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If Israel has the right to use force in self defence, so do its neighbours by Ahmad Samih Khalidi

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Father Dave

The west appears to insist that only one side in the conflict is able to intervene militarily across borders. That will never be accepted Much has been made in recent days – at the G8 summit and elsewhere – of … Continue reading →

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End the Suffering in the Middle East by Rabbi Michael Lerner

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Father Dave

The people of the Middle East are suffering again as militarists on all sides, and cheerleading journalists, send forth missiles, bombs and endless words of self-justification for yet another pointless round of violence between Israel and her neighbors. For those … Continue reading →

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The Unreasonably Reasonable Ambassador (part 2)

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Father Dave

The Palestine Chronicle interviews His Excellency, Afif Safieh,Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Ambassador to the US If one has grievances concerning Hamas, it is never of a Christian nature because there was no Hamas misbehavior against Christians. Sherri Muzher: On April … Continue reading →

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Power Makes Men Mad by Dr Patrick Seale

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Father Dave

An extraordinary paradox of the current international scene is that the most powerful countries in the world are also the most afraid – and fear has caused them to lose their senses. Globally, the United States has no immediate military … Continue reading →

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To Talk With Hamas – by Uri Avnery

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Father Dave

LIKE TWO very tired wrestlers who clasp each other, unable to separate, the Israeli and Palestinian societies are glued to each other. The Palestinian elections this week took place in the shadow of the Israeli elections. Who is Ehud Olmert? … Continue reading →

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Gaza’s War of Lies

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Gaza’s War of Lies (and what you can do about it) by Father Dave The assault on Gaza was not started because of the rocket fire of Hamas and it will not end when and if rockets stop being fired … Continue reading →

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