Uri Weltmann

Left-wing Israelis stage a pro-peace demonstration. (File photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Ending the occupation is in the interest of Israelis, too

The occupation is disastrous first and foremost for Palestinians, but it is also disastrous for the Jewish people in Israel. Left-wing politics cannot be based solely on solidarity with the Other. By Uri Weltmann There are left-wing voices in Israel who believe that the very foundation of Israeliness has become inextricably intertwined with the country’s occupation of…

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Hadash: Speak out on Syrian atrocities as you would on occupation

This weekend, Yossi Gurvitz accused former MK Muhammad Naffa, secretary-general of the Communist Party of Israel of backing the suppression of the Syrian uprising. Uri Weltmann, a member of the Communist Party of Israel, denies these allegations and clarified the party position in a post published today. Yossi Gurvitz replies below: I have closely read the words of…

By Yossi Gurvitz June 19, 2011

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ICP never backed oppression: Response to Yossi Gurvitz

This weekend, Yossi Gurvitz accused former MK Muhammad Naffa, secretary-general of the Communist Party of Israel of backing the suppression of the Syrian uprising. Uri Weltmann, a member of the Communist Party of Israel, denies these allegations and clarifies the party position below. Yossi Gurvitz replies to Uri Weltmann, here. By Uri Weltmann Reading Yossi Gurvitz’s…

By +972 Magazine June 19, 2011

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