Voting for Palestinian empowerment in Jerusalem
Despite the dogmatic reactions from the politically orthodox, Aziz Abu Sarah’s aborted mayoral bid is the latest manifestation of the Palestinian struggle’s shift towards a civil-rights movement.
Read MoreThe trials and tribulations of a Palestinian Mandela
The Palestinians have yet to produce their own Nelson Mandela but, likewise, an Israeli FW de Klerk has yet to emerge
Read MoreShlomo Sand: “I am not a Jew. I am an Israeli.”
Bestselling Israeli historian Shlomo Sand on identity politics, political despair, why Lieberman is right… and drowning sorrows with Mahmoud Darwish.
Read MorePeace in New Canaan
As Israeli-Palestinian peace talks fail again, it is time to build a New Canaan of diversity, tolerance and peace based on reimagined identities.
Read MoreRace against space for the two-state solution
Both time and space are running out for the two-state solution. If Israelis wish to preserve the Jewish identity of their state, they need to act now to create a Palestinian state.
Read MoreHallucinatory states of nationalism
Instead of obsessing over how their identities clash, Israelis and Palestinians need to focus more attention on where they mesh.
Read MoreStates of confusion in the Middle East
As the dust settles on Gaza, is the best vision for the future of the Middle East a one, two or three-state solution?
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