‘Eye on Palestine’ tries to change the image of Palestinians
Television has been both a blessing and a curse for Palestinians. During the first Intifada, one can argue that it was a blessing. It raised the profile of a people refusing to accept living indefinitely under occupation. This Palestinian popular resistance was beamed all over the world and won sympathy and support from people. What […]
No shortcuts for peace and democracy
We all prefer shortcuts. None of us likes to do things that require time and patience. Whether it is a visit to the dentist or world peace, shortcuts might be desirable, but they rarely produce the required results. I thought of this yesterday as I was having a pleasant breakfast at the Amman Intercontinental. The […]