Tag Archives: Israel

Israel’s Mighty Monkey Wrench

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

  “Offensive, discriminatory, and unacceptable” is how the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations described the United Arab Emirates’ denying Shahar Peer, an Israeli tennis player, a visa to participate in a profitable women’s tennis tournament in Dubai. … Continue reading →

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Israel vs. Hamas: Unfinished Business

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

  The ceasefire Israel and Hamas reluctantly committed to on Jan. 18 was broken today as Rockets fired from Gaza shelled southern Israel and fighter jets targeted a metal foundry allegedly used as weapons factory in Rafah. A pro-Fatah militant … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Two Noble Bondmen

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

  AP photo by Hussein Malla   They scurried about pusillanimously like fattened experimental mice in the laboratory of US foreign policy. They feigned a modicum of concern and commiseration for the Palestinian plight and outrage and condemnation against Israel’s … Continue reading →

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The Mendacity Of Hope

Posted on January 15, 2009 by

  George Stephanopoulos, the host of ABC News program “This Week,” interviewed President-elect Barak Obama on his foreign policy plans for the Middle East. Mr. Obama reiterated his intention to engage Iran in a direct dialogue that will emphasize respect … Continue reading →

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Roadkills On The “Road Map” For Peace

Posted on January 10, 2009 by

  The murderous Israeli onslaught of Gazans continues unabated and with impunity as Israel unleashed thousands of its ground troops to foray further into the densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip killing hundreds of civilians most of whom are … Continue reading →

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On Killing Palestinian Civilians

Posted on January 3, 2009 by

   It is difficult today to find reports on the polarizing Palestinian/Israeli issue unladed of hyperbole; debating the conflict hardly ever occurs without damaging irrational emotional eruptions. It is analogous to navigating a minefield. Facts have been doctored; histories rewritten; … Continue reading →

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