WHEN DAVID BEN-GURION read out Israel’s declaration of independence (officially: “Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel”) on May 14, 1948, I was in Kibbutz Hulda. My company of the (still unnamed) Israeli army was ordered to make a night attack on the Arab village of al-Kubab, near the town of Ramleh. It … Read more
WhateverHis (unknown)Political views,Gen. Yair GolanIs aNational Hero.The peopleShould award himA citationFor bravery. Published in Haaretz, 13/05/16
ANTI-SEMITES make me laugh. They are so funny. I know that many will consider this statement frivolous, if not obnoxious, considering all the terrible things committed by anti-Semites throughout the ages, including the Holocaust. But nowadays, they are just ridiculous. The things they believe in. The things they say. Ridiculous. TAKE THE ex-mayor of London, … Read more
The Justice MinisterProposes a billTo annexThe settlements.So it is no surpriseThat NetanyahuSays “No” to France.Quite simple, he hasNothing to offer. On Memorial Day Eve (Tue. May 10) at 21.00 we will takepart in the memorial ceremony held by Combatants forPeace and The Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families’Forum, at the Kvutzat Shlomo Hall (Drive In Compound),Issak Remba St., … Read more
NO. IT’S not “us” and “them”. Not “us” – the good ones, the moral ones, the righteous ones. Or, to put it bluntly, the magnificent ones. The Jews. And not “them” – the bad ones, the evil ones. To put it bluntly again: the despicable ones. Yes, the Arabs. We, who were chosen by God, … Read more
No amountOf American aidCan ensureThe futureOf a countryWhich livesBy the swordAnd rejectsThe chanceOf reaching peace! Published in Haaretz, 28/04/16
This year, too,An occupyingCountryIs celebratingThe HolidayOf Liberty.Next yearIn Jerusalem,City of Peace,Capital ofTwo States! Haaretz, 22/04/16
IN 1975, I was stabbed in the chest at the door of my apartment. The assassin missed my heart by millimeters. He was caught by my female neighbors and arrested. It appeared he had no political motives – he was upset because I had planted listening devices in his head. While in hospital, I got … Read more
I LIKE the President of the State of Israel, Reuven (“Rubi”) Rivlin. I like him very much. This may seem a bit strange, since he is a man of the Right. He is a member of the Likud party. He believes in what is called in Hebrew “the whole of the Land of Israel”. However, … Read more
Netanyahu postponedThe demolition ofA family homeIn East Jerusalem.This was “in orderTo preserve calmDuring Passover”.Do we need calmOnly during Passover? Published in Haaretz, 15/04/16