For third time, Canadian Irwin Cotler nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, told JNS that his mentor has “dedicated his life to fighting injustice, defending the oppressed and advancing human rights.” Dave Gordon April 16, 2025
The European Union’s unfair and unequal treatment of Israel It condemns Israel for defending its land and people but remains quiet about far greater human rights violations elsewhere. Gregory Lyakhov April 3, 2025
Chicago takes a stand against Islamic terrorism and slavery in Africa The effort to bring the matter to a major American city was led by a coalition of human rights and abolitionist groups. Charles Jacobs and Ben Poser Feb. 24, 2025
East Germany, Eritrea, Gaza … the doctrine of restricting emigration History shows that authoritarian regimes use emigration control to maintain power. It also shows that mass emigration can destabilize such regimes. Avraham Russell Shalev Feb. 24, 2025
Israel’s ambassador to UN in Geneva capping career in troubling environment Daniel Meron says posting exposes him “to a lot of bile, a lot of hatred towards Israel” while serving as “a place of opportunities for Israel to brag about its capabilities.” Mike Wagenheim Feb. 12, 2025
The pro-Israel camp is asking the wrong questions Instead of lamenting why the Jewish state isn't treated the same as other countries, why not focus less on fitting in and more on standing out? Rabbi Daniel Rowe Feb. 5, 2025
A happy 20th anniversary for Mahmoud Abbas When the 89-year-old Palestinian Authority chief looks around him, he must be astonished at how the international community has acquiesced in his brutal dictatorship. Moshe Phillips Jan. 21, 2025
Amnesty International suspends Israeli branch for two years The Israeli branch, which is a legally independent organization, has publicly rejected claims that the IDF is perpetrating genocide in Gaza. Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 7, 2025
Pope Francis, Israel and the Vatican’s historical hypocrisy The Vatican’s condemnation of Israel reflects a double standard, especially when contrasted with its relative silence on other human rights abuses. Amine Ayoub Jan. 1, 2025
