The View From Tel Aviv The View From Tel Aviv
Israel's attack on Gaza has benefited the current leadership, especially Defense Minister Ehud Barak, in pre-election polling. But do they have an exit strategy?
Jan 2, 2009 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects
So, why didn't they give peace a chance? Why did the leaders of Hamas and Israel not wait for the incoming US president's inauguration before mutually escalating hostilities?
Dec 31, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Israel in Gaza: Irrationality Israel in Gaza: Irrationality
It is not rational to believe that the Palestinians in the occupied territories will be terrorized by force and violence, by cruelty, by starvation or by slaughter into a docile ac...
Dec 30, 2008 / Wallace Shawn
Q and A with Lakhdar Brahimi: What Next for Gaza? Q and A with Lakhdar Brahimi: What Next for Gaza?
Lakhdar Brahimi, a leading UN troubleshooter in the Middle East weighs in on the crisis in Gaza and speculates on how it may affect Obama's presidency.
Dec 29, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
A Memo to Obama on Israel A Memo to Obama on Israel
The following humble suggestions are based on my 70 years of experience as an underground fighter, member of the Knesset and founding member of a peace movement in Israel.
Dec 29, 2008 / Uri Avnery
Israel’s War Crimes Israel’s War Crimes
Israel's assault on Gaza is a massive violation of international law. Nations that have supplied weapons and supported the siege are complicit in the crimes.
Dec 29, 2008 / Richard Falk
How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy
The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
A Last Chance at Middle East Peace? A Last Chance at Middle East Peace?
The two-state solution for Israel-Palestine will disappear for good if Obama doesn't move fast.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Henry Siegman
Partisans of Oblivion: A Situationist Novel Partisans of Oblivion: A Situationist Novel
Michèle Bernstein's Situationist novel explores a Paris hovering between Old World and New Wave.
Dec 17, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Clover
Farce Meets Justice in Khmer Rouge Trial Farce Meets Justice in Khmer Rouge Trial
A troubled UN-backed court seeks retribution from tottering Khmer Rouge leaders for crimes against humanity; Cambodians wonder if the costly legal exercise is worth it.
Dec 17, 2008 / Feature / Barbara Crossette