Israel exists but I will never accept it as a Jewish state
Aref Assaf
Yet again, the 2010 version of the Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are preconditioned upon the recognition by the Palestinian side of the right … Read More
Aref Assaf, PhD
In a time where the advocates of the “clash of civilization” have insanely sought to relegate the intimately linked interdependence, and interactions between the West and … Read More
Mideast peace is not in sight. So why is America pursuing it?
Aref Assaf
First published in NJ.Voices.com
The Daily Record Featured Op-Ed, 9/6/2010
September 2nd, 2010 has been cast as the (re)start of direct negations between Israel … Read More
Aref Assaf, PhD
First appeared on Arabisto.com, then on NJ.com’s NJ Voices and then a featured op-ed in the Sunday edition of the Daily Record.
Opposition to building mosques in the US seems to … Read More
ISRAEL’S deadly attack on the Gaza Freedom flotilla may be recalled as one of its most devastating blunders. The
Dr. Aref Assaf
In a very powerful New York Times op-ed, Michael Chabon writes eloquently about his desire for Jews and Israel to shed the idea of exceptionalism. The notion of Israel and … Read More
Dr. Aref Assaf/NJ Voices blogger
History seems to be not a learned lesson when it comes to Israel and its dealings with the United States. It has been a long time … Read More
With God on My Side, Archeology as a Political Tool
Aref Assaf, PhD
Israel’s decision to designate two shrines in occupied Palestinian lands as its own heritage sites is a stark signal of its blatant and belligerent disregard for international … Read More
