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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 1d

Regardless of any genuine and heartfelt empathy for the innocent people in Gaza -
anyone marching today to cheer Hamas and celebrate the anniversary of 7 October 2023 is, to put it simply, the scum of the earth.

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 3d

➡️ (without a commitment from Hamas to disarm) in exchange for a cessation of fighting and a gradual withdrawal.
It’s evident than ever, one would have to be blind not to see: war was artificially prolonged, hostages suffered and died. All on the altar of his political survival.”

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 3d

A very prevalent opinion in Israel today, as voiced by journalist Sefi Ovadia:
“In the end, Netanyahu is doing what he was called to do for a long period of time and refused (yes, refused for political reasons). He agrees, under pressure from Trump, to the release of hostages first ⬇️

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Anne Rethmann @arethmann.bsky.social · 6d

Sad that this still needs repeating.
#antisemitism #Manchester
@faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 7d

This Yom Kippur, unlike those who are obeying all the religious rules without an iota of regret in their hearts, I turn to the Israel I was brought up to love, and to the kibbutz I grew up in.
To the generation whose families were recently burnt in Europe, but taught us to work hard and seek peace.

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Justin Deegan @justindeegan.bsky.social · 12d

Have started this and it's already a superb read.

Fania here finishes an essay with "So, if you are still, in any reasonable way, ‘pro-Israel’ at the present horrendous moment, please consider backing its civil society rather than its calamitous government. You can no longer support both."

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 12d

ILLEGITIMATE, the writers’ and poets’ protest movement’s new English-language anthology, published ahead of the Netanyahu couple’s trip to the US, is available here. Please read and share.
fliphtml5.com/cjarf/tknx/Ill…

Israeli Crisis: A Literary Review of Resistance and Legitimacy

"Illegitimate: The Israel Literary Review of Resistance" (September 2025) offers a stark critique of Israeli society and leadership amid crisis. Edited by Pamela Peled and Ilana Sheinfeld, it showcase...

https://fliphtml5.com/cjarf/tknx/Ill…

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Lilo Start @lilostartuplilo.bsky.social · 9d

Gerne weiterleiten !

@faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social meets @afalkhatib.bsky.social in Siegen

www.cjz-siegen.de/november-2025/

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Israelis und Palästinenser im Dialog
Für eine friedvolle Koexistenz im Heiligen Land

Prof. Dr. Fania Oz-Salzberger, Israel
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Palestine/USA

4.11. 19:00 US-C-116 Friedrich Schadeberg Hörsaal
6.11 19:00 Spandauer Saal, Siegerlandhalle

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IttyM @ittyminchesta.bsky.social · 19d

Please read @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social:"Israel’s remaining true friends, and Palestine’s true friends, are invited to support our pro-democracy civil society, especially the peace-seeking part. Reasonable governments should sanction or punish Netanyahu, but beware of rewarding Hamas."

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · Aug 30

My new piece in FT.
“Here’s a truth to reckon with: neither Israelis nor Palestinians are going to disappear any time soon. No one can destroy their respective claims to a sovereign state in their ancestral homeland, which happens to be the same land.” www.ft.com/content/d871...

The battle for the soul of Israel

The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

www.ft.com

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Shane McKee @shaneir.bsky.social · 18d

This is a very important piece from @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social - please read and consider. And governments MUST act to save both Palestine and Israel from Netanyahu and his genocidal partners.

Billy Linehan 🇪🇺🇮🇪 @billylinehan.bsky.social · 19d

The battle for the soul of Israel
The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger
www.ft.com/content/d871...

The battle for the soul of Israel

The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

www.ft.com

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 12d

The Hebrew Bible is not only a “religious” text, but also a historical and cultural one, just the Homer and Plato are all three. And you really need to get off my feed to you are denying my parents’ right not to have been murdered.

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 12d

ILLEGITIMATE, the writers’ and poets’ protest movement’s new English-language anthology, published ahead of the Netanyahu couple’s trip to the US, is available here. Please read and share.
fliphtml5.com/cjarf/tknx/Ill…

Israeli Crisis: A Literary Review of Resistance and Legitimacy

"Illegitimate: The Israel Literary Review of Resistance" (September 2025) offers a stark critique of Israeli society and leadership amid crisis. Edited by Pamela Peled and Ilana Sheinfeld, it showcase...

https://fliphtml5.com/cjarf/tknx/Ill…

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 19d

As it happened, its official name under the British Mandate was Palestine-Eretz Yisrael (Land of Israel) consult the Balfour Declaration, and take a quick look at the Hebrew Bible while you are at it.

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Billy Linehan 🇪🇺🇮🇪 @billylinehan.bsky.social · 19d

The battle for the soul of Israel
The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger
www.ft.com/content/d871...

The battle for the soul of Israel

The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

www.ft.com

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 19d

Like hundreds of thousands of Jewish Israelis, I’d never have been born had my four Zionist grandparents not left Eastern Europe just ahead of the Nazi conquest.
By then, there was only one place where Jews could legally migrate.
So if you’d rather live in a world without Zionism, leave my feed.

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 19d

At the King’s Arms, Oxford.
Because it’s never too early, or too late, for a good book and half a pint of lager.

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Espaiqui @espaiqui.bsky.social · Aug 30

It's not obligatory to agree with Fania but it's essential reading if, especially from a distance, you want to express a balanced, non-sectarian opinion. Precisely because the world is becoming more sectarian and Israel with it, I'm pessimistic. The title of the article seems to me very appropriate.

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · Aug 30

Paywall-free access to my FT article on Israel and Palestine.

now seeking diversion @martinesumner2025.bsky.social · Aug 30

archive.is/202508301547...

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 19d

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funniemac.bsky.social @funniemac.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you, @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social, for this enlightening and encouraging article. Hopefully it will be widely disseminated and break the ideological knots in many people's minds.

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marlebone.bsky.social @marlebone.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you want a nuanced, fact-based, human and honest analysis of the Israel-Hamas war and the state of the Israeli democracy read this piece by Fania Oz-Salzberger.

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · Aug 30

Paywall-free access to my FT article on Israel and Palestine.

now seeking diversion @martinesumner2025.bsky.social · Aug 30

archive.is/202508301547...

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Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · 19d

Belated thanks! It’s wonderful to hear that my research is helpful!

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Francesc Trillas Jané @francesctrillas.bsky.social · Sep 3

"We need Israel and Palestine to share the land, either by partition or by a creative confederate structure, enabling sovereignty and self-rule for both nations"

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · Aug 30

My new piece in FT.
“Here’s a truth to reckon with: neither Israelis nor Palestinians are going to disappear any time soon. No one can destroy their respective claims to a sovereign state in their ancestral homeland, which happens to be the same land.” www.ft.com/content/d871...

The battle for the soul of Israel

The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

www.ft.com

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Matt Leys @mattleys.bsky.social · Sep 4

This is excellent

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · Aug 30

My new piece in FT.
“Here’s a truth to reckon with: neither Israelis nor Palestinians are going to disappear any time soon. No one can destroy their respective claims to a sovereign state in their ancestral homeland, which happens to be the same land.” www.ft.com/content/d871...

The battle for the soul of Israel

The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

www.ft.com

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kerry parke @kelissa.bsky.social · Sep 5

This FT piece from @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social is worth taking the time to read. Gift link: on.ft.com/41xdSYg

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · Aug 30

My new piece in FT.
“Here’s a truth to reckon with: neither Israelis nor Palestinians are going to disappear any time soon. No one can destroy their respective claims to a sovereign state in their ancestral homeland, which happens to be the same land.” www.ft.com/content/d871...

The battle for the soul of Israel

The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

www.ft.com

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Ildiko Otova @ildikootova.bsky.social · Aug 30

In a world where voices of reason seem increasingly rare, this piece by @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social stands out as a beacon of clarity. It’s a must-read!

Fania Oz-Salzberger @faniaoz-salzberger.bsky.social · Aug 30

My new piece in FT.
“Here’s a truth to reckon with: neither Israelis nor Palestinians are going to disappear any time soon. No one can destroy their respective claims to a sovereign state in their ancestral homeland, which happens to be the same land.” www.ft.com/content/d871...

The battle for the soul of Israel

The country’s moderates are not giving up the struggle against their rogue government — and progressives elsewhere must not give up on them, writes historian Fania Oz-Salzberger

www.ft.com

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