Tzvi Joffre, Author at Unpacked

Israel has taken the first step towards slightly early elections, explained

Since last June, the government has attempted to promote a bill concerning military conscription that the Haredi parties had approved, but failed to secure sufficient support among members of the ruling coalition.

Israel’s Noam Bettan scores second place at Eurovision despite boycott campaign, Bulgaria wins

During the announcement of the results, more vocal boos were heard after Israel took the lead, although much of the crowd countered with cheers and chants of “Israel! Israel!”

A New York Times column accused Israel of sexual violence against Palestinians. What’s disputed and what isn’t?

Critics of the piece argued that the article was based on flawed sources, made impossible claims, and turned an, at most, isolated phenomenon into a claim of systematic abuse.

‘Israel is calling me’: Why Eurovision winner Lenny Kuhr is making aliyah

“One thing I know for certain: I am listening to that voice inside me that says: Israel is your land, that is where you belong.”

Two Jewish men stabbed in attack in London as antisemitic assaults spike

British Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mervis warned that the latest attack proves that “if you are visibly Jewish, you’re not safe, and far more needs to be done.”

Israelis mark Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha’atzmaut under cloud of fragile ceasefires

Beyond the question of celebrations or ceremonies, Israelis are also dealing with the complicated feelings of trying to return to routine after years of war and amid the clouds of uncertainty still in the air.

Israel, Lebanon reach ceasefire as U.S. pushes for permanent peace deal

Many Israeli officials, including members of the governing coalition and mayors from northern Israel, expressed outrage over the ceasefire agreement and the fact it was announced by the U.S. before any statement from Israel.

Israel’s new death penalty law: What does it actually change?

The death penalty already existed in Israel before the new law was passed, but has only been used once in the country’s entire history.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks collapse, Trump declares naval blockade: Why did negotiations fail?

With the negotiations halted, both sides face a stark choice: return to war, or compromise on the red lines that have so far made a deal impossible.

Israel’s new budget has Israelis divided: Why is it such a big deal?

At the heart of the controversy is a tension that has shaken Israeli society for years: the question of drafting Haredim to the IDF.

Ten questions (and answers) about the war in Iran

We’re here to answer your questions about the rapidly unfolding events on the ground, the background of the conflict, and what may come next.

Iran and Israel: From best buddies to sworn enemies…and back?

If the regime is overthrown, could Israel and Iran once again be friends? It may sound absurd, but so did the idea 50 years ago that the two countries would one day be at war.

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