Blown Chances in Gaza

By Sandy Tolan, TomDispatch Aug 12, 2014 For the last eight years, Israel and the U.S. had repeated opportunities to opt for a diplomatic solution in Gaza. Each time, they have chosen war, with devastating consequences for the families of Gaza. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Prominent Israeli Journalist Accused of Incitement

Sandy Tolan / Truthdig Apr 11, 2013 Amira Hass, the groundbreaking reporter who has lived in the Palestinian territories for most of the last two decades, defended the rights of Palestinians to throw stones at occupying Israeli forces. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Erdogan, Peres and the Soufflés of Davos

Sandy Tolan / Truthdig Feb 5, 2009 Dear Mr. Prime Minister: I write with grave concern over your impertinent remarks to the president of Israel at the World Economic Forum last week, which threatened to delay dinner for hundreds of extremely important global thinkers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )