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Why aren't Israeli F-16s over Beirut headline news?

Moe Ali Nayel
Beirut
24 May 2013

When Israel claims to shoot down a drone, it is front-page news; when Israel invades Lebanese airspace, it is unreported.

J Street's pipe dreams of peace

Miko Peled
22 May 2013

A prominent Israel lobbyist hears “talk of peace” in the air; what air is he breathing?

Israel and Mexico swap notes on abusing rights

Jimmy Johnson and
Linda Quiquivix
21 May 2013

Military cooperation between Israel and Mexico has risen sharply in recent years.

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Diaries: Live from Palestine

"I'm afraid of dying" without returning home, says Nakba survivor

Rami Almeghari
Jabaliya refugee camp
20 May 2013

Abu Khaled’s village is just 15 kilometers from Gaza, yet he may never see it again.

Palestinian refugees are not at your service

Moe Ali Nayel
Beirut
17 May 2013

Translator Moe Ali Nayel was shocked by the arrogance of a recent group of Harvard students interviewing in Sabra refugee camp.

Human Rights

"This time they destroyed everything": Uprooted Bedouins face more evictions

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Atir-Umm al-Hieran
24 May 2013

Israel will soon put a plan to forcibly displace up to 40,000 Palestinian Bedouins on its statute books.

Settlers attack West Bank farmer twice a week

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Asira al-Qibliya
17 May 2013

Even if Israel considers settlement outposts to be illegal, it is still facilitating their construction.

Activism News

Protests an "offensive" against settler attacks, West Bank villagers say

Andrew Beale
Deir Jarir
15 May 2013

Residents of Deir Jarir and Silwad are holding regular protests against Israel’s theft of their land.

Art, Music & Culture

Sexuality and gender taboos challenged by Haifa project

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Jerusalem
24 May 2013

“Singing Sexuality” aims to create safe space to raise tough questions within Palestinian society.

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