Most recent articles by Sarah Judith Hofmann
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Israeli–Palestinian dialogueIsraelis and Palestinians team up in Germany to help Gazans
In Germany, a unique Israeli–Palestinian initiative is helping to organise urgently needed sanitary facilities and shelter for people in Gaza. Its members say that taking action in this way helps them deal with the anxiety they feel as a result of the conflict. Their group also shows that dialogue is possible even in difficult times
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Palestinian-Israeli rappersDugri duo for dialogue
"We have had enough of hate and violence": when the situation between Hamas and Israel escalated again in May last year, a Jewish and an Arab Israeli sought an artistic and stirring response. They call themselves "Dugri" – straight talking for a better future. By Sarah Judith Hofmann
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The controversial Jerusalem DeclarationWhy the world needs a new definition of anti-Semitism
Years ago, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance formulated how hatred of Jews can be recognised. Now a new definition is causing controversy. By Sarah Judith Hofmann
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Israeli literatureYishai Sarid's "Minatzahat" – killing with no fear
"The Memory Monster" was a success for Israeli author Yishai Sarid. His latest book hasn't been published in English yet, but given his reach among Anglophone readers, it won't be long before there's a publishing deal for this controversial new novel. Sarah Judith Hofmann read the book
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4th Qalandiya International art exhibitionShowing for Palestinian solidarity
The fourth Qalandiya International exhibition opens with shows in the West Bank and Gaza, but also in Lebanon and Germany, crossing borders the Palestinians themselves can't pass. By Sarah Judith Hofmann
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Interview with film director Samuel MaozIsraeli "Foxtrot" pulls no punches
Award-winning filmmaker Samuel Maoz shares the personal story behind his latest film, Foxtrot, and why his allegory of Israeli society has made him an enemy to many in his home country. Interview by Sarah Judith Hofmann
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Interview with Palestinian artist Sliman MansourCovert war
Palestinian Sliman Mansour is known as the "artist of the Intifada". Sarah Judith Hofmann spoke to him about 70 years of Israel, the daily passing of checkpoints and the symbolism of the dove of peace
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Interview with Israeli author Amos Oz"I want peace"
Amos Oz, one of Israel's greatest living authors, has also been a pre-eminent peace activist and remains a passionate advocate of a two-state solution in his homeland. In interview with Sarah Judith Hofmann, Oz reveals how he believes peace can be achieved
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Interview with Israeli historian Moshe ZimmermannAfD's success comparable with the rise of the Nazis
Jews must speak out about the German general election result, says Moshe Zimmermann. The Israeli government, on the other hand, prefers to look the other way. In interview with Sarah Judith Hofmann, the German-Israeli historian explains why
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Interview with the Syrian writer Ramy al-Asheq"Refugee is my situation"
He covered the demonstrations against Assad, was thrown into prison, yet managed to escape. More than anything, however, Ramy al–Asheq is a writer. In interview with Sarah Hofmann, he explains why the "Weiter Schreiben" initiative is so important to him
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German mini-series: ″Mitten in Deutschland: NSU″Don't look the other way!
The NSU neo-Nazi terrorist trial barely makes the headlines anymore. A German TV miniseries on their alleged murders also met with little interest. Sarah Judith Hofmann wonders whether Germans are even interested in the case being solved
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The Algerian writer Kamel DaoudWho is the Arab man?
He has written about Albert Camus, the New Year’s Eve assaults in Cologne and the Arab man. He has had a ″fatwa″ issued against him and been accused of Islamophobia. At Germany's top literature festival, ″Lit.Cologne″, however, he was the man of the moment. By Sarah Judith Hofmann