Two Enemies in the Same Pit

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On the One Hand, on the Other Hand

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Salman MasalhaON THE ONE HAND, ON THE OTHER HANDThese things must be said in an unvarnished way. The situation that has developed in this land that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to the Jordan River – call it the land of Israel if you like, or call it Palestine or any other name that crosses your lips – is above all a man-made tragedy, though...
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