31 October 2012
Is hummus an “Israeli” food? For US campaign purposes, it seems so. Read more about Did you know? Obama eats hummus and other typical “Israeli” foods in the White House
31 October 2012
“I don’t wanna normalize with you… Did I hurt your feelings?” — so go two lines in Palestinian-American poet Remi Kanazi’s brilliant new spoken-word poem. Read more about WATCH: Remi Kanazi video debuts blistering new poem against the injustice of normalization
31 October 2012
Obviously distraught, al-Shalaldeh stands up, with the chair attached to her and shouts at the soldiers, “Get away from me, I want to go to my house,” and begins to cry. Read more about Video: After taking son, Israeli occupation forces humiliate, arrest mother who challenges them
Salem 30 October 2012
Farmers in the West Bank village of Salem have only been allowed access their olive groves for four days this year. Read more about UN finds "crisis of dignity" as settlers destroy Palestine's olive trees
30 October 2012
Emad Burnat’s house was declared a “closed military zone” by Israel — but that didn’t stop him from making a great film. Read more about Israel's viciousness against Bilin captured in "Five Broken Cameras" documentary
Jerusalem 30 October 2012
Musician and high school student Omar Saad insists that his viola is his only weapon in letter to Israeli leaders. Read more about Druze youth faces jail for refusing to serve in Israel's army
29 October 2012
The US Supreme Court announced Monday that it had decided not to hear the appeal of the Holy Land Five; EI interviews Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights. Read more about "Justice has fled the country": US Supreme Court won't hear Holy Land Five case
29 October 2012
“Not a dreamland”: exploring vibrant subcultures in the occupied and besieged Gaza Strip. Read more about VIDEO: the images and sounds of Gaza's vibrant subculture in “Not a dreamland”
29 October 2012
Watch Sandra Madi's stark account of the neglected fate of those who joined the Fatah party in the '60s and '70s to fight for the liberation of Palestine. Read more about Fatah's forgotten fighters in documentary "Perforated Memory"
29 October 2012
There was widespread support from international delegates for the adoption and support of the Palestinian BDS call Read more about Israel “far worse than apartheid South Africa” says ANC chair as Pretoria conference backs boycott
27 October 2012
Video shows the activist running onto the pitch with the flag before being tackled by security officers. Read more about Activist to face trial after unfurling Palestinian flag at Israel basketball game in France
27 October 2012
“We once galvanized world opinion against Apartheid South Africa, the time is to now galvanize world opinion against Apartheid Israel.” Read more about Over 150 former international anti-Apartheid activists tell South Africa's ANC to boycott Israel
26 October 2012
On Wednesday evening Edinburgh University’s Students For Justice in Palestine (SJP) manged to attend and disrupt a lecture by Daniel Taub, the Israeli ambassador to the UK. Taub was hosted by the university’s student politics society, and protected by what one activist told EI was the largest police presence anyone could remember. Read more about Huge police force fails to stop students disrupting Israeli diplomat's speech at Scottish university
26 October 2012
Huseyin Oruç of the Turkish humanitarian relief organization IHH talks about legal plans to hold Israeli officials accountable for the seizure of the Estelle and the attacks on the Mavi Marmara which killed nine in 2010. Read more about Podcast: Huseyin Oruç on holding Israel accountable for attacks, raids on Gaza-bound boats
26 October 2012
These ads reduce women from political actors to sexual objects doing men’s bidding. Read more about New Obama video, like 2010 pro-Israel ad, uses sleazy sex talk to lure youth support
26 October 2012
The Turkish Airlines Euroleague match was also sponsored by occupation profiteer Veolia. Read more about French police take orders from Mossad as protestors arrested at Maccabi-Chalon match
26 October 2012
Plans for massive science campus linking an Israeli and American university in New York City moving forward, despite opposition. Read more about Why is a New York hospital being sacrificed for an Israel-backed science facility?
25 October 2012
"Beirut, I Love You," by Zena el Khalil -- artist, author and contributor to The Electronic Intifada during Israel's bombing of Beirut in July 2006 -- is now available in e-book format. Read more about Zena el Khalil's critically praised "Beirut, I Love You" now available as e-book
25 October 2012
Resisting Israeli apartheid in the Naqab Read more about Palestinians resist Israeli apartheid in the Naqab desert
25 October 2012
“Constant, unchecked repetition of this misinformation has been very damaging.” Read more about Israeli TV admits: No rockets were ever fired from UNRWA schools in Gaza during “Cast Lead”
25 October 2012
“As she speaks she holds a picture of a son who gave his life for Palestine” Read more about Watch: “We are Palestinians, shout it from the rooftops!” Short film profiles refugees in Lebanon
Nazareth 24 October 2012
Recently released documents reveal that Israel deliberately allowed much less food than was previously thought to have been imported into Gaza. Read more about Israel's starvation diet for Gaza
Gaza Strip 24 October 2012
Going to university has become more difficult for Palestinians in Gaza since George W. Bush shut down a charity that helps underprivileged students with fees. Read more about As Holy Land 5 appeal begins, Palestinians in Gaza praise charity closed by Bush
24 October 2012
Isn’t this is the sort of “preemptive” logic that led so many to accept the US invasion of Iraq? Read more about Truths and lies behind Israel's attacks on Gaza and its whining about rockets
New York City 24 October 2012
Noor Elashi anticipates this week’s decision by the US Supreme Court whether or not to hear the Holy Land Foundation case, in which her father is a defendant. Read more about "Let us not be brought down": Last legal recourse for Holy Land Five
24 October 2012
A little over one week ago, the Jewish Chronicle led with a huge story about the UK branch of the Jewish National Fund: “JNF loses half its revenue,” the front page story said. Oddly enough, the story seems not to be available on the JC website. Pro-Palestinians activists have been sharing the story online via social networks. Read more about JNF's loss of half UK charity revenue good news for Palestinians
24 October 2012
“Imagine if there were a national candidate whose ads showed Gazan children wounded by Israeli weapons” Read more about As election day approaches in swing state Ohio, my TV keeps blaring 'vote for Israel'
23 October 2012
Artists call on Carnegie Hall to cancel the upcoming performance of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; Indian, Israeli BDS campaigners call on a Delhi arts festival to rescind Israel’s Cameri Theatre invitation to perform, and more! Read more about BDS roundup: Alice Walker, Roger Waters call on Carnegie Hall to cancel Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performance
Gaza City 23 October 2012
A group of six sisters in Gaza have started their own business selling embroidery that combines traditional Palestinian patterns with modern trends. Read more about “Six Flowers” help keep Palestinian handicraft tradition alive, adding modern twist
23 October 2012
A “human rights” conference honoring Shimon Peres at the University of Connecticut was in disarray after almost all the speakers pulled out. Read more about Four of five speakers pull out of UNESCO conference honoring Israel's Peres at University of Connecticut
23 October 2012
The complaint says Turkish courts have jurisdiction over Israel’s international piracy. Read more about Mavi Marmara lawyers file case against Israel for seizure of Gaza-bound Estelle
Gaza City 22 October 2012
Black market versions of the drug Tramadol have been known to contain mouse poison. Read more about Overdoses on the rise as Gaza siege turns some to escape of painkillers
Nazareth 22 October 2012
Is Ben Gurion University being punished because its head has opposed upgrading the status of a college in an Israeli settlement? Read more about The full story behind the war against free speech in Israel's universities
22 October 2012
To have the father of modern linguistics and one of the world’s most celebrated public intellectuals cross into Gaza is a success that deserves to be acknowledged. Read more about Reflections on Noam Chomsky's visit to Gaza
21 October 2012
“Whilst I am honored that you chose my father, I am also utterly disappointed that you would honor him alongside a person who has been responsible for many human rights violations and should be put on trial.” Read more about Bahrain rights defender Maryam Al-Khawaja pulls out of UNESCO ceremony over honor to Israel's Peres
20 October 2012
“We loved the way in which Annemarie Jacir approached the sensitive subject of that crucial period,” wrote the jury of the feature set right after the 1967 war. Read more about Annemarie Jacir’s “When I Saw You” wins best Arab world film in Abu Dhabi
20 October 2012
The second national Students for Justice in Palestine conference will connect, strategize, build and strengthen the student movement in the US. Read more about Building bridges between struggles at upcoming student conference
Gaza City 20 October 2012
During visit to Gaza, Noam Chomsky says BDS may strengthen support for Israel, backs Abbas UN bid Read more about Chomsky in Gaza: academic boycott “will strengthen support for Israel”
19 October 2012
“Thanks to Electronic Intifada’s articles we received the information about the co-sponsorship of the Israeli embassy” Read more about Professor pulled lecture from Austria's Salam.Orient festival after learning of Israel sponsorship
19 October 2012
On this week’s podcast, Alaa Tartir of al-Shabaka discusses the role of international donors in the de-development of the Palestinian economy, and what is needed to build Palestinian economic self-sustainability. Read more about Podcast: Alaa Tartir on building a sustainable Palestinian "resistance economy"
Negev 19 October 2012
Tear gas fired at school in Naqab village of Bir Hadaj as JNF threatens to demolish Palestinian homes Read more about Protests and strikes as Israel raids Bedouin villages, threatens to destroy homes
Jerusalem 19 October 2012
Muslim Odeh has constant nightmares after the child’s experiences in Israeli jails. Read more about Twelve-year-old arrested 10 times by Israel in three years
19 October 2012
Caterpillar, Africa Israel, Veolia, and other companies may be guilty of willfully misleading their own investors. Read more about The risky business of profiting from occupation
18 October 2012
In a landmark new project, the Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) has made available online Palestinian scholar Walid Khalidi’s immensely important work Before Their Diaspora: A photographic history of the Palestinians, 1876-1948 in its entirety for free. Not only that, but the IPS has gone to the trouble of fashioning an innovative new interactive website around the work. Read more about Before Their Diaspora -- Palestinian scholar's monumental pictorial history now available online
Rafah 18 October 2012
Components brought into Gaza via underground tunnels used in project set up by environmentalists. Read more about Gaza opens first recycling plant as waste crisis worsens
18 October 2012
“This episode also helped me gain some clarity about the symbiotic relationship between Zionism and anti-Semitism.” Read more about A final word on Greta Berlin and the Free Gaza controversy
18 October 2012
Filmmaker Sami Moukaddem demonstrates that the Palestinian situation isn’t complex in his debut documentary. Read more about New film explains the basics to achieving justice in Palestine
18 October 2012
Israel continues to use JCB equipment to destroy Palestinian property built on Israeli-occupied Palestinian land, this time in Lasefer in the south Hebron hills. Read more about Israel uses UK-made JCB digger to demolish Palestinian home in south Hebron hills
17 October 2012
“I call on all those who spoke out for my release and the release of the Palestinian hunger strikers, to once again show their commitment to justice and equality by insisting that UEFA move their competitions away from Israel.” Read more about Palestine footballer, ex-prisoner Mahmoud Sarsak calls on UEFA to strip Israel of hosting tournaments
17 October 2012
A new report by the Palestinian Policy Network, al-Shabaka, takes a deep look at the role that the World Bank and international donors have had in the de-development of the Palestinian economy. Read more about New report deconstructs World Bank's recommendations for Palestinian economy
17 October 2012
Pro-Israel groups threaten to use their muscle to get Congress to investigate “delegitimizers of Israel.” Read more about Lobby takes gloves off in assault on Christian leaders who questioned US aid to Israel
17 October 2012
As they organise a debate on boycott, Brits for Peace Now refuse to answer questions on their role within anti-BDS coordination group Fair Play. Read more about Brits for Hasbara Now -- "peace" group is part of anti-boycott campaign
Gaza City 17 October 2012
In an interview with The Electronic Intifada, Iyad Abu Khaizaran reflects on being banished to Gaza one year ago. Read more about “I don’t seek out enemies” -- A year since banishment to Gaza, a Palestinian fighter reflects
16 October 2012
We reaffirm that Ofer Engel deceptively operated accounts impersonating Palestinians and insinuated himself into activist networks. Read more about More evidence corroborates that Israeli Ofer Engel faked Palestinian activists online
16 October 2012
The European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine (ECCP), a network of solidarity groups and NGOs, is calling on supporters of Palestinian rights to lobby their MEPs to vote against a new EU-Israel trade protocol. Read more about Activists in Europe urged to lobby MEPs to vote against new EU-Israel trade protocol
Sydney 16 October 2012
A provocative art exhibition confronts Western prejudices about Arabs. Read more about Gaza real estate ads among many gems in Sydney photo show
16 October 2012
“As long as Israel imprisons Palestinian athletes for years without charge or trial using torture, destroys sporting infrastructure and prevents Palestinian athletes from traveling abroad, it has no place in European competitions” Read more about Video: Man assaults peaceful “Stop Apartheid” protest at Israel-Luxembourg football match
16 October 2012
Palestinian oud player Marwan Abado, and Tunis Air pull out, bringing to 5 number of artists who have boycotted festival. Read more about Austria's Salam.Orient festival reacts to Arab artists' pull out over Israel sponsorship
15 October 2012
Less than a year after the murder of Mustafa Tamimi from Nabi Saleh, his father passed away without seeing justice for his son. Read more about Mustafa Tamimi's father passed away
15 October 2012
Israel’s attack on Gaza was applauded by Europe’s most powerful leaders. Read more about EU support for Israeli crimes makes it unworthy of Nobel Peace Prize
15 October 2012
The Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) last week marked 27 years since the murder by bombing of Alex Odeh with a minute of silence and a call to action. Odeh, a Palestinian originally from Jifna, a West Bank village near the university town of Birzeit, was the ADC’s leader in California. In a press release, the ADC promoted this new short film which gives a good overview of the case, which remains unsolved to this day. The ADC said in an email to EI that the film was made by an ADC activist. It’s well worth a watch as it contains contemporary TV news reports about this 1985 terrorist attack. Read more about New film on unsolved terrorist attack that murdered Palestinian-American leader nearly three decades ago
15 October 2012
Obama administration blocks off one of the few routes to US education for Gaza students, under Israeli pressure. Read more about Under Israeli pressure, US cancels Gaza scholarships, showing need for academic boycott of Israel
15 October 2012
The Israeli Prison Authority fails to block sparrows from entering Gilboa Prison square, reports Ameer Makhoul. Read more about Sparrows successfully break through Gilboa prison "bird checkpoints," writes Ameer Makhoul
London 15 October 2012
Supposed “peace activist” was actually armed Palestinian collaborator with Israel. Read more about Revealed: BBC correspondent portrayed Palestinian collaborator as peace activist
14 October 2012
Today, Defence for Children International-Palestine Section (DCI) released a short film about Israel’s ill-treatment of Palestinian children during their arrest, transfer and detention Read more about Palestinian children testify about cruel treatment by Israeli soldiers in new short film
13 October 2012
Who is really running the Palestinian Authority? Read more about On life support
13 October 2012
Syrian singer Lena Chamamyan, Lebanese MC Malikah (Lynn Fattouh), and Ramallah-based MC DJ Sotusura will now no longer perform at Salam.Orient due to Israeli sponsorship. Read more about Three more Arab performers pull out of Austrian music festival due to Israel embassy sponsorship
12 October 2012
Boikutt: “These kind of events… are used as a propaganda tool to hide the colonial nature of ‘Israel.’” Read more about Citing Israeli sponsorship, Palestinian MC Boikutt pulls out of Austria's Salam.Orient festival
Gaza City 12 October 2012
Palestinians in Gaza are having trouble accessing news websites after Hamas introduced a ban on viewing sexual material. Read more about Fears that Hamas could extend Gaza porn ban to political websites
12 October 2012
The Electronic Intifada speaks to people involved in a project to export Palestinian handicrafts to Dutch buyers. Read more about Palestinian-Dutch “Disarming Design” project inspired by artwork in captivity
12 October 2012
Palestinians affirm that “the struggle for our inalienable rights is one opposed to all forms of racism and bigotry, including, but not limited to, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, Zionism and other forms of bigotry.” Read more about The struggle for Palestinian rights is incompatible with any form of racism or bigotry: a statement by Palestinians
12 October 2012
“We made the decision not to participate, that we will show solidarity with the Palestinian community” Read more about Hip hop duo Rebel Diaz cancel Creative Time Summit gig over partnership with Israel group
11 October 2012
Israel’s plans for the wall in the West Bank could irreversibly damage the village of Battir and destroy the heritage of its Palestinian residents; BDS news, and more! Read more about Podcast: West Bank village faces irreversible damage in Israel's wall plan
Jerusalem 11 October 2012
As part of the wider pattern of of “price tag” violence and arson, Israeli settlers have been attacking Palestinian churches and monasteries. Read more about Israeli settlers increase their attacks on Palestinian Christian sites
11 October 2012
Israel’s law against equating its foundation with ethnic cleansing mimics Arizona’s ban on Mexican studies. Read more about Let's unite our struggles to challenge legacies of US and Israeli ethnic cleansing
11 October 2012
ADL objects as US Christian leaders call for Congress to review aid to Israel, suggest it may violate US laws. Read more about For Abe Foxman’s ADL, “interfaith dialogue” means Christian leaders must shut up about Israeli crimes
11 October 2012
Human rights are supposed to be at the core of all the EU’s activities. Why, then, is it boosting economic cooperation with Israel? Read more about European Parliament must reject new trade deal with Israel
South Africa 10 October 2012
Medical services and mental health needs for Palestinians in Lebanon’s refugee camps have been sorely neglected. Read more about Hidden health crisis for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, says new study
10 October 2012
In a strange and alarming twist, an Israeli man who impersonated a Palestinian woman online, emerges in the midst of the Free Gaza controversy. Read more about Israeli man who impersonated Palestinian woman is linked to Free Gaza debacle and photo hoax
10 October 2012
In this video, Palestinians call for participation in the World Social Forum Free Palestine. Happening in Porto Alegre, Brazil at the end of November, the social forum is now open for registration. Read more about Watch: Registration opens for World Social Forum Free Palestine in Brazil
9 October 2012
“Rachel would be greatly surprised and humbled by this recognition,” Cindy Corrie said from Reykjavik. Read more about Rachel Corrie's parents accept LennonOno peace grant from Yoko Ono on behalf of their daughter
9 October 2012
Instead of spending hours arguing about which terminology best describes the situation in Palestine, we should concentrate on harming companies that support Israel. Read more about Russell Tribunal exposes futility of relying on UN
8 October 2012
“It is imperative to be vigilant against racism in all its forms.” Read more about Statement from former board members of Free Gaza movement
9 October 2012
Antony Lerman has incurred the wrath of influential Zionists for challenging their bigotry. Read more about Israel's abuse of anti-Semitism tackled head-on in new memoir
8 October 2012
Stunning the audience, activists burst into the hall shouting slogans, throwing leaflets and carrying banner condemning JNF complicity in “ethnic cleansing.” Read more about Video: Activists disrupt JNF fundraiser in Berlin, protest Israel’s “ethnic cleansing”
8 October 2012
Mosireen, an Egyptian media collective, has rejects Creative Time Summit 2012 invitation due to a partnership with an Israeli institution. Read more about Egypt media collective Mosireen boycotts Creative Time Summit 2012 over Israel partnership
8 October 2012
While the Irish foreign minister has made some positive noises, more pressure is needed to bar imports of products from Israeli settlements. Read more about Ireland has a moral duty to ban goods from Israeli settlements
Negev 9 October 2012
Happy that their theft of the West Bank has succeeded, right-wing Israelis are turning their sights on the Negev. Read more about Israel takes pride in the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian Bedouin villages
7 October 2012
Twelve billboards across South Africa raise awareness about Israeli colonization of Palestinian land Read more about Photos: Inspired by US, Palestine solidarity billboards go up across South Africa
7 October 2012
Honored at party: Israeli settler who tortured Palestinian child and left him naked and brutally beaten. Read more about Israeli officials "honor" settler who tortured Palestinian child, leaving him naked and bound
6 October 2012
Greta Berlin’s explanation of an offensive tweet falls short. Read more about Greta Berlin's statement is not correct
5 October 2012
As the boy screams, one soldier punches his head, smashing it into the stone floor. Read more about Video: Israeli forces smash Palestinian child's head to ground near Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa
Nazareth 5 October 2012
Danny Ayalon’s new diplomatic efforts are designed to distract from — and further deny — the Palestinian right of return. Read more about Why Israel's "refugee day" is a smokescreen to deny Palestinian rights
Gaza City 5 October 2012
Young Palestinians in Gaza tell the Palestinian Authority and international leaders that they must be included in discussions about their rights. Read more about Israel excluded as model UN meets in Gaza
5 October 2012
Though tickets for this weekend's Russell Tribunal on Palestine have completely sold out, the proceedings will be broadcast live on the web and live-tweeted. Read more about Sold-out Russell Tribunal on Palestine within easy reach with live video, Twitter coverage
5 October 2012
A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about Month in Pictures: September 2012
4 October 2012
A brief history of the land called Israel/Palestine/Canaan/the Levant. Read more about Watch: Animated short by Nina Paley satirizes divine claims to Palestine
4 October 2012
Leaked documents show Palestinian Authority prime minister Salam Fayyad urged US to block payment of salaries to Palestinian workers Read more about When Salam Fayyad secretly urged the US to block salaries for Palestinian Authority employees
3 October 2012
NYU faculty, staff and students document the growing campaign calling on TIAA-CREF to drop investments in US companies profiting from Israel’s occupation; and more! Read more about BDS roundup: Why more than 200 NYU faculty and staff support TIAA-CREF divestment campaign
3 October 2012
A new novel confirms Adania Shibli as a rare, challenging talent. Read more about Dark, beautiful exploration of the human psyche: a new novel by Adania Shibli
Gaza Strip 3 October 2012
While much work is still to be done, the coordinator of the project that produced the landmark Kairos Palestine document reflects on its successes. Read more about BDS key to a "just peace," says Palestinian Christian boycott activist
Berkeley 3 October 2012
A solution can be clinched within the coming decade, according to the son of an Israeli military chief. Read more about Palestine freedom battle "will be won": interview with author Miko Peled
3 October 2012
Tel Aviv sells itself as a “cool” to counter international boycotts, but boasts of its role in occupation army at home. Read more about "Cool" Tel Aviv proudly boasts of citizens' role in brutal Israeli occupation army
2 October 2012
Former South African deputy defense minister argues that while peace and justice can be achieved in Palestine, the plans currently on the table offer neither. Read more about To a South African the two-state solution sounds like apartheid
2 October 2012
A new exhibit and project aims to collect testimonies from the aging and dying perpetrators of the Nakba, before it’s too late. Read more about Video: Tel Aviv exhibit features testimony by Nakba perpetrators
Gaza City 1 October 2012
Stephen Harper’s complicity in Israel’s crimes is denounced by his compatriots. Read more about Canadians stand in solidarity with Gaza's besieged farmers, fishermen
Battir 1 October 2012
Historic village of Battir faces damage, an official Israeli body has warned. Read more about Even Israeli agency warns of wall's damage to Battir, historic West Bank village
1 October 2012
Sarsak: “I announce my readiness to meet Barcelona or any other Spanish club outside of the context of a joint invitation with Gilad Shalit” Read more about Video: Gaza youth commend Mahmoud Sarsak on refusing Israel "normalization" at FC Barcelona match
1 October 2012
Episcopal Cathedral of Albuquerque offers weak excuses and effectively takes Israel’s side against Palestinians. Read more about "Seeking Balance": How Albuquerque Cathedral that slammed its doors to Sabeel helps Israeli oppression