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From crisis to meltdown

ISRAEL/PALESTINE: The Palestinian Authority in Ramallah remained silent when it all broke out in Gaza. Observers had expected that the events of 7 October would almost automatically lead to a new and even more violent intifada.
Hans Henrik Fafner -

Nour Shams: “Shoot! Shoot!” says a voice

REPORT: You don't understand where you are – indoors, outdoors, on the first floor, on the second, if a roof has collapsed, or if you're in a courtyard, or if maybe it wasn't a roof, but a floor. Every town here, even the smallest, is a fuse ready to be lit.
Francesca Borri -

When two people have ended up sharing the fear of each other

ISRAEL: Ami Ayalon has been at the forefront of Israel's military actions. As naval commander and as head of the country's internal security service he had a creeping sense that the country he so passionately defended was maneuvering into a strategic impasse.
Ranveig Eckhoff -

Ehud Barak, former Minister of Defense and Prime Minister of Israel.

Tel Aviv (2014) Interview with Ehud Barak.
Truls Lie -

Shimon Peres is dead

Shimon Perez died last night. The story of the tough, tireless politician's life also provides a valuable insight into Israel's modern history.
avnery@actcom.co.il -

Rich full-format MODERN TIMES including the supplement Orientering and Modern Times Review comes out quarterly in early March, June, September and December) with international book reviews (non-fiction) and comments / essays. According to the physical newspaper (and PDF), the articles are published regularly online (see the newsletters).

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