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Corbyn the “Pied Piper”
I was as surprised as anyone at the result of the UK election and under normal circumstances would be overjoyed at the resurgence of...
Gary Cohen
Jun 11, 20174 min read


"Never Again” Must Mean Never again!
This image from the superb series, “Band of Brothers,” powerfully portrays the experiences of many allied soldiers, as they came across...
Gary Cohen
Apr 22, 20172 min read


Our Prime Minister, the Feckless Child, Does it Again
Bad policies and bad judgement seem to be a recurring theme with the current administration and our esteemed Prime Minister. Today, Bibi...
Gary Cohen
Apr 14, 20173 min read


The Cynical Exploitation of Elor Azaria and Attempts to Politicise the IDF
The greatest danger to the IDF today is not Hezbollah, nor Hamas, Iran or Palestinian terrorists. The IDF is strong and able. The...
Gary Cohen
Jan 5, 20175 min read


Bastard Child v Favourite Child – The UN’s Dysfunctional Relationship with Israel and the Palestinians
This article first appeared in 2009 during the war in Gaza. With recent events at the UN, I feel it is just as relevant today... I would...
Gary Cohen
Dec 30, 20166 min read


Bad for Israel, Bad for the Palestinians and Bad for the World at Large
Friday’s vote at the UN Security council condemning Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) was no big deal really....
Gary Cohen
Dec 25, 20164 min read


The Labour Party Needs Real Change Not More of the Same!
So, Amir Peretz has announced he will run once again, for leadership of the Labour Party. In the interest of full disclosure let me first...
Gary Cohen
Dec 19, 20165 min read


In its Approach to Ofek Buchris, the IDF is in Breach of an Unwritten Contract With the People of Israel
I am an oleh, that is, I was not born in Israel, I moved to Israel from Scotland at the age of sixteen going on seventeen. I served in...
Gary Cohen
Dec 5, 20167 min read


What the Left Must Learn From Trump
I met with my cousin yesterday morning for coffee and a catch up. We chatted about the kids and our lives and then not surprisingly got...
Gary Cohen
Nov 21, 20164 min read


Arrogance + Fantasy = Suicide by Referendum
Sadly, suicide of the left in Israel is now a recurring theme in my writing. Thankfully, I am an eternal optimist. However, I also...
Gary Cohen
Sep 10, 20163 min read


Dear Jeremy Corbyn. Your friends at Hamas Have Been Busy Again
Dear Jeremy Corbyn https://youtu.be/9Omk5ua1Ur8 Your friends in Hamas have been busy again. Last week they claimed responsibility for a...
Gary Cohen
Jun 11, 20164 min read


Avoiding Political Suicide, The Egos, the Shame and the Need to Overhaul the Labour Party, and its Approach
To our shame we in the Labour Party have failed to build and lead a meaningful and effective opposition to the current Netanyahu...
Gary Cohen
May 20, 20167 min read


A General’s Warning is Hard to Hear - Golan Warns of the Danger of Extremism
Could someone please explain to Bibi Netanyahu that denial is not a river in Egypt? Earlier this week our “esteemed” Prime Minister...
Gary Cohen
May 10, 20165 min read


Hitler’s Mufti
Eight years ago, I researched a documentary film about Haj Amin al-Husseini, which unfortunately never made it to production. Given the...
Gary Cohen
Oct 28, 20157 min read


Mission Impossible - Political Leaders Are Putting Soldiers in an Impossible Situation
I suppose it depends upon your agenda, how you perceive the video images of a lone Israeli soldier being attacked by Palestinian women...
Gary Cohen
Aug 29, 20155 min read


You Don’t Build a Country on Fear & Insecurity - Israel is a Country of All its Citizens
You cannot build a society, let alone a country; on fear and insecurity. The realisation of the “Zionist dream”, and the establishment of...
Gary Cohen
Nov 23, 20145 min read


Dear Russell Brand – re Boycotting Israel
Dear Russell Following a conversation with our mutual friend Ben Paul, I decided to write to you regarding your video calling for a...
Gary Cohen
Aug 18, 201411 min read


Jon Snow… J’accuse!
Dear Jon Snow I watched your recent report from Shifa Hospital, as well as the additional piece on your return from Gaza; with great...
Gary Cohen
Aug 1, 20146 min read


Our Burden vs Your Hatred
Our burden is a heavy one indeed. Today the loss of thirteen of our finest young men to add to the five who have already fallen, hits...
Gary Cohen
Jul 19, 20142 min read


Good old fashioned anti Semitism, with an Islamic twist
As the Mob shouts “death to Jews” and attacks Jews in a Paris synagogue, we see the ugly truth behind those who “demonstrate against...
Gary Cohen
Jul 13, 20141 min read
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