King Bibi

BINYAMIN NETANYAHU is our prime minister for life. So it seems. So he evidently believes. Not only believes. He acts accordingly. To make sure, he has done the two necessary things: (a) eliminate every possible competitor, and (b) surround himself with male and female nincompoops, no one of whom could be considered by anyone a … Read more

15 months, for what?

An IsraeliMilitary courtSentenced Khalida Jarrar,A member of thePalestinian Parliament,To 15 months in prisonFor representing her votersAnd expressing herPolitical opinions. Published in Haaretz December 11, 2015

Seashore Thoughts

IT WAS wonderful. I went to the seashore for the first time since my operation three weeks ago. A five minute walk from my home. The sea was placid, smooth. A mild sun was shining near the horizon, not too hot, not too cold, just as we like it. A cool wind, not too cold, … Read more

Solely for the protocol

Netanyahu clarified:The handshakeWith Abu MazenWas “solelyFor the protocol”.The clarificationIs unnecessary.Nobody suspectsNetanyahu ofWanting toMake peace.God forbid! Published in HaaretzDecember 4, 2015

The Reign of Absurdiocy

There is no such thing as “international terrorism”.To declare war on “international terrorism” is nonsense. Politicians who do so are either fools or cynics, and probably both. Terrorism is a weapon. Like cannon. We would laugh at somebody who declares war on “international artillery”. A cannon belongs to an army, and serves the aims of … Read more

Is that Civilization?

“This isThe struggleOf CivilizationAgainst Barbarism!”Declared Netanyahu.When a countryOccupies and oppressesMillions of peopleOver 48 years,Is that Civilization?Or rather Barbarism? Haaretz, November 27, 2015

Tunnels Checkpoint demonstration put off!

Please note: The demo planned for tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 20) at the Tunnels Checkpoint, West Bank, is put off Please note that the demonstration is put off! Following today’s assault near Bethlehem and the restrictions on movement imposed by the army in its aftermath, we are forced to put off the demonstration which was set … Read more