In this article Jonathan Cook highlights Israel’s role in targeting civilians during the war with Lebanon.

Seumas Milne* discusses the Iraq resistance movement’s plans to unite and form a public political platform. This article is based on an interview held with some of the resistance leaders in Damascus, Syria.

In this Statement trade unions in Iraqdemand a stop to the imposition of structural adjustment conditions, including privatisation of public entities and services.

Sharon Smith argues that the US anti-war movement should remember that the main enemy is at home and that any resistance to that enemy needs unconditional support.

Gabriel Ash* argues that the recent military defeat, internal class divisions and political polarisation from within, have made Israel more unstable than ever.

Daphna Baram* discusses the deepening impact of neoliberal policies on an increasingly divided country and argues that the Left is leaving workers prey to religious fundamentalism and neo-fascism.

The Workers Advice Centre* reports on Arab women’s demand for work, to relieve their poverty and to empower themselves

In this article Assaf Adiv* discusses the recentteachers strike in the in Israel, an important step in the struggle for social change in Israel.

Poet Aharon Shabtai discusses the influence of the Occupation on Israeli culture with Nir Nader (NN)

In this overview article Savera Kalideen traces the historical origins of the Palestine Israeli conflict