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No Simple Slogans for Israel and Gaza
It would help if we understood some of the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict that popular slogans ignore.
It would help if we understood some of the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict that popular slogans ignore.
Does pursuing vengeance serve justice? In many cases, it prolongs and multiplies conflict, harming innocents.
Can the Israeli-Palestinian conflict find a path toward peace? A recent study shows that increased information may offer an upside.
Amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s turmoil, what resounds in the hearts of those directly affected? Personal narratives from Gaza to Jerusalem unveil a tapestry of despair, hope, and unwavering resilience in the face of adversity.
For eight years in Jerusalem, a family observes the complexities of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Israel’s survival hinges on military might, while Palestinians face leaders’ corruption. The struggle muddies right and wrong for both.
It wasn’t just apathy or failure to perform religious ceremonies for which ancient Israel faced God’s judgments. It was also what they failed to do for each other.
An institutional lens is useful for thinking about Israel as the unfolding “Kingdom of God,” since it is a durable, multifaceted social structure that has been important for thousands of years.