coalition call for the resignation of United States Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on March 6th, 2019.
Holocaust Survivors Live Longer Lives, Israeli Researchers Find
While these survivors suffer more serious illnesses than their peers, they also die at later ages, according to a surprising new study.
Free Speech, Unless You're Advocating for Palestine
CNN's firing of Marc Lamont Hill highlights the ongoing silencing of pro-Palestinian voices in American life.
Viewfinder: Clashes at the Gaza–Israel Border
Palestinians run for cover from tear gas during clashes near the border between Israel and Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 9th, 2018.
Israel Doesn't Show Us How to Fight Fascism—but the Diaspora Can
Is it really wrong to have ties to a community based in a shared vision of God, justice, and hope, rather than in land and blood?
The Birders of the West Bank
There are a wide array of bird species in the small region, but, due to political strife, it can be difficult for Palestinian bird watchers to follow their quarry.
A Senior Adviser to the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Has Financial Ties to Entities Advocating Pro-Israel Policy
Recently released disclosure forms from Aryeh Lightstone, top aide to ambassador David Friedman, reveal his connections to groups that have advocated for pro-Israel policy.
Israeli Airstrikes Rock Gaza After Hamas Rockets Hit Israel (in Photos)
After Hamas rockets caused injuries in Israel, the Israeli military response led to multiple deaths in Gaza.
Viewfinder: Israeli Security Forces at the Adam Settlement in the West Bank
Security forces respond to a stabbing attack that took place at the Adam settlement.
What Are the Implications of Israel's 'Nation-State Law' for Jewish-Arab Relations?
The message the law sends to Israel's Arab citizens is unequivocal: This state is not yours and this land does not belong to you.
The Trump Administration Will Withdraw From the United Nations Human Rights Council
The announcement is expected to come one day after the U.N.'s high commissioner for human rights railed against Trump's immigration policies.
Dispatches: Five Essential Reads From the Past Week
A collection of some of our most important and timely stories, from an investigation into toxic Superfund sites to an interview with former George W. Bush ethics lawyer and current Senate hopeful Richard M. Painter.
'They Are in a State of In-Between': What Life Is Like for Sudanese Refugees in Israel
In Israel, many African asylum-seekers find themselves in a country that refuses to offer them a home.
Viewfinder: Israelis Celebrate Jerusalem Day
Israelis march in Jerusalem on May 13th, 2018, as they celebrate Jerusalem Day.
Viewfinder: Palestinian Protesters Use Slingshots Against Israeli Security Forces
A Palestinian protester uses a slingshot to throw stones toward Israeli forces during clashes following a protest along the border with Israel, east of Gaza City, on April 5th, 2018.
How to Fight Anti-Semitism in the Trump Era
Jonathan Weisman's new book argues that American Jews need to focus less on Israel and more on social justice.
Gaza's Growing Water Pollution Crisis
Israel's blockade of the small Palestinian enclave combined with internal governmental disputes has exacerbated the issue to critical levels.
Syrian Proxy Conflicts Could Shape the Future of Middle East Security
What started as a civil conflict has quickly fallen into multiple proxy wars, ones that don't look to be dying down any time soon.
What Will 2018 Hold for the Middle East?
An expert on the region makes five predictions about what's in store for the area in the next year.
The Week in Photos: Christmas Celebrations in Japan and Brexit Protests in London
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Strolling Past Santa in Jerusalem
An orthodox Jewish Israeli walks past an inflatable figure of Santa Claus in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem on December 20th, 2017.
The Week in Photos: Wildfire Smoke in Ojai and Currency Exchanges in Venezuela
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.