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The tragic consequences of Gaza’s endless catch-22s

Israel will not lift its blockade of Gaza until Hamas is removed from power, but Hamas will not fall so long as there is a blockade. This is just one of the many tragic, circular paradoxes in which Gaza is entrapped.

In search of the lost city of Londonistan

Our intrepid and fearless reporter visited the fabled capital of the European Caliphate, Londonistan. What he discovered was shockingly, surprisingly, confoundingly, almost frighteningly… ordinary.

Controversial US embassy in Jerusalem changes nothing and everything

Donald Trump’s decision to move the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem changes nothing on the ground but everything on the horizon. It is the final death certificate of the peace process.

Lost in confrontation in the Holy Land

As tensions mount, it’s hard to believe that Israelis and Palestinians share a lot in common – even the dreams of their great writers.

From the Chronikles – 2048: A peace odyssey

A century after war broke out, jubilant Israeli and Palestinian crowds celebrate each other’s independence as they march hand-in-hand into the future.

Spain, return and the other 1492

Spain’s recognition of the Jews it expelled ignores another historical crime: the Muslims forced out of Andalusia.

Israel’s Wizard of Oz on the anarchy of Jewish civilisation

Israeli novelist Amos Oz believes that Jewish civilisation is founded on dissent and non-conformity, but how true is this?

Refuge in exile for Palestinians and Israelis

Is it possible for Israelis and Palestinians to find common refuge in their shared notions of exile and return?

Behind the ‘Zion Curtain’

Living behind the ‘Zion Curtain’ reveals how alike Israelis and Palestinians are and how ordinary people must build common ground on this shared land.