As repression of Palestine solidarity penetrates every sector of life, the state’s liberal self-image is fast becoming a story Germans can only tell themselves. (+972 Magazine)
Author: michael
Germans are rising up against AfD. Their problems go far deeper
Revelations about a ‘masterplan’ for ethnic cleansing have triggered historic protests across Germany. But off the streets, centrists are bending to far-right demands. (Vashti)
Speech at demonstration for Gaza, 13 August 2022
Adress to a Leipzig demonstration for Gaza.
In Israel, Supporting Apartheid is the Moderate Position
Israelis occupy the West Bank and have built a great big wall to keep it out of sight. The Wall and the Occupation are all but invisible to Israeli society, another part of the longstanding regime of separation it was founded upon.
Why socialists (must) support the Palestinian cause
On 15th May, Palestinians commemorate their expulsion during the formation of the State of Israel in 1948. As socialists we must support them on this day and on all days. This is imperative in Germany specifically. (The Left Berlin)
Terminal Rearmament
The war in Ukraine is spurring a terrifying arms race that will undermine peace, stifle efforts to reverse climate change, and destroy Ukraine (The Left Berlin)
Grasp Israeli apartheid by the roots – decolonize!
In a piece for Lower Class Magazine, appearing in English in The Left Berlin, I discuss the new Amnesty International report accusing the State of Israel of committing the crime against humanity of apartheid.
Why is Amnesty Germany staying silent on the apartheid report?
Amnesty Germany’s discomfort with publicizing the new report on Israeli apartheid highlights the sorry state of human rights discourse in the country. (+972 Magazine)
The climate impasse reveals the bankruptcy of Liberalism
If you are paying attention, the climate crisis is an utter and total indictment of the liberal-capitalist world order.
The inquisition of Nemi El-Hassan
The campaign to cancel a Palestinian-German journalist is not aimed at fighting antisemitism, but at suppressing Palestinians’ political existence. (+972 Magazine)