Sharon’s plan despite Palestinian ceasefire commitments

WELL-PROTECTED Israeli soldiers were surprised this week when they entered six Palestinian cities that there was no organized Palestinian resistance, as had been[…]

The quiet Palestinian response surprises Israelis

Ramallah — When Israeli tanks rolled into Ramallah, on Thursday morning (October 18), they expected stiff resistance. They drove in from the northern[…]

Free Palestine Yes, Ben Laden No

The quest for a free and independent Palestinian state is a just and noble cause. This cause must not be defiled by the[…]

Siege Getting tighter and tighter

The invitation by the German representative office for a celebration at a Ramallah restaurant on the occasion of “German Unity” was normal. An[…]

Al Aqsa Intifada’ Seems’ to be over

Almost one year after Ariel Sharon’s controversial visit to Al Aqsa Mosque, the Al Aqsa Intifada and the Israeli military campaign against the[…]

An overview of the bombings and Palestine

Jerusalem-AMIN– There was little time wasted between the announcement of the bombings in America and the focus of world attention on Palestinians and[…]

Apartheid roads and other discriminator policies

My personal assistant Jumana was in tears. Her husband Nadim has been pressing her to quit her job and try with us in[…]

Only way out of Mideast conflict is to recognize

I still remember that afternoon in the fall of 1993 when Palestinian pacifist Mubarak Awad hurled a huge Palestinian flag from the office[…]

US Position regarding Mideast is dangerous

The Bush administration’s latest position regarding the Middle East is adding fuel to a raging fire. US vice president Dick Cheney told the[…]

The limits of power

Is there a limit to military power? Is there a limit to what a successful media campaign can accomplish? Can any party win[…]