Mairead Maguire

Why are Palestinians paying for Germany's sins?

Susan Abulhawa
14 April 2012
While Palestinians continue to be robbed of their land, heritage and human rights to atone for Germany’s sins, Germany unreservedly supports Israel.

Not judges, but witnesses: the third Russell Tribunal on Palestine begins

Frank Barat
31 October 2011
The jury of the third session of the Russell Tribunal on Palestine, taking place in Cape Town this week, will hear from individuals who experienced South African apartheid, fought against it and won.

Australian activists put Palestine travel ban on trial

Sarah Irving
Sydney
26 September 2011
How two 69-year-old women challenged Israel’s restrictions on Welcome to Palestine protest.

Palestinians call for military sanctions on Israel 7 years after ICJ ruling

The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Committee (BNC) announced today a call for an urgent military embargo against Israel, “similar to that imposed against apartheid South Africa in the past.”

Israel escalates pressure, threats against flotilla

Begoña Astigarraga
Bilbao
23 June 2011
As the second Gaza Freedom Flotilla, made up of some 10 ships carrying 1,000 activists from 20 countries, gets ready to sail for the besieged Gaza Strip, Israeli authorities are stepping up their threats.
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