Author: heathlander

When Gandhi’s doctrine of non-violent resistance (satyagraha) is invoked in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict, it is invariably as a propaganda weapon intended to undermine the legitimacy of Palestinian...

It is difficult to divine the basis for the mass of excited speculation surrounding this anticipated ‘showdown’ between the US and its most reliable client, which peaked with Obama’s much-hyped speech in Cairo....

We’re frequently told how mysterious, complex and controversial the Israel/Palestine conflict is. The reality was demonstrated recently by UN General Assembly, which once again voted overwhelmingly in favour of a two-state...

An ‘explosive’ Red Cross report leaked today documents the “devastating” effect Israel’s siege is having on the population of Gaza. Heavy economic restrictions and a limited supply of basic goods...

Nearly everyone has heard of Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier who was captured by armed Palestinians in June 2006 and is currently being held hostage pending a prisoner exchange. The fate of Salwa Salah and Sara Siureh, two...