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Endgame

Looking through the latest news reports from Israel this morning, I am reminded of a few lines from Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot that seem especially poignant. In the opening scene of Beckett’s most famous play the two protagonists, Vladimir and Estragon, appear lost, mercurial and wholly unaware of their purpose or the fate that... [Read more of this review]

A Box Of Chocolates

It is a pity Forrest Gump was never asked to elaborate on his views of Israeli politics. Had Robert Zemeckis added that dimension to his 1994 pseudo-epic, we might have been treated to yet another analogy featuring the now famous ‘box of chocolates’. Indeed when it comes to Israeli politics and its subsequent elections - one never knows... [Read more of this review]

Why Gaza Matters

With the death toll steadily rising in Gaza, the number of Israeli strikes shows no sign of slowing. In fact, earlier today, Israel rejected International calls for a 48-hour ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ saying such a prospect was ‘unrealistic’. Capturing the ‘lead story’ in most international media broadcasts (BBC,... [Read more of this review]

Huwwara Checkpoint, Nablus

During last week’s travels through the West Bank, one of the most enduring images that has remained was the situation at the Huwwara Checkpoint south of Nablus on the eve of Yom Kippur. Notorious for its extensive harrassment of Palestinians attempting to travel to and from Nablus (including students simply commuting to school), the Checkpoint... [Read more of this review]

Poetry of Palestine

Taking a break from the ongoing politics and drama of the occupation, we’re going to shift gears and focus a bit on Palestinian literature and the arts - an often overlooked aspect of a region and a people. Reflecting on the media portrayal of Palestinians, the usual image proferred is of a demeaned, angry, aggressive society. The extremes of... [Read more of this review]

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