David Green

Jerusalem

Editor and Writer, Haaretz English at Haaretz

Editor and writer at Haaretz English Edition. Special interest: Israel's Arab citizens

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The Palestinian historian trying to help Jewish Israelis better understand the Nakba

1 month ago | haaretz.com | David Green

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'I Grieve for the Turn Things Have Taken': How Lawrence Wright Weaved October 7 Into His New Book

1 month ago | haaretz.com | David Green

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A blog about art, politics and shared society in Israel

Feb 4, 2025 | davidbeegreen.substack.com | David Green

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The best cosy fantasy books to curl up with right now

Jan 30, 2025 | panmacmillan.com | David Green

30/01/20253 minutes to readFantasy author David Green on why it's time to embrace one of the snuggest of subgenres, and the best cosy fantasy books to get you started. 30/01/20253 minutes to readFantasy. It’s all about epic battles, earth-shattering stakes, and larger-than-life heroes and villains (with a dash of moral ambiguity thrown in for good measure), right?
In This Apocalyptic Israeli Novel, the Detonation of Al-Aqsa Isn't Even the Most Shocking Part

Nov 9, 2024 | haaretz.com | David Green

When Yishai Sarid wrote 'The Third Temple' in 2015, his vision of a rebuilt temple in Jerusalem might have felt like sci-fi. Nearly a decade later, as the novel is published in English, it could be torn from tomorrow's headlinesNov 10, 2024 1:06 pm ISTNov 10, 2024 1:06 pm ISTI still remember the first time I heard a bar mitzvah boy, a cousin, deliver a speech about the laws of the temple.
Severing UNRWA in Gaza is cruel and dangerous

Oct 28, 2024 | mediacentre.christianaid.org.uk | David Green

Israel's parliament has voted to pass to ban the humanitarian activities of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Israel, including east Jerusalem where the agency has its headquarters, two days after UN Humanitarian Chief, Joyce Msuya, warned: “the entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying”. William Bell, Christian Aid’s Head of Middle East Region, said: “Severing this lifeline in Gaza as winter threatens to exacerbate an already desperate situation is cruel and dangerous.
Don't get lost in space: a guide to science fiction subgenres

Aug 30, 2024 | panmacmillan.com | David Green |Karen Lord |Philip K. Dick |Jeremy Robinson

What is science fiction? 'That branch of literature which deals with the reaction of human beings to changes in science and technology,' according to prolific sci-fi writer, Isaac Asimov. Science fiction offers creative takes on real or speculative science and technology through its settings, themes, and plot. Is sci-fi different from fantasy?
Should Israel's Arab citizens be drafted

Jul 7, 2024 | haaretz.com | David Green

As the Netanyahu coalition wrestles with military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews, another major community is exempt from the IDF draft: Arab citizens. Amid enthusiasm for civilian alternatives, Arab leaders don't trust the government's intentions. One activist asks: 'Does this fascistic government want to see me as part of Israel's success story, or not?'Get email notification for articles from David B.
In surprise move, Netanyahu government announces Israel's first museum of Arab culture

Jul 7, 2024 | haaretz.com | David Green

The Umm al-Fahm Art Gallery in northern Israel, one of whose goals is to introduce visitors to the Palestinian narrative, will receive 22 million shekels (nearly $6 million) over the next five years to reach national museum standardGet email notification for articles from David B. Green Follow Save Save article to reading list Get email notification for articles from David B.
This Palestinian-Israeli Lawmaker Still Believes in the Two-State Solution

Jul 5, 2024 | portside.org | David Green

This Palestinian-Israeli Lawmaker Still Believes in the Two-State Solution Published July 5, 2024 When Ayman Odeh announced last May that he wouldn't stand again for either the Knesset or the leadership of his Hadash party, the sun didn't stand still in the sky and the Jordan River didn't reverse its trickle. For those who did take notice, Odeh's departure from the Knesset was likely a foregone conclusion.