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DISGUSTING

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Netanyahu comparedThe Israelis of 2012To the Jews in AuschwitzIn 1944.A disgusting demagoguery,An insult to sovereign IsraelBy its own Prime Minister,A particularly cynicalExploitation of the Holocaust. Published in “Haaretz”, March 9, 2012

The Laughing Beast

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IF I were to follow the call of my heart, I would appeal to our government to send the Israeli army into Syria, drive the Assad gang from Damascus, turn the country over to the Syrian opposition or the UN, and go home.That wouldn’t even be very difficult. Damascus is just a few dozen kilometers … Read more

OBLIGATION

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Israel undertookA clear obligationTo allow PalestinianRadio and TV broadcastsNetanyahu violatesThis obligation too:The army invaded RamallahTo close TV stations.Tomorrow, Netanyahu willAnnounce againHis wish to negotiate… Published in “Haaretz”, March 2, 2012

Adnan’s Victory

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A PALESTINIAN village, somewhere in the West Bank.In the middle of the night, banging on the door and shouts in Arabic: “Israeli army. Open up!” Somebody – most often the mother – opens the door. The heavily armed soldiers rush in and drag the victim out of bed. They throw him to the floor in … Read more

WARNING!

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At the helm ofThe Israeli armyStands a ministerWith no political base,Few future prospectsAnd little to lose.Free to play with fireAnd planDangerous adventuresBeware ofEhud Barak! Published in “Haaretz”, February 24, 2012

Thou Shalt Not Kill (Thyself)

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AFTER THE founding of Israel, God appeared to David Ben-Gurion and told him: “You have created a state for my chosen people in my holy land. This merits a great reward. Tell me what you wish, and I will grant it.” Ben-Gurion answered: “Almighty God, I wish that every person in Israel shall be wise, … Read more

Not in Syria

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After 60 daysOf hunger strike,Khader Adnan is dying,Chained to his bed.In administrative detention,Without trial.Accused of no crime.Not in Syria.Here. Published in “Haaretz”, February 17, 2012

Storm over Hebron

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THERE SEEMS to be no limit to the troubles caused by the town of Hebron. This time, the reason is as innocent as can be: the organized visits of schoolchildren to the Cave of Machpelah, where our patriarchs are supposed to be buried. By rights, Hebron should be a symbol of brotherhood and conciliation. It … Read more

PRETEXTS

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The government’sOpposition to peaceIs constant.Only the pretextChanges.The current one:The reconciliationBetweenFatah and Hamas.What will beThe next? Published in “Haaretz”, February 10, 2012