Lisa Goldman

Lisa Goldman is a freelance Canadian-Israeli journalist, who blogs at On the Face. She lives in Tel Aviv.

Defending Waltz With Bashir

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 - by Lisa Goldman

Calling the Oscar-nominated film "a veritable orgy of Israeli violence and vulgarity" is preposterous. Update: John Rosenthal responds.

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Hamas Goads Israel Into War

Friday, December 26th, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

Israel has no good options left: they can either look weak or look brutal.

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Tony Blair’s Sister-in-Law’s Gaza Media Circus

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

Lauren Booth's tale of Israel "trapping" her in Gaza — as told to PJM — is dramatic, self-righteous, and occasionally false.

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Ehud Olmert on the Ropes

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

After police recommend his indictment, Israel's prime minister clings to power.

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Boat Trip to Gaza Was a Media Washout

Saturday, August 30th, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

An Israeli blockade-busting publicity stunt drew less attention than hoped for.

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FBI Reportedly Investigating Ehud Olmert

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

The soon-to-be-former Israeli prime minister's legal woes may extend to the U.S.

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Olmert Bows Out: It’s About Time

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

It was fear, not shame, that sent the Israeli prime minister packing.

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MidEast Swap Triggers Controversy, Painful Memories

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

Israel and Hezbollah trade prisoners for the bodies of kidnapped soldiers.

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A Crushing Attack in Jerusalem

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

A dangerously heavy frontloader was used for destruction, not construction.

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Still Waiting for Gilad Shalit

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 - by Lisa Goldman

The Israeli soldier has now been held captive in Gaza for two years — and his father has lost all patience.

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