Without a government, Belgium buddies up to Israel
9 September 2011
Diamond trade with Belgium funds Israeli military. Read more about Without a government, Belgium buddies up to Israel
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Can US Congress see beyond the orchestration and opulence in Tel Aviv?
9 September 2011
Despite the many pressing and unrelenting national challenges facing the United States, a record 81 House members, about a fifth of the chamber, spent a week in Israel last month, courtesy of a foundation set up by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the largest pro-Israel lobby group in the US. Read more about Can US Congress see beyond the orchestration and opulence in Tel Aviv?
The PA doesn't represent me; why should I trust its statehood bid?
Gaza Strip 8 September 2011
An average Palestinian might in fact be the least interested in whether a Palestinian state would be declared in September. Yet he or she will be the one will be the one whose life will be most profoundly impacted by any hasty act of folly by the Palestinian Authority. Read more about The PA doesn't represent me; why should I trust its statehood bid?
Doc on manipulation on the Internet begins with anti-flotilla hoax busted by EI
8 September 2011
Welsh journalist and author Jon Ronson has begun a documentary project called “Esc & Ctrl” on The Guardian’s Comment is Free blog about efforts to control people and influence opinion online. In the introduction to the series, he explains his vision and methods for the series: Escape and Control: Stories About People Trying To Control The Internet Read more about Doc on manipulation on the Internet begins with anti-flotilla hoax busted by EI
Pappe reassesses legacy of Palestinian dynasty
8 September 2011
Ilan Pappe’s new political biography, The Rise and Fall of a Palestinian Dynasty, profiles the history of one of Jerusalem’s predominant Palestinian families. Read more about Pappe reassesses legacy of Palestinian dynasty
Recap of first day of Irvine 11 trial: "no unlawful act was committed"
8 September 2011
Opening arguments in the Irvine 11 free speech trial include the defense attorney’s statements that no unlawful act was committed, and therefore the misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit an unlawful act are baseless. Read more about Recap of first day of Irvine 11 trial: "no unlawful act was committed"
Palestinian civil society welcomes Turkey's decision to suspend military ties with Israel
7 September 2011
Palestinian civil society welcomes Turkey’s military and diplomatic sanctions on Israel, which come two months after Palestinians called for a comprehensive military embargo on Israel. Read more about Palestinian civil society welcomes Turkey's decision to suspend military ties with Israel
Developing campaigns in support of Palestinian political prisoners
7 September 2011
The new book Threat, Palestinian Political Prisoners in Israel is an excellent resource for activists who want to shed light on the situation of Palestinian political prisoners. Read more about Developing campaigns in support of Palestinian political prisoners
Irvine 11 trial begins after a week of jury selection
7 September 2011
Opening arguments in the “Irvine 11” free speech trial formally begin Wednesday in California. The Muslim students who protested an Israeli official’s visit continue to fight criminal charges that could lead to two-year jail sentences. Read more about Irvine 11 trial begins after a week of jury selection
Israel chokes Palestinian trade, says UN study
Ramallah 7 September 2011
West Bank trade remains largely isolated from global markets due to restrictions imposed on the movement of goods, according to a July 2011 study by the UN Conference on Trade and Development. Read more about Israel chokes Palestinian trade, says UN study
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