abba eban

A Jewish settler watches as a caravan home in the illegal outpost of Ramat Gilad is removed, after which it was relocated in a another West Bank settlement March 14, 2012. (Roy Sharon/Flash90)
Turning settlers into victims
Netanyahu accuses two-state supporters of advocating ethnic cleansing. But state-sanctioned ethnic cleansing and human rights violations are what enabled the Jewish settlers to occupy Palestinian lands in the first place. By Nicola Perugini and Neve Gordon Just a few weeks after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that he cares about the rights and lives of Palestinians…
By +972 Magazine September 12, 2016
Romney visit: Hitting the ‘Palestinian punching bag’ again
Over the years, Israeli politicians have used various disparaging remarks to describe Palestinians. During this U.S. election, it looks like American politicians have adopted the same tactic, as recently shown during Mitt Romney’s visit to Israel. By Amer Zahr Look, as a Palestinian, I’m used to hearing racist epithets thrown my way.  I’ve heard Abba…
By +972 Magazine August 2, 2012
The first Mr. Hasbara: Mike Wallace’s 1958 talk with Abba Eban
On the country’s 10th birthday, Israel’s ambassador to Washington touched on issues that remain on the political agenda half a century later: His government’s territorial ambitions, the refugee problem and Israel’s expectations of the American Jewish community. Mike Wallace, the legendary host of 60 minutes who passed away on Saturday, interviewed in 1958 Israel’s ambassador…
By Noam Sheizaf April 9, 2012
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