THIS COMING Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Israel will consider an application by a group of Israeli citizens to compel the Interior Ministry to register them as belonging to the “Israeli nation”. Odd? Indeed. The Israeli Interior Ministry recognizes 126 nations, but not the Israeli nation. An Israeli citizen can be registered as belonging to … Read more
The modest “Rachel’s Tomb”In the heart of Bethlehem,Sacred to the three faiths,Has been turnedInto a fortified positionForbidden to Muslims.The “Cave of Machpelah”Which is also “Ibrahim’s Mosque”Has become the nest ofBaruch Goldstein and his admirers.Instead of serving as aModel of inter-religious tolerance,Both symbolize now the “heritage”Of hatred and death. Ad published in Haaretz, February 26, 2010
FROM TIME to time I ask myself: what would happen if the world’s governments decided to abolish all their spy agencies simultaneously? True, it would be a great blow to the authors and movie producers who make their living from secret service stories. Their products would lose their appeal. It would be a disaster for … Read more
The War can be prevented -In spite of the threats!The readiness to make peaceAnd to leaveThe occupied territoriesWill make it possibleTo reach agreementWith the SyriansAnd the Palestinians,Thus depriving the IraniansOf any pretext for an attack.If war breaks out –It will be againFor territories and settlements. Ad published in Haaretz, February 19, 2010 Cheques to help … Read more
THIS WEEK the Netanyahu government let off a stink bomb under the chair of Mahmoud Abbas. For months now, Abbas has angered the Prime Minister. He has refused to start “peace negotiations” while the settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem are continually expanding. Everyone knows that the proposed negotiations are meaningless and will … Read more
In the Biberman state,Voters abroadWho will not spillTheir own bloodNor sacrificeTheir own sonsWill vote on war.In the Biberman state,Voters abroadWho do not payTaxes in IsraelWill vote on occupationAnd settlements. Ad in Haaretz February 12, 2010. Cheques to help us continue the ads – and the campaigns – to: Gush Shalom, P.O.Box 3322, Tel-Aviv 61033
MANY IMPORTANT struggles in Israel are calling out to people of conscience. Among others (in random order): The struggle for preserving the environment and the future of the planet. The struggle for democracy against fascist trends. The struggle for human rights and civil rights. The feminist struggle. The struggle for the rights of gays and … Read more
This is“United” Jerusalem:The elected mayorOf West JerusalemIs the military governorOf East Jerusalem.The Jerusalem policeIs an occupation force.See: Sheikh Jarah. Today at 3 PM, as on every Friday, we shall take part in the Sheikh Jarah protest vigil. Transportation from Tel-Aviv: 1.30 PM, Arlosoroff railway station. Please register 050-4880969 Ad in Haaretz February 5, 2010. Cheques … Read more
GEORGE MITCHELL looks like a kangaroo hopping around with an empty pouch. He hops here and he hops there. Hops to Jerusalem and hops to Ramallah, Damascus, Beirut, Amman (but, God forbid, not to Gaza, because somebody may not like it). Hops, hops, but doesn’t take anything out of his pouch, because the pouch is … Read more
photo gallery Every one of those who came took into account that he could be arrested and held in detention for at least a day. The more experienced brought with them a toothbrush. Still, at the appointed time, 3 p.m., hundreds were already waiting (a most unusual thing in Israel.) This was the largest demonstration … Read more