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Benjamin Netanyahu gives a victory speech on election night, March 18, 2015. (Photo: +972 Magazine)
The one thing that could have defeated Netanyahu — hope
There was a sense of misplaced joy on some parts of the Israeli Left as Netanyahu’s carefully crafted messaging began to unravel in the days leading up to elections. Finally, the world would see his true colors. But the same thing that keeps Netanyahu in power is the same thing that perpetuates the occupation: lack…
By Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man March 18, 2015
A Palestinian girl carries a picture of Nelson Mandela in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh. (Activestills)(Activestills)
The day that Mandela Square graces Jerusalem
Like Mandela, we in Israel have fought for our liberation from colonialism. But the world Mandela inspires is far from accepting Israel’s occupation of Palestine. By Ilan Baruch On December 5th, South Africa and the world commemorated the passing away of Neslon Mandela, one of the most illustrious men in the history of modern times. In…
By +972 Magazine December 14, 2014
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