Category: Israel / Palestine

The Mother of All Opportunities

Despite its horrors, the Israel-Hamas war provides a new opportunity for diplomatic solutions; but that won’t happen if Netanyahu remains in power.

February 29, 2024

Antisemitism’s a Recurring Virus; Israel Triggers Fresh Outbreaks

Global eruptions of antisemitism precipitated two conferences at the same venue, over 20 years apart. Although Israel is not to blame for the hatred of Jews, its policies and military actions often trigger it.

February 17, 2024

Israel, Hamas and ‘Genocide’

I analyze the nature of Hamas and explain why Israel is not guilty of genocide yet has apparently violated the rule of proportionality in its war against Hamas. I also advocate an endgame strategy that reintroduces the prospect of a 2 state solution.

February 1, 2024

Israelis & Palestinians Disregard Each Others’ Suffering

Each side has strikingly different perspectives on the deaths and victimization of the other side’s civilians.

December 26, 2023

Under Cover of Gaza War, Depredations in West Bank

To secure a peaceful future, not just Hamas, but also Smotrich, Ben-Gvir and their Israeli allies must be removed from power.

December 20, 2023

Media Brief: Renewed War Edition

There’s irony in that the Oct. 7th surprise attack occurred one day after the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, and was characterized by a similar Israeli blindness and arrogance. We also examine war crimes, sexism, the day after, and more.

December 2, 2023

My Heart Struggles with My Head

I, for one, wish a sustained ceasefire was the answer. My heart tells me the violence should stop. But my head tells me an extended ceasefire would enable Hamas leaders to remain in power, retain their current arsenal, recruit combatants to replace those who were killed and continue to threaten Israel.

November 13, 2023