mai abdul rahman

‘Child Soldiers’ or ‘Cadets’. No Label, Respect Children.

‘Child Soldiers’ or ‘Cadets’. No Label, Respect Children.

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: On occasion depending on the nature of the particular conflict a discussion fires up related to child soldiers. With Mali it’s here again.

 Richard Silverstein

Israel Enlisting its Own Twitter Army

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.

 Common Ground News Service

Commemorating Both Sides: A Difficult Choice

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

 Mondoweiss

Israel’s Push for War with Iran is ‘Relentless’

Israel’s Push for War with Iran is ‘Relentless’

ALEX KANE, MONDOWEISS: The Israelis are doing all in their power to scuttle ‘back channel’ discussions to ease tension between the U.S and Iran.

 Mondoweiss

An Inconvenient Truth: Ehud Barak Off Message

An Inconvenient Truth: Ehud Barak Off Message

MONDOWEISS: If Iran ever acquired nuclear weapons would it launch an attack on Israel? “Not on us and not on any neighbor.” The speaker? Ehud Barak…

 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.