Author Archive for Ilana Zelener
Can Both Middle East Narratives Be Right?
With regards to the Middle East, narratives are crucial in understanding the key differences in history and perspective. Narratives in this region rely on a collective memory tarnished with emotional distress and pain, yet coupled with a desire for unity, compromise and peace. The Israelis and Palestinians are two peoples with an unwavering attachment for [...]
Israeli Civilians Pay the Price of War
A day in Israel starts just like any day in America: The sun rises, you eat breakfast, say “good morning” to your family and sit down at the table. However, the only real difference is the occasional missile that might strike your house, or your neighbor’s house, at any given minute. But here, trivial things like rocket launchings do not affect us. CNN does not cover it; media reports include the new president’s first dance and a man talking to a squirrel, but not the constant rocket attacks barraging Israel.
