Author: Haggai Matar

In partnership with At first glance, the Israeli-Palestinian peace conference in Tel Aviv on July 1 appeared detached, almost delusional. With around 6,000 attendees, the event was the country’s largest anti-war gathering since October 7. Speakers shared personal stories of loss and tragedy, juxtaposed with peace anthems and collective readings. The conference aimed to revive the peace camp amidst ongoing conflict and violence in the region. While lacking concrete solutions, it symbolized a radical proposal for hope and unity. Despite challenges and dissonance, the event provided a platform for Jewish and Palestinian voices to advocate for justice, nonviolence, and equality.…

Israeli Military Censor Bars Publication of Over 600 Articles in 2023 In partnership with In 2023, the Israeli military censor prohibited the publication of 613 articles and redacted parts of 2,703 others, marking a record-breaking year for censorship in Israel. The censor’s actions averaged to preventing information from being made public nine times a day. These figures were disclosed in response to a freedom of information request by +972 Magazine and the Movement for Freedom of Information in Israel. Israeli law mandates that all articles related to “security issues” undergo review by the military censor before publication. The censor’s authority…