Tag Archives: Friedman

Bibi Wins with Racism and Revoked Promise

Posted on March 22, 2015 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Reality crashed down on those who had hoped the March 17 Knesset elections might lead to a more moderate future Israeli leadership. The election returns brought the news, Benjamin Netanyahu had won again. He won in large part … Continue reading →

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Will Elections Penetrate Israel’s “Impenetrable, Dangerous, Ideological Shield”?

Posted on May 26, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall It has been 25 years since Jewish historian, and Israeli critic, Simha Flapan, described the dominant narrative of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his 1987 book, The Birth of Israel: Myths and Realities. Even though Israel has … Continue reading →

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Khader Adnan Is A Requested Palestinian Gandhi; Yet They Saw Him Not

Posted on February 21, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Khader Adnan has reached an agreement with the Israeli military authorities.  He promises to end his hunger strike, but only if Israel guarantees to give him back his freedom April 17. Israel blinked, saying, in effect, … Continue reading →

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It is Time for Voters To Listen to Friedman

Posted on January 29, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Before the South Carolina primary, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson gave $5 million dollars to an independent PAC supporting Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. That worked so well that a second $5 million dollar gift was soon … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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