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Racism with a democratic face: Truth, lies and Gaza
In a world that celebrates the onward march of democracy, the Palestinian people have been left behind. When the first free elections - which were...
World must take a stand against Israel
Israel's murder of the human rights activists on the MV Samoud on Monday brings into focus its policy of disregard for human lives and disrespect for...
Grotesque theatre succeeded brilliantly
This may turn out to be a pivotal moment in the Middle East. Not because of the loss of life, which was tragic, but alas not uncommon in the Middle...
Military might not all Israel needs to survive
The Jewish state must reassure the world it wants peace. In boarding vessels intent on breaking the Gaza blockade the Israeli military has done the...
A cynical and politically motivated media stunt
The tragic events off Gaza remind us there are still those who seek to manipulate humanitarian needs for extremist ends. The situation is ongoing,...
A deadly act of state-sponsored terrorism
Dov Weisglass, an adviser to a former Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, once compared the approach to Palestinians as like putting them on a diet...
Gaza flotilla: Why the blockade makes sense for Israel
Until Hamas accepts Israel’s right to exist and stops launching rocket attacks, Israel may have to continue the Gaza blockade. The activists...
Israel reveals its true face
This will count. A flotilla of relief boats attacked in international waters. Armed commandos boarding a vessel carrying supplies for a besieged...
Will Israel Join the March of Folly?
Barbara Tuchman, in her classic book “March of Folly,” examined four cases in history when governments acted contrary to their own best...
It is time for Israel's friends to condemn its acts of terrorism
By and large a one-dimensional approach has characterised our approach to understanding the phenomenon of terrorism. However, the recent killing of a...
Talking-Cure Diplomacy
last month, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton caused a stir with remarks that at first glance seemed a restatement of the obvious — namely,...
More airport security won’t do much to stop terrorists. Leaving the Middle East would.
Ending US interference, including military support for Israel, could significantly reduce the rationale for terrorist acts. Earlier this week, Osama...
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