Category Archives: Israel

Saladin and the current Arab-Israeli Conflict

Posted on October 2, 2012 by nervana111

October 2, 1187: Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt and Syria, and leader of the Muslim forces battling the Crusaders in the Holy Land, captured the city of Jerusalem. Interestingly, this anniversary was only covered by two newspapers, Haaretz and al-Hayat. … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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No Shock and Awe: Israel should consider the Arab response to a military strike on Iran

Posted on March 18, 2012 by nervana111

Originally published in +972blog On 7June 1981, Israel attacked and destroyed Iraq’s nuclear reactor at Osirak. That was the day the Arabs lost their nuclear ambition. The code name was, Operation Opera, but the opera wasn’t Nabucco and its chorus of Hebrew … Continue reading →

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What’s next for Egypt,Israel and the elusive peace treaty?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by nervana111

Originally published in +972 Blog The Camp David Accords, the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty brokered by President Jimmy Carter, survived 30  years under ousted president Hosni Mubarak. But the treaty was never popular amongst the people. Will it survive in the … Continue reading →

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The Palestinian UN bid: Abbas and the Domestic Front

Posted on September 17, 2011 by nervana111

Yesterday, President Mahmoud Abbas formally declared his intention to seek full membership for the Palestinian state in the United Nation. His decision raised more than a few eyebrows, as many did not expect him to defy the Obama administration who have … Continue reading →

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The Mullahs will pick up the pieces

Posted on August 8, 2011 by nervana111

It is almost impossible to predict how Syria might emerge after Assad. Many hope for a stable, democratic state. Though, instability, civil war and an Islamic state are also real possibilities. Regardless of the outcome, the collapse of the Assad … Continue reading →

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The No Peace Treaty

Posted on May 22, 2011 by nervana111

Whenever I think about Sadat era in Egypt, one description always comes to my mind.“It was an era of  State Funerals”. It started with the funeral of Nasr when millions of Egyptians mourned their beloved leader & shed enough tears … Continue reading →

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