by Ghassan Khatib Violence has been one of the most prominent characteristics of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, one used deliberately by both sides in order to achieve their separate political objectives. In the history of the conflict, various periods have been marked by first intensification, and then a reduction, in the use of force. But for [...]
i am tired for u how can it be i am here and not where u are i say god please dont let this be yet i am the one who let this be
By Ali Abunimah Electronic Iraq The US “war on terror” has made the world a more dangerous place. So says the human rights organization Amnesty International in its annual report for 2003. The murderous bombings in Bali, Mombassa, Riyadh and Casablanca dramatically demonstrate that underground groups still have the capacity to attack innocent civilians more [...]
The Palestine Monitor A PNGO Information Clearinghouse 27 May 2003 Yesterday, the same day Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced his acceptance of the so-called ‘Road Map’, Tamer Arar (11 years old) was killed in the West Bank village of Qarwet Bany Zead (North of Ramallah). An Israeli sniper shot him in the head and [...]
By Dr. Musil Shihadeh If an Oscar could be awarded to political theatrics, then Mr. Sharon government should be immediately awarded the prize, when it ostensibly accepted the US sponsored “Road Map”. On the same day of approving the plan, Mr. Sharon promised his Israeli constituents that he would proceed with expanding the illegal settlements, [...]
External link May 25, 2003 By MIFTAH Today, Israel’s right wing coalition government voted 12 to 7 (with 4 abstentions) for adopting the US-backed ‘roadmap’ for peace, through which the Palestinian people may be “granted” a fragmented state over some parts of 22% of historical Palestine by 2005, with a complete negation of the legitimate [...]
by Uri Avnery Hannibal crossed the Alps with his division of combat elephants and terrorized mighty Rome for years. He commanded the army of Carthage, originally a Canaanite Phoenician colony, spoke a kind of Hebrew and bore a Hebrew name (“God has been gracious”). In my youth, when we were searching for Hebrew and Semite [...]
By Sherri Muzher When the USS Lincoln pulled into its San Diego port three weeks ago, the military servicemen were greeted by hundreds of proud and enthusiastic well-wishers. Supporting our troops has never been more important
External link by Edward Said My impression is that many Arabs today feel that what has been taking place in Iraq over the last two months is little short of a catastrophe. True, Saddam Hussein’s regime was a despicable one in every way and it deserved to be removed. Also true is the sense of [...]
As I remember a sunny day I miss your sad smile In the blue of your sky Your longing is a mirror to my own
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