Edward Platt
Articles by Edward Platt
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Middle East
Crying out for justice
- 02 July 2009
As the latest inquiry into Israel’s war on Gaza hears the harrowing testimonies of Palestinian survivors, Edward Platt exposes the obstacles in the way of truth and a fair trial
Middle East
Settlers or squatters?
- 21 May 2009
- 3 comments
The politics of demolition and construction in East Jerusalem have always been fraught. Now Israeli settlers are using archaeological excavation as cover for a programme of expansion and dispossession – but the inhabitants of one Palestinian village won’t go quietly.
Middle East
Beyond a two-state solution
- 16 April 2009
- 2 comments
For 40 years Israel has been paralysed by a settler movement that regards its activities as a legitimate extension of the Zionist project. But the settlers’ interests run counter to those of most Israelis and may end up destroying the country
Middle East
The conflict within Hamas
- 15 January 2009
- 59 comments
The territory's ruling party is by no means united. Until its factions can resolve their differences, peace with Israel is a distant prospect
Middle East
Israel v Hamas
- 30 October 2008
- 14 comments
Schools in Hebron are being closed and other charitable organisations put under pressure by an Israeli state convinced they are the conduits for Hamas funding and propaganda. But the result is more fear and hatred
Books
Consuming passions
- 22 April 2002
Auto Mobile: How the Car Changed Life
Ruth Brandon Macmillan, 468pp, £20
ISBN 0333766660
Books
The mind of a toy
- 04 March 2002
Living Dolls: a magical history of the quest for mechanical life
Gaby Wood Faber and Faber, 278pp, £12.99
ISBN 0571178790
Books
Going underground
- 23 April 2001
Tunnel Visions: journeys of an underground philosopher
Christopher Ross Fourth Estate, 178pp, £12
ISBN 1841155667
Books
Freewheeling
- 18 September 2000
Roads: a millennial journey along America's greatest interstate highways
Larry McMurtry Orion, 206pp, £16.99
ISBN 0752838105
Books
City slickers
- 21 February 2000
The Ingerland Factor: home truths from football
Mark Perryman (editor) Mainstream, 222pp, £9.99
ISBN 1840182113
Great Balls of Fire: how big money is hijacking world football
John Sugden and Alan Tomlinson Mainstream, 192pp, £15.99
