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New Palestine films to look out for (and others to watch online)

Sophomore features by Cherien Dabis and Annemarie Jacir receive critical praise; recent documentaries now touring or available online.

Study: Palestinian refugee services slashed despite ongoing displacement

Palestinian refugees are the largest and longest-standing unresolved group of foribly displaced persons in the world.

As Chicago murder rate jumps, a family mourns: former EI editor Matthew Cassel reports for Al Jazeera

Community centers in Chicago’s south side shut down for lack of funds while US tax dollars subsidize Israeli occupation.

Human Rights Watch: Israel’s justifications for killing journalists are “evidence of war crimes”

Official statements showing Israel’s intent to target journalist are evidence of war crimes, says rights group.

Israel "will never undermine our steadfastness": hunger strikers speak out from prison

Israel arrests sister of hunger striker as rights group warns of prisoners’ deteriorating health.

Political prisoner Ameer Makhoul: international solidarity a “lighthouse” on journey to Palestine's liberation

Political prisoner Ameer Makhoul writes a letter of salutation to the World Social Forum Free Palestine from Israeli prison.

Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Israeli army's unsubstantiated claims in New York Times

Journalism safety watchdog says Government of Israel has yet to substantiate Israeli army spokesperson’s claims published by The New York Times.

Israel trying to "break" human rights defender arrested for expressing his opinions

Israel has subjected Addameer researcher Ayman Nasser to lengthy, brutal interrogation and solitary confinement.

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