Category: Israel
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The lost voices of the dispossessed
Everyday arguments meant that politicians popularised arguments, which they pushed through by deposing those who could not communicate in the same manner as the law makers. Laws became entrenched by government edicts and the main pusher of these arguments were broadcasters -especially the BBC, which moved from being a News outlet into being a great…
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Middle East in conflict
In an article by editor in chief of Haaretz, Aluf Benn, tells the story of Roi Rotberg, a man patrolling the fields of kibbutz Nahal. He had been taken by Palestinians and was horribly tortured, his eyes were poked out and the body was found on the Gaza side of the border. He told this…
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The rise of political populism
There is a worrying trend worldwide and that is the movement away from mainstream politics towards populist politics. What makes populism so dominant as a narrative can be underpinned by a disconnect between the politician and the electorate. The disenfranchised electorate argue that they have not been heard and that they are being ignored by…
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Is Israel’s argument right
If the conflict in Gaza is going to last months how will it be possible for the Palestinians who have moved to the border exist. That seems to be on the lips of the international community that is calling for a ceasefire, but the Israelis are determined to fight this war until Hamas’ military wing…
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The 7th October repercussions
The 7th October 2022, will be remembered in Israel for the absolute barbarity of a Hamas attack on the defenceless, women and children. It will also be remembered for the consequences of the attack and the bombardment of Gaza, where 5,000 have been killed and body parts strewn in rubble with the remnants of those…
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Israel Gaza, some more arguments
The argument of discrimination and difference has come to the fore in Israel and Palestine over the past week. The anger is palpable in Israel as is the sorrow that surrounds those who have lost loved ones. But the situation is that this war will escalate, as both sides continue to fight. The moral ambivalence…