Gunship diplomacy, rockets and Gaza’s forgotten tragedy
The other tragedies make it is easy to forget Gaza. But with a humanitarian crisis and rising tensions, it’s time to end the Israeli-Egyptian blockade.
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Muhammad al-Durrah and the other ‘blood libel’
By suggesting that Muhammad al-Durrah’s death was staged, Israel’s government may not be the victim of a ‘blood libel’ but the originator of one.
Read moreIsrael and Gaza: When attack is the worst form of defence
As the fog of war distort people’s vision and compassion, can Israeli and Palestinian reject the strategy of violence offered by their leaderships?
Read moreLearning about the Holocaust… in Arabic
A joint trip to Jerusalem’s Holocaust Memorial provides Palestinians and Israelis with lessons in tragedy, pain and mutual respect.
Read moreSchool resumes with tough lessons for Bedouin kids
With their school slated for demolition, the children of Khan al-Ahmar wonder whether Israel believes that Bedouins do not deserve an education.
Read moreNearly sisters: the common cause of Israeli and Palestinian women
The fog of war obscures the similar challenges facing women in Israel and Palestine and how the conflict hinders them from finding common cause.
Read moreHebron settlers: The art of peace
The settlers in Hebron are widely regarded as the enemies of peace. That’s why I, as an Egyptian, decided it was essential to get to know them.
Read moreRamadan for all
Ramadan is when Muslims fast and feast, but the holy month has something to offer those of other faiths, or none.
Read moreRace against space
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 moreFor a questionable cause
Should organisations raising money for foreign militaries or to perpetuate occupations enjoy charitable status?
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