Nazareth Machinations: The Long Game to “Jews Only”
JONATHAN COOK: … Expropriations would become a staple of life over the next three decades as more than 70 per cent of the land belonging to Palestinians was nationalized
Israel Facing a Harsher, Less Predictable World
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: There are forces out there seeking to capitalize on the Arab Spring: It’s s a different world Israel is facing. A harsher world, one more difficult to control.
‘Israel Is For Jews Only’: Dani Dayan Pulls No Punches
ILENE COHEN, MONDOWEISS: Goodbye ‘Two State Solution’, Goodbye ‘Right of Return’, Goodbye Palestine. Dani Dayan spells out the real vision
Target Lebanon: A ‘Jittery’ Israel Set To Lash Out
ROB L. WAGNER: The changes throughout the Arab world have made Israel very nervous indeed. And a nervous Israel is a dangerous Israel.
Israel Enlisting its Own Twitter Army
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Those who are really addicted to social media or are especially dedicated to spreading the views of the IDF can even reach the rank of Lieutenant-General.
Arab Israeli National Service Volunteers on the Rise
RUTH EGLASH: The discussion over national civilian service provides an insight into the relationship between Arab citizens of Israel and the state.
What Has Peres Done to Merit Medal of Freedom?
MIKO PELED, MONDOWEISS: When it comes to Shimon Peres there’s a great struggle to see how he has advanced freedom in the Middle East in any way.
Israel: Erasing the Beauty of East Jerusalem
Palestinians whether Muslim or Christian believe they are witnesses of an unwritten Israeli agenda: Erase all traces of non-Jewish heritage.
Flame Virus a product of Israeli ‘Cyber Warfare’
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Zionism decrees Israel should be a “light unto nations.” Israel’s cyberwarriors are making the country a “flame” unto the nations.
Commemorating Both Sides: A Difficult Choice
EINAT LEVY, CGNEWS: A ceremony that celebrates the sanctity of life rather than death leaves one feeling strengthened rather than fearful
Love Lost: Global Attitudes to Israel Harden – BBC
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Relying on hasbara to bolster your image in the world is the equivalent of running on fumes.
Fear of the ‘Other’: Clarity While Under Attack
REMA KHERIYA, CGNEWS: Sheltering two of my son’s friends from missile attack it becomes clear what fear of the other is.
Israel Rattled By Non-Violence: BDS Working
PHILIP WEISS: ‘Why is our reputation so poor?’ asks Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. Where do we start?
For Peace, Israel Must Recognize the Nakba
MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: Palestinians were not subjected to the same level of cruelty of the Holocaust – but right is not and should not be a relative value.
Sustained Criticism Leaves Netanyahu Unmoved
RAMZY BAROUD: He’s been pummelled by leading political, intelligence and military heavyweights but polls still put him in the lead
Israel’s Plan to Dispossess the Negev Bedouin
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Not content with dispossessing 1 million Israeli Palestinians, Israel is repeating the original sin against the Negev Bedouin.
“We Don’t Negotiate With Palestinians”: Olmert’s Truth
PHILIP WEISS, CGNEWS: Ehud Olmert, former Prime Minister of Israel, revealed a lot in his recent CNN interview.
Heavy Metal: The Music of Peace in the Middle East?
ROI BEN-YEHUDA, CGNEWS: Orphaned Land have built a huge support throughout the Middle East. So who are they?
Israel Rare Admission: Iran has Never Called for Its Destruction
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Some tropes are so engraved a politician can know they are false, admit it, and then contradict himself.
J Street: Is It Making Any Difference At All?
MORIEL ROTHMAN, CGNEWS: It was established to provide an alternative outlet for discourse. Has it succeeded?
