Before the outbreak of the next Gaza war!Citizens from the Gaza Border communities will march towards Gaza, calling regional and international leaders:- To put an end to the cycle of violence!- To reach a long term agreement between Israel and Gaza now!- To ensure a life of dignity and hope for people on both sides … Read more
“PLEASE DON’T write about Ya’ir Golan!” a friend begged me, “Anything a leftist like you writes will only harm him!” So I abstained for some weeks. But I can’t keep quiet any longer. General Ya’ir Golan, the deputy Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, made a speech on Holocaust Memorial Day. Wearing his uniform, … Read more
“Dark forcesAre risingIn theIsraeli society,”So warnedGeneral Ya’ir Golan.“You have seenNothing yet!”Answers NetanyahuAnd appointsLieberman asDefense Minister. Published in Haaretz, 20/05/16
WHEN DAVID BEN-GURION read out Israel’s declaration of independence (officially: “Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel”) on May 14, 1948, I was in Kibbutz Hulda. My company of the (still unnamed) Israeli army was ordered to make a night attack on the Arab village of al-Kubab, near the town of Ramleh. It … Read more
WhateverHis (unknown)Political views,Gen. Yair GolanIs aNational Hero.The peopleShould award himA citationFor bravery. Published in Haaretz, 13/05/16
ANTI-SEMITES make me laugh. They are so funny. I know that many will consider this statement frivolous, if not obnoxious, considering all the terrible things committed by anti-Semites throughout the ages, including the Holocaust. But nowadays, they are just ridiculous. The things they believe in. The things they say. Ridiculous. TAKE THE ex-mayor of London, … Read more
The Justice MinisterProposes a billTo annexThe settlements.So it is no surpriseThat NetanyahuSays “No” to France.Quite simple, he hasNothing to offer. On Memorial Day Eve (Tue. May 10) at 21.00 we will takepart in the memorial ceremony held by Combatants forPeace and The Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families’Forum, at the Kvutzat Shlomo Hall (Drive In Compound),Issak Remba St., … Read more
NO. IT’S not “us” and “them”. Not “us” – the good ones, the moral ones, the righteous ones. Or, to put it bluntly, the magnificent ones. The Jews. And not “them” – the bad ones, the evil ones. To put it bluntly again: the despicable ones. Yes, the Arabs. We, who were chosen by God, … Read more
No amountOf American aidCan ensureThe futureOf a countryWhich livesBy the swordAnd rejectsThe chanceOf reaching peace! Published in Haaretz, 28/04/16
This year, too,An occupyingCountryIs celebratingThe HolidayOf Liberty.Next yearIn Jerusalem,City of Peace,Capital ofTwo States! Haaretz, 22/04/16