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Robert Stone: “History has come for us”
Andrew Leonard
The novelist whose book "Damascus Gate" dealt with the clash of faiths in the Middle East discusses terrorism, apocalyptic religion, military culture and the Islam bomb.
Salon’s Sept. 11 book list
Salon Staff
Our updated selection of recommended reading for those hungry to learn more about the crisis facing the U.S.
The making of Osama bin Laden
Jason Burke
From Saudi rich boy to the world's most wanted man: A British newspaper painstakingly retraces the development of a terrorist mastermind.
Postcard from Bethlehem
Flore de Preneuf
After 11 days of siege, the Israelis have left behind ruins and broken families in the Palestinian city.
A Jew in the mosque
Suzy Hansen
A self-described "average Israeli" talks about his daring journey to pray with the Holy Land's Muslims and Christians -- and why Arafat cannot head a Palestinian state.
A memo to Americans
M.A. Muqtedar Khan
An Islamic scholar suggests that the roots of Muslim anger against the U.S. lie not in the religion itself, but in the political misery of its believers.
“Now it’s really war”
Flore de Preneuf
With at least 24 Palestinians dead and several West Bank and Gaza cities under Israeli control, the fiercest military assault since 1994 shows no signs of abating.
The agony of American Jews
Anthony York
As conflict in Israel escalates in the wake of Sept. 11, hawks and doves debate whether forcing Sharon to negotiate with Arafat amounts to appeasement.
A memo to American Muslims
M. A. Muqtedar Khan
It's time for us to search our souls. How can the message of Muhammad become a source of horror and fear? How can Islam inspire thousands of youth to dedicate their lives to killing others?
The crossroads
Flore de Preneuf
The murder of an Israeli extremist by Palestinian extremists pushes both Sharon and Arafat to the brink -- and threatens to doom the peace process.
Brits love wars — but …
Andrew Brown
Support remains high for the war in a nation with a deep militarist strain. But attitudes toward Israel, Muslims and "terrorism" show some key differences with America.
Bin Laden’s creepy charisma
Joan Walsh
The Bush team doesn't want you to see his video. Instead of censoring him, why isn't the administration trying to combat his appeal around the world?
Arafat’s bin Laden nightmare
Noah Sudarsky
When the Palestinian leader opened fire on his own street protesters, it was the latest volley in his long battle with movement extremists.
Why the U.S. is losing the propaganda war
Eric Boehlert
Foolish decisions, nervous allies and not enough Arabic speakers mean Muslims around the world aren't getting America's side of the story.
Palestinian rioters hail bin Laden
Flore de Preneuf
Yasser Arafat's security forces used tear gas, batons and bullets, but they couldn't stop students from welcoming the Saudi terrorist's support.
No end in sight
Flore de Preneuf
On the anniversary of the new Palestinian intifada, a resolution between Palestinians and Israelis seems as far away as ever.
At long last, Peres meets with Arafat
Flore de Preneuf
The talks are more symbol than substance, but hard-liners on both sides denounce them anyway. Still, it's a small victory for U.S. diplomacy.
There is no alternative to war
David Rieff
Blame-the-U.S. pacifism misses the point. Bin Laden wants to eradicate Western modernity, not liberate Palestine, and the U.S. has no choice but to fight him.
Terror’s first victims
Janelle Brown
When fanatics like the Taliban seize control of Islamic countries, women are the first to suffer.
Lessons on how to fight terror
Andrew Brown
A message from the United Kingdom: Don't torture. Don't shoot boys who throw stones. And don't imagine for a moment that there is any guarantee of success.
The bloody Jordan river now flows through America
Gary Kamiya
A sword will hang over the U.S. until we convince Israel to make peace with the Palestinians.
“Our fight is for Jerusalem, not New York”
Jeff Stark, Eric Boehlert, Suzy Hansen
Arab-Americans worry about their loved ones in New York and fear retribution.
Rejoicing in the streets of Jenin
Flore de Preneuf
While many Palestinians celebrate the attack on the U.S., Yasser Arafat denounces it as "unacceptable" and Israelis mourn.
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