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"[EI is]... something quite spectacular The Electronic Intifada (EI) is a not-for-profit, independent publication committed to comprehensive public education on the question of Palestine, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the economic, political, legal, and human dimensions of Israel's 40-year occupation of Palestinian territories. EI provides a needed supplement to mainstream commercial media representations of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Launched 23 February 2001 at electronicIntifada.net as a pioneering online resource for media analysis, criticism, and activism, EI has progressively expanded its scope into new arenas: reference materials, live reporting, editorials, arts coverage, and satire, with the aim of presenting an accessible, credible, and responsible Palestinian narrative of developments on the ground to the American public and international community. Although EI addresses the prevailing pro-Israeli slant in US media coverage by offering information from a Palestinian perspective, our views on the conflict are based firmly on universal principles of international law and human rights conventions, and our reporting is built on a solid foundation of documented evidence and careful fact-checking. "The Electronic Intifada is trusted" Created through the largely voluntary efforts of four well-known writers and activists for Palestinian rights -- both Palestinians and internationals -- the four founders of the project are Ali Abunimah, Arjan El Fassed, Laurie King-Irani, and Nigel Parry. EI has received favorable reviews in such respected publications as the Washington Post, Financial Times, The Nation, Utne Reader, and the Jerusalem Post. EI’s founders are regularly contacted by the mainstream electronic media, such as the BBC, CBC, CNN and dozens of radio stations around the world, to provide commentary and analysis on events in the Middle East. "[EI is] a democratic bombshell, a fascinating look between and behind the lines." The Electronic Intifada's website receives around one quarter of a million visitors (not “hits”) each month. During periods of increased conflict, the number of visitors dramatically increases. During Israel's invasion of the West Bank in March/April 2002, EI's website saw over 600,000 visits in the period of one month. In addition to offering unique information, part of EI’s appeal is the wide variety of content offered by the site. EI offers over 18 sections, including Opinion/Editorial, Live from Palestine: EI's diaries project, Human Rights, Development, Internet & Technology, Business & Economy, The Role of the Media, Coverage Trends, Journalists in Danger, Israel Lobby Watch, EI in the Press, Activism News, Action Items, Letters to the Media, Arts, Music & Culture, Multimedia, and the satirical Bassaleh News Network. EI needs your support. For more information about financially supporting the work of the Electronic Intifada with U.S. tax-deductable donations, or to get in touch, see the Donate page. To contact the Electronic Intifada, see our Contact page. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EI
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