Associate Prof Brooklyn College; Jews and Palestinians in the late Ottoman era: Turkish, Israeli/Palestinian affairs; working on a book focusing on a post-Oct 7 historical narrative of Palestine/Israel. Haaretz and more; Website: https://louisfishman.com/https://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mtw5meivd22xAs a historian of Palestine, Palestinians, and the pre-state Jewish community, seeing an Israeli lawmaker take a sledgehammer to a Palestinian monument is deeply symbolic. After more than a century of attempts to deny Palestinian existence, it remains as resilient as ever.25 Aug 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw5meivd22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mrfkcaicik2jTurkey's new party: Yeni Parti ("New Party"). This comes 2 months after Özgür Özel was removed by court order as CHP chair; 90 MPs joined him. It's now parliament's 2nd largest party behind the AKP. If not now, it soon could become the most popular party overall-lots of work ahead.24 Jul 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfkcaicik2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mqm5j427j22wMy latest: "During last week's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had every reason to shine" with Netanyahu things were much different. https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2026-07-14/ty-article-opinion/.premium/f-35-to-turkey-why-israel-should-tone-down-its-alarmist-rhetoric/0000019f-5f33-d551-a9bf-5f7b699c000014 Jul 2026 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqm5j427j22whttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mqk3bkwx7k2yAfter some time away from writing for Haaretz (as I am working on my book), I gathered my thoughts to write about the recent frenzy in Israel over Turkey's bid to acquire F-35 fighter jets following Erdoğan's meeting with Trump at last week's NATO summit in Ankara. Stay tuned.13 Jul 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk3bkwx7k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mnmsfobefk2yPure batshit crazy. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jun 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmsfobefk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mmfqdnvkdk2uBilgi University, one of Turkey's first private universities, which opened in the late 1990s, was shut down today by a presidential decree with no explanation. It was always a pleasure to visit there, fantastic students and faculty. This really hits hard for many.22 May 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmfqdnvkdk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mmf2ztnmls23When I moved to Turkey 25+ years ago, the dominant narrative was that it and Israel were the only 2 democracies in the Middle East. That claim, even then, lacked real substance, but looking at both countries’ trajectories from today’s perspective—wow, did they go off the rails. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 May 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmf2ztnmls23https://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mkg3qihppk2k"The era of division is over, the era of rehabilitation is here." With 6 months to elections. The two who shared power in the last gov, Bennet and Lapid, have joined forces to form the Yahad Party, set to end Netanyahu's rule, which led to the destruction of the state's institutions and region.26 Apr 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkg3qihppk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mgxckk6bic2qBüyük ve değerli hocamız, nur içinde yatsın. Sad to hear about the passing of the great historian İlber Ortaylı. He was one of the first people I met in Ankara, and through his study of Hebrew I came to know him quite well. His work also influenced my own. Rest in peace İlber hoca.13 Mar 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxckk6bic2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mgjbqvpwxk2xWomen’s voices are more important than ever. May their voices ring out. This version of Bella Ciao was recorded last year in Farsi, Arabic, and Hebrew by the Jewish-Arab women’s choir Rana based in Jaffa. Its dedicated to the women of Iran-and to all women living in war. #Iran #Israel #Palestine08 Mar 2026 02:20 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgjbqvpwxk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mfg7ccwpc22bAs someone who went back and forth between Tel Aviv and Istanbul for decades, I could relate to some of Linet's struggles and wanted to share her story. I admit I love her music also, and the history behind the Mizrahi/Arabesk aspects. https://www.haaretz.com/life/2026-02-19/ty-article-magazine/.premium/superstar-to-zionist-traitor-singer-linet-caught-between-gaza-death-threats-and-fans/0000019c-71a2-d759-a7bf-ffba9664000022 Feb 2026 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfg7ccwpc22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mfa4w2pgjk2rMy latest in Haaretz on the Turkish superstar "Caught between two homelands, Israel and Turkey, Linet has long navigated the fragile intersection of identity, music, and politics. After condemning Hamas and saying Israel committed genocide in Gaza...." https://www.haaretz.com/life/2026-02-19/ty-article-magazine/.premium/superstar-to-zionist-traitor-singer-linet-caught-between-gaza-death-threats-and-fans/0000019c-71a2-d759-a7bf-ffba9664000019 Feb 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfa4w2pgjk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3mb7qfnyvnc2oIt was a joy to teach Post-Ottoman Worlds at CUNY Grad this last semester. It focused on Turkey, the Middle East, and southeastern Europe through cemeteries, urban spaces, and contested memories, nationalism, displacement, population engineering, and marginalized communities. Here is a peak!30 Dec 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mb7qfnyvnc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m7jkvixdms2lIt's an honor to be part of this fabulous book project! A huge thanks to Khatchig Mouradian and Hans-Lukas Kieser for their endless work! [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Dec 2025 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7jkvixdms2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m5brzttrzc22Rashid Khalidi'yi İstanbul'da görmek ve son kitabının çevrilmiş olması güzel. Ayrıca Osman Kavala'yı hatırlattığını görmek de güzel. İşte kendisiyle bir röportaj. https://t24.com.tr/yazarlar/cansu-camlibel/filisitin-asilli-amerikali-tarihci-rashid-khalidi-abd-kongresi-nin-turkiye-yi-ilgilendiren-konularda-israil-in-istedigini-yapacagini-dusunuyorum,5233610 Nov 2025 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5brzttrzc22https://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m4uatckr4s2sTonight, we had a Harvey Milk Hope Speech moment, as Mamdani delivered exactly that: one of hope, looking towards the future. Together, we really are better.05 Nov 2025 04:51 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4uatckr4s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m4ua5f7aqk2sMamdani to Trump: I have four words for you. Turn the volume up!05 Nov 2025 04:38 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ua5f7aqk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m4u6z6bvcc2sMamdani is great for public education, a huge shout out to PSC CUNY for showing our union early on saw how important his win will be for us, for CUNY schools, and the city! Congrats to all!05 Nov 2025 04:18 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4u6z6bvcc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m4u6p7ky2s2sRightly, many are discussing Zohran Mamdani's ability to win a race despite his clear pro-Palestine agenda. However, his outreach to the Jewish community and his ability to recognize the pain of Israelis attacked on October 7 provided him with a unique balancing act that few could do.05 Nov 2025 04:13 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4u6p7ky2s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m4u3fanq622zCongrats Zohran! You ran an amazing campaign; you walked the streets, talked to the people, and led outreach to those who expressed worries over some of your ideas. It's been years since a candidate built trust like you did. Let's make this work together!05 Nov 2025 03:13 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4u3fanq622zhttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3m2tqrhnetk2cAfter 2 very long years, a ceasefire is here. And, me, I will continue to write a narrative of how Israelis and Palestinians reached these terrible days. For now a small sigh of relief that we can proceed forward, Israelis and Palestinians, with my sadness over all those who lost family and friends.10 Oct 2025 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2tqrhnetk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3lygkukfm2s27Huge news. I am so happy that Elizabeth Tsurkov is free at last!09 Sep 2025 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lygkukfm2s27https://bsky.app/profile/istanbultelaviv.bsky.social/post/3lxkjcnxoec2nMost news agencies are wrongly reporting that Turkey severed economic ties with Israel today. Turkey's FM in parliament spoke of things already done; cutting economic ties, blocking Israeli ships at its harbors...perhaps the only thing new: it is closing its airspace to Israeli planes.29 Aug 2025 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:xcmcfbo4gbf2d5o6lvf7hmef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxkjcnxoec2n