Mar 07 2012
Auschwitz complex By M.S., Mar 6th 2012, 19:04 … During his meeting with Barack Obama on Monday, Bibi Netanyahu said Israel “must have the ability always to defend itself, by itself, against any threat.” “I believe that’s why you appreciate, Mr. President, that Israel must reserve the right to defend itself,” Netanyahu said. “After all, …
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Mar 05 2012
The heroic myth and the uncomfortable truth of war reporting By Robert Fisk, Saturday 03 March 2012 … It took a lot of courage to get into Homs; Sky News, then the BBC, then a few brave men and women who went to tell the world of the city’s anguish and, in at least two …
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Feb 29 2012
The regime calls it ‘cleaning’, but the dirty truth is plain to see By Robert Fisk, Thursday 01 March 2012 … So it’s the “cleaning” of Baba Amr now, is it? “Tingheef” in Arabic. Did that anonymous Syrian government official really use that word to the AP yesterday? It’s a chilling expression, one that always …
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Feb 22 2012
My husband, Khadar Adnan, has shed a light on Israel’s disregard for human rights By Randa Musa, Wednesday 22 February 2012 08.30 EST … The name of my husband, Khadar Adnan, has now become known across the world. Four months ago he was unknown outside our homeland, Palestine. His hunger strike of 66 days has …
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Feb 18 2012
False accusations of antisemitism desensitise us to the real thing By Rachel Shabi, Friday 17 February 2012 09.11 EST … She hasn’t yet filled the post or filed a single line of copy, but the incoming New York Times correspondent for Jerusalem has already been judged. And it’s damning. Apparently, soon-to-be bureau chief Jodi Rudoren …
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Feb 12 2012
Mount Hermon’s pure snow can’t hide Israel’s dark past By Gideon Levy, 04:42 12.02.12 … These are wonderful days at Jabal al-Shaykh. It’s high season, ideal conditions and the visibility is excellent. Thousands of Israelis spent their weekend there, and the weather forecast for the next few days is promising. It’s just the name, Jabal …
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Feb 12 2012
Will AIPAC and Bibi get their war? By MJ Rosenberg, 12 Feb 2012 12:07 … These are strange times for those of us who follow the debate about a possible war with Iran. It is clear that the Israeli government and its neoconservative camp followers here in the United States are increasing pressure on President …
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