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Monthly Archives: May 2014
What the Pope Did Not Say
by James M. Wall It is what the Pope did not say that should disturb the world. The Turkish World Bulletin’s New Desk points to crucial words missing from his Holy Land Papal trip May 25-26: “Although the Pope has prayed at … Continue reading
Posted in Middle East, Middle East Politics, Obama, Television
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Israel Hides Behind its Own Special “Catch 22”
by James M. Wall Following yet another round of failed peace talks, Palestinian leaders have seized the initiative to create their own future. Knowing that Israel has consistently demonstrated no interest in reaching a peace accord, Palestinian leaders defied pressure from … Continue reading
Posted in Middle East, Middle East Politics, Movies, Netanyahu
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“Zionism Unsettled”: Neither False Nor Misguided
by James M. Wall The battle has begun over Zionism Unsettled. The Christian Century opened round one by publishing an attack on Zionism Unsettled, a study guide developed for the study of Zionism, a secular ideology formed in the 19th century, which has … Continue reading
Time for Obama To Earn His 2009 Nobel Prize
by James M. Wall President Obama has suggested a “pause” following the failure of the most recent Israel-Palestine peace negotiations. A pause is an option, of course, but it needs to be a “pregnant pause”, defined by one source as: “A pause that gives … Continue reading