A Letter from Michael Moore to George W. Bush on the Eve of War
George W. Bush 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC Dear Governor Bush: So today is what you call " the moment of truth, " the day that " France and therest of world have to show their cards on the table. " I'm glad to hear thatthis day has finally arrived. Because, I gotta tell ya, […]
Statement on the Murder of Rachel Corrie
Image: ../temp_pics/rach1.jpg Image: ../temp_pics/rachelrelaxed.jpg Rachel Corrie In Rafah, Gaza Strip today Rachel Corrie, a 23-year old American woman from Olympia,Washington, who was a volunteer with the International Solidarity Movement, was killed bythe Israeli Army. Rachel was standing in the path of the bulldozer as it advanced towards her.When the bulldozer refused to stop or turn […]
Crying Wolf?
"Why do you think that Sharon may exploit the American attack on Iraq in order to carry outtransfer in the occupied territories?" a journalist asked me, after we published a warning tothis effect in his paper. "Aren't you crying wolf?" I could have given him the list of quotations from members of the present government, […]
Black Flags
When I visited Ramallah last, it wore a shining white frock. Even after days of sunshine, manyareas where still covered with snow that hid the ravages of the occupation, destruction andneglect. I was driving slowly and enjoying the landscape, when I tensed instinctively. Through thecorner of my eye I saw a group of children. Something […]
Appeal to World Public Opinion
From Palestinians under siege World attention is focused nowadays upon Iraq and the effect of the US-led attack uponregional stability. Millions of people all over the world demonstrate their opposition tothe war and attempt to avert it. However, the message we, the Palestinian civilianpopulation, are receiving from Israeli officials is threatening us with dangerousconsequences. Statements […]
Pick a Card
Ariel Sharon is like one of those sleight-of-hand tricksters you see on the pavements ofEuropean cities. They mix three cards before your eyes, ask you to pick on of them, turn themupside down and ask you to guess which one is the card you have chosen. You are absolutely surethat you know where the card […]
Nablus: Terror and Resistance
Today is the fourth day of the Israeli Army's campaign of terror against the Old City of Nablus,during which ISM activists based in the city worked with Palestinian UPMRC (first aid)volunteers in the delivery of food and medicine to stranded households, rescuing theinjured, evacuating families from occupied houses and monitoring the activities of Israelitroops. In […]
Nablus: Terror and Resistance
Today is the fourth day of the Israeli Army's campaign of terror against the Old City of Nablus,during which ISM activists based in the city worked with Palestinian UPMRC (first aid)volunteers in the delivery of food and medicine to stranded households, rescuing theinjured, evacuating families from occupied houses and monitoring the activities of Israelitroops. In […]
One Man Against the World
— A great, civilized nation democratically elected a fanatic demagogue, who preached war. Actually, he did not really receive the majority of votes, but, somehow, his ascent to powerwas arranged nevertheless. — Soon after assuming power, he manipulated a dramatic incident in order to tighten his grip upon the country and prepare for attack on […]
Demonstration against the war on Iraq
Gush Shalom joins the world demonstrations against the war on Iraq photo gallery Gush Shalom, alongside the Israeli peace movement, Jews and arabs, joins the worldday of demonstration on February 15, 2003. Some 3000 peace activists gathered in the Tel Aviv museum square,and heard speakers from all organizations, as well as speakers from the occupiedterritories,who […]