Back to basics: simplifying the Israel/Palestine discussion
This week I have a friend visiting in Jerusalem from the U.S.
This week in Israel: Hypocrisy
This week has been a somber and disheartening one in Jerusalem, with continued violence, tension, and arrests in Silwan and the demolition of the Shepard Hotel in Sheikh Jarrah marking the beginning of yet another Jewish neighborhood in East Jerusalem.
Remembering the Individual in the Big Picture
Too many times in this conflict we lose sight of the realities of individuals and families within the diverse communities among those who call this land home.
My Story: Why I Care
I will be contributing to Aware! on a regular basis, so I think it is appropriate to tell the story of my first encounters with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hello World: Aware! in DC
Hello World!
I am proud to begin my bimonthly post (Aware! in DC) for the updated Aware! website—
the new platform for the discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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