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New York Times delusional call for resumption of dead "peace process"

Ali Abunimah 25 April 2011

A remarkable editorial in The New York Times this morning calling on President Obama to resume the “peace process” between Israelis and Palestinians (President Obama and the Peace Process). It’s remarkable for how detached it is from reality. It is time for Mr. Obama — alone or, better yet, in concert with Europe, Russia and the United Nations — to put a map and a deal on the table. Read more about New York Times delusional call for resumption of dead "peace process"

"For as long as I can, I will continue": Hajo Meyer interviewed

Adri Nieuwhof 26 April 2011

Since being interviewed by The Electronic Intifada in 2009, Auschwitz survivor Hajo Meyer has toured numerous countries to speak about his efforts to combat Zionism and his support for the struggle of the Palestinian people for freedom and equality. Read more about "For as long as I can, I will continue": Hajo Meyer interviewed

"Hypocrisy-seeking missile": Omar Barghouti's "BDS" reviewed

Abraham Greenhouse 22 April 2011

“Our South Africa moment has finally arrived,” said Palestinian author-activist Omar Barghouti in a series of speeches delivered in 2010. With the publication of BDS: The Global Struggle for Palestinian Rights, the first book dedicated to the game-changing boycott, divestment and sanctions movement — known by the initials BDS — has itself finally arrived. Read more about "Hypocrisy-seeking missile": Omar Barghouti's "BDS" reviewed

Interview: daughter of Frantz Fanon on Palestine solidarity

Adri Nieuwhof 22 April 2011

The Electronic Intifada contributor Adri Nieuwhof interviewed Mireille Fanon-Mendes France, an activist and daughter of the celebrated anti-colonialist thinker Frantz Fanon, about her involvement in the Palestinian struggle for liberation. Read more about Interview: daughter of Frantz Fanon on Palestine solidarity

Seattle billboard campaign calls to an end to US aid to Israel

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 April 2011

The following is a press release from the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign (SeaMAC). The photo is by Peter Lippman. For more information about this campaign, visit www.stop30billion-Seattle.org Read more about Seattle billboard campaign calls to an end to US aid to Israel

JVP challenges attempts to keep BDS resolution off TIAA-CREF shareholder ballot

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 April 2011

Earlier today, Jewish Voice for Peace responded to retirement giant TIAA-CREF’s efforts to thwart a shareholder resolution asking it to engage with companies in its portfolio that profit from Israel’s illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories. Read more about JVP challenges attempts to keep BDS resolution off TIAA-CREF shareholder ballot

Yale SJP issues mock eviction notices to dorm residents to highlight house demolitions

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 April 2011

Here’s the Yale Daily News’ report on the Students for Justice in Palestine action: Many students were surprised to wake up Wednesday to fliers warning that their suites would be demolished within three days. Read more about Yale SJP issues mock eviction notices to dorm residents to highlight house demolitions

New report by Al-Haq documents collective punishment in Awarta village

Maureen Clare Murphy 22 April 2011

The Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq released a report today examining the measures taken by the Israeli army in ‘Awarta under international humanitarian and human rights law, on the basis of the documentation collected by Al-Haq’s field researchers. Read more about New report by Al-Haq documents collective punishment in Awarta village

Bieber's empty pop can't drown out Palestine's cry

Alexander Billet 21 April 2011

Marred though it might have been by the paparazzi and diplomatic fiasco, Benjamin Netanyahu probably couldn’t be happier with how pop star Justin Bieber’s visit to Israel went. Read more about Bieber's empty pop can't drown out Palestine's cry

Israel issues demolition orders for Jerusalem school

21 April 2011

The one-room school building in a Palestinian village on the “wrong” side of Israel’s wall is facing demolition orders as Israel refuses to grant permits to build extra classrooms. Read more about Israel issues demolition orders for Jerusalem school

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