Category Archives: USA

Carter To Obama: Recognize Palestine Now

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

by James M. Wall In his Op-ed column in The New York Times, Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, sent an urgent request to Barack Obama, the 44th President: “The simple but vital step this administration must take before its … Continue reading →

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The Smells of Gaza and New Jersey

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

by James M. Wall Richard Ford’s latest novel, Let Me Be Frank With You, begins when Frank Bascombe drives into a suburb of Haddam, a New Jersey town recently destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.  Frank had been a real estate salesman in the community. … Continue reading →

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“A Taboo on Telling the Truth About Palestine”

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

By James M. Wall Psalm 2:3 is sung in George Frideric Handel’s Messiah before the arrival of the triumphant Hallelujah chorus, when audiences rise to their feet, following the tradition set by England’s King George II at the Oratorio’s first London performance. Handel’s Sacred … Continue reading →

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U.S. Arms Deal Will Increase Israel’s Kill Power

Posted on December 7, 2014 by

by James M. Wall In October of this year, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon came to Washington to visit with his counterpart,  U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.  He asked for visits with other U.S. leaders, including Vice President Joe Biden.  The … Continue reading →

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“Anti-Massacree Movement” In London

Posted on October 18, 2014 by

By James M. Wall Near the end of Arlo Guthrie’s classic 1967 folk tale, Alice’s Restaurant, Guthrie sings these words: “Can you imagine, three people walking in singing a bar of Alice’s Restaurant and walking out, they may think it’s an organization. … Continue reading →

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Abbas To UN: “End This Settlement Occupation”

Posted on September 27, 2014 by

by James M. Wall On Friday, September 26, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas told the United Nations General Assembly, “The time has come to end this settlement occupation.” The New York Times described Abbas as “visibly enraged” when he spoke to the General … Continue reading →

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Palestinian Children Have No Iron Dome

Posted on July 17, 2014 by

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“What we got here is failure to communicate”

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

by James M. Wall John Kerry’s April 29 deadline for a negotiated framework between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, is only a few weeks away. Without waiting for what is still a “flexible” end point for this round of “peace … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Pause Delivers “Stunning” News

Posted on September 14, 2013 by

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Obama Pauses; Calls for Debate in Congress

Posted on August 31, 2013 by

by James M. Wall In a surprise move Saturday afternoon, President Barack Obama announced  he would ask for a Congressional debate before he would order any air strikes on Syria. Speaking at a hastily-called press conference in the White House … Continue reading →

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