Gregory Friedman

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  Gregory commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  Can the Zionist Left and Palestinian-Israeli Parties Unite?

  I was thinking the same thing myself a few weeks ago. As far fetched as the idea may seem, it may be the only hope Israel's left has. Clearly, it will require massive compromise from both Arabs and Jews. But the rise of Avigdor Lieberman and the collapse of Labor and Meretz may force both sides to compromise.

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  Gregory commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  One State Solution - Notes from the TARI Conference

  It's a good thing that the one-staters are beginning to realize that they need a Jewish wing to their movement. Unfortunately, the strategy described above is not the way to do it. 
  If the one-staters wish to bring me over to their side, they will not do it through recognizing the "good"  anti-zionist Jews nor will they do it through pretending that life for Jews in Arab countries was perfect, when in reality things were far more complex.
  If Nadia Hijab and others wish to convince me that a one state solution is the best solution for Israel and Palestine, it will come through recognizing the legitimacy of Jewish self-determination and showing that this can be achieved through the creation of one state.

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  Gregory commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  Help Me Find Pro-Peace Websites (of a Particular Sort)

  www.mideastyouth.com might be the type of site you're looking for.

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  Gregory commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  Phyllis Bennis Explains Why Mitchell is Such a Great Choice

  "I think even Uri Avnery, the fierce and constant critic of the occupation, would call himself a Zionist"
  
  Actually, I think Avnery has been very critical of Zionism at times. However, though he does not identify himself as a Zionist, he is not hostile to Zionism itself.
  

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  Gregory commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  Phyllis Bennis Explains Why Mitchell is Such a Great Choice

  Some of what Bennis is saying is slightly interesting. But I lost a great deal of respect for her when she wrote an article bashing the Geneva Initiative. http://www.endtheoccupation.org/article.php?id=306
  
  Also, when she talks about Jewish anti-occupation groups, she conspicuously leaves out groups like Jstreet and Brit Tzedek.

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  Gregory commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  Qaddafi on the One State Solution

  " It is a fact that Palestinians inhabited the land and owned farms and homes there until recently, fleeing in fear of violence at the hands of Jews after 1948 — violence that did not occur, but rumors of which led to a mass exodus. It is important to note that the Jews did not forcibly expel Palestinians."
  
  This has to be a typo. How in the world could an Arab leader not know Palestinians were forcibly expelled in 1948?

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  Gregory commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  Rallies for Palestine, Israel, and Peace This Weekend

  It appears the London rally may be cancelled. The organizer was accused of hosting an anti-zionist rally while others were afraid it may be interpreted as a pro-zionist rally. Go figure.

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  Gregory commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  Photos, Video and Analysis from Gaza Protest March in NYC

  Thank you so much for posting this Charles. It is because of this sort of idiocy that I (and most likely many others) did not attend any protests against the Israeli assault on Gaza.

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  Gregory commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  If You Had One Dollar for Peace - Where Would it Go?

  I'd give to JStreet or Middle East Progress.

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  Gregory commented on the article | about 3 years ago

  UN Conference on Racism (Durban II) Coming Soon

  Thank You for posting this. This is exactly how I feel about the Durban Conference and about organizing for Palestinian rights in general. Unfortunately, I fear your advice may fall upon deaf ears.