Category Archives: Opinion

Ideas on peace and security

Alternatives are also problematic

Beware "Creative Alternatives" by Hussein Ibish | Daily Beast,May 17, 2012 It’s easy to understand why so many people are giving up on negotiations and a two-state solution, and instead are looking for “creative alternatives.” Israeli-Palestinian talks are at an … Continue reading

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Nakba for Jews and Arabs

Nakba Day is misunderstood by most of the world Reprinted from Daily Alert, May 16. 2012 The Meaning of Nakba Day – Jonathan S. Tobin Nakba is an Arabic word which means disaster, and that is what those who participated … Continue reading

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Gazans consider alternatives

The State of Gaza “People are fed up with politics and are looking how to improve their daily lives. If they have skills, they can get work.” by Kathleen Peratis | May 15, 2012 10:01 AM EDT Gaza City, Gaza— … Continue reading

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Opportunity for peace

Published on Psychology Today (http://www.psychologytoday.com) The Decade for Peace in Israel-Palestine By Peter T. Coleman, Ph.D. Created May 14 2012 – 6:38am Having just returned from a visit to Israel where I spoke at a meeting of government scholars which … Continue reading

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Israel provides electricity to Gaza

Cut off Gaza’s power   Minister Gilad Erdan’s proposal to cut off Strip’s electricity supply is logical, not racist Hanoch Daum, YNet News, April 14, 2012 Many people are apparently unaware of the history of the past 20 years, and … Continue reading

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Israel belongs to the Jews

The Rights of Indigenous People and the Rest of Us It is noteworthy in this context that the Jewish people constitute the ultimate success of an indigenous people reclaiming sovereignty and rights in their historic space. Jews have been there … Continue reading

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One Israeli state solution

WALSH: Myth of a two-state solution Palestinians fighting Israel and each other put peace out of reach By Rep. Joe Walsh Thursday, May 3, 2012 , Washington Times   It has been 64 years since the United Nations General Assembly … Continue reading

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Blame the leaders for the strife

Discovering the Palestinian territories By BRUCE ACKS May 1, 2012 Most Palestinians and Israelis, Jews and Muslims, could live in secure peace with each other, if only their leaders gave them a real chance. Almost every visitor to Jerusalem knows … Continue reading

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