Uri Avnery
A group of soldiers, supported by a major part of the political scene, has mutinied against their commanders. This is a major menace to the structure of the state, a challenge to what remains of our democracy.
One of the most famous lines in German poetry is "Don't greet me under the lime trees."
A new generation of Jews in America is turning their backs on Israel altogether
After World War I, when the victorious Great Powers carved up the Ottoman Empire between them, France insisted on the creation of a Christian Lebanese state under its stewardship
But what does peace mean? Peace is made between two enemies. It presupposes the existence of both. When one side destroys the other, as Rome destroyed Carthage, it puts an end to the war. But it is not peace
In the last few months Netanyahu has appointed new people to several of the most important government functions
God is shaking his head. These humans, He asks Himself, will they never learn
For months now, Israel has been in the throes of a mini-intifada
Optimistic? Today? When the Israeli peace camp is in deep despair? When home-grown fascism is raising its head and the government is leading us towards national suicide?
The Israeli Peace Camp is in despair. No savior is in sight. Many just sit in front of their TV set and wring their hands