In my latest piece for Zeek, I examine some of the implications of the weekly protests in Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem and how they might signal the rise of a new, more credible Israeli left and what hope that might bring.
Archive for January, 2010
Birth Pangs East Jerusalem
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged democracy, human rights, Israel, Jerusalem, Jewish State, Settlements, Sheikh Jarrah on January 31, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Israeli NGOs under assault
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged civil rights, Goldstone, Herzl, human rights, im Tirzu, Israel, Justice, Naomi Chazan, New Israel Fund, Occupation, Peace Groups, pro-Israel, rule of law on January 31, 2010 | 4 Comments »
In a post in this space about a week ago, I discussed how occupation erodes democracy in Israel. We now have an even starker example of how the Israeli mindset, in the leadership and in a significant and growing sector of the public, is showing the effects of nearly 43 years of occupation. Of course, [...]
B’Tselem demands military police investigation: Grave suspicion that the killing of the three Fatah activists in Nablus was unlawful
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged B'Tselem, human rights, international law, Palestinians, rule of law, Terrorism, West Bank on January 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
27.1.10 Press Release –for immediate publication B’Tselem demands military police investigation: Grave suspicion that the killing of the three Fatah activists in Nablus was unlawful B’Tselem has written to the judge advocate general, Maj. Gen. Avichai Mandelblit, demanding that he immediately order a Military Police investigation into the circumstances of the killings of Ghassan Abu Sharakh, [...]
B’Tselem Animation: Lift siege on Gaza
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged B'Tselem, Gaza, Hamas, human rights, international law, siege, Terrorism on January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
B’Tselem has produced this short animated clip, which shows just how stupid, ineffective and harmful the ongoing siege on Gaza is. You may find it effective in helping to explain to others why this policy is not only cruel, but also, ultimately, very much against Israel’s best interests as well. Please spread the word.
Human rights community to Israeli Prime Minister: Time is running out. Establish independent inquiry into Operation Cast Lead
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged B'Tselem, Gaza, Goldstone, human rights, international law, Israel, Operation Cast Lead, rule of law, United Nations on January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Israeli human rights groups have joined together for one last plea to the Israeli government to launch a credible, independent and effective investigation into Operation Cast Lead before the matter goes before the UN on February 5. Below is the press release and the letter that was sent to the Prime Minister.
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