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Police arrest a demonstrator taking part a protest attended by thousands of Israeli-Ethiopians against police violence and racism, Tel Aviv. May 3, 2015. (Ben Kelmer/Flash90)
In Israel just as NY, racial profiling harms more than just victims of police killings
The judge who oversaw New York City’s stop and frisk case for nearly a decade responds to the shooting of an unarmed black man in northern Israel. By Shira Scheindlin I have been reading, with a troubling sense of déjà vu, about the police shooting of Solomon Tekah, an unarmed Ethiopian-Israeli man, in Haifa last week. As the judge…
By +972 Magazine July 7, 2019
A member of Jewish Voice for Peace is arrested during a protest action at the Anti-Defamation League's offices in New York, November 9, 2017. (Courtesy of JVP)
Why I got arrested at the ADL
Jewish Voice for Peace activists are arrested protesting ADL exchange programs that bring together American law enforcement with Israeli military and police, a swapping of ‘worst practices’ that strengthens the repression of communities of color in both places. By Talia Baurer In my professional life, I teach workshops about healthy relationships and consent to middle…
By +972 Magazine November 10, 2017
A group of queer Jewish activists disrupts the Celebrate Israel parade in Manhattan, New York City, June 4, 2017. (Jewish Voice for Peace)
Queer Jews should think again before celebrating Israel
We were labeled homophobes and racists for disrupting a group of queer Jews at a pro-Israel parade this month. But as queer Jews ourselves, we could not stand aside while being used to distract from Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. By Stephanie Skora Just under two weeks ago, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Israel’s occupation, members of Jewish…
By +972 Magazine June 18, 2017
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