As Israelīs democratic posture becomes more questioned, its mystique becomes more exaggerated. In order to convince others of the validity of Israelīs actions, supporters focus on three components of Israelīs drive to an accomplished nation:
The significance of the Zionist mission,
Israel as a J...
A 180 degree rotation of the elements in the present peace process combined with Israel no longer being favored and no longer allowed to frame the process provides a direction for solving the Middle East crisis.
The solution of the Middle East crisis starts with those who have suffered the most, continue to suffer and should be relieved of their suffering. The solution of the Middle East crisis starts with the Palestinian displaced persons.
The Separatist Puritan narrative closely follows the Zionist Jewish narrative. Succeeding Puritan developments parallel those of the nation of Israel. Let´s hope the trajectory can be detoured and the Israelis don´t prove to be the New Puritans.
The modern Israeli city of Ashkelon, 20 kilometers north of the Gaza border, presents a picturesque setting along the Mediterranean coast. Sparkling white beaches matched by whitefaced apartment buildings, green lawns and several wide boulevards depict a tranquil and content city. Ashkelon, the cit...
For decades, Israeli authorities have spoken of a united Jerusalem - suggesting a spiritual quality to its message as if Israel wants the home for the three monotheistic faiths to be solid and stable. The intensive concentration on a īunitedī Jerusalem reveals a hidden agenda that debases Jerusalemīs religious ingathering and heightens division, hatred and strife.