Condoleezza -Don’t promise us”New horizons”.The horizon moves awayThe more one triesTo approach it.Give usHere and nowPractical negotiationsWith the entire Palestinian peopleFor a comprehensive, justAnd final peace. Gush Shalom ad published in Haaretz, February 16, 2007
Gush Shalom, the Israeli Peace Bloc, along with peace forces throughout the world, welcomes the Palestinian unity agreement.In this agreement, Hamas undertakes to respect the Oslo accords, which are based on the mutual recognition of the State of Israel and the Palestinian people. The new Palestinian government, which will include all the main political representatives … Read more
International Herald TribuneHenry Siegman, IHTPARIS. The recent agreement in Mecca between Fatah and Hamas demonstrates the fallacy of a widely held belief — that the United States alone holds the key to resolving the Israel- Palestine conflict. In fact, the Saudi-sponsored accord opens the door to a major European role in the Middle East peace … Read more
WHEN A Prime Minister has just lost a war, is dogged by corruption allegations and sees his popularity ratings in free fall – what can he do? Why, he can initiate provocations. A provocation diverts attention, generates headlines, creates the illusion of power, radiates a sense of leadership. But a provocation is a dangerous instrument. … Read more
At the Temple MountA unilateral usurpationIs taking place.This is aSuperfluous,Foolish,DangerousProvocation.Do we reallyWant aWar of religions? Gush Shalom ad published in Haaretz, February 9, 2007
IT SOUNDS like a promo for a second rate soap opera: a 21- year old woman appears with a much older celebrity, who grabs her, forces a kiss on her and pushes his tongue into her mouth. This scene has been occupying the attention of the Israeli public for months now, more than any other … Read more
PeaceAmong the PalestiniansIs good for Israel, too.OnlyA united Palestinian leadershipWill be ableTo make peace with usAnd keep it. Gush Shalom ad published in Haaretz,February 1, 2007
“IF ARAFAT were alive…” one hears this phrase increasingly often in conversations with Palestinians, and also with Israelis and foreigners.”If Arafat were alive, what’s happening now in Gaza wouldn’t be happening…” – “If Arafat were alive, we would have somebody to talk with…” – “If Arafat were alive, Islamic fundamentalism would not have won among … Read more
And there’sA rapeThat’sAlreadyGoing onFor40 years. Gush Shalom ad in Haaretz, January 26, 2007
The path forward to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside of Israel is subject to the sea changes occurring in the sensitive Middle East region. Thus, today, in order to evaluate the chances for Israeli-Palestinian peace, it is vital to understand and analyze the impact of the current serious battle among the ruling … Read more