IT SOUNDS like an invented story. And indeed it is. In this tale, an American politician gets up and declares: The United States was founded by British Protestants who were persecuted in Europe for their Puritan beliefs. Therefore, the United States is an Anglo-Saxon Protestant state. And he goes on: the United States is also … Read more
Peaceseekers blocked at Hebron entrance; Ezra Nawi detained.Hebron mayor: Settler violence continues every night, army road-blocks cut us off and damage Hebron’s economic life. More than a hundred Israeli peace activists were blocked by army and police at the entrance to Hebron, and prevented from visiting the city and meeting with the mayor and with … Read more
The cancellation of the racist provocation in Umm el Fahm is a victory for common sense and for solidarity between Jews and Arabs in Israel.. The municipality of Umm el Fahm and the leaders of the Arab public in Israel deserve praise for their response to the planned Kahanist “procession” : the immediate issuing of … Read more
Tzipi Livni beats the war drumsAnd calls for an invasion of GazaWarmongers refusing any chance for peaceWe already have in plentyFrom Netanyahu to FeiglinAnd those between and around themFor Kadima to get the voters’ confidenceIt must present a sane alternative:Renewing the cease-fire on the Gaza borderAnd a real move towards peaceWith the leaders the Palestinians … Read more
Teddy Katz and Adam Keller, members of Gush Shalom, were among dozens of Jewish and Arab peace activists whose sailing to Gaza was prevented this morning by the police raid on the port of Jaffa. “An Israeli citizen can board a boat and sail away for Greece or Italy, or even to America or Tahiti, … Read more
For: the President-Elect, Mr. Barack Obama. From: Uri Avnery, Israel. The following humble suggestions are based on my 70 years of experience as an underground fighter, special forces soldier in the 1948 war, editor-in-chief of a newsmagazine, member of the Knesset and founding member of a peace movement: -1- As far as Israeli-Arab peace is … Read more
“No, we will absolutely not move aside. We have been demonstrating on this sidewalk, opposite the Defence Ministry gates, for more than twenty years – since the time of the First Lebanon War, You are not going to change the rules suddenly!” said activists of various peace groups in an angry exchange of words with … Read more
The force needed to clearA single pogromists’ houseAfter Barak at last decidedTo end the shameCould have removedAll the settler pogromistsFrom all parts of Hebron Gush Shalom ad in Haaretz, December 5, 2008 Cheques to help us continue the ads to: Gush Shalom, P.O.Box 3322, Tel-Aviv 61033
THE ISRAELI OBAMA. What will he look like, the Israeli counterpart of Barack Obama? What will be his attributes?That is a tantalizing question. It goes without saying that one cannot construct a human being according to a recipe, like a cake from a cook book. But one can, at least, consider a few of the … Read more
Contrary to theSupreme Court’s decision,The army continues withExtra-judicial executions.Contrary to theSupreme Court’s decision,The Shin Bet continuesTo torture prisoners.Young women soldiersAre sent to killBy remote control.Those who refuse to serveAre sent to military prison.Which party will raise thisIn the election campaign? Gush Shalom ad in Haaretz, November 28, 2008 Cheques to help us continue the ads … Read more