Definitely not

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

It does not

Does the arrestOf the SpeakerOf the Palestinian LegislatureHelp in locatingThe abducted boys?Netanyahu, too, knowsIt does not. Published in Ha’aretz, June 20, 2014

Force feeding

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

47 years old

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

A day later

The Pope madeA call for peace,Striking a chordAlso withNon-ChristiansA day later:“Jerusalem Day”Netanyahu crying“Forever ours!” Published in Ha’aretz – May 30, 2014

Occupation for ever

Maccabi Tel AvivWon a European CupAnd the crowdsWent wildIn the streets.But with no peace in sightAnd occupation for ever -How long willThe gates of EuropeRemain open to us? Published in Ha’aretz – May 23, 2014

Legislation barrage

A panicking NetanyahuStarts a legislation barrage:Blocking prisoner release -In case peaceIs not dead yet,And abolishingThe presidency -Because his own seatIs shaking. Published in Ha’aretz, May 16, ,2014

So said the Chief of Staff

IDF Chief of StaffBenny GanzSaid on Memorial Day:“The calm situationIs a misleading illusion.Any spark might causeA conflagration”A society which normallyAdmires the ArmyCompletely ignoredThis warning Published in Ha’aretzMay 9,201