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[…]
Quiet Beit Jala
Twelve-year old Firas El Yateem is negotiating the string of his kite around an electric line. A few days ago Firas feeling that[…]
Don’t Favor Form over Content
The Bush administration is in the process of falling in the same Israeli trap as that of the former Clinton administration as far[…]