Advertisements The denial of the Nakba has become a virtual sine qua non for pro-Israel advocacy and propaganda. It is not necessary for Zionism; acknowledging the genocide of native people in the Western hemisphere has not led to the destruction of the US, Canada, or Australia. But because of theContinue Reading
BtS explicitly does not collect classified information. Prior to conducting an interview with IDF soldiers, we always forewarn them not to discuss classified information or military secrets. Everything BtS publishes is sent to the military censor prior for approval. Nothing has ever been, nor will ever be published without undergoing this process.Continue Reading
Because the Palestinians are barred from participating in Israel’s democratic debate, Breaking the Silence and other Israeli peace and human rights NGOs are entitled, even obligated, to bring the realities of occupation and the denial of rights to Palestinians to light. They do that within Israeli society every day. But Israelis arguing with Israelis is hardly the same as the Palestinian people having a real voice in the discussion. It is precisely in such situations that international appeals are not only appropriate, but a necessary part of any political struggle for human rights.
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Advertisements Appearing on Walla! TV in Israel, Yuli Novak, the Executive Director of Breaking the Silence lays out, in a clear manner, the case Breaking the Silence is making. She takes on the tough questions of why the group speaks abroad and its attitude toward BDS, and shreds the opposition’sContinue Reading
Defenses of Israeli human rights workers and condemnations of Im Tirtzu have come not only from the Israeli left and its supporters, but also from key officials in the Israeli government, military and intelligence communities. Continue Reading
