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Podcast: Israel wants to criminalize human rights defenders, says head of Palestinian group raided by army

Sahar Francis of Addameer, the Palestinian prisoners’ advocacy organization, says that the Israeli army’s recent raids on human rights groups in the West Bank is because of Palestinian civil society advocacy for human rights and BDS.

ACLU condemns “lawfare” targeting campus Palestine solidarity activism

A letter sent Monday to the Department of Education from the ACLU states that Israel-aligned groups’ complaints of discrimination because of Palestine activism “raises constitutional red flags that are significant and alarming.”

University of Toronto graduate students endorse BDS, call on administration to divest

The University of Toronto’s Graduate Student Association votes 97 percent in favor of a resolution to endorse boycott, divestment and sanctions at the university.

Podcast: University of California's direct role in "disparaging" campus Palestine activists

Liz Jackson talks about how civil rights groups are challenging the University of California as a climate of fear silences Palestine solidarity activism and Palestinian and Muslim students.

BDS roundup: Activists to protest major fundraiser for the Israeli army

Activists in LA will protest a fundraiser for the Israeli army; African American activists encourage Stevie Wonder to join BDS; and the graduate students’ association at York University adopt a BDS resolution.

LISTEN: Israel heavily bombards Gaza, audio recordings by Rana Baker

EI blogger Rana Baker records clips of the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza.

When Israel says it doesn't target journalists, it is lying

Israel’s bombing of media building in Gaza is not the first time it has targeted journalists.

LISTEN: Rana Baker's recordings of medic press conference, warship attacks on Gaza

EI blogger Rana Baker records ongoing warship attacks, drones, and a press conference by the Ministry of Health as a medic describes the latest death and injury toll.

LISTEN: With drones buzzing in the background, Rana Baker summarizes Saturday's news from Gaza

EI blogger and correspondent Rana Baker provides an audio summary of news from Saturday, 17 November. Drones constantly buzz in the background.

Podcast: Rami Almeghari, Shahd Abusalama and Rana Baker report from Gaza under Israeli bombing

Eyewitness reports and analysis from The Electronic Intifada’s correspondents in Gaza.

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