Intolerance on campus

A Palestinian journalist has little appreciation for hardline "pro-Palestinian" activists: "If these folks really cared about the Palestinians, they would be campaigning for good government and for the promotion of values of democracy and freedom in the West Bank and Gaza Strip."

Israel disputes soldiers’ accounts of Gaza abuses

Israel is pushing back against accusations of civilian abuse in its Gaza war. Officers are stepping forward, some at the urging of the top command, others on their own, to dispute accusations.

Rights group not the enemy

The attempt to stifle an honest and coolheaded human rights debate in Israel expresses critics' lack of confidence in Israel's ability to rectify its mistakes. Groups monitoring human rights violations shouldn’t be viewed as ‘anti-Israel' says Elhanan Miller.

People, not politicians, make peace

Though the organizations that promote peace between Palestinians and Israelis aren't yet a decisive political force, the fact that they exist at all bodes well for the future. Sooner or later the elected representatives will have to respond.

Why would you live here?

Daniel Gordis has a wonderful ability to express in words what it is about living in Israel that makes life more meaningful and compelling. Here's a recent example.

The Gaza prison camp

A Muslim born in Egypt denounces the treatment of Palestinian refugees by Palestinian leaders and other Arab countries.

A religious war in Israel’s army

Allegations by Israeli soldiers of acute mistreatment of civilians in recent Gaza fighting expose a clash between secular liberals and religious nationalists for control over the army and society.

"Conflict management"

There has not been a peace process in Arab-Israeli affairs for many years. Now the term being used is "conflict management" and that is a lot more realistic. This article by Father Raymond J. de Souza shows how it holds promise.

The importance of rockets

An inside perspective on the ongoing situation of rockets landing here and there and USUALLY doing no harm ....

Visit to Cairo

On a visit to Cairo, American blogger Marlene Phillips found Egyptians very willing to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Their relationship with Israel was often the first topic raised.

Report from Gaza

Deeply disturbed by the reports of wanton slaughter and destruction during Operation Cast Lead, freelance writer Yvonne Green travelled to Gaza to see for herself. Here is her report.

A blur of slogans

Activists who organize 'Israel Apartheid Week' on university campuses are either ill intentioned or misinformed. So writes Ishmael Khaldi from his unique perspective as the vice consul for Israel in San Francisco, and as a Bedouin and the highest-ranking Muslim representing Israel in the United States.

Rock of ages

Netanyahu to look into Israel's expansion of West Bank quarries.

New Palestinian TV

Journalist Khaled Abu Toameh asks why taxpayers should be asked to support Palestinian media promoting hatred.

What should Hillary do?

Israelis want peace and voted for realism and security.