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WATCH: Ali Abunimah, UNRWA's Chris Gunness and Jerusalem Post's Yaacov Katz debate Gaza flotilla

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 13:33

Israel’s propaganda war against the Gaza Freedom Flotilla heats up. The Electronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah appeared on Russia Today’s Crosstalk with Chris Gunness, spokesman for UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestine refugees, and Yaakov Katz of The Jerusalem Post.

What does fraudulent "anti-gay flotilla" video tells us about Israeli hasbara strategy?

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 22:20

Last Saturday, The Electronic Intifada revealed the true identity of “Marc,” the star of a YouTube video, who claimed to be a disillusioned activist turned away from the Gaza Freedom Flotilla because he’s gay. He was in fact Omer Gershon, a minor celebrity in Tel Aviv’s club scene.

Gaza-bound ship "Juliano" found sabotaged in Greek port

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 17:33

A ship due to join the Gaza Freedom Flotilla was sabotaged in the Greek port of Piraeus today according to organizers. A Swedish-language statement issued by Ship to Gaza described damage to the ship’s propeller shaft. Here is a rapid translation of the statement by The Electronic Intifada:

Israeli officials contradict each other over Gaza flotilla "extremism" claims

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 14:08

Israeli officials are flatly contradicting one another about claims the upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla is made up of “extremists” and supports “terrorists.

Israeli prime minister's office staffer confirms to EI he promoted pinkwashing video

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 01:43

One of the first people to disseminate a mysterious YouTube video condemning the upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla has confirmed to The Electronic Intifada that he works at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hillary Clinton gives green light for Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Fri, 06/24/2011 - 19:14

In comments yesterday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seemed to lay the ground – indeed almost provide a green light – for an Israeli military attack on the upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla, which will include the US Boat to Gaza.

Israel lobby group outlines dirty tricks against campus Palestine activists

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Fri, 06/24/2011 - 16:00

What is the best way to smear Palestinians and Palestine solidarity activists and get away with it? The head of a prominent Israel lobby group reveals his list of dirty tricks.

Can Palestine be partitioned? Taking the discussion back to basics

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 20:37

Anyone who follows developments related to Palestine will have heard countless times the lazy assertion that “everybody knows” what a final outcome will look like.

It is common refrain from a Middle East peace process industry that seeks to define the limits of permissible discussion about political outcomes. Anything that does not fit with Israel’s priority to remain a “Jewish” state is automatically deemed “not pragmatic” or “utopian” at best, or “extremist” and betraying a desire to “destroy Israel” at worst.

Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2 to sail with Turkish group's support, but without Mavi Marmara

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 12:50

The Mavi Marmara will not be going back to Gaza, the Turkish group sponsoring it, IHH said today. But the Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2 will sail and IHH will remain part of the international coalition to break the siege of Gaza.

Report on The Electronic Intifada boosted campaign to nix AUB speech by Wolfensohn

Submitted by Ali Abunimah on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:27

The Daily Star in Beirut reports on 12 June:

James Wolfensohn, former World Bank president, has pulled out of the commencement due to honor him at the American University of Beirut following a petition from students and faculty members over his links to an Israeli think tank and businesses.

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