ONE SIDE’S terrorists are the other side’s freedom fighters. That is not simply a matter of terminology. It is a difference of perception, which has far-reaching practical consequences.Take prisoners, for example. For the freedom fighter, achieving the release of imprisoned comrades is a sacred duty, for which he is ready to sacrifice his life. One … Read more
Everybody in whomA human heart beatsStill hopes thatThe three boysWill come backAlive and well.Does thisMake the worldForget thatIsrael occupiesMillions of PalestiniansFor 47 years? Published in Ha’aretz, June 27, 2014
IF THERE is a God, he surely has a sense of humor. Thecareer of Shimon Peres, who is about to finish his term asPresident of Israel, is clear evidence. Here is a life-long politician, who has never won anelection. Here is the world-renowned Man of Peace, who hasstarted several wars and never done anything for … Read more
Does the arrestOf the SpeakerOf the Palestinian LegislatureHelp in locatingThe abducted boys?Netanyahu, too, knowsIt does not. Published in Ha’aretz, June 20, 2014
THE EXISTENCE of the army in a truly democratic state represents a paradox. The army is supposed to obey the elected government. This obedience is unconditional. But the army (including land, sea and air forces) is the only potent armed force in the country. It can carry out a coup d’etat and grab power at … Read more
The force feedingOf hunger strikersContrary toMedical ethicsWill not diminishTheir struggle.Worldwide protestAgainst detention without trialWill only become louder. Published in Ha’aretz, June 13, 2014
HOW DOES a football club choose its team?The simple way is the usual one: each side has a manager, who chooses his team. No problem.Now the Israeli government has hit on a new way: Our manager appoints both our team and the adversary’s team. Simplifies the matter. I wonder if this method could not be … Read more
The occupation is47 years old.Forty seven years ofHatred and bloodshed,Enormous waste of resources,Corruption of our society.Israel mustFree itselfOf the occupation! Published in Ha’aretz, June 6, 2014
At the end of long deliberation at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, the court suggested the holding of a conciliation process in order to reach a fair solution on the question of Bedouin land ownership at Al Araqib , northwest of Beersheba. The judges expressed their displeasure with the extremely long delay in dealing with … Read more
Gush ShalomCongratulates the Palestinian PeopleOn the end of the splitWhich was harmfulTo them and to us.The Palestinian Unity governmentCould and should beOur partner forPeace. Published in Haaretz – June 3, 2014