A FORMER cabinet minister, an intelligent person (nonetheless) asked me the other day: “Let’s assume that your plan is realized. A Palestinian state will come into being side by side with Israel. Even some kind of federation. Then, in a few years, a violently anti-Israel party will come to power there and annul all the … Read more
With an economyBesieged and suffocated,And 60% unemploymentAmong young Gazans,A new outbreakIs inevitable.The FourthGaza WarHas not started.Yet . Tomorrow, Sat. May 30 at 8.00 pm, we will take part in the Jerusalem march of the peace and human rights groups, marking 48 years of occupation. Details – on the Gush website and Facebook. Published in Haaretz … Read more
THE BATTLE is over. The dust has settled. A new government – partly ridiculous, partly terrifying – has been installed.It is time to take stock. The net result is that Israel has given up all pretense of desiring peace and that Israeli democracy has suffered a blow from which it may never recover. ISRAELI GOVERNMENTS … Read more
If heDoesn’t wantA Palestinian stateOn his watch -He willHave to dealWith the threatOf Israel’s exclusionFrom international soccer. Published in Haaretz, May 22, 2015
A few days ago, Israeli TV Channel 10 broadcast an investigative story about the 2006 Israeli attack on Lebanon, known as “Lebanon War II”. Though not very profound, it provided a good picture of what actually happened. The three main Israeli protagonists talked freely. The picture was very disturbing, to say the least. One could … Read more
The first plan ofThe new government:To destroy and razeTwo villages:Hiran in the NegevAnd SusyaIn the West Bank.The Supreme CourtGave itsRubber stamp! Published in Haaretz – May 15, 2015
BINYAMIN NETANYAHU seems to be detested now by everyone. Almost as much as his meddling wife, Sarah’le. Six weeks ago, Netanyahu was the great victor. Contrary to all opinion polls, he achieved a surprise victory at the last moment, winning 30 seats in the 120-member Knesset, leaving the Labor Party (re-branded “The Zionist Camp”) well … Read more
The appointment ofAyelet ShakedAs Minister of JusticeIs like appointingA confirmed pyromaniacTo commandThe fire brigade. Published in Haaretz – May 8, 2015
THERE ARE two different opinions about Binyamin Netanyahu. It is difficult to believe that they concern the same person. One is that Netanyahu is a shallow politician, devoid of ideas and convictions, who is led solely by his obsession to remain in power. This Netanyahu has a good voice and a talent for making shallow … Read more
The Rescue MissionWhich IsraelSent to NepalIs beneficial and good.Destroyed GazaStill waitsFor rebuilding -And that was notAn earthquake. Published in HaaretzMay 1, 2015