Israeli soldiers had long denied killing prisoners after capturing an Arab seaside town, days after Israel’s creation. A new film provides fresh evidence — reopening a debate about Israel’s foundational story.
Tag: Palestinians
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Al Jazeera Journalist Is Killed During Clashes in West Bank
The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran journalist, are still unclear.
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Israel Captures 2 Palestinian Suspects Linked to Deadly Ax Attack
The two men were caught hiding in a forest not far from the central town of Elad, where the killings were carried out. The detentions ended an intensive search.
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Israel Plans Zip Line for Ancient Jerusalem
A Jewish settler group is promoting projects that opponents say will change the delicate historic, religious and political balance in highly symbolic areas around Jerusalem’s Old City.
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A Site Holy to Jews and Muslims Returns as the Nexus of Conflict
The skirmishes between Palestinians and Israeli police at the Aqsa Mosque, known to Jews as Temple Mount, are laden with national and religious symbolism.