Quotes
Sheikh Raed SalahQuotes the KoranIn a political context.He was detained.Rabbi Shmuel EliyahuQuotes the BibleIn a political context.He gets a salaryFrom the statetreasury. Published in Haaretz, 18/08/17
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Zazim: Bring the light back to Gaza!
Just a couple weeks ago, the skies over Southern Israel were an incredible sight: dozens of Zazim members lit up the sky with 150 paper lanterns in solidarity with millions of Gazans living in darkness. Now, the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are plastered with more than a 1,000 posters calling the responsible ministers … Read more
Stop the eviction in Sheikh Jarrah!
The Shamshana family in Sheikh Jarrah facing imminent eviction from their home – vigil tomorrow Fri. August 11 The residents of Sheikh Jarrah are currently facing new evictionsThe Shamshana family may be evacuated from their home this FridayThe protest vigil will take place this week in solidarity with the familyThe residents call on anyone who … Read more
“Anyone But Bibi”
THE VULTURES are circling. They can see the wounded man on the ground, and are waiting for his end. So are the human carnivores – the politicians. They sing his praises, swear to defend him with all their heart – but in their heads they are already calculating who might be his successor. Each of … Read more
Wanted: scapegoat
Netanyahu isIn trouble.Police investigatorsAre closing in.What to do?Close downAl-Jazeera! Published in Haaretz, 11/08/17
Wistful Eyes
THE WHOLE world watched with bated breath while the days passed. Then the hours. Then the minutes. The world watched while the condemned man, Muhammad Abu-Ali of Qalqiliya, waited for his execution. Abu-Ali was a convicted terrorist. He had bought a knife and killed four members of a family in a nearby Jewish settlement. He … Read more
Thou shalt not be photographed
The military courtRuled clearly:It is forbiddenTo kill a personWho does notPose a threat.(And particularly,Don’t do itIn front of cameras.) Published in Haaretz, 04/08/17
Emergency demonstration – the government is setting Jerusalem ablaze.
This evening, Sat. July 22, at 20:30: an emergency demonstration in Paris Square, Jerusalem – voicing our protest at a government which is set on setting Jerusalem ablaze. The government must not be allowed to set Jerusalem on fire!We will not let them drag us all into another war! Roads are blocked, whole neighborhoods placed … Read more
The March of Folly
MY LATE friend, Nathan Yellin-Mor, the political leader of the LEHI underground, once told me that a certain politician is “not a great thinker and not a small fool.” I remember that sentence every time I think about Gilad Erdan, our Minister of Public Security. His part in the events of the last few weeks, … Read more
Freedom
At long lastThe metal detectorsWere removed.So, what moreDo the PalestiniansWant?To be free ofIsraeli occupation. Published in Haaretz, 28/07/17