Tag Archives: Palestine

How to Help

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

Like many folks observing the latest conflict in the Middle East I have been feeling a sense of helplessness. At times like this often the only option is to identify organizations that are actually providing aid and support to people … Continue reading →

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Banksy Does Bethlehem

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

Banksy is at it again. England’s unmerry prankster has just opened a hotel that claims to have “the worst views in the world”. Bethlehem’s Walled Off Hotel, which was designed and financed by the street artist known as Banksy, overlooks the 10 … Continue reading →

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Eyeless (and lawless) In Gaza

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

“…Promise was that I Should Israel from Philistian yoke deliver; Ask for this great deliverer now and find him Eyeless in Gaza at the Mill with slaves…”                                                                                                    John Milton, Samson Agonistes The unrelentingly bleak news from the Middle … Continue reading →

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