Examining Israel/Palestine

"It is very possible that we will repeat such an operation on a larger scale in the years to come"
--IDF officer speaking about Gaza, 2009

Evidence of an airborne missile attack against this ambulance in Bint J'bail, south Lebanon during the 33-Day War in Lebanon (2006). The rear doors (not shown) were also pierced by missles.

Photo: S. Galleymore

Map illustration of Palestinian Loss of Land from 1946-2008.

Part 1: Worlds apart Israelis have always been horrified at the idea of parallels between their country, a democracy risen from the ashes of genocide, and the racist system that ruled the old South Africa.

Part 2: Brothers in arms - Israel's secret pact with Pretoria During the second world war the future South African prime minister John Vorster was interned as a Nazi sympathiser.

Examining Israel / Palestine

Understanding the situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza is piviotal to understanding why a fully just and equitable solution in the region is essential to peace everywhere. The articles presented here come from reputable news sources although the ideas presented are seldom discussed in the mainstream US.

MotherSpeak recognizes that a daily dose of hard-to-assimilate and tragic news can create feelings of helplessness and inaction. Even as you digest this news, nourish your self - visit friends, get outdoors, walk in your neighborhood and meet your neighbors...enjoy your life AND work for peace!

And now for something different! Torah Jews protest the state of Israel

After the bombing, drug addiction strikes Gaza. UK Independent, 2009.

The Drama and the Farce by Uri Avnery

Republicans Attack Obama on Palestine Policy

Settlers are encountering their first real opponent - Obama by Amos Harel

500 Residents of Sderot Contradict the Israeli Government

"The Tone and the Music" (Obama's speech in Cairo) by Uri Avnery

"Racists for Democracy" by Uri Avnery

"A Little Red Light" by Uri Avnery

Palestinian brothers: Israel used us as human shields in Gaza war (video)

Under attack: how medics died trying to help Gaza's casualties (video)

Cut to pieces: the Palestinian family drinking tea in their courtyard (video)