Advertisements In my latest piece for The New Arab, I look at the new report from Amnesty International accusing and essentially proving that Israel is guilty of the crime of apartheid. I focus largely on the hysterical reaction this has produced in Washington, in the Israeli government, and in the anti-PalestinianContinue Reading
Advertisements B’Tselem, a major Israeli human rights group, issued a position paper declaring that Israel is an apartheid state. In a new piece at The Nation, I examine their case and what led them to make this declaration and why they did this now. I also look at what thisContinue Reading
If settlement growth continues with even less restraint than there is now, the consequences for existing Palestinian towns, villages, and cities will be devastating, as the settlements will choke off travel, commerce, and water and other resources even more than they already do. It won’t lead to a single state, or any other stable future, even an oppressive one. It cannot lead to anything but violence.Continue Reading
These incidents represent a steadily mounting effort to erode Israeli democracy, which is already reeling under the weight of fifty years of occupation. Arresting that erosion is crucial for Israelis, Palestinians and the cause of peace and justice for both.Continue Reading
Defenses of Israeli human rights workers and condemnations of Im Tirtzu have come not only from the Israeli left and its supporters, but also from key officials in the Israeli government, military and intelligence communities. Continue Reading
