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Propaganda or news? Associated Press names Jerusalem an “Israeli” city

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 18:23

No country in the world, including the United States, formally recognizes Jerusalem as part of “Israel.”

How progressive AlterNet and Salon fell for “gang rape” fatwa peddled by Islamophobes

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 06:02

Progressive news organization AlterNet has fallen for a story claiming that a prominent Saudi cleric issed a religious edict authorizing sex-deprived fighters in Syria to rape women there.

Why is cosmetics brand “Yes to Carrots” trying to hide its ties to Israel?

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 14:29

After inquiries by The Electronic Intifada, “Yes to Carrots” deleted information about its Israeli ties.

Forbidden to celebrate: Israel's war on Christmas continues despite Netanyahu's claim of tolerance

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 18:09

A college removes a Christmas tree while Israel’s state-funded rabbis use their power to block Christmas celebrations at hotels and restaurants.

Listen: Reem Kelani sings “Galilean Lullaby,” a poignant Palestinian song featured on BBC

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 15:13

Hear Reem Kelani speak about traditional Palestinian lullabies and what they mean.

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter, feeling heat over UEFA U21 in Israel, promises to rebuild bombed Gaza stadium

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Sun, 12/23/2012 - 12:35

“To destroy something which has been done for football hurts me personally,” Blatter said.

Amid stiff opposition, Israel occupation profiteer Veolia abandons big London waste bid in final stage

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 12:47

This is the latest setback for the multinational occupation profiteer, dealt by increasingly effective Palestine solidarity campaigns.

In historic decision, South Africa's ANC makes support for Israel boycott its official policy

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 20:47

The vote by the ANC’s National Conference is by far the most authoritative endorsement of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel campaign.

Thousands of Palestinian refugees flee mounting Damascus-area violence, says UNRWA

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 16:36

Many of the refugees are thought to be heading for Lebanon as violence in Syria worsens.

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