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Orthodox Jews Condemn the Israeli Blockade of Gaza

  The following two letters – to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and to Gaza’s Hamas leader, Doctor Mahmud Al-Zahar – are from Rabbi Meir Hirsh, representing Orthodox Jews worldwide who oppose the Israeli blockade of Gaza and who … Continue reading

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The Baker’s Cake – Uri Avnery

After 9/11, logic dictated that America should address the hatred it was receiving from the Arab world, but instead of building bridges, the US invaded Iraq and increased the hatred. Will logic prevail now, in the light of the bi-partisan … Continue reading

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The Giant’s Daughter – by Uri Avnery

A GERMAN poem tells of the giant’s daughter, who found a peasant plowing his field and brought him home in her handkerchief to show to her father. But the father said gravely: “The peasant is no toy!” and told her to put … Continue reading

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War is a State of Mind – by Uri Avnery

Some years ago I talked with a young Israeli writer. I was struck by the fact that in spite of being very successful and acclaimed by the critics, and that at a relatively early age, she somehow exuded an air … Continue reading

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Weimar in Jerusalem – Uri Avnery

IN BERLIN, an exhibition entitled “Hitler and the Germans” has just opened. It examines the factors that caused the German people to bring Adolf Hitler to power and follow him to the very end. I am too busy with the … Continue reading

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Two Knights and a Dragon – Review by Uri Avnery

Professors Mearsheimer and Walt’s have produced a book that has broken the silence on a hitherto taboo suject: “The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy”.According to social commentator and peace activist, Uri Avnery, the very fact that this books was allowed … Continue reading

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Libya: Stop the Killing Now! – a statement from Dr. Chandra Muzaffar

The peace-loving citizens of the world should regard it as their sacred duty to appeal to the governments of France, Britain, the United States of America and others who are involved in the aerial bombardment of Libya; the Muammar Gaddafi … Continue reading

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