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Illustrative photo of a concert in Gaza City, November 21, 2013. (Emad Nassar/Flash90)

From science to classical music, Israel clamps down on Palestinian culture

The last months have seen Israel crack down on cultural figures and intellectuals in the occupied territories. Critics say the attacks are part of a larger strategy of suppressing Palestinian civil society.

By Robert Swift August 26, 2020

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement to the press regarding implementing Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and it's Jewish settlements, in Ramat Gan on September 10, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

How Europe could rethink its economic ties with Israel

Israel has ignored EU criticisms of West Bank annexation while enjoying funds for science and technology. It will not halt its plans if relations are unchanged.

By Robert Swift and Ben Fisher June 10, 2020

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, July 11, 2014. (EU Photo)

Israeli Right renews its fight on funding for human rights orgs

Legislative attacks on EU funding of human rights activities could backfire by forcing the Europeans to revisit the basis for its entire economic relationship with Israel — something that not even BDS has succeeded at accomplishing. The Israeli Right is once again seeking to introduce legislation that would limit the ability of human rights and…

By Noam Sheizaf April 27, 2015

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Catherine Ashton and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (European Union / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Report: EU to bypass its own anti-settlements guidelines

Israeli and European officials are reportedly nearing an agreement that would allow Israeli institutions to continue operating freely in the West Bank while enjoying EU grants. In coordination with Israeli officials, the EU is about to introduce a solution that would allow Israeli institutions — which are invested in or profit from the occupation —…

By Noam Sheizaf October 17, 2013

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton (European Union / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Why the EU shouldn’t amend its new settlement guidelines

This might be remembered as a key moment in determining the future of the occupation. In an effort to preserve the alliance with settlers and maintain its current settlement policies, the government will demand key provisions of the EU guidelines be changed or postponed. One of the most important rounds of talks on the future of the…

By Noam Sheizaf August 11, 2013