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About nervana111

Doctor, blogger and Commentator on Middle East issues. The only practising doctor who write in Middle Eastern politics in UK.

Jews of the Arab World

Posted on September 14, 2012 by nervana111

This  is my photo essay:  Jews in the Arab World  which was initially  published in -al-Monitor: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/contents/articles/galleries/jews-in-the-arab-world.html Wish all my Jewish Tweeps a blessed new year.? Shana Tova  every one.

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The Tragedy of Alexandria’s Book Market

Posted on September 8, 2012 by nervana111

For the second time in the same week, I am addressing the subject of Nabi Daniel Street in Alexandria, first discussed its famous synagogue, and now I wish to write about its book market. As part of the cultural heritage of … Continue reading →

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Jews, Alexandria, and Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 3, 2012 by nervana111

Synagogue—a strange word on the ears of many Egyptians. Many have forgotten—or chose to forget—that Jews have been living in Egypt since biblical times, where they have built synagogues and practiced their religion freely. One of these Synagogues is Eliyahu Hanavi … Continue reading →

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Sinai and the open-ended adventure

Posted on September 2, 2012 by nervana111

It is hard to describe what has happened in Sinai in the last few weeks, although “surreal” may be the only appropriate word. It started with a tragedy on the holy month of Ramadan, when 16 Egyptian soldiers lost their … Continue reading →

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Egypt’s New Grand Imam

Posted on August 18, 2012 by nervana111

Twice in one week, President Mohamed Morsi addressed Egyptians from a mosque. Each speech was more like a religious sermon than a political address. The following excerpts illustrate this point: “Quran has everything for us, if we follow it, we … Continue reading →

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A road map for Sinai

Posted on August 6, 2012 by nervana111

It is Sinai, again—the time bomb that has been ticking for the last 18 months. The bomb has finally exploded and the victims were 16 innocent Egyptian soldiers, who died for no particular reason other than doing their duty for their country by defending … Continue reading →

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Happy Coup Anniversary!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by nervana111

In 1954, the Egyptian novelist Youssef El-Sebai wrote his famous Arabic novel “Rudda Qalbi” (give me back my heart), a romantic story about the 1952 Egyptian revolution. Later, the novel was turned into a successful film that became synonymous with … Continue reading →

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The Arab-Israeli conflict is stuck in a dangerous stalemate

Posted on July 18, 2012 by nervana111

I wrote this piece few days ago and it is published today in  The Telegraph I think the upheaval in Syria and the attack in Bulgaria reinforce my argument. So please read and let me know what do you think. Throughout … Continue reading →

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The Palestinians,Arafat,and Al-Jazeera

Posted on July 3, 2012 by nervana111

  Today the Arabic news channel Al-Jazeera broadcast a program about the death of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The program claimed that in- depth investigation reveals high levels of radioactive polonium were found in Arafat’s personal belongings eight years … Continue reading →

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What now for Egypt’s uneasy peace with Israel?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by nervana111

This piece was originally published in The Telegraph I hope you  find it interesting and I look  forward  to read your comments and feedback With Hosni Mubarak no longer in power, it seems inevitable that Egypt’s peace treaty with Israel will … Continue reading →

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