/tags/israel Israel en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:17:00 GMT /news/2024-02-03/been-there-escaped-that-history-credited-for-palestine-sympathy-among-asian-americans-in-colorado Local Asian American community group stands with Palestine against Israeli colonization after generations of their own anguish. Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:17:00 GMT /news/2024-02-03/been-there-escaped-that-history-credited-for-palestine-sympathy-among-asian-americans-in-colorado Kristin Oh, Sentinel Colorado /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-06/to-create-peace-upon-the-whole-world-how-the-conversation-about-israeli-policies-is-changing-among-american-jews A divide among American Jews is deepening as Israel escalates its military campaign in Gaza. This chasm was pronounced during the Global Conference for Israel in Denver last week. In The NoCo was there to learn more. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2023-12-06/to-create-peace-upon-the-whole-world-how-the-conversation-about-israeli-policies-is-changing-among-american-jews In The NoCo, Mickey Capper, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /news/2023-12-04/some-call-for-unity-amid-protests-at-pro-israel-conference-in-denver The four-day Global Conference for Israel drew hundreds of protestors to the Denver Convention Center over the weekend. The conference went ahead as planned, despite attempts to disrupt it. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:07:36 GMT /news/2023-12-04/some-call-for-unity-amid-protests-at-pro-israel-conference-in-denver Lucas Brady Woods /news/2023-11-09/governors-call-for-more-funds-to-secure-places-of-worship-as-threats-toward-jews-and-muslims-rise Democratic governors across the country are sending a joint letter to leaders in Congress calling for additional funds for security at places of worship. The call comes as concerns rise over potential threats against Jewish and Muslim communities motivated by the Israel-Hamas war. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:23:53 GMT /news/2023-11-09/governors-call-for-more-funds-to-secure-places-of-worship-as-threats-toward-jews-and-muslims-rise Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press /news/2023-09-01/film-review-golda-is-a-missed-opportunity-to-examine-politics-and-power The new film 'Golda' paints a picture of Israeli prime minister Golda Meir, played by Helen Mirren, during the Yom Kippur War. Despite the dramatic political backdrop during Meir's leadership, KUNC film critic Howie Movshovitz said the movie rendition lacks both depth of character and plot. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:33:14 GMT /news/2023-09-01/film-review-golda-is-a-missed-opportunity-to-examine-politics-and-power Howie Movshovitz /npr-news/2020-04-01/israel-faces-challenges-in-fighting-coronavirus-in-ultra-orthodox-communities Ultra-Orthodox Jews make up about 12% of Israel's population — but account for many of Israel's COVID-19 cases. This week a senior rabbi finally urged his followers to obey government lockdown orders. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 20:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2020-04-01/israel-faces-challenges-in-fighting-coronavirus-in-ultra-orthodox-communities Daniel Estrin /npr-news/2015-08-11/obama-iran-will-face-longer-breakout-time-though-not-indefinitely Iran will need at least a year to produce the material needed for a bomb, up from the current two or three months, the president says. But he acknowledges that those limitations will fall away. Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:09:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-08-11/obama-iran-will-face-longer-breakout-time-though-not-indefinitely NPR Staff /npr-news/2014-11-03/supreme-court-to-consider-case-on-passports-of-jerusalem-born-citizens For the second time, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that combines Middle East policy with the dueling foreign policy roles of the president and Congress. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-11-03/supreme-court-to-consider-case-on-passports-of-jerusalem-born-citizens Nina Totenberg /npr-news/2014-10-23/israels-defense-minister-mideast-borders-absolutely-will-change The blunt-talking Moshe Ya'alon says that Syria, Iraq and Libya have all been shattered by fighting in recent years and that the future map of the Middle East will look very different. Thu, 23 Oct 2014 08:47:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-10-23/israels-defense-minister-mideast-borders-absolutely-will-change NPR Staff /music/2014-05-24/ori-naftaly-band-they-get-the-blues-in-israel-too Although Ori Naftaly Band comes from a country with hardly any Blues scene, they have figured things out well enough to become the first Israeli band ever… Sat, 24 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT /music/2014-05-24/ori-naftaly-band-they-get-the-blues-in-israel-too