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Uri Avnery, Israeli Journalist and Palestinian Rights Champion, Dies at 94

Ilana Novick Aug 21, 2018 One of the first of his countrymen to meet Palestinian Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat, he was a singular figure in Israeli society. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Without a Serious Middle East Peace Effort, Hatred Will Only Grow

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2016 I am convinced that it is in the vital interest of Israel to make peace with the Palestinian people, and with the Arab world at large, before the dangerous infection of extreme ideology engulfs the entire region. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

What Happened to the Jews?

By Uri Avnery / Gush Shalom Apr 3, 2016 Suddenly I remembered where I had seen it before: The same kind of face. The same chin thrust forward, to produce an impression of force and determination. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Breast Milk Protein Fights HIV

Staff / Truthdig Oct 28, 2013 Scientists have discovered why only a small percentage of babies contract HIV when breastfed by mothers who have been infected with the virus; Taiwan's new police uniforms are extremely frightening; and David Petraeus is using his new position in academia to promote profiteering health care and fracking industries. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rabin Turns in His Grave

Staff / Truthdig Nov 20, 2009 Uri Avnery remembers Yitzhak Rabin, Yasser Arafat and the historic Oslo agreement that has since turned to mush. "The public memory," Avnery warns, "is trying nowadays to obliterate" Rabin's "inner revolution" toward peace with the Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )