Tag: palestinians

Israeli Settlers Push Palestinians to Sleep on the Street

EAST JERUSALEM – Israel’s continued policy of Judaizing East Jerusalem in order to establish facts on the ground before the future of that part of the city is decided has left dozens of Palestinians homeless and sleeping on the streets. Hundreds more are at risk, amid allegations of document forgery by Israeli settlers who have … Continue reading “Israeli Settlers Push Palestinians to Sleep on the Street”

US Turns Blind Eye to Israel’s New Separation Policy

In an echo of restrictions already firmly in place in Gaza, Israel has begun barring movement between Israel and the West Bank for those holding a foreign passport, including humanitarian aid workers and thousands of Palestinian residents. The new policy is designed to force foreign citizens, mainly from North America and Europe, to choose between … Continue reading “US Turns Blind Eye to Israel’s New Separation Policy”

Saudi Arabia May Not Follow Obama’s Israel Plan

Pro-Israel lobbyists won the support of 77 senators (out of 100) for a letter sent to President Barack Obama that urged him to "press Arab leaders" to consider making dramatic, upfront peace overtures to Israel. But one key Arab state, Saudi Arabia, has already clearly communicated its refusal to make any such gestures at this … Continue reading “Saudi Arabia May Not Follow Obama’s Israel Plan”

A Jeremiad and a Message of Hope

Dear Dov Yermiya, I have received the distressing letter that you recently sent to a limited number of friends. You paint the Israeli reality in dark – but true – colors, and end by cutting your ties with it. "Therefore I, a 95-year-old Sabra (native-born Israeli Jew), who has plowed its fields, planted trees, built … Continue reading “A Jeremiad and a Message of Hope”

Life in the Bubble: At Home in the Israeli Settler State

Given my Judeo-Christian roots, I’ve long wanted to visit “The Holy Land.” The U.S.-supported Israeli attack on Gaza this past winter lent urgency to that longing. In mid-May I joined a delegation going to Israel and the West Bank of the Israeli-Occupied Palestinian Territories. Altogether I spent a month experiencing those tense and militarized lands. … Continue reading “Life in the Bubble: At Home in the Israeli Settler State”

Israeli Wall Bound to Become an Issue Again

JERUSALEM – Beneath the towering eight-meter concrete slabs, an army jeep patrols the Israeli side of the "security wall" that cuts through Palestinian territory, dividing the occupied West Bank from Israel. Suddenly, a soccer ball flies over the wall and lands on the roof of the jeep. The soldiers kick it back. The ball comes … Continue reading “Israeli Wall Bound to Become an Issue Again”

Israeli Way of War Inherently Criminal

Like the ghost of Hamlet’s father, the evil spirit of the Gaza War refuses to leave us in peace. This week it came back to disturb the tranquility of the chiefs of the state and the army. "Breaking the Silence," a group of courageous former combat soldiers, published a report comprising the testimonies of 30 … Continue reading “Israeli Way of War Inherently Criminal”