Omar al-Issawi

Who will Condemn the Murder of Vittorio Arrigoni?

Who will Condemn the Murder of Vittorio Arrigoni?

OMAR AL-ISSAWI: He left his homeland to help those suffering injustice only to suffer an appalling injustice himself. Yet how low is the condemnation?

 Ramzy Baroud

“Disgraceful”: The Term for Goldstone’s Moral Collapse

“Disgraceful”: The Term for Goldstone’s Moral Collapse

RAMZY BAROUD: Eighteen months of relentless pressure by the Israeli authorities eventually bore fruit with the publication of Goldstone’s now notorious op-ed. Cheers can only be heard in Tel Aviv.

 Jonathan Cook

Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing: The Case of Munther Fahmi

Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing: The Case of Munther Fahmi

JONATHAN COOK: “There is clearly a policy to push Palestinians out of Jerusalem to reduce what is called here the Palestinian demographic threat…”

 Mondoweiss

The Vital, Enduring Legacy of the Goldstone Report

The Vital, Enduring Legacy of the Goldstone Report

ADAM HOROWITZ, LIZZY RATNER, PHILIP WEISS, MONDOWEISS: The most significant achievement of the Goldstone Report is that it has re-framed the Israeli-Palestinian debate.

 Mondoweiss

Israeli Demolition Number Hits Record on the West Bank

Israeli Demolition Number Hits Record on the West Bank

ADAM HOROWITZ, MONDOWEISS: ‘Land Day’ became instead ‘Demolition Day’, according to the UN spokesman. The rate of demolition on the West Bank has increased for the third straight month.

 Ramzy Baroud

For the love of Egypt: Why Besieged Gazans Danced in the Street

For the love of Egypt: Why Besieged Gazans Danced in the Street

RAMZY BAROUD: The lives of the people of Gaza have been deeply entwined with Egypt since the Palestinian Nakba of 1948. In spite of their current plight Gazans have been riveted and inspired by recent events in Egypt.

 Ramzy Baroud

Time for Hamas to Rethink Charter, Offer Hope

Time for Hamas to Rethink Charter, Offer Hope

RAMZY BAROUD: Hamas should now re-think its charter of 1988, which will always be used in the interests of those seeking to discount Hamas’ credibility.

 David Roberts

‘Bethlehem is where?!’ Yet another Palin Whopper.

‘Bethlehem is where?!’ Yet another Palin Whopper.

DAVID ROBERTS: She’s never been strong on geography so it came as no surprise when the gun-totin’ soccer mom from Alaska made a boo-boo on her visit to the Middle East.

 James M. Dorsey

Palestinian Emerges as Israeli Soccer Star

Palestinian Emerges as Israeli Soccer Star

JAMES M. DORSEY: Soccer is the one of the few things that lets Palestinians and Israelis at times look beyond their daily confrontations.

 Mondoweiss

The Ultimate Target of Palestinian Demonstrators

The Ultimate Target of Palestinian Demonstrators

ALEX KANE, MONDOWEISS: The Israelis have pursued the classic colonial strategy in the Palestinian territories. It’s this strategy that the March 15 protesters have in their sights.

 Common Ground News Service

Israel’s Arab, Jewish Women Should Unite to Win Progress

Israel’s Arab, Jewish Women Should Unite to Win Progress

WAHAT AL SALAM, NEVE SHALOM, CGNEWS: While the opportunities afforded to Arab Israeli women to participate in society would appear to be broadening, they still face significant obstacles.

 Jonathan Cook

Global Unpopularity Wearing Down Israel

Global Unpopularity Wearing Down Israel

JONATHAN COOK: Benjamin Netanyahu’s advisers conceded last week that the Israeli prime minister is more downcast than they have ever seen him.

 Common Ground News Service

‘Business As Usual’ Not Possible for Israel

‘Business As Usual’ Not Possible for Israel

KHALED DIAB:The change convulsing the Middle East is being viewed fearfully by Israel. But there’s an opportunity for it to improve its relationships…

 Mondoweiss

Democracy: U.S. Speaks With a ‘Forked Tongue’

Democracy: U.S. Speaks With a ‘Forked Tongue’

PHILIP WEISS, MONDOWEISS: Fine words in Cairo almost two years ago are forgotten when the Israeli lobby makes a call for a vote on illegal West Bank settlements…

 Mondoweiss

Frustration with U.S on Palestine Catalysing More Direct Measures

Frustration with U.S on Palestine Catalysing More Direct Measures

DAVID SCHWARTZMAN, MAI ABDUL, MONDOWEISS: The Middle East peace process is going nowhere fast and interested parties are giving up on the U.S.

 Common Ground News Service

Time is Running Out For the Children of Gaza

Time is Running Out For the Children of Gaza

OMAR SHA’BAN: Beyond the physical siege that is being endured by the people of Gaza there is a ‘siege of the mind’ which is having a profound effect on its youth.

 Jonathan Cook

Palestinians Losing Patience With the PA

Palestinians Losing Patience With the PA

JONATHAN COOK: Eighteen years of the so-called ‘peace process’ appear to have drawn to a close and the Palestinian people feel betrayed by their negotiators.

 Naseem Tarawnah

Jordan ‘Uneasy’ On Palestine Papers Revelations

Jordan ‘Uneasy’ On Palestine Papers Revelations

NASEEM TARAWNAH: The Palestine Papers may not reveal earth-shattering facts, they have, though, given us insights into the main characters.

 Osama Al Sharif

The Palestine Papers and the Dilemma of Peace Talks

The Palestine Papers and the Dilemma of Peace Talks

OSAMA AL SHARIF: The documents underline an important fact; the Palestinian leadership today has one goal in mind – to reach a deal with Israel at any price.

 Hisham Wyne

The Hard Truths and Betrayals Revealed by The Palestine Papers

The Hard Truths and Betrayals Revealed by The Palestine Papers

HISHAM WYNE: The release of the Palestine Papers will be seen as pivotal. Fundamental truths have been revealed.