Tag Archives: Israel

Balancing Religious Freedom and Political Sovereignty: Israel’s Protection of Holy Places Law and the Fragile Status Quo at the Temple Mount

By: Chloe Beylus Prior to 1967, East Jerusalem was under Jordanian control. During this period, access to sacred places—particularly for Jews—was severely restricted. This changed dramatically following Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War. Israel gained control of East Jerusalem, home to some of the world’s most sacred religious sites for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. In […]

The Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement: Why We in the US Should Care

By: Talya Pinto November 7, 2022 On October 11, 2022, the Governments of Israel and Lebanon announced their decision on a historic agreement to establish a permanent maritime boundary between the two countries. The United States has been mediating this deal for several years, and this breakthrough brings with it the hope of some stability in the […]

Adopting Israel’s rigid legally-binding Covid-19 mandates will lead to a global COVID-19

By: Dor Scwartz, October 21, 2021 Since the commencement of the pandemic, Israel has led the international realm, not only in the Middle East but globally in the fight to mitigate the COVID-19 breakouts. Israel was the first country to fully vaccinate a majority of its eligible citizens, leading to 78% of its eligible citizens […]