WHILE OBAMA proclaims the 21st century, the government of Israel is returning to the 19th. ONE MAN spoke to the world, and the world listened. He walked onto the stage in Cairo, alone, without hosts and without aides, and delivered a sermon to an audience of billions. Egyptians and Americans, Israelis and Palestinians, Jews and … Read more
42 years of corrupting the country42 years of creeping annexation42 years of robber settlement42 years of increasing violence42 years of sabotaging peace THE OCCUPATION IS A DISASTER! End the Occupation – together with the other peace movements well shall demonstrate tomorrow, Saturday evening, starting 6 pm at Tel-Aviv’s Rabin Square. Ad in Haaretz, June 5, … Read more
Uri Avnery: “Obama offers real hope to Israelis and Palestinians where Netanyahu’s ‘Government of Yesterday’ has nothing to offer” “As an Israeli patriot I must say, without the shadow of a doubt, that at this moment the President of United States understands the interests of Israel much better than Israel’s own Prime Minister and his … Read more
The tear gas, shot so abundantly on non-violent demonstrators in Bil’in Is not even considered against racist thugs who burn fields It’s nice to hear ministers and senior police and army officers condemn the settler rampage. But if the speakers mean what they say, how come that they didn’t even try to make use of … Read more
HOW LUCKY we are to have the extreme Right standing guard over our democracy. This week, the Knesset voted by a large majority (47 to 34) for a law that threatens imprisonment for anyone who dares to deny that Israel is a Jewish and Democratic State. The private member’s bill, proposed by MK Zevulun Orlev … Read more
Many settlersWould like to leaveIf they could getFair compensations.The settlers’ childrenMust be told:You cannot build homesIn occupied territory.Look for a futureIn Israel.Your parents will join youSoon. Ad published in Haaretz, May 28, 2009
BARACK OBAMA is often compared to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, but it is from the book of another Roosevelt that he has taken a leaf: President Theodore Roosevelt, who, 108 years ago, advised his successors: “Speak softly and carry a big stick!” This week, the whole world saw how this is done. Obama sat in the … Read more
Saudi ArabiaRequests that ObamaPublish his detailedPeace plan.Israeli peace seekersJoin this request ad in Haaretz, May 22, 2009
ONE OF THE HAPPIEST moments in my life occurred in a restaurant. It happened before the second intifada. I had invited Rachel to celebrate her birthday with dinner at a famous restaurant in Ramallah. We were sitting in the garden under strings of colorful lights, the air was fragrant with the perfume of flowers and … Read more
The realIsraeli patriotsAre hoping -If not praying -That President ObamaWill bendPrime Minister Netanyahu –And notThe other way round Ad in Haaretz May 15, 2009 Cheques to help us continue the ads to: Gush Shalom, P.O.Box 3322, Tel-Aviv 61033