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The Danger From Within - The Threat of Politics in the Ranks of Israel’s Military
The military figures prominently in Israeli society, some say too prominently and well, there is certainly a debate to be had on that...
Gary Cohen
Oct 23, 20093 min read


When Did We Decide to Give Up on Our Children- Israel's Education System in Crisis
Today I took my children to school for the opening of the school year. Loaded down with new books for the year there is no way they could...
Gary Cohen
Sep 1, 20094 min read


The Rabbi, The Minister and the Need For a Written Constitution to Safeguard Our Democracy
Jews and Arabs should live separately! Religious Jews and secular Jews should also live separately! Women should not serve in the Army!...
Gary Cohen
Aug 7, 20093 min read


When Good People Do Nothing - Israel's Struggle Against Hate, Violence & Apathy
According to the Irish political philosopher Edmund Burke, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is that good men do nothing"....
Gary Cohen
Aug 3, 20094 min read


Football, Barriers & the Need For True Israel & Palestinian Leaders
As a kid, I remember playing football in the street with friends. This was a staple of the long summer break. In those days there were...
Gary Cohen
Jul 23, 20094 min read


Justice on Trial: Israel’s Struggle to Uphold the Rule of Law
It is apparent that the rule of law in the “only democracy” in the Middle East is under threat. Hardly surprising some may say, when we...
Gary Cohen
Jun 8, 20094 min read


Israel at a Crossroads: Searching for True Leadership - These Guys Are Useless - Any Ideas?
When will we realise that the time has come to stop the rot. As things look at the moment it would appear that we will wait until it is...
Gary Cohen
Mar 22, 20093 min read


Get Wet! Go Out and Vote - Despite the Less Than Inspiring Choices
The only democracy in the Middle East goes to the polls today. What a wonderful example to its neighbours in the region, democracy in...
Gary Cohen
Feb 10, 20093 min read


Democracy After All - The Failed Attempt to Ban Arab Parties
Yesterday, the Central Election Committee (CEC), made up of member of the Knesset from the major parties; banned both Arab parties, Balad...
garyc873
Jan 13, 20093 min read
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