la otra orilla

Escritos sobre la arena...

En una epoca de engaño universal,
decir la verdad es un acto revolucionario.
George Orwell

If you want
to make peace with your enemy,
you have to work  with your enemy.
Then he becomes your partner.
Nelson Mandela

Por que este Blog...?

Cuando comence esta aventura cibernetica y abri el blog lo hice con la intencion de publicar el contenido de mis libros, los articulos de opinion escritos en el diario La Prensa de Panama y en otros medios, algunos textos literarios ineditos y mis links favoritos.   Poco a poco, y sin experiencia en esto de construir un sitio en la red, arme "la otra orilla". El nombre se lo puse porque me resulta simbolico en muchos aspectos. 

Hoy por hoy me encuentro transplantada en Oriente Medio, en uno de los puntos de conflicto mas candentes y desde aqui quiero dialogar con la otra orilla, con las miles de otras orillas que serpentean por el planeta.  Ademas, tengo la extraña sensacion de encontrarme en la otra orilla, cuando miro, desde este balconcito levantino, lo que ocurre en el resto del mundo. 

La otra orilla es, tambien, la terca esperanza de paz y justicia que no muere, aun cuando, dia a dia, vemos como se nos resquebraja y derrumba esta tierra que es de todos.  La excusa perfecta para construir un puente de palabras y de solidaridad humana.
Gracias por estar aqui...


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Big burqa debate: Veiled Muslim women are victims of male-imposed bondage

14 Oct 06 7:28 A GMT+03
 Big burqa debate:Veiled Muslim women are victims of male-imposed bondage Ynet / Ray HananiaAs usual, the only people debating the wearing or not wearing of the obscene "burqa" are men.The voices of very few women have engaged in this
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Soccer lessons for Palestinians, Israelis

16 Jul 06 6:50 A GMT+03
Soccer lessons for Palestinians, IsraelisWorld Cup drama ended peacefully. Why not for Israel-Palestine?Ynet / Ray Hanania P{margin:0;} UL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-right: 16; padding-right:0;} OL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-ri

Ray Hanania's Blog: Palestinians to Jews/Israelis

12 Jul 06 6:44 A GMT+03
RAY HANANIA's BlogPalestinians to Jews/Israelis An attempt (by one Palestinian) at creating an open dialogue on issues that stand between Palestinians and Jews. An effort by a Palestinian to define the moderate voice and explain for those who are

Different approach to negotiations

12 Jun 06 7:34 P GMT+03
Different approach to negotiationsIsrael wants a step-by-step approach, but Palestinians need to see the bigger picture up frontYnet /Ray HananiaOf all the many problems that overwhelm peace and fuel the Middle East conflict, plaguing both Palestinia

Instead of calling each other names, Palestinians and Israelis should adopt non-violent terminology

18 Apr 06 6:48 P GMT+03
From morons to moderationInstead of calling each other names, Palestinians and Israelis should adopt non-violent terminology P{margin:0;} UL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-right: 16; padding-right:0;} OL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin

Occupied with occupation

30 Mar 06 7:08 A GMT+03
Occupied with occupationRay HananiaYnet Real occupation that holds back Palestinians is not the IDF Palestinians have an occupation with occupation.  They don't just live under one occupation. They live under layers of occupations.We all know ab

While it is true Hamas is a terrorist organization, fact remains that Palestinian government is not

20 Mar 06 11:40 P GMT+03
While it is true Hamas is a terrorist organization, fact remains that Palestinian government is notRay HananiaYnetThe election of Hamas representatives to the Palestinian legislature has provoked the United States and Europe to consider cutting aid t

Changing Palestinian-Israeli paradigm

16 Mar 06 6:53 A GMT+03
Changing Palestinian-Israeli paradigm   Ray Hanania/ YnetThings may still get worse between Palestinians and Israelis   P{margin:0;} UL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-right: 16; padding-right:0;} OL{margin-bottom:0;margin-to

Why are Muslims so angry?

8 Feb 06 7:09 A GMT+03
Why are Muslims so angry?Muslims seem to take their religion more seriously than Christians  Ynet/Ray HananiaAmid the hundreds of hate emails I get everyday because I write columns defending the rights of Palestinians, Arabs and Muslims, one Ame

Hamas' win brings new era of uncertainty

31 Jan 06 2:08 P GMT+03
Hamas' win brings new era of uncertaintyLike all religious movements, Hamas is driven by faith and therefore cannot compromise Ray Hanania P{margin:0;} UL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-right: 16; padding-right:0;} OL{margin-bottom:0;ma
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Palestinian film evokes excitement, anger

19 Jan 06 10:46 A GMT+03
Palestinian film evokes excitement, angerRay HananiaGolden Globes made me feel proud; of course, I’m Palestinian Anytime anything Palestinian makes it to the celebrity spotlight, you know some people are going to get upsetThat’s exactly

Arabs will hate 'Munich'

29 Dec 05 7:21 A GMT+03
Arabs will hate 'Munich' YnetSteven Spielberg has a new movie coming out in January, “Munich,” a drama that depicts the Israeli vengeance against Palestinians involved in the 1972 Olympic massacre.Let’s set aside the criticism from

Being a Christian Palestinian puts one at odds with the realities of life in America

23 Dec 05 11:00 A GMT+03
Being a Christian Palestinian puts one at odds with the realities of life in America P{margin:0;} UL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-right: 16; padding-right:0;} OL{margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-right: 32; padding-right:0;} v

Bush gets punch lines from God

14 Oct 05 1:24 P GMT+03
Bush gets punch lines from GodDid God speak to Bush because he felt sorry for him?Ray HananiaDoes God really have the time to talk to us mortals? According to President Bush, he does. In fact, Bush says God told him to invade Iraq. According to the

Lost in the Muslim World

4 Oct 05 7:14 A GMT+03
Lost in the Muslim WorldA new film confuses 'Muslim' with 'Arab' Ray HananiaJews are a very funny people. In fact, as a Palestinian comedian, I have learned from the Jewish people that those who suffer a lot use humor as a means of survival. But, Jew

Real War On Terrorism Began In The Air On Flight 93

18 Sep 05 1:44 P GMT+03
Real War On Terrorism BeganIn The Air On Flight 93<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"">Although most people can remember the names of the terrorists Osama Bin Laden and Moham

No better than Israel - Who said Palestinians don't hate Jews?

13 Sep 05 4:06 P GMT+03
No better than IsraelWho said Palestinians don't hate Jews?The destruction of the Jewish synagogues by Palestinians following the Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip is tragic a blot on the Palestinian people, but typical of the problems that stand i

It ain’t so easy being a ‘moderate’

13 Sep 05 3:53 P GMT+03
It ain’t so easy being a ‘moderate’Palestinians must end violent resistance, Israel must be ready to make real concessionsRay HananiaBeing a moderate in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is much like being a husband who is asked the frightening

Things Palestinians and Israelis share

18 Aug 05 9:27 A GMT+03
Things Palestinians and Israelis share We have the same noses, accents and blame everyone else for our problems, Ray Hanania writes  It’s too easy to come up with the things Palestinians and Israelis hate about each other. So I thought about tryi


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