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Palestinian Boy Burned to Death
by James M. Wall The headline for Jodi Rudoren’s July 5 New York Times story captures the ugly report in all of its appalling harshness. “Autopsy Suggests Palestinian Teenager Was Burned to Death After Abduction” The picture at right, from the New York … Continue reading
PCUSA Divests from Occupation Support Firms
by James M. Wall Ten years after the start of their divestment campaign against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land and people, the Presbyterian Church (USA) anti-occupation forces have finally removed that denomination’s funds from the occupation. In their 221st biennial General Assembly Friday, … Continue reading
PCUSA Tries Again to Divest From Occupation
by James M. Wall The Presbyterian Church (USA) (PCUSA) is holding its biennial national General Assembly this week in Detroit, Michigan (June 14-21). A number of overtures (resolutions) will be debated and voted on during the Assembly by 654 commissioners (elected representatives). One overture … Continue reading
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
A Tale of Two Tapes
by James M. Wall UPDATED: Tuesday, April 29 Two tapes have surfaced in recent days. Thereby hangs a modern tale of the “best of times and the worst of times”. It is a bit of a stretch to use Charles Dickens to … Continue reading
Posted in John Kerry, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Television
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It Is Time to Bury the “Honest Broker” Deception
A couple of possilble corrections for the 21st column:
Benjamin Netanyahu and his robotic allies in the U.S. congress Congress
The New York Times, which favors same sex marriages almost as much as it favors Israel
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GOP Aspirant Christie Apologizes To Adelson
by James M. Wall Your heart has to go out to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Last weekend Christie went to Las Vegas to roll the dice in the “kiss Sheldon Adelson’s ring”, Republican primary. One of four Republicans who may … Continue reading
The U.S. Cannot Resuscitate What Never Lived
by James M. Wall The game must go on. John Kerry performs his negotiator role. Benjamin Netanyahu goes through his role as the leader of an “endangered” state. Mahmoud Abbas? Well, he (at right) is just sitting by at the peace table, with … Continue reading
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