Reclaiming Hanukah From the Occupation
2009-12-14
Advertisements My latest in Zeek Magazine, some thoughts on Chanukah and Israel.Continue Reading
Freeze Means Ruse in Hebrew
2009-12-01
Advertisements My latest piece in Zeek can be read here. Wish I could take credit for the title, but that would have to go to my editor, Joel Schalit. I want to add a bit to the piece here. I made a great effort to debunk the settlement freeze, andContinue 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
Frank Talk From Martin Indyk
2009-05-28
Advertisements Martin Indyk was twice ambassador to Israel. He used to be research director for AIPAC and was the founding Executive Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. When people write about “The Israel Lobby,” whether sensibly or otherwise, the very icon of their subject is Martin Indyk.Continue Reading