Jessica Buxbaum

Journalist

Jessica Buxbaum is a Jerusalem-based journalist covering Palestine and the Israeli occupation.

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Blog Post Israel Quietly Waging War against Silwan

Residents of a targeted neighborhood wait in dread for the bulldozers

Interview Expert Unpacks New Israeli Law Lowering Age of Imprisonment for Children to 12

Criminalizing Palestinian children in the Holy Land

Blog Post Jerusalem’s al-Bustan Neighborhood in Peril as More Homes and Community Center Demolished

Israel demolishes a community center and more homes in al-Bustan neighborhood.

Blog Post Is There a Legal Basis for Israel’s UNRWA Ban?

Legal experts explain why Israel’s ban on UNRWA is on shaky legal ground.

Blog Post A Symbol of Palestinian Identity, Palestinian Heritage Museum Faces Difficulties Reopening

After facing various challenges, Jerusalem’s renowned Palestinian Heritage Museum is trying to reopen its doors.

Short Take New Settler Outpost near the Jerusalem Village of Khan al-Ahmar Threatens Schoolchildren

A new Israeli settler outpost near Jerusalem’s Khan al-Ahmar village is harming villagers’ land and threatening children’s access to school.

Blog Post Israel Demolishing Palestinian Neighborhood to Build Jerusalem’s “Silicon Valley”

Israel is demolishing a Palestinian neighborhood in Jerusalem to construct new commercial projects, like those in California’s Silicon Valley.

Feature Story Soar Over Those Pesky Palestinians’ Heads: Government-Funded Settler Zip Line Opens in Jerusalem

A new zip line gives tourists and Israelis another way to avoid seeing or visiting Jerusalem’s Palestinian neighborhoods.

Blog Post Announcing Heritage Tours of al-Aqsa Mosque, Israel Again Shifts the Status Quo There

Israel plans to sponsor tours of al-Aqsa Mosque for thousands of Jews and tourists.