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Oxfam tells SodaStream spokesmodel Scarlett Johansson that settlements harm Palestinians

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 13:48

The international development charity Oxfam admonishes Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson over her new role as spokesperson for the Israeli occupation profiteering firm SodaStream.

“Significant escalation” in boycott campaign by Israel’s “best friend” Germany

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 12:19

“Germany will set an example for the rest of the world,” Israeli foreign ministry warns.

New York Post reports on Scarlett Johansson SodaStream statement that never happened

Submitted by Abraham Greenhouse on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 21:54

The New York Post and other outlets report that SodaStream brand ambassador Scarlett Johansson has “casually dismissed” issues raised by boycott activists. There’s just one problem: Johansson has yet to issue any such statement.

Syrian army slows Yarmouk food aid to a trickle

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 12:57

After waiting all day, UNRWA staff were permitted to deliver only two dozen food parcels.

New York Post's lies about UN and Palestinians in Yarmouk camp

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 23:46

People may love or hate the UN, or approve or disapprove of its actions in Syria or elsewhere. But surely any analysis should begin from a basic knowledge of the facts.

Israel faces isolation with boycotts mounting, UK envoy warns

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 15:40

Ambassador’s comments come as reports emerge that Israeli banks are facing more pressure from European pension funds over their role in illegal colonies.