Rocket Redux, the Israeli fiction By David Samel August 30, 2010 47 A few months ago, I authored a post on the fiction that when Israel withdrew…
What Lebanon can teach the U.S. about religious tolerance By David Samel August 30, 2010 71 In Beirut, a recent event, under-reported in the United States, provides a dramatic contrast with…
A kinder, gentler Occupation By David Samel August 16, 2010 17 For those of you worried that the tone of the so-called Occupation is a bit…
Kill an Arab, any Arab, is longstanding and unquestioned policy By David Samel August 2, 2010 17 A barely-noticed incident gives occasion for reflection into the grossly skewed nature of the I/P…
Fair and balanced, the inquiry commission is By David Samel June 14, 2010 58 Those who have criticized Israel’s attack on the Mavi Marmara and thought Israel was unable…
Recasting the Gaza blockade as a humanitarian project By David Samel June 11, 2010 79 Israel’s efforts to control the narrative of the flotilla raid that left at least nine…
‘NYT’ quickly closes the blinds By David Samel June 11, 2010 13 7 letters to the Times on Tony Judt’s op-ed: 6 highly critical, and for balance,…
Obtuse NYT editorial portrays courageous humanitarian mission as human sacrifice By David Samel June 2, 2010 67 Today the New York Times editorial board weighs in on the disaster at sea. Here’s…
The ‘Beita’ incident of 1988 shines lasting light on a cruel Occupation and its halfhearted coverage By David Samel April 6, 2010 48 Today marks the 22nd anniversary of just one of the innumerable tragic events in the…
Oren’s historical fiction about Lebanon war has long tradition in MSM hasbara By David Samel March 19, 2010 71 Michael Oren has an op-ed in Thursday’s NY Times about the Bibi-Biden flap. While a comprehensive…