American Jews — Galloping to the Polling Stations in Israel?
American Jews, you have the right to your opinions. But you do not have the right to tell Israel what to do. That right would only be yours were you to move here and...
Category: Politically and Diplomatically Speaking
Here I respond to Israeli current events – to what is happening within the country and what is happening internationally regarding Israel. My views are still evolving and my writing will reflect my continuing growth and exploration of the issues. I examine academic writings in the fields of history, sociology and political science, as well as opinion pieces and analyses that appear in the media.
I do not promise to be consistent because my political views are still changing as I learn more. I do promise to be provocative and perhaps a bit irritating to some. Feel free to express your thoughts and your agreements and disagreements with me: I value debate, respectful debate, and anticipate engaging with my readers.
Minority Community Recognition — Long Overdue!
I just got this Press Release in my email inbox. It is unfortunate that the initiative for a law cementing our relationship with minority communities among us who share our destiny had to come...
The All New Annotated Israeli Declaration of Independence
In the hullabaloo over the new Nation-State Law (see here, here and here), some people say the new Basic Law should have repeated certain parts of what is in the Declaration of Independence. I...
National Law Hysteria: An Opportunity We Dare Not Miss
While the histrionics of Arab parliamentarians in the Knesset did not move me, I was taken aback by the fierce emotional outcry by members of the Israeli Druze community to the passing of the...
National Law: Lessons Learned From Christian Lebanon (Shadi Khalloul)
The modern State of Lebanon was established by Maronite Christians, as a shelter for them and other persecuted Christian communities in the Middle East. The goal of the founders of the State of Lebanon,...
Medical Care For Non-Israeli Arabs In Israel?
I feel conflicted. On the one hand, the humanitarian side of me is pulled to offer whatever help I can to those who need it. On the other hand, the self-respectful side of me...
No Hope Of Changing Our National Anthem Now
There are some Israelis – Jews and Arabs alike – who over the years have argued that Hatikva is abhorrent to our non-Jewish citizens and should be changed. It is (bad) enough we are...
Zionists and Liars: Pots and Kettles
Jeremy Hammond has added me to his category of Zionist Liars. A shame. I prefer to sink my teeth into a good argument rather than seeing the bared teeth of someone I disagree with....
