Author: one of the people

Many of us identified with the Israel “side” of I-P discussions often state our belief that most “pro-Israel” participants support a genuine two-state peace settlement. Many of those on the...

Rather than hijack shergald’s diary on this subject, I offer this account for your consideration. I welcome reasoned, fact-based comments. Focusing particularly on the Clinton Peace Parameters of December 2000, I’ve...

When a leading public figure takes an unexpected position, it’s important to pay attention. Uri Avnery is the best known figure in Gush Shalom (the Peace Bloc), a dovish group just outside the mainstream of Israel’s...

cross-posted at Daily Kos If Israelis and Palestinians are unable to agree on their tragic mutual history, maybe they can benefit from learning how the other side views it. That, in a nutshell, is the premise behind a new series...