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Palestinian citizens of Israel take part in a demonstration in support of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike, Haifa, Israel, May 22, 2017. (Maria Zreik/Activestills.org)

Why Israel is suddenly interested in its Palestinian citizens

Decades of discrimination have created profound gaps between Palestinian and Jewish citizens. Yet many Palestinians say they now see potential for advancing their interests.

By Samah Salaime September 20, 2021

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara address their supporters as the results of the Israeli general elections are announced, at the party headquarters in Tel Aviv, on April 09, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Five reasons why voting for Netanyahu was a rational choice for Jewish Israelis

Yes, Netanyahu is facing corruption probes and is practically annexing the West Bank. But for many Jewish Israelis, he has also provided relative security, a better economy, and growing international legitimacy — which makes the unknown alternative much worse. Benjamin Netanyahu won his fifth election campaign Tuesday, making him Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. Most Israeli citizens, and…

By Haggai Matar April 12, 2019

Palestinian workers squeeze themselves to pass through the Israeli checkpoint of Bethlehem while heading to their work in Israeli cities, Bethlehem, West Bank, March 19, 2017. (Ahmad Al-Bazz/Activestills.org)

How the occupation dictates Israeli economic policy

The longer military rule over millions of Palestinians persists, the less Israel will invest in education, health, and welfare. By Shlomo Swirski The hasty and rather under-reported deliberations on Israel’s 2019 state budget, approved by the Knesset on Thursday, present us with an opportunity to raise an important question: should the country stick to the policy…

By +972 Magazine March 18, 2018

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Eli Alaluf, head of the Alaluf Committee to Fight Poverty. (photo: Israel Prize website)

Fight Israeli poverty, not poverty statistics

Poverty in Israel is not the result of low social security transfers, it’s the result of low income. And the truth of the matter is that the issue of poverty is not high on the Israeli government’s list of priorities. By Dr. Shlomo Swirski and Attorney Noga Dagan-Buzaglo (translated from Hebrew by Noam Benishei) The Alaluf…

By Haokets September 6, 2014

Yair Lapid (photo: Yotam Ronen / Activestills.org)

OECD catches Israeli Finance Minister Lapid in apparent lie

Finance Minister Yair Lapid raises taxes on alcohol, then claims it was because of a binding agreement with the OECD. Problem is, the OECD has no clue what he’s talking about. After only a few months in office, local news and social media arenas seem to be catching Finance Minister Yair Lapid with a new faux pas…

By Ami Kaufman July 29, 2013

Production process of bio diesel. May 1, 2009. (photo: Activestills)

For a just economy, Israel must adopt ‘Green New Deal’

Instead of a budget that slashes money for important environmental projects, an Israeli “Green New Deal” will bring hope for economic growth and advance the wellbeing of all echelons of society. By Mossi Raz A threefold crisis has developed in Israel in recent years. The most prominent crisis, most often featured in the media, is…

By +972 Magazine May 30, 2013

Oops: Unemployment in Israel ‘leaps’ by 20% overnight

The Central Bureau of Statistics announced it is changing its criteria for calculating unemployment. On the new list: Arab communities. Off the list: IDF conscripts who are now considered “employed” . The result: A quantum leap of 20 percent. This isn’t even an April Fools joke. I wish it was. Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics…

By Dimi Reider April 1, 2012

They did it again: Pulling the Wool over Western Eyes (Louis Frankenthaler)

After months of following the OECD’s decision to hold the 86th Session of its Tourism Committee meeting in Jerusalem and after repeated communications with them regarding the harsh human rights reality of what is happening in Jerusalem and Israel’s illegal approach to the city, particularly to East Jerusalem I was assured by certain officials of…

By +972 Magazine October 15, 2010