The sound of religious discord
We need to reach a future in which the religious freedom of Muslims who wish to hear the call to prayer does not infringe upon the peace of mind of non-Muslims and non-practising Muslims.
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Israel declares war on peaceful activism
By Khaled Diab The Israeli government fears and combats peace and rights activists with greater gusto and urgency than armed extremists.
Read moreAyman Odeh: “We reject the equation that it is all Jews against all Arabs”
As the Israeli Knesset declares war on its Palestinian members, Ayman Odeh believes the only way to salvage democracy and built peace is through a joint Arab-Jewish struggle.
Read moreNetanyahu and the Middle East: The risky business of “business as usual”
Netanyahu’s re-election promises “business as usual”. But this is an extremely risky venture on the Iranian-Israeli and Israeli-Palestinian fronts.
Read moreSpring of hope amid winter of despair
For Palestinians in Israel, the recent race for the Knesset was both the worst of elections and the best.
Read moreThe mystery of Arab joy at Netanyahu’s re-election
When Netanyahu’s election victory was declared, rather than grieve, Arabs in Israel were out on the streets celebrating.
Read moreVoting for Palestinian liberation
Active and effective Arab political participation in the next Knesset can be a game changer, shifting the Palestinian struggle towards civil rights.
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