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The truth about false balance

Analysis Staff Reporter - 4 Sep 2014

The Ombud speaks out on when the journalistic ideal of fairness is co-opted.

Gaza desolation: Was it worth it?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Aug 2014

Israel’s ‘victory’ has left Gaza City in ruins, but the 50-day war has strengthened Hamas’s influence.

Hamas agrees to 24-hour Eid truce

Article Aron Heller - 27 Jul 2014

Hamas has agreed to observe a 24-hour humanitarian truce after initially rejecting such an offer by Israel.

Curious case of Israel’s invasion of Gaza

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 25 Jul 2014

The trail of blame for three missing Israeli boys, which the Israeli government has used as the reason for their latest military exercise, is weak.

Gold gains as unrest is weighed against US outlook

Article Nicholas Larkin - 21 Jul 2014

Unrest in Ukraine and the Middle East has seen gold rebound 9.4% this year while the Fed warns benchmark rates could rise sooner than expected.

Gaza: ANCYL demands Israeli ambassador leave SA

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Jul 2014

The ANC Youth League in the Western Cape has called for Israeli ambassador to South Africa Arthur Lenk to leave the country amid unrest in Gaza.

Red line moves into dangerous moral ground

Article Avner Gvaryahu - 17 Jul 2014

The ethical boundaries are constantly shifting for Israeli soldiers in the West Bank and Gaza.

Palestine and Israel: Teen deaths highlight power imbalance

Analysis Ahmad Samih Khalidi - 3 Jul 2014

The latest killings bring to the forefront Palestinians' deep concern about prisoners and has reopened wounds on both sides.

Gaza: The land that aches behind its blockade

Article bogdan TagDiv - 5 Dec 2013

Dervla Murphy spent a month in Gaza once it was possible to get in via Egypt after the fall of Hosni Mubarak, and has brough out a book.

Gaza refugee tipped to win ‘Arab Idol’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 May 2013

Singer Mohammed Assaf has had messages of support from Palestine's president, despite being arrested more than 20 times by Hamas for his singing.

Palestine: Love and lentils in the holy land

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 May 2013

Palestinian women are turning their kitchens into a much-needed source of revenue — and fellowship.

Israel abandons controversial phosphorus smokescreen

Article Reuters - 26 Apr 2013

Israel says it is phasing out white phosphorus smokescreen munitions whose use during its 2008-2009 offensive drew war crimes allegations.

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