The government of IsraelWants toConduct negotiationsAbout the divisionOf the pizza –And in the meantimeIt is eatingThe pizza. Ad in Haaretz January 8, 2010. Cheques to help us continue the ads – and the campaigns – to: Gush Shalom, P.O.Box 3322, Tel-Aviv 61033
SOMETHING ODD, almost bizarre, is going on in Egypt these days. About 1400 activists from all over the world gathered there on their way to the Gaza Strip. On the anniversary of the “Cast Lead” War, they intended to participate in a non-violent demonstration against the ongoing blockade, which makes the life of 1.5 million … Read more
Road 443Is built onStolen Palestinian land.When peace comes,It will beA major road of theState of Palestine. “Lift the Blockade on Gaza Now!” – Tomorrow, Saturday, at 6.30 pm, together with the other peace organizations, we shall mark the anniversary of the Gaza War. We shall meet at Tel-Aviv’s Rabin Square (Frishman-Chen) and march to Museum … Read more
.(including video).Hundreds of activists from 42 countries in confrontation with Egyptian police in the center of Cairo Hundreds of peace activists from all over the world are engaged in a prolonged confrontation with the Egyptian police at Tahrir Square that in the heart Cairo, protest the government of Egypt’s decision to prevent them from entering … Read more
DID WE win? Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the Gaza War, alias Operation Cast Lead, and this question fills the public space. Within the Israeli consensus, the answer has already been given: Certainly we won, the Qassams have stopped coming. A simple, not to say primitive, answer. But that is how it looks to … Read more
A year after“Cast Lead”:Hamas in Gaza -Stronger than before.Gilad Shalit -Not yet home.Our standing in the world -Deteriorated catastrophically.The appalling Gaza blockade -Going on.No Qassams –No IDF incursions.And talk aboutCast Lead 2. Ad in in Haaretz, December 25, 2009
THIS WEEK I enjoyed an hour of happiness.I was on my way home, after collecting William Polk’s new book about Iran. I admire the wisdom of this former State Department official. I was walking on the seaside promenade, when I was seized by a desire to go down to the seashore. I sat down on … Read more
Our leadersAnd generalsWant to travelAbroad?Let them lift theGaza blockade,Implement thePrisoner exchange,And set upA credible, independentCommission of InquiryAbout “Molten Lead”. Ad in Haaretz, December 11, 2009 Cheques to help us continue the ads – and the campaigns – to: Gush Shalom, P.O.Box 3322, Tel-Aviv 61033
A SHORT historical quiz: Which state:(1) Arose after a holocaust in which a third of its people were destroyed?(2) Drew from that holocaust the conclusion that only superior military forces could ensure its survival?(3) Accorded the army a central role in its life, making it “an army that had a state, rather than a state … Read more
The curtain goes up.Everyone knowsHis role.The settlers wrangleWith the inspectorsDuring the dayAnd burnPalestinian carsDuring the night.Netanyahu sends the photosTo Washington:“Look how hard it is!”And behind the scene:No freeze.Building in the settlementsGoes on.No negotiation.The government hasNothing to offer.Only the marchTowards disasterContinues. Ad in Haaretz, December 11, 2009 Cheques to help us continue the ads – and … Read more