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More Democrats need a change of heart on Israel's policies
A change in the opinion of a majority of Democrats has turned into congressional action. The rest of them need to join the chorus
CommentEnough talk. The West needs to do much more to curb Israel
Countries have been ineffectual so far in stopping Israel's assault on Palestinians. They need to take action
CommentOctober 7, 2023, was not the beginning of the war in Gaza
The problem of false narratives based on biased histories is a problem for Israel and the US but isn't restricted to them
What big money has done to US politics
The days of two competing organised political parties seem to have been left behind
CommentIs peace in three years possible in the Middle East?
No group of people is uniquely indisposed to peace and integration – which applies also to the Middle East
CommentTrump, Netanyahu and the art of illusory peace
Both leaders become truly dangerous when they supplant reality with illusion through policies that affect others
CommentStop telling Palestinians what they must do
International efforts place the burden of reform solely on the Palestinians but the real threat to peace and stability is Israel's government
CommentMamdani should ignore those telling him to tone down his views on Israel
If he were to succumb to this pressure, he would lose the very quality that energised young and progressive voters and decisively won this primary election
When a young candidate for New York mayor refuses to take a pro-Israel line
If he wins, Mamdani would have beaten his more experienced opponents, without the backing of Jewish organisations
CommentUS Democrats need to go back to being a party that believes in government
After last year's presidential defeat. polls now show Democrats with their lowest favourability ratings in recent history
CommentOn Palestine at the UN, it's Netanyahu versus the world
There's more than recognition of a Palestinian state at stake next week
CommentViolence in the name of Palestine is unacceptable. It also harms the movement
The deplorable attacks in Washington and Colorado do little more than serve some narcissistic fantasy
Rebuilding Gaza would be incomplete without healing the psychological wounds
The hearts and minds of ordinary Palestinians are just as important as the bricks and mortar
CommentHamas’s tactics and Israel’s wars have become ends in themselves
By ignoring practicalities and continuing the bloodshed, each side's stated goals are far from being realised
Civil discourse must have a place in a divided world
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, I became aware of the broader applications of simple lessons in listening and civil discourse
