Tag Archives: Sharon

state-conducted terrorism

[T]he accounts of the massive destruction of civilian homes, and of the firing on civilians [in the refugee camp of Jenin], could be confirmed as they also occurred in the town of Jenin, suggesting a widespread and systematic pattern of … Continue reading

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rendered evil?

It is regrettable, but all too likely to be true, that the parents of suicide bombers are evil, their brothers are evil, their sisters are evil, their spouses are evil, and their children are born innocent but rendered evil by … Continue reading

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dangerous designs

It is not peace that Sharon seeks with the Palestinians but their surrender and expulsion. Oppression and brute force are the only language he knows. The notions of bargaining, accommodation and compromise are alien to his whole way of thinking. … Continue reading

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naked beast

From The Problem with Sharon, in the Guardian Unlimited: What [will] be permanent is a further intensification of the hatred between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples, with all that will mean for their futures. Israel is using one of the … Continue reading

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river crossing

I don’t know what we expect the Palestinian people to do.  God help us, but no person can be expected to endure being brutalized for thirty five years without becoming brutal?or dead.  Perhaps Ghandi could do it.  And Mandela actually … Continue reading

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