ISRAEL IS a Zionist State. Everybody knows that. There is no (Jewish) politician in Israel who misses an opportunity to repeat this. Last week, when we celebrated the 62nd Independence Day, we were flooded by a deluge of patriotic speeches. Each of the Ciceros, without exception, declared his total commitment to Zionism. By the way, … Read more
SewersAre running over.WavesOf fascist incitementAre floodingThe country:Internet talkbackists,Rightist media,And aDespicable song, too.AsOn the eveOf Rabin’s murder. Ad published in Haaretz, April 23, 2010 Cheques to help us continue the ads – and the campaigns – to: Gush Shalom, P.O.Box 3322, Tel-Aviv 61033
YESTERDAY I went to the health clinic to get a vaccination. It was a pleasant day, sunny but not too hot. The trip to the clinic and back, including the waiting, took just over an hour. During this time, I had the following experiences: The taxi driver told me that years ago he was living … Read more
Instead ofA deluge ofClichés andEmpty phrases –There isOnlyOne messageOnRemembrance Day:NOMORE! Ad published in Haaretz, April 16, 2010
.I MET Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian Prime Minister, two weeks ago, and was again impressed by the calm and modesty he radiates. Generally, I meet him at demonstrations, such as those at the Bil’in fence. This time, too, there was no opportunity for more than a perfunctory handshake and a few polite words. We appeared … Read more
The onlyAnswerTo theNuclear Danger:Israeli-ArabPeaceAnd the turningOf theEntireMiddle EastInto aNuclear free zone. Ad published in Haaretz, April 9, 2010
“HOLD ME back!” is a part of Israeli folklore. It reminds us of our childhood. When a boy has a scuffle with a bigger and stronger boy, he pretends that he is going to attack him any moment and shouts to the spectators: “Hold me back, or I am going to kill him!” Israel is … Read more
BetterAn imposedPeaceThanA voluntaryWar.
IN JANUARY 1077, King Henry IV walked to Canossa. He crossed the snow-covered Alps barefoot, wearing a penitent monk’s hair shirt, and reached the North-Italian fortress in which the Vicar of God had found refuge. Pope Gregory VII had excommunicated him after a conflict over the right to invest bishops throughout the German Reich. The … Read more
photo gallery While the world’s attention is riveted to East Jerusalem, the theft of land in the West Bank is in full swing. One of the focal points is the village of Isbat al-Tabib, east of Qalqiliya. The village was founded 90 years ago, but cannot be found on Israeli maps. The occupation authorities intend … Read more