Framing the Gaza Narrative
2014-08-13
Gaza was not an example of Israel “going too far.” It was an escalation due to Israel’s desperate attempt to shatter the Palestinian unity government.Continue Reading
Kidnapped Israelis Getting Lost In Bibi’s Political Agenda
2014-06-19
Advertisements An edited version of this article originally appeared at LobeLog. There is a sure, albeit contemptible, way to get the attention of virtually the entire state of Israel. That is to kidnap some of its younger citizens. It worked with Cpl. Gilad Shalit, and it seems to be playingContinue Reading
We Are All Prisoners Here
2011-06-29
Advertisements In my latest for Babylon Times, hosted by Souciant, I look at two subjects that each demand their own justice: Gilad Shalit and the many Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.Continue Reading
Resolving the Gaza Siege Conundrum
2010-06-13
Advertisements The Gaza Flotilla disaster has shone a light on the siege of Gaza. After three years, the international community has finally stood up and said this must stop. Now the question is how. I’m reminded of a meeting I had about a year ago with several State Department officials.Continue Reading
United States of Denial
2010-06-06
Advertisements One can never accuse the neo-conservatives of a lack of hubris. Liz Cheney, daughter of Dick and Lynne Cheney, offers a prime example of this in an interview on ABC News. While Cheney was admitting the massive mistake the Bush Administration made in pushing for Palestinian elections in 2006,Continue Reading