“THE TWO-STATE solution is dead!” This mantra has been repeated so often lately, by so many authoritative commentators, that it must be true.Well, it ain‘t. It reminds one of Mark Twain’s oft quoted words: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” BY NOW this has become an intellectual fad. To advocate the two-state solution … Read more
Gush Shalom calls upon singer Achinoam Nini (“Noa”), to cancel her scheduled performance during the events of “Jerusalem Day”. In a letter delivered to Nini’s office, Gush Shalom stated: “The Jerusalem Municipality billed the event where you are to appear under the title ‘Jerusalem will mark 46 years since her liberation and unification’. This is … Read more
Of all the dangersFacing Israel,The oneThat frightensThe governmentMost isThe danger ofPeace. Published in “Haaretz”May 10, 2013
AN AMBASSADOR is an honest man sent abroad to lie for the good of his country, a British statesman famously wrote some 400 years ago. That is true, of course, for all diplomats.The question is whether the diplomat lies only to others, or also to himself. I am asking this these days when I follow … Read more
The army resumed“Targeted” assassinations.A settler wasStabbed to death.The Arab states extendedTheir peace initiative.The way to peace is open.So is the way to escalation.The choice is ours! Published in “Haaretz” – May 3, 2013
WHEN THE huge immigration wave from the Soviet Union arrived in 1990, we were glad.First of all, because we believe that all immigration is a good thing for the country. This, I believe, is generally the case.Second, because we were convinced that this specific group of immigrants would push our country in the right direction. … Read more
Hunger strikerSamer IssawiFaced aloneThe full mightOf the GovernmentOf Israel.He won his struggleAs well as the heartsOf all PalestiniansAnd many Israelis. Published in “Haaretz” – April 26, 2013
IT WAS a moving experience. Moments that spoke not only to the mind, but also – and foremost – to the heart. Last Sunday, on the eve of Israel’s Remembrance Day for the fallen in our wars, I was invited to an event organized by the activist group Combatants for Peace and the Forum of … Read more
Where shallWe beOn the nextIndependence Day?If we don’tChange course:Well on the wayTo apartheid! Published in “Haaretz”, April 19, 2013
“AROUND US the storm is raging / But our head will not be bowed…” we sang when we were young, before the State of Israel was born. On the eve of Israel’s 65th birthday, this coming Monday, we could sing this rousing song again. And not just out of nostalgia. Around us, many storms are … Read more