Richard Silverstein is an author, journalist and blogger, with articles appearing in Haaretz, the Jewish Forward, Los Angeles Times, the Guardian’s Comment Is Free, Al Jazeera English, and Alternet. His work has also been in the Seattle Times, American Conservative Magazine, Beliefnet and Tikkun Magazine, where he is on the advisory board. Check out Silverstein's blog at Tikun Olam, one of the earliest liberal Jewish blogs, which he has maintained since February, 2003.

Website: http://www.richardsilverstein.com/

Articles by Richard Silverstein :

Lieberman Resigns…for Now – OpEd

Yesterday, the State prosecutor announced he would indict Avigdor Lieberman for the relatively minor crime of “breach of trust” for

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Meshal’s Triumphal Welcome In Gaza – OpEd

A few days ago, Khaled Meshal made a triumphal, first-ever visit to Gaza to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hamas’

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As Peretz Abandons Labor Party, Israeli Political Center Implodes – OpEd

Nothing illustrates the political bankruptcy of the Israeli political center better than this image of Tzipi Livni, founder of the

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Iran’s Nuclear Bomb Diagram Stolen By Mossad Hack – OpEd

AP is reporting a breaking news story that officials of a country hostile to Iran (hint, hint) have leaked an

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Advocating Israel Talk To Hamas Is Criminal Offense – OpEd

If you’re a much-decorated IDF general advocating the radical step that Israel recognize Hamas and negotiate with it you’ll merit

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Morsi Assumes Absolute Power – OpEd

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While I’m not an expert on Egyptian politics, I can’t help speculate on what Pres. Morsi’s assumption of absolute powers

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Israel At “Highest State Of Readiness” For Gaza Ground Invasion – OpEd

Sheera Frenkel reports in the Times of London that a senior IDF officer told her the army has been moved

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Israeli Ground Invasion Of Gaza Imminent – OpEd

IDF heavy weaponry, including tanks and armored personnel carriers are massing near the Gaza border, signalling Israel’s intent to launch

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Why Did FBI Agent Go Outside Chain Of Command In Reporting Petraeus Case To House Republicans? – OpEd

The NY Times report on the latest in the Petraeus case raised my eyebrows quite a bit. This is the

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IDF Unit 8200: Coming Soon To A Theater Near You – OpEd

The U.S. Army ad slogan may be: “The Army needs a few good men.”  But IDF Unit 8200′s slogan is:

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