Jessica Buxbaum

Jerusalem

Independent journalist covering Palestine, Israel and Syria | Bylines @MintPressNews @The_NewArab @Jerusalemstory | Signal 972538925490 #SaveMasaferYatta

Articles

Israel's army faces a growing crisis of dissent over the Gaza war

2 weeks ago | newarab.com | Jessica Buxbaum

On 10 April, 970 current and former Israel Air Force reservists penned a letter demanding the return of 59 hostages and an end to the genocidal Gaza war. 140,000 Israeli civilians, reservists, and veterans have since joined the call in their own ways. Is Israel's army facing a crisis?
Israel's army is facing a crisis of dissent over the Gaza war

3 weeks ago | newarab.com | Jessica Buxbaum

Lining the streets of Jerusalem are pictures of Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza in the last 18 months, with the words “Until victory” scrawled across the smiling men in uniform. Juxtaposing these signs are posters reading, “Until the last hostage”, next to the faces of those kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023.
Gaza medic killings: How Israel’s system protects itself

4 weeks ago | newarab.com | Jessica Buxbaum

Autopsy reports obtained by the New York Times reveal some of the Gaza medics killed by Israeli troops last month were shot in the head and chest. The Israeli military refused to comment on the report, instead saying it wouldn’t provide comment until its probe is complete. Israel’s military launched a preliminary investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian Red Crescent workers on 23 March by soldiers belonging to the Golani Brigade, who then buried the bodies in a shallow grave.
Why Israel is embracing Europe's far-right parties

2 months ago | english.alaraby.co.uk | Jessica Buxbaum

In February, Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar quietly told diplomats to begin talks with right-wing extremist parties in France, Spain, and Sweden, which, until now, have been boycotted by Israel. Discussions began with France’s National Rally, the Spanish Vox party and the Sweden Democrats - all who have voiced their support of Israel since Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack and the ensuing war on Gaza.
Why Israel is embracing Europe's far-right parties

2 months ago | newarab.com | Jessica Buxbaum

In February, Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar quietly told diplomats to begin talks with right-wing extremist parties in France, Spain, and Sweden, which, until now, have been boycotted by Israel. Discussions began with France's National Rally, the Spanish Vox party and the Sweden Democrats - all who have voiced their support of Israel since Hamas' 7 October 2023 attack and the ensuing war on Gaza.
Where is Bilal? The dilemma of a Palestinian family

2 months ago | freepress.org | Mahmoud el-Yousseph |Jessica Buxbaum

The story of Bilal, who works as a legal consultant for the Palestinian Preventive Security Forces, began shortly over three years ago when he was driving to work through the Huwara military checkpoint outside Nablus when he was stopped and shot at by the Israeli army. Bilal was severely injured and an Israeli army helicopter came and picked him up and transferred him to an unknown location. The day after, Israeli military officials notified Bilal's family that he was injured.
Israeli Soldiers Face Arrests And Travel Bans Worldwide

Feb 15, 2025 | popularresistance.org | Jessica Buxbaum

Above photo: Baz Ratner | AP | Editing by MintPress News. On January 5, 2025, Yuval Vagdani, an Israeli army reservist, fled Brazil while on vacation after a federal judge in the country opened a war crimes investigation into Vagdani over his alleged involvement in demolishing homes in the besieged Gaza Strip. The Brazilian judge used a legal tool called “universal jurisdiction” to pursue Vagdani.
Pariah State: Israeli Soldiers Face Arrests and Travel Bans Worldwide

Feb 14, 2025 | mintpressnews.com | Jessica Buxbaum

On January 5, 2025, Yuval Vagdani, an Israeli army reservist, fled Brazil while on vacation after a federal judge in the country opened a war crimes investigation into Vagdani over his alleged involvement in demolishing homes in the besieged Gaza Strip. The Brazilian judge used a legal tool called “universal jurisdiction” to pursue Vagdani. Universal jurisdiction allows governments to prosecute individuals for serious crimes, regardless of where they’ve been committed.
A wave of settler violence is sweeping across the West Bank

Feb 13, 2025 | english.alaraby.co.uk | Jessica Buxbaum

On 25 January 2025, six days after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect, Ali Awad, a resident of the Palestinian village of Tuba in the occupied West Bank south of Hebron, was sitting in his car next to his house when he saw settlers running toward him with a gun and a bottle of gasoline. Awad fled his jeep and moved his family away from their home. When he looked back, his car was in flames.
A wave of settler violence is sweeping across the West Bank

Feb 13, 2025 | newarab.com | Jessica Buxbaum

On 25 January 2025, six days after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect, Ali Awad, a resident of the Palestinian village of Tuba in the occupied West Bank south of Hebron, was sitting in his car next to his house when he saw settlers running toward him with a gun and a bottle of gasoline. Awad fled his jeep and moved his family away from their home. When he looked back, his car was in flames.