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Two MPs Walk into an Airport...
Not everyone gets it... A religious Jew and secular Jew, walk into a pub. They walk through the door, arguing furiously and loudly about...
Gary Cohen
Apr 149 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


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


When it Comes to Ability, “Bougie” is the Clear Winner
Vote for” Bougie” Herzog tomorrow if you care about the Labour Party and its ability to become a viable alternative for government....
Gary Cohen
Nov 20, 20133 min read


“Stop Bibi” is Not a Policy. You Will Have to Do Better
The so called leaders of the “centre-left” have made it clear that their top priority is stopping Bibi. Every time Yachimovich, Lapid and...
Gary Cohen
Jan 8, 20132 min read


Shelly should offer a big thanks to Shaul Mofaz
As practiced in Israel, politics is the surely lowest form of self-interest and aggrandisement, but when used by an artist, becomes and...
Gary Cohen
May 7, 20124 min read


Shelly is Simply Out of Her Depth - It's About More Than Social Justice
Once more reality bites with a vengeance as the security and diplomatic realities of our region take centre stage, with the struggle for...
Gary Cohen
Aug 21, 20114 min read


Realit Check: The man for the job!
A great article, published with Jeff’s permission. By JEFF BARAK 05/01/2011 If Labor is to return to a position of influence, it will...
Jeff Barak
Apr 30, 20114 min read


Israeli Left - More of The Same Won't Work - A Vision for Much Needed Change
Last Friday I attended a conference hosted by Peace Now at the ZOA building in Tel Aviv. I like the idea of a left-wing conference held...
Gary Cohen
Mar 28, 20114 min read


What's in a name? Why the National Left Needs to Rebrand
A thought for the National left... Some say a people gets the government it deserves. That is a scary thought in today's Israel. Do we...
Gary Cohen
Jun 11, 20104 min read


Barak's ego is getting in the way - It is a Matter of Security
The male ego is a fragile entity, which requires massaging on a regular basis. But what happens when the male ego endangers the national...
Gary Cohen
Apr 11, 20104 min read
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