Mondoweiss

“Jewish” or “Israeli”: Varying Degrees of Squeamishness

“Jewish” or “Israeli”: Varying Degrees of Squeamishness

MONDOWEISS: Were those who murdered Mohammed Kheidr ‘Israeli’ or ‘Jewish’? Media outlets differed in their description.

 Juan Cole

Israel and Iran: A Lot More In Common Than They Think

Israel and Iran: A Lot More In Common Than They Think

JUAN COLE: Binyamin Netanyahu’s observations on Iranian jeans-wearing provoked much mirth but the two countries have a lot in common.

 mai abdul rahman

Twenty Years On: The Lies We Are Still Told

Twenty Years On: The Lies We Are Still Told

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: The hope has long since disappeared. Since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin Israel has pursued a relentless course.

 Mondoweiss

Alicia Keys in Israel: Maximum Propaganda Value Squeezed

Alicia Keys in Israel: Maximum Propaganda Value Squeezed

MONDOWEISS: The Israeli authorities certainly made the most of American R&B singer Alicia Keys recent visit to their country.

 Common Ground News Service

Arab-Israeli Teachers ‘Helping to Improve Understanding’

Arab-Israeli Teachers ‘Helping to Improve Understanding’

COMMON GROUND NEWS: The recruitment of newly qualified Arab-Israeli teachers will help drive shared citizenship initiatives

 Mondoweiss

‘Two State Solution? No Chance!’ Israeli Minister Speaks Out

‘Two State Solution? No Chance!’ Israeli Minister Speaks Out

MONDOWEISS: ‘We do whatever we want, whenever we want’. Danny Danon injects a bit of plain speaking into the debate about the future, or not, of Palestine.

 Jonathan Cook

‘Palestine? Not a Priority’: Internal Fissures Evident in Israel

‘Palestine? Not a Priority’: Internal Fissures Evident in Israel

JONATHAN COOK: As the physical threat against their security has waned so Israelis have been free to examine other areas of their society.

 Mondoweiss

‘Come and See A Skeleton’: Response to Issawi’s Invite

‘Come and See A Skeleton’: Response to Issawi’s Invite

IRA GLUNTS, MONDOWEISS: The Palestinian hunger striker Samer Issawi sent a letter to prominent Israelis inviting them to see him in prison. There have been radically different responses.

 Common Ground News Service

How To Be Human: What Surgeons Teach Us

How To Be Human: What Surgeons Teach Us

TAHSEEN YAQEEN, CGNEWS: It’s a story that pops up now and then but the strength of its message should not be underestimated.

 James M. Dorsey

Israeli Club’s Racism ‘Undermines Founding Principle’

Israeli Club’s Racism ‘Undermines Founding Principle’

JAMES M. DORSEY: Beitar Jerusalem’s problems surrounding the signing of two Muslim players underscores many of Israel’s issues with the international community

 Common Ground News Service

Morocco ‘An Example of Jewish, Arab Co-Existence’

Morocco ‘An Example of Jewish, Arab Co-Existence’

ADINA FRIEDMAN: The richness of Morocco’s Jewish history comes as a surprise to many but it could provide a template for the region.

 James M. Dorsey

In Israel and Egypt The Stench of Racism Grows Stronger

In Israel and Egypt The Stench of Racism Grows Stronger

JAMES DORSEY: Whether it’s Israeli football teams or Egyptian presidents accusations of racism are running rife throughout the region.

 Mondoweiss

Israeli Election Upset: Good News for Peace? Ah, No.

Israeli Election Upset: Good News for Peace? Ah, No.

MONDOWEISS: The surprising blow to Netanyahu suggests good news for Israeli-Palestinian relations. Let’s look at Yair Lapid’s statements on the issue.