Cheap
While the firesWere ragingIt was cheapTo blame“The Arabs”.But now that victimsClaim compensations,It is cheaperTo discover thatIt was “negligence”. Published in Haaretz, 02/12/16
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The Call of the Mu’ezzin
The first mu`ezzin stood on the roof of the prophet Muhammad’s home in Medina, during his exile from Mecca, and called the believers to prayer. He also walked along the streets, doing the same. When Islam became the established religion, minarets were built. Their original purpose was to ventilate the mosque, letting the hot air … Read more
The submarines of all things
Netanyahu built settlements,Perpetuated occupation -And was re-elected.Enriched the rich,Made the poor poorer -And was elected once again.Will the submarinesFinally sink him? Published in Ha’aretz, 25/11/16
The President Elect
THE FIRST shock has passed. President-Elect Donald Trump. I am gradually getting used to the sound of these words. We are entering an era of complete uncertainty. We Israelis and the entire world. From shoe-shine boy to head of state. Nobody knows. BUT FIRST we must say goodbye to Barack Obama. Frankly, I like the … Read more
No whitewash
Not onlyAmona.All settlementsAre illegal.No “Legalization bill”Could possiblyWhitewash them. Published in Ha’aretz, 18/11/16
A Tour and Public Apology event in the destroyed village Bayt Nattif
The event is organized by Zochrot and Erik Ader, a former ambassador of the Netherlands, to apologize for the fact that JNF has planted 1100 trees on the land of the refugees of Bayt Nattif to honour his father, the Reverend Bastiaan Jan Ader who saved Jews during the 2nd world war. Friday, Nov. 18th … Read more
Oh My God, Trump!
PRESIDENT TRUMP. I am still in a state of shock. But I had better get used to it. This is not just another US election. In my life I have seen many. Some had results I liked, some not. But this one is entirely different. This is an earthquake that changes the face of the … Read more
Friends?
Netanyahu declared:Trump is aFriend of Israel!The question is:Whose friendIs Netanyahu? Published in Ha’aretz, 11/11/16
The Lesser Evil
WHO WILL win the elections in the US in three days? I know for sure. No need to ask the public opinion polls, the modern equivalent of the Roman interpreters of animal entrails and the more modern readers of coffee grounds. The polls are no more exact. The winner will be the PLE – the … Read more
Responsibility
Wishing theAmerican votersResponsibilityAnd determinationNext Tuesday.A Trump presidencyWould beA disasterTo the world.Not justTo America. Published in Haaretz, 04/11/16