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Matthew Lewis

Oct 18, 2023, 8:34 PM

The Oldest Prejudice: This is Modern Antisemitism

Star of David etched onto the home of a Jewish woman in Germany, October 2023

One of the most brutal massacres of recent history took place last week. I thought that was that: I thought that the world would finally understand what Israelis have to live with. But I couldn’t have been more mistaken. I’m...

Jul 22, 2021, 5:25 PM

The myth of Western diversity

Any democracy holding conflicting values of diversity, equality and individuality already has enough of a challenge on its plate. Since their inception, most Western democracies have periodically seen their own citizens unfold into open battle over one issue or...

Jun 10, 2021, 12:30 AM

Israel, it’s a reflection of them, not of you

A "Boycott Israeli Products" sign in a UK protest, 2021. Source = Wikimedia (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HANDS_OFF_GAZA_STOP_THE_BOMBING_FREE_PALESTINE_-_UK_NATIONAL_DEMONSTRATION.jpg)

Dear Israel, I hope this post finds you well. I hope you recover swiftly from the recent attacks, and my heart goes out to the families of the dead, on both sides. Yet I fear that what shook you even deeper...

About Me

Matthew has extensive experience in the Middle East with the British Ministry of Defence, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has always been a keen interest to him. He spent time in the West Bank, and now lives in Israel. As a Western liberal non-Jew, Matthew's opinions on the conflict can often clash with those of his peers back home. He has a knack for bringing a fresh perspective to the conflict, and strongly believes in a two-state solution.

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