Monthly Archives: August 2011

Israel Makes Mahmoud Abu Samra A Shaheed

Posted on August 27, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Mahmoud Abu Samra was killed August 19 in an Israeli air raid near Gaza City. He was 13 years old. The Palestinian news service, Ma’an, tells the story of Mahmoud’s death: Renewed air strikes across the … Continue reading →

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Avnery Reveals “The Return of the Generals”

Posted on August 20, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Uri Avnery, intrepid columnist, ageless Israeli peace activist, and retired IDF soldier, has seen, up close, the actions of every government Israeli voters have put in office since the nation was created. He is not fooled … Continue reading →

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81 House Members Enjoy Hiatus In Israel

Posted on August 13, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Eighty-one members of the US House of Representatives—about 20 percent of the total membership—are enjoying a late summer week-long, all-expenses paid trip to Israel. This hasbara (propaganda) trip happens every other summer (in non-election years), but this … Continue reading →

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It Is Time to Listen To King Hussein

Posted on August 6, 2011 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall From time to time, just as the Middle East political cauldron reaches one of its major boiling points, the New York Times‘ Thomas Friedman sits down to write an open letter to the leaders of a … Continue reading →

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