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Tom Segev

A Hundred-year Ceasefire among Enemies

Speaking at an event in Berlin, the Israeli historian and Haaretz journalist Tom Segev explained that most Israelis are in favour of "pragmatic talks with the enemy". Ariana Mirza met up with the "New Historian" and introduces his work
Tom Segev's Historical Documentation of "1967"

Israel, the War and the Year that Transformed the Middle East

Israeli Tom Segev is one of the "New Historians" seeking to re-examine and re-evaluate the history of Zionism and the state of Israel. Joseph Croitoru read his most recent book, about the Six Day War
Israel's Media Watchdog "Keshev"

War Reporting under Scrutiny

"Was the war necessary?" asks the journalist and historian Tom Segev in Haaretz newspaper, referring to the 2006 war against the Lebanon – nuances rarely heard during armed conflicts, as the Israeli NGO "Keshev" has found out. By Mona Sarkis
The Palestine Papers

It Takes Two to Tango

According to Bettina Marx, the so-called "Palestine Papers" published by Al-Jazeera and the British broadsheet The Guardian are a huge embarrassment for both Israel and the Palestinian National Authority
Interview with Matt Beynon Rees

"Hamas and Fatah Have an Interest in the Conflict Continuing"

British crime writer Matt Beynon has won numerous awards for his series of novels about a fictional Palestinian detective. Eren Güvercin spoke to him about his work and the situation in Palestine
Hubert Haddad's Novel "Palestine"

Caught between the Israeli Army and the Palestinian Underground

An Israeli soldier almost turns into a Palestinian underground fighter. This remarkable transformation is the subject of a novel by the Tunisian-French author Hubert Haddad. The motif may have something to do with the author's dual allegiances – Haddad is an Arab Jew. Kersten Knipp reviews his novel "Palestine"
Interview with Assaf Gavron

"You Have to be Interested in the Other Side"

In his novel, CrocAttack, Israeli writer Assaf Gavron provokes his readers with unusual perspectives: With both sensitivity and a large dose of black humour, the writer explores the inner world of an Israeli victim of terrorism and a Palestinian suicide bomber. Ariana Mirza spoke to Assaf Gavron
Etgar Keret and Samir El-Youssef

The Incursion of Politics into the Private Sphere

Authors Etgar Keret of Israel and Samir El-Youssef of Palestine take aim in their writing at the politicization of their societies, in an effort to rescue the private sphere from the long arm of ideology. Lewis Gropp spoke to them about their joint volume of short stories
Reem Kelani – "Sprinting Gazelle"

"I Defend My Right to Defend My Right"

Following her widely acclaimed featured performance on Gilad Atzmon's "Exile", the British-Palestinian singer Reem Kelani has released her own debut album, establishing herself as important artist in the Palestinian musical tradition. By Lewis Gropp
Afghan Refugees in Iran

The Lowest of the Low

Afghans in Iran constitute one of the largest refugee populations in the world. It was recently reported that thousands have been executed. Iran and Afghanistan are arguing about this. By Iason Athanasiadis