Prisoners Hamas and Islamic Jihad reportedly hold a total of about 250+ Israelis in Gaza. (Some have been killed by Israeli airstrikes.) The media likes to call them 'hostages', but they could more accurately be labeled either prisoners of war or political prisoners. When Israel captures Palestinians, they are generally processed by military courts, where there's no … [Read more...] about Double Standards
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Dance of the Blossoms
Elaheh Farmand Baba looked out the window into the dark alley. Anxiously, he began tapping on the window ledge with the fingers of his right hand as he held on to the other side with his left. He began to whistle. He always whistled when he was worried. “Ey baba, kojast? Where is she?” Baba asked out loud. His little girl entered the room, and stood behind him. “Baba? … [Read more...] about Dance of the Blossoms