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The State of IsraelCelebratesSixty Four YearsOf Independence.The State of PalestineHas yet to reachIts firstDay of Independence.This situationIs dangerousTo the IsraelisAs to the Palestinians. Published in “Haaretz”, April 27, 2012
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Curfew Impsed on Zochrot Offices in the Heart of Tel Aviv
As in every year on Independence Day eve, Zochrot planned a street activityto commemorate and raise public awareness of the Nakba. Last night, after atheoretical discussion held in our offices, some 15 activists intended to go out on asymbolic, non-violent presentation activity at Rabin Square, which involved postingpostcards with the names of Palestinian towns and … Read more
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The State of IsraelCelebratesSixty Four YearsOf Independence.The State of PalestineHas yet to reachIts firstDay of Independence.This situationIs dangerousTo the IsraelisAs to the Palestinians. Published in “Haaretz”, April 27, 2012
Confession of an Optimist
I AM an Optimist. Period.No ifs. No buts. No perhapses. Maybe it’s genetic. My father was an optimist. Even when, at the age of 45, he had to flee his native Germany to a primitive little country in the Middle East, his spirits remained high. Though he had to adapt to a new country, a … Read more
Confession of an Optimist
I AM an Optimist. Period.No ifs. No buts. No perhapses. Maybe it’s genetic. My father was an optimist. Even when, at the age of 45, he had to flee his native Germany to a primitive little country in the Middle East, his spirits remained high. Though he had to adapt to a new country, a … Read more
“Stupid and Mean and Brutal”
“In blood and sweat / A race will arise to us / Proud and generous and brutal…” Thus wrote Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky, the founder of extreme right-wing Zionism, who was also a writer and a poet. Present-day Likud leaders see him as their forefather, much as Stalin saw Karl Marx. The world “brutal” stands out, … Read more
“Stupid and Mean and Brutal”
“In blood and sweat / A race will arise to us / Proud and generous and brutal…” Thus wrote Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky, the founder of extreme right-wing Zionism, who was also a writer and a poet. Present-day Likud leaders see him as their forefather, much as Stalin saw Karl Marx. The world “brutal” stands out, … Read more
The diligent pupil
Netanyahu said:Human rights activistAre supporters ofTerrorism.Lt. Col. EisnerDrew theConsequences Ad in “Haaretz” – April 20, 2012
The diligent pupil
Netanyahu said:Human rights activistAre supporters ofTerrorism.Lt. Col. EisnerDrew theConsequences Ad in “Haaretz” – April 20, 2012
Settler radio occupying Tel-Aviv airwaves
Gush Shalom appeals to the Supreme Court: The settler radio station “Israel Waves” is broadcasting to Metropolitan Tel Aviv, illegally and in violation of their franchise. Gush Shalom filed an appeal to the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, via advocates Gaby Lasky and Neri Ramati, asking for the law to be enforced towards the settler-run “regional … Read more