Reclaiming Hanukah From the Occupation
2009-12-14
Advertisements My latest in Zeek Magazine, some thoughts on Chanukah and Israel.Continue Reading
America the Spectator; Time For Less Talk, More Action From Obama
2009-11-24
Advertisements My latest piece in Zeek Magazine explores the implications of the threatened unilateral declaration of statehood by the Palestinians and the Israeli decision to expand the settlement of Gilo in East Jerusalem. I explain how it amounts to one of the final challenges and opportunities for the Obama AdministrationContinue Reading
The End of the Abbas Era?
2009-11-06
Advertisements My latest piece for Zeek Magazine explores the realities and ramifications of Mahmoud Abbas’ announcement that he will not seek re-election. Click here to read it.Continue Reading
Benny Morris: A Man Everyone Can Love to hate
2009-05-15
Advertisements Benny Morris has a new book out where he examines the rise of the one-state solution in the discourse around the Israel-Palestine conflict. I review it here. The review has much of what i would want to say about Morris. But I think it’s important to emphasize two things.Continue Reading
Recognizing A Jewish State: Obama In Perspective
2009-04-19
Advertisements Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu demanded that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state as a precondition for returning to talks. President Obama wasted little time in dismissing that demand. The demand is absurd on its face. No one demands that a country be recognized as anything butContinue Reading