Category Archives: Social Justice

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Supports Divestment

Archbishop Tutu Supports Divestment A letter to the University of Arizona community This is the latest missive put out by Archbishop Tutu (it is not his first on BDS). In light of all that has happened with the attack on … Continue reading

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God’s dream for the Holy Land – Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

God has a dream for all his children. It is about a day when all people enjoy fundamental security and live free of fear. It is about a day when all people have a hospitable land in which to establish … Continue reading

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The Future of Israel/Palestine – Uri Avnery

Challenging the compelling thesis put forward by Professor John Mearsheimer on the future of Israel/Palestine, Jewish peace activist, Uri Avnery, argues that the two-state solution for peace might not be as dead as it seems. I admire Professor John Mearsheimer. His rigorous … Continue reading

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The Quiet American – by Uri Avnery

Israeli peace activist, Uri Avnery, looks at America’s current posturing to invade Yemen, and offers a caustic yet brilliant analysis of the succession of military disasters the US has initiated in recent years. “[The leaders in Washington] look upon the tribal … Continue reading

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Abbas Falls on his Sword – Uri Avnery

Israeli peace activist, Uri Avnery, reflects on how Barack Obama has failed the Palestinian people by backing down on the settlement freeze, and has brought  to an end Mahmoud Abbas’ political career.   MAHMOUD ABBAS is fed up. The day before … Continue reading

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Israel on the Slippery Slope – Uri Avnery

Israeli peace activist, Uri Avnery, questions whether the Goldstone report can really be blamed for all of Israel’s troubles ad, more importantly, asks why the Israeli government seems to be supporting Hamas in its factional war with the Palestinian Authority. … Continue reading

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“The Drama and the Farce” – Uri Avnery

Many of us hoped that President Obama would be the one to exert sufficient pressure on the Israeli government to ensure the creation of a Palestinian state, but his failure at the 2009 Waldorf-Astoria summit  to even maintain his stance … Continue reading

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The Johnny Procedure! – by Uri Avnery

This week ‘Breaking the Silence’ published a series of candid confessions from Israeli soldiers who had been involved in the recent assault on Gaza. While officials continue to deny these war crimes, Uri Avnery sees them as the inevitable and … Continue reading

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Why Attack Gaza? – by Uri Avnery

Former Knesset member, Uri Avnery, debunks the idea that the attack on Gaza really had anything to do with Hamas breaking the ceasefire. This violence has more to do with political ambition in the face of the coming election than … Continue reading

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