Syria intervention prelude to war on Iran?
29 June 2012
For Washington, the Arab Spring presented opportunities as well as threats, and these are being keenly exploited. Read more about Syria intervention prelude to war on Iran?
June 2012
Israel treats every Palestinian child as "potential terrorist": government-backed UK study
London 28 June 2012
A new report funded and supported by the UK government that accuses Israel of violating international law with its treatment of Palestinian child detainees was launched in London this week. Read more about Israel treats every Palestinian child as "potential terrorist": government-backed UK study
The Electronic Intifada beats most Israeli leaders in Twitter influence: AFP
28 June 2012
The Electronic Intifada is more infuential in “digital diplomacy” than most Israeli leaders, an Agence France Presse survey finds. Find out who else is on top! Read more about The Electronic Intifada beats most Israeli leaders in Twitter influence: AFP
Video: Nahr al-Bared refugee camp residents describe life under Lebanese army siege
27 June 2012
In this guest post, The Electronic Intifada contributor Moe Ali Nayel translates videos found on YouTube featuring interviews with residents of besieged Nahr al-Bared refugee camp in northern Lebanon. Read more about Video: Nahr al-Bared refugee camp residents describe life under Lebanese army siege
Israel denies Palestinians in Gaza right to study in West Bank
Jerusalem 27 June 2012
For twelve years Israel has imposed sweeping bans on Palestinians wanting to travel from Gaza to the West Bank for education. Read more about Israel denies Palestinians in Gaza right to study in West Bank
The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Sherine Tadros, Rami Almeghari - 26 June 2012
27 June 2012
In this week’s podcast: Israel attacks Gaza, leaving 16 dead in one week, we’ll have a report from Rami Almeghari; we interview Al Jazeera English reporter Sherine Tadros about a new film on Gaza; and much more! Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Sherine Tadros, Rami Almeghari - 26 June 2012
Uproar over Ariel settlement university highlights Israeli academia's hypocrisy
27 June 2012
Protests by Israeli academics to the proposed upgrade of Ariel’s college to university status highlights hypocrisy about complicity in human rights abuses. Read more about Uproar over Ariel settlement university highlights Israeli academia's hypocrisy
Legal battle ends, "larger struggle continues" for professor denied tenure because of her politics
26 June 2012
The North Carolina Supreme Court won’t consider a petition of discretionary review by professor Terri Ginsberg, who was denied tenure after her outspoken criticism of Israeli policies. Read more about Legal battle ends, "larger struggle continues" for professor denied tenure because of her politics
Rabbi who called for slaughter of a million Palestinians is to supervise Israel's 'Red Cross'
26 June 2012
A notoriously racist rabbi who called on Israel to slaughter a million Palestinian civilians is to head a committee for Magen David Adom (MDA) – Israel’s equivalent of the Red Cross. Read more about Rabbi who called for slaughter of a million Palestinians is to supervise Israel's 'Red Cross'
Jewish support for Church of England Synod motion
25 June 2012
The Palestine and Israel motion tabled for next month’s Church of England General Synod has received strong support from Jews for Justice for Palestinians (JfJfP). Read more about Jewish support for Church of England Synod motion
Cinema club run by Palestinians in Israel makes its mark
the Galilee 25 June 2012
An emerging network of Palestinian filmmakers in Israel aims to connect with filmmakers in neighboring Arab countries — and mentor a new generation of Palestinian artists. Read more about Cinema club run by Palestinians in Israel makes its mark
Towards a brighter future
25 June 2012
After graduating high school, I realize that I won’t be an astronaut. But I will work keep working towards Palestinian freedom. Read more about Towards a brighter future
Nuns take on Republican budget and Israel's apartheid wall
25 June 2012
The Vatican is trying to prevent American sisters from caring for the poor and oppressed, as the Gospels instruct them to do. Read more about Nuns take on Republican budget and Israel's apartheid wall
International Crisis Group: craving approval from a blood-soaked elite
24 June 2012
Financed by oil and mining firms that propped up white minority rule in South Africa, it’s no surprise that the International Crisis Group’s latest article fails to describe Israel as an apartheid state. Read more about International Crisis Group: craving approval from a blood-soaked elite
Jewish Federation of LA and ZOA host anti-Muslim inciter Pamela Geller at pro-Israel event
24 June 2012
In a truly stunning example of the marriage between pro-Israel advocacy and open incitement against Muslims, two prominent pro-Israel groups are hosting Pamela Geller, the anti-Muslim demagogue who inspired the beliefs of, and in turn defended Norway mass killer Breivik. Read more about Jewish Federation of LA and ZOA host anti-Muslim inciter Pamela Geller at pro-Israel event
Remembering Mamoun, killed by an Israeli missile as he played football
Gaza City 22 June 2012
Mamoun al-Dam, 12, was killed on 20 June when an Israeli missile struck his family’s land in Gaza City. Read more about Remembering Mamoun, killed by an Israeli missile as he played football
Film explores striking parallels between South African, Israeli apartheid
22 June 2012
Roadmap to Apartheid is an important achievement in the history of popular education about Palestine, which has long pointed to the parallels between Israel and South Africa. Read more about Film explores striking parallels between South African, Israeli apartheid
New "Green Israel" ads on CNN greenwash sewage of occupation and apartheid
22 June 2012
The Israeli government is launching a new international propaganda campaign to brand Israel as a haven of green technologies. But don’t expect it to talk about the environmental catastrophes brought about by Israeli occupation and apartheid. Read more about New "Green Israel" ads on CNN greenwash sewage of occupation and apartheid
Attack on EAPPI is exposing Board of Deputies' hypocrisy
22 June 2012
The Board of Deputies of British Jews continue their attack on a proposed Church of England motion. The hypocrisy has deepened further with an opinion piece in this week’s Jewish Chronicle by BoD chief executive Jon Benjamin, and his attack on the author of the motion, Dr John Dinnen. Read more about Attack on EAPPI is exposing Board of Deputies' hypocrisy
The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 21 June 2012
21 June 2012
This week on the EI podcast, Mahmoud Sarsak ends his epic hunger strike; a report from Moe Ali Nayel in Beirut about the situation in Nahr el-Bared Palestinian refugee camp after the Lebanese army killed a teen; and more. Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 21 June 2012
Milestone victory: pension fund giant TIAA-CREF divests $72 million from Caterpillar
21 June 2012
The pension fund giant TIAA-CREF has divested $72 million shares of Caterpillar, Inc from its Social Choice Funds portfolio after a two year campaign. Read more about Milestone victory: pension fund giant TIAA-CREF divests $72 million from Caterpillar
Palestinian who went 71 days without food restarts hunger strike after Israel breaches deal to free him
21 June 2012
Hassan Safadi, who ended a 71 day hunger strike on 14 May, restarted his hunger strike today after Israel breached a deal to free him, the latest such blatant violation Read more about Palestinian who went 71 days without food restarts hunger strike after Israel breaches deal to free him
Israeli soldier fires gun to terrorize nine-year-old boy
21 June 2012
Disturbing evidence of torture and ill-treatment of Palestinian children gathered in new report. Read more about Israeli soldier fires gun to terrorize nine-year-old boy
How the 99 percent are cannon fodder for America's wars
21 June 2012
Reflections on the Occupy movement in Ohio and America’s double standards in the Middle East. Read more about How the 99 percent are cannon fodder for America's wars
Don't forget him: Akram Rikhawi still at risk of death on day 70 of hunger strike in Israeli jail
20 June 2012
Rikhawi remains on hunger strike, as Israel continues to deny visits by family and independent doctors. Read more about Don't forget him: Akram Rikhawi still at risk of death on day 70 of hunger strike in Israeli jail
Board of Deputies of British Jews misleads supporters in attack on human rights observers
20 June 2012
The Board of Deputies of British Jews (BoD) has launched a campaign to pressure the Church of England to reject a proposed motion expressing support for the well-respected Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI). Read more about Board of Deputies of British Jews misleads supporters in attack on human rights observers
BDS roundup: Zakir Hussain cancels performances in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
19 June 2012
In this week’s roundup of news from the global BDS movement: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain cancels his performances; boycott activists in the Middle East urge Cirque du Soleil to cancel their upcoming show in Israel; and more! Read more about BDS roundup: Zakir Hussain cancels performances in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
Solidarity greetings from Ameer Makhoul, who spends 54th birthday today in Israeli prison cell
19 June 2012
Today Ameer Makhoul, a Palestinian civil society leader from Haifa, marks his 54th birthday in an Israeli prison. Read more about Solidarity greetings from Ameer Makhoul, who spends 54th birthday today in Israeli prison cell
Reflection of the struggle: Excentrik explores his Palestinian-American identity on new album
19 June 2012
Surpassing genre categorization, the eclectic Excentrik (Tarik Kazaleh) vividly juxtaposes dual identities, politics and culture in his new album. Read more about Reflection of the struggle: Excentrik explores his Palestinian-American identity on new album
Amid growing poverty, payment card provides dignity, nutrition for some Gaza families
Gaza City 19 June 2012
A new aid program intends to help 5,000 families purchase nutritious food in the besieged Gaza Strip. Read more about Amid growing poverty, payment card provides dignity, nutrition for some Gaza families
Media silence on Palestinian hunger strikers: Et tu, Amy Goodman?
19 June 2012
Amy Goodman breaks her silent streak on Mahmoud Sarsak with an egregious error. Read more about Media silence on Palestinian hunger strikers: Et tu, Amy Goodman?
Whitewashing apartheid, European football federation claims Israel tournament "will bring people together"
19 June 2012
The father of Palestinian national footballer Mahmoud Sarsak, who is set to be released by Israel on 10 July following a three month hunger strike, has said that it is “unbearable” that Israel will host the tournament “while it routinely arrests, tortures, imprisons and kills Palestinians, including football players, without consequence” Read more about Whitewashing apartheid, European football federation claims Israel tournament "will bring people together"
JTA and Haaretz distort Alice Walker's position on boycott of Israeli publisher
19 June 2012
The JTA/Haaretz spin that makes it appear as if Alice Walker is objecting to her book being in Hebrew, instead of boycotting an Israeli publisher, is a complete distortion. Read more about JTA and Haaretz distort Alice Walker's position on boycott of Israeli publisher
Norway's pension fund divests from Israel's largest real estate firm
19 June 2012
A major victory for the campaign to boycott Israel has been achieved in Norway. Read more about Norway's pension fund divests from Israel's largest real estate firm
Palestinians in Lebanon rise up in protest at military murder of young refugee
Beirut 18 June 2012
Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are protesting the Lebanese army’s killing of a 16-year-old boy after he was stopped at a checkpoint in his camp. Read more about Palestinians in Lebanon rise up in protest at military murder of young refugee
Israel uses Jenin murder probe as pretext to arrest, harass Freedom Theatre staff
Jenin refugee camp 18 June 2012
Artistic Director Nabil al-Raee is the latest in a string of people affiliated with the Freedom Theatre in Jenin who have been arrested over the past year. Read more about Israel uses Jenin murder probe as pretext to arrest, harass Freedom Theatre staff
Israel to free footballer Mahmoud Sarsak after epic 3-month hunger strike, lawyer says
18 June 2012
Mahmoud Sarsak the Palestinian national footballer player who gathered worldwide attention with a three-month hunger strike that brought him to the brink of death, is to be freed by Israel on 10 July, his lawyer says. Read more about Israel to free footballer Mahmoud Sarsak after epic 3-month hunger strike, lawyer says
How Iran180 demonizes Iran in the name of saving it
18 June 2012
In addition to homophobic and anti-Semitic street theater, Israel lobby astroturf project Iran180 produces research that is often shallow and selective. Some of its claims do hint at real human rights problems and abuses, but they lack context and don’t encourage empathy, understanding or solidarity. Read more about How Iran180 demonizes Iran in the name of saving it
Abe Foxman's ADL lets its bigotry slip: in its view there are no Palestinian citizens of Israel
17 June 2012
It’s simple: The ADL’s poll is very much like a “comprehensive poll” of American public opinion that interviews only white people, or only Christians. Read more about Abe Foxman's ADL lets its bigotry slip: in its view there are no Palestinian citizens of Israel
"In the name of sporting solidarity": Top European athletes call for Israel to release Mahmoud Sarsak
16 June 2012
Top European footballers, including Seville striker Frédéric Kanouté, call on Israel to free Mahmoud Sarsak as international concern mounts for the young Palestinian footballer’s life. Read more about "In the name of sporting solidarity": Top European athletes call for Israel to release Mahmoud Sarsak
As Gaza siege enters sixth year, harm will be felt for years to come
16 June 2012
Reports by international agencies on the impact of five years of siege paint a grim picture showing how Israel’s blockade is de-developing the Gaza Strip. Read more about As Gaza siege enters sixth year, harm will be felt for years to come
Documentary offers damning critique of how Western media covered Gaza attack
15 June 2012
The War Around Us is a damning critique — from within the industry — of the Western media’s reporting of Palestine. Read more about Documentary offers damning critique of how Western media covered Gaza attack
The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 14 June 2012
15 June 2012
In this week’s podcast, an update on the case of hunger striking Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak; Israeli Knesset members incite racist attacks against African asylum-seerkers; and much more. Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 14 June 2012
Is head of Turkey charity IHH that sponsored Mavi Marmara really being probed for Al-Qaida funding?
15 June 2012
Israel media report that the head of the Turkish charity that sponsored the Mavi Marmara is being probed for Al-Qaida ties by Turkish authorities. But there are good reasons to be very skeptical about these reports. Read more about Is head of Turkey charity IHH that sponsored Mavi Marmara really being probed for Al-Qaida funding?
Plunder of Palestinian natural resources is "corporate war crime," manual explains
15 June 2012
Companies involved in the extraction of natural resources from occupied Palestinian land and the Syrian Golan Heights risk prosecution for the war crime of pillage – better known as plunder. “Corporate War Crimes, Prosecuting the Pillage of Natural Resources” gives guidance to explore options to hold business representatives to account. Read more about Plunder of Palestinian natural resources is "corporate war crime," manual explains
Former advisor to Israeli army behind Iran180 astroturf project
14 June 2012
Previously I reported on an Israel lobby astroturf project named Iran180 that was launched by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. Here are new details of the group Iran180 and some of the people behind it. Read more about Former advisor to Israeli army behind Iran180 astroturf project
Jewish Agency official Avi Mayer blames Israel's social media ineptness on "lying" Palestinians
13 June 2012
A Jewish Agency propaganda official is caught perpetuating a blatant lie denying Israel’s role in the death of a Palestinian toddler. Read more about Jewish Agency official Avi Mayer blames Israel's social media ineptness on "lying" Palestinians
“Initiative in Upper Nazareth: $10,000 to every Arab family that leaves”
13 June 2012
The chair of Yisrael Beiteinu in Upper Nazareth has called for a campaign to pay Palestinian citizens to leave the city. Read more about “Initiative in Upper Nazareth: $10,000 to every Arab family that leaves”
Sudanese face expulsion; minister declares Israel "belongs to white man"
12 June 2012
Israel has begun arresting South Sudanese migrants in preparation for deporting them from the country. Read more about Sudanese face expulsion; minister declares Israel "belongs to white man"
Madonna sings for apartheid; yet campaign to boycott Israel grows stronger
Chicago 12 June 2012
It can’t be denied that Madonna’s tour launch in Israel was a victory for the apartheid state. What also can’t be denied is the growth of the movement for BDS. Read more about Madonna sings for apartheid; yet campaign to boycott Israel grows stronger
When will The New York Times address the ongoing ethical problem at its Jerusalem bureau?
12 June 2012
It has been two months since the latest serious allegations of a conflict of interest at The New York Times Jerusalem Bureau, but no one at the newspaper has yet addressed them. Read more about When will The New York Times address the ongoing ethical problem at its Jerusalem bureau?
Israel's Dublin embassy planned to smear Palestine activists as sexual deviants and Mossad agents
12 June 2012
Israel’s Dublin embassy proposed a plan to combat Palestine solidarity activists by smearing them as suffering from psychological and sexual problems and implying they work for Mossad. Read more about Israel's Dublin embassy planned to smear Palestine activists as sexual deviants and Mossad agents
Cantona, FIFA join pressure on Israel, as hunger striker Mahmoud Sarsak determined to reach freedom or death
12 June 2012
Eric Cantona, FIFA join international pressure on Israel to free Mahmoud Sarsak as the footballer’s life remains in grave danger and his hunger strike continues. Read more about Cantona, FIFA join pressure on Israel, as hunger striker Mahmoud Sarsak determined to reach freedom or death
In new assault, Israel group's US front asks City of Los Angeles to sue professor for criticizing Israel
12 June 2012
Following rebuff by California Attorney General, an Israeli group’s US front asks City Attorney of Los Angeles to sue California State University professor for criticizing Israel. Read more about In new assault, Israel group's US front asks City of Los Angeles to sue professor for criticizing Israel
For love of money, not Israel: Will Obama cave in to Israel's demands to free spy Jonathan Pollard?
11 June 2012
Will President Obama cave in to Israeli demands that he free Jonathan Pollard, the ex-US naval intelligence officer convicted of spying for Israel against the United States 27 years ago? Read more about For love of money, not Israel: Will Obama cave in to Israel's demands to free spy Jonathan Pollard?
World association of professional footballers FIFPro calls on Israel to release Mahmoud Sarsak
11 June 2012
FIFPro, the association representing professional footballers in dozens of countries, called on Israel immediately to release Mahmoud Sarsak, a Palestinian football player who has been on hunger strike since March to protest his detention for three years without charge or trial by Israel. Read more about World association of professional footballers FIFPro calls on Israel to release Mahmoud Sarsak
Africans fear more violence as Knesset members incite racism in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv 11 June 2012
Violence against Africans in Israel — and inflammatory rhetoric by Israeli parliamentarians — is nothing new, and is on the rise. Read more about Africans fear more violence as Knesset members incite racism in Tel Aviv
Israel's West Bank wall annexes Palestinian land the size of Chicago: Help bring it down
11 June 2012
Israel’s West Bank wall has been annexing land and devastating Palestinian lives for 10 years. Al-Haq launches a new campaign featuring stirring videos to help bring it down. Read more about Israel's West Bank wall annexes Palestinian land the size of Chicago: Help bring it down
Israel lobby group Iran180 “sodomizes” Ahmadinejad effigy with nuke at San Francisco Pride
11 June 2012
A float at San Francisco Pride, sponsored by a pro-Israel group, used intentionally humiliating sexual depictions of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. While purporting to defend the rights and dignity of queer people, the display sought to ridicule Ahmedinejad by associating him with gay identity and homosexuality in negative ways. Read more about Israel lobby group Iran180 “sodomizes” Ahmadinejad effigy with nuke at San Francisco Pride
Palestinian labor expresses solidarity with European trade unions resisting austerity, supporting BDS measures
11 June 2012
The Palestinian Trade Union Coalition for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions has issued a statement of solidarity with European trade unions resisting public spending cuts and job losses and restated its support for proactive BDS campaigns and a boycott of the Histadrut. Read more about Palestinian labor expresses solidarity with European trade unions resisting austerity, supporting BDS measures
A life brutally cut short: new book collects Tom Hurndall's photos of Palestine
11 June 2012
A collection of photographs charts the personal and political journey of Tom Hurndall, a British photography student and activist shot in the head by an Israeli sniper in 2003. Read more about A life brutally cut short: new book collects Tom Hurndall's photos of Palestine
Cultural boycott biting, but quietly, Israel Festival's classical music advisor admits
11 June 2012
The cultural boycott of Israel is beginning to bite, a prominent figure in Israel’s classical music world has admitted. Read more about Cultural boycott biting, but quietly, Israel Festival's classical music advisor admits
Think of Others: In Gaza's darkness, Mahmoud Darwish's words provide inspiration
10 June 2012
The author writes this article while sitting in the darkness during the a Gaza power cut and, with the inspiration of Mahmoud Darwish’s words, remembers the Palestinian political detainees, especially Dirar Abu Sisi and Mahmoud Sarsak. Read more about Think of Others: In Gaza's darkness, Mahmoud Darwish's words provide inspiration
Israel's State Comptroller slams West Bank industrial zones
9 June 2012
A section on West Bank industrial zones in a report by Israel’s State Comptroller contains damning findings about the conditions for Palestinian workers. Read more about Israel's State Comptroller slams West Bank industrial zones
Justice upside down: a new study on Israel's military courts
9 June 2012
More than 200 Palestinian children are in Israel’s jails, according to a new booklet by the prisoner rights organization Addameer. Read more about Justice upside down: a new study on Israel's military courts
Study: 78% of Palestinians in Jerusalem live below poverty line
Shuafat refugee camp 9 June 2012
“For decades Israel has pursued a policy that has led to the debilitation of East Jerusalem in every respect,” says new report. Read more about Study: 78% of Palestinians in Jerusalem live below poverty line
How hunger strikers "tied the hands of the occupation": a view from Israeli prison
Gilboa Prison 9 June 2012
Palestinian political prisoner Ameer Makhoul provides an insider’s take on the historic mass hunger strike in Israeli prisons. Read more about How hunger strikers "tied the hands of the occupation": a view from Israeli prison
Palestine Place brings resistance to heart of London
London 8 June 2012
Palestine Place is a temporary space in an abandoned building in central London where activists are holding discussion, organizing action and educating on Palestine. Read more about Palestine Place brings resistance to heart of London
Farmer spurns Israel's cash offer, refuses to allow settlers on his land
Ramallah 8 June 2012
What happens to a small village in the West Bank over the next few weeks will set a precedent about whether Israel will abide by its highest court’s ruling when it comes to dismantling settlements. Read more about Farmer spurns Israel's cash offer, refuses to allow settlers on his land
London activists protest G4S abuses, complicity in Israeli occupation
8 June 2012
Palestine solidarity activists on Thursday protested the annual general meeting of G4S, the massive British-Danish private security company heavily invested in Israel and its colonial West Bank settlements. Read more about London activists protest G4S abuses, complicity in Israeli occupation
The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 7 June 2012
8 June 2012
In this week’s podcast, updates on the continuing hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners as Israel reneges on recent agreements; West Bank villagers are determined to stay on their land; BDS news, and much more! Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 7 June 2012
Water desalination projects to solve Gaza’s problems: a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
8 June 2012
Controversy over a desalination plant in Gaza highlights the role of aid agencies in subsidizing the occupation and letting Israel off the hook for destroying Palestinian infrastructure. Read more about Water desalination projects to solve Gaza’s problems: a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
Gaza farmers rush to grow wheat under fear of Israeli fire
Gaza City 7 June 2012
Wheat farmers in Gaza face a lack of irrigation and fuel due to the Israeli blockade while fertile farmland is declared off-limits by the Israeli army. Read more about Gaza farmers rush to grow wheat under fear of Israeli fire
BDS roundup: Arizona State University student government votes to divest from Israel
6 June 2012
In this week’s BDS roundup, Arizona State University’s student government votes to divest from Israel; Evergreen State College’s student-run campus cafe boycotts Israeli products; and more! Read more about BDS roundup: Arizona State University student government votes to divest from Israel
Time running out for hunger striking footballer as rights groups demand urgent pressure on Israel
6 June 2012
For the first time since their hunger strikes began, an independent doctor has been allowed to visit Mahmoud Sarsak and Akram Rikhawi in Israeli jail, confirming the imminent danger to their lives. Sarsak, once a star athlete, now weighs a little over 100 pounds (51kg) and is close to death. Read more about Time running out for hunger striking footballer as rights groups demand urgent pressure on Israel
Drones provide backdrop to Bible-inspired play by Palestinian writer
6 June 2012
A new play takes a poetic, violent, poignant take on the Biblical story of Abraham. Read more about Drones provide backdrop to Bible-inspired play by Palestinian writer
In blow to Zionist censors, California backs professor's right to call for Israel boycott on state university website
5 June 2012
The Attorney General of California has rejected a request by a Zionist group to prosecute a California State University professor for “misuse of state resources” over a website on which he campaigns for boycott of Israel. Read more about In blow to Zionist censors, California backs professor's right to call for Israel boycott on state university website
Cirque du Soleil
5 June 2012
The Canadian circus arts company Cirque du Soleil is touring the Middle East this summer; one of the cities they’re performing in is Tel Aviv. Read more about Cirque du Soleil
Campaigners strategize refugee return during South Africa visit
Berkeley 5 June 2012
A delegation of activists from Palestinian refugee rights groups recently visited Cape Town, South Africa, to discuss the practicalities of implementing the right of return. Read more about Campaigners strategize refugee return during South Africa visit
Palestinian prisoners’ hunger strikes continue as Israel violates agreements
Ramallah 5 June 2012
Since the end of the mass hunger strike in the early hours of 15 May, rumors of Israel reneging on the agreement have solidified into facts. Read more about Palestinian prisoners’ hunger strikes continue as Israel violates agreements
Video: Palestine footballer Mahmoud Sarsak’s mother speaks out as jailed son’s condition grows desperate
5 June 2012
As his condition grows ever more desperate, the mother of jailed, hunger-striking Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak has appealed for his release and safe return home Read more about Video: Palestine footballer Mahmoud Sarsak’s mother speaks out as jailed son’s condition grows desperate
The Month in Pictures: May 2012
4 June 2012
A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: May 2012
"Every third child in Gaza stunted by hunger": interview with renowned doctor Mads Gilbert
Chicago 7 June 2012
Dr. Mads Gilbert shares accounts of his work treating patients during Israel’s attacks on Gaza in 2008-09 in order to encourage others to remain steadfast in their solidarity work for Palestinian rights. Read more about "Every third child in Gaza stunted by hunger": interview with renowned doctor Mads Gilbert
Finkelstein renews attack on BDS “cult,” calls Palestinians who pursue their rights “criminal”
4 June 2012
In an interview on Democracy Now, Norman Finkelstein renewed his attack on Palestinians and the BDS movement in strident terms. A response. Read more about Finkelstein renews attack on BDS “cult,” calls Palestinians who pursue their rights “criminal”
"What Israel destroys, we rebuild": villagers determined to remain in South Hebron Hills
al-Mufaqarah 4 June 2012
Residents of the isolated village al-Mufaqarah struggle to remain on their land and expose their plight despite Israel’s attempts to isolate them. Read more about "What Israel destroys, we rebuild": villagers determined to remain in South Hebron Hills
An ex-prisoner's engagement day turns into a funeral for his beloved mother
3 June 2012
Samer Abu Seir’s mother passed away this morning. Samer was to get engaged this evening to make his mother happy before she died but destiny stood against his intentions. Read more about An ex-prisoner's engagement day turns into a funeral for his beloved mother
Stop the bulldozers, Act now: end JCB's complicity in Israel's destruction of Palestinian communities
3 June 2012
British charity War on Want has launched the Stop the Bulldozers-campaign aiming to end British firm JCB’s complicity in Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people. Read more about Stop the bulldozers, Act now: end JCB's complicity in Israel's destruction of Palestinian communities
'Don't wait until we're in body bags': Two Palestinian hunger strikers' "final distress call"
3 June 2012
“There is still enough time and the support that comes late is better than that which does not come at all. It is better that you receive us alive and victorious rather than as lifeless bodies in black bags.” Read more about 'Don't wait until we're in body bags': Two Palestinian hunger strikers' "final distress call"
Can rights be won in Israel's courts?
4 June 2012
Litigation on the part of the Palestinian minority in Israel and their rights requires the consideration of an especially complex situation. Read more about Can rights be won in Israel's courts?
London lawyer takes on corporations abetting Israel's crimes
1 June 2012
Simon Natas on the case of solidarity activists who blockaded Ahava’s London flagship store and the role of G4s in Israel’s occupation. Read more about London lawyer takes on corporations abetting Israel's crimes
Palestine solidarity activists tell Canterbury City Council to dump Veolia
1 June 2012
More than a thousand citizens have joined the campaign calling on Canterbury City Council to dump Veolia, including the former Bishop of Dover. Read more about Palestine solidarity activists tell Canterbury City Council to dump Veolia
Forthcoming documentary tells the story of Gaza kids resisting siege with kites
1 June 2012
Flying Paper, a forthcoming documentary by Roger Hill and Nitin Sawhney, tells the story of Palestinian children in Gaza who broke the Guinness world record for most kites simultaneously flown. Read more about Forthcoming documentary tells the story of Gaza kids resisting siege with kites
BBC's World Football interviews father of gravely ill hunger-striking Palestinian footballer jailed by Israel
1 June 2012
BBC World Service’s World Football interviews Mahmoud Sarsak, father of Mahmoud Sarsak, the Palestinian national football squad member whose life is at grave risk after 75 days hunger strike. Read more about BBC's World Football interviews father of gravely ill hunger-striking Palestinian footballer jailed by Israel
The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 31 May 2012
1 June 2012
News and analysis culled from our top stories of the week, including an interview with our reporter Rami Almeghari in the Gaza Strip. Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 31 May 2012