Gaza’s endless catch-22s
By Khaled Diab Israel will not lift its blockade of Gaza until Hamas is removed from power, but Hamas will
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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 Jerusalem embassy syndrome
The problem is not the new US embassy in Jerusalem. The problem is the reality which surrounds and underpins it.
Read moreHypocrisy and the Holy Land
In their reactions to Donald Trump’s hypocritical Jerusalem declaration, many Arab and Muslims leaders have exhibited their own grotesque double standards.
Read moreThe case for non-violence in Israel-Palestine
Although violence is all too often the path of least resistance, Israelis and Palestinians urgently need to navigate a peaceful path out of the quagmire.
Read moreUnholy war in the Holy Land
Despite what religious fanatics believe, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not a “holy war” – far from it.
Read moreLost 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.
Read moreIsrael and Egypt’s insane alliance against Gaza
Despite Egypt’s mediating role, it is no impartial broker on Gaza. It shares Israel’s view that Hamas can be crushed and suffocated into submission.
Read moreFrom 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.
Read moreReading between the lines of the Middle Eastern media
Despite its bottom ranking in the Press Freedom Index, the Middle Eastern media is freer than it appears at first sight.
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