Israel jailed my friend Hassan Karajah to break the grassroots struggle
31 January 2013
Stop the Wall activist predicted his own imprisonment. Read more about Israel jailed my friend Hassan Karajah to break the grassroots struggle
January 2013
"Samir is gone": family mourns baby-faced teen killed by Israeli fire
Ramallah 31 January 2013
Samir Awad, 16, is one of several youths killed by Israeli forces this month. Read more about "Samir is gone": family mourns baby-faced teen killed by Israeli fire
Hyundai equipment used for new Israeli demolitions in Silwan, while company distances from local dealer
31 January 2013
Israel destroyed Palestinian property in Silwan for the development of a “national park” on Monday. Meanwhile, Hyundai announced it has ended a deal with an Israeli agency. Read more about Hyundai equipment used for new Israeli demolitions in Silwan, while company distances from local dealer
No change from within
31 January 2013
All Israeli political parties support occupation and apartheid. Read more about No change from within
Palestinians condemn EU for new conditions tying humanitarian aid to joint projects with “Jews and Arabs”
31 January 2013
The EU betrays its Israel-centric perspective when it defines Palestinian refugees as the “problem” instead of Israel’s refusal to comply with international law. Read more about Palestinians condemn EU for new conditions tying humanitarian aid to joint projects with “Jews and Arabs”
Video: Activist unfurls Palestinian flag on court as Israeli basketball team plays in France
30 January 2013
It was the latest protest to hit an international sporting event involving an Israeli team. Read more about Video: Activist unfurls Palestinian flag on court as Israeli basketball team plays in France
BDS roundup: boycott campaign overwhelmingly endorsed by grad student association at Canadian university
30 January 2013
Concordia University’s Graduate Students’ Association overwhelmingly votes in favor of BDS resolution, a South African toy store cuts ties to the Jewish National Fund, and much more! Read more about BDS roundup: boycott campaign overwhelmingly endorsed by grad student association at Canadian university
Akram Rikhawi renews hunger strike after Israel reneges on agreement to release him
30 January 2013
Palestinian rights group Addameer calls for Egyptian intervention to protect rights of hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners. Read more about Akram Rikhawi renews hunger strike after Israel reneges on agreement to release him
New book celebrates besieged Gaza's vibrant (and spicy) cuisine
New York City 30 January 2013
The Gaza Kitchen reveals the strength of Gaza’s culture, traditions and heritage. Read more about New book celebrates besieged Gaza's vibrant (and spicy) cuisine
Israel fails to show up at mandatory UN human rights review
29 January 2013
Israel is the first state to skip the periodic meeting required of all UN member states. Read more about Israel fails to show up at mandatory UN human rights review
Watch: Palestinian steadfastness honored in short animation "The Kite that Caught a Mountain"
29 January 2013
A uniquely stylized portrayal of the literal machine of Israeli occupation and exploitation of Palestinian land. Read more about Watch: Palestinian steadfastness honored in short animation "The Kite that Caught a Mountain"
Did Israel violate the Genocide Convention by forcing contraceptives on Ethiopian women?
28 January 2013
Measures intended to “prevent births” within a specific racial, national ethnic or religious group are legally genocide. Read more about Did Israel violate the Genocide Convention by forcing contraceptives on Ethiopian women?
Essential legal resource for activists: The Palestine Solidarity Legal Support Initiative
28 January 2013
Activists now have the backing and support of major civil rights and legal organizations if they are harassed, intimidated, singled out, or pressured to shut down activism campaigns. Read more about Essential legal resource for activists: The Palestine Solidarity Legal Support Initiative
In precedent-setting victory, South African company severs ties with Israeli settlement produce exporter
28 January 2013
Boycott announcement comes shortly before global day of action targeting Israeli agricultural companies. Read more about In precedent-setting victory, South African company severs ties with Israeli settlement produce exporter
Palestinian babies are just as precious as my new daughter
28 January 2013
The birth of my little girl has reminded me why it’s so important to fight for equality. Read more about Palestinian babies are just as precious as my new daughter
Podcast: "Israel's drunk with power," says Stop the Wall's Jamal Juma'
28 January 2013
Jamal Juma’ of the Stop the Wall campaign talks about grassroots Palestinian resistance to Israel’s escalating colonization project. Read more about Podcast: "Israel's drunk with power," says Stop the Wall's Jamal Juma'
New book by Tel Aviv historian uncovers "Land of Israel" myths
28 January 2013
Shlomo Sand documents Zionism’s invention of “Eretz Israel” as a national homeland. Read more about New book by Tel Aviv historian uncovers "Land of Israel" myths
Platini “thinking about” whether Under 21 tourno will still go ahead in Israel after protest at UEFA HQ
27 January 2013
UEFA’s Platini meets with protestors against holding tournament in Israel Read more about Platini “thinking about” whether Under 21 tourno will still go ahead in Israel after protest at UEFA HQ
Political division and Israel's siege "badly affecting" basketball in Gaza, says referee
Gaza Strip 27 January 2013
One of Gaza’s two accredited referees talks about the challenges faced by the sport under occupation. Read more about Political division and Israel's siege "badly affecting" basketball in Gaza, says referee
Israeli ministry confirms Veolia still owns West Bank landfill, despite corporation's repeated denial
27 January 2013
Israel confirms that Veolia owns and operates Tovlan landfill contrary to claims by the company that it has sold its interest. Read more about Israeli ministry confirms Veolia still owns West Bank landfill, despite corporation's repeated denial
Israel’s ultra-racist Beitar Jerusalem football team in uproar over hiring of Muslim players from Chechyna
26 January 2013
Racist violence is rampant in Israeli football, yet unlike other countries, it has faced no international sanctions. Read more about Israel’s ultra-racist Beitar Jerusalem football team in uproar over hiring of Muslim players from Chechyna
Watch: A fleeting moment of the 1948 Nakba in Ahmad Habash's short film "The Well"
25 January 2013
Three generations of Palestinian males find themselves running for their lives in this quietly beautiful short film. Read more about Watch: A fleeting moment of the 1948 Nakba in Ahmad Habash's short film "The Well"
Israel's "most wanted man" finally tells his story
Gaza City 25 January 2013
Dozens of unarmed Palestinians had been slain in the two weeks before Abdel Aziz Salha stabbed an Israeli soldier. Read more about Israel's "most wanted man" finally tells his story
Day of action to target Israeli settlement firms as new research reveals complicity with colonization
25 January 2013
Palestinian agricultural organizations are calling for a worldwide campaign against trade with Israeli settlements. Read more about Day of action to target Israeli settlement firms as new research reveals complicity with colonization
Irvine 11 appeals filed: Defense lawyers say convictions were unconstitutional, cite trial errors
24 January 2013
Defense lawyers for the Irvine 11 have filed appeals to overturn their convictions. Read more about Irvine 11 appeals filed: Defense lawyers say convictions were unconstitutional, cite trial errors
Graphic details: how Visualizing Palestine designed a fight for justice
London 24 January 2013
A hunger strike infographic kicked off this novel project. Read more about Graphic details: how Visualizing Palestine designed a fight for justice
Israel arrests Stop the Wall youth coordinator in latest attack on Palestinian human rights defenders
24 January 2013
Hassan Karajah was abducted from his family’s home during a late-night raid. Read more about Israel arrests Stop the Wall youth coordinator in latest attack on Palestinian human rights defenders
Security firm G4S under scrutiny in Norway and Sweden over involvement in Israel's rights abuses
24 January 2013
Politicians in Oslo discuss boycott while Swedish church breaks with security firm G4S. Read more about Security firm G4S under scrutiny in Norway and Sweden over involvement in Israel's rights abuses
Normal racism: Election over, “centrist” kingmaker Yair Lapid shuns Palestinian citizens of Israel
23 January 2013
Israeli Jews overwhelmingly oppose including Arab parties in the government. Read more about Normal racism: Election over, “centrist” kingmaker Yair Lapid shuns Palestinian citizens of Israel
Israel's land theft means Gaza camels have few places to graze
Gaza Strip 23 January 2013
Camel’s milk is used as a traditional remedy. Read more about Israel's land theft means Gaza camels have few places to graze
Young Palestinian woman Lubna Hanash shot dead by Israeli occupation forces
23 January 2013
Israeli occupation forces in a civilian fire opened fire on a group of young Palestinians, killing one. Read more about Young Palestinian woman Lubna Hanash shot dead by Israeli occupation forces
New Palestine films to look out for (and others to watch online)
22 January 2013
Sophomore features by Cherien Dabis and Annemarie Jacir receive critical praise; recent documentaries now touring or available online. Read more about New Palestine films to look out for (and others to watch online)
Hebrew but not Arabic version of official election website shows West Bank, Gaza as part of “Israel”
22 January 2013
Spot the difference between two versions of Israel’s official elections website. Read more about Hebrew but not Arabic version of official election website shows West Bank, Gaza as part of “Israel”
New York Times' Jodi Rudoren ignores apartheid election being held in occupied West Bank today
22 January 2013
In other circumstances this might be called “apartheid” or “Jim Crow.” Read more about New York Times' Jodi Rudoren ignores apartheid election being held in occupied West Bank today
Links between struggle and art probed in new book on Palestinian poets
21 January 2013
Verse penned under Israeli occupation has been both revolutionary and introspective. Read more about Links between struggle and art probed in new book on Palestinian poets
In letter to activists, UK foreign office blames Palestinians in Gaza for bringing suffering on themselves
20 January 2013
The extent to which the FCO accepts the Israeli narrative is laid bare in new correspondence. Read more about In letter to activists, UK foreign office blames Palestinians in Gaza for bringing suffering on themselves
Video: Israeli occupiers arrest Palestinian woman with her baby in her arms as she protects her land
19 January 2013
A mother and her baby among dozens arrested as Palestinians try to protect their land. Read more about Video: Israeli occupiers arrest Palestinian woman with her baby in her arms as she protects her land
Podcast: As Palestinian refugee population grows, so do rights violations
18 January 2013
Amjad Alqasis of BADIL talks about two new surveys that look at the growing number of Palestinian refugees and how Palestinians consider themselves as a unified people despite Israel’s divisive efforts. Read more about Podcast: As Palestinian refugee population grows, so do rights violations
Palestinian citizens wearily eye Israeli elections
Nazareth 18 January 2013
The government formed after next week’s election could be even more racist towards Palestinians than the current one. Read more about Palestinian citizens wearily eye Israeli elections
Party's over for Perry Farrell: Lollapalooza Israel collapses as artists said to stay away
18 January 2013
Reports of the difficulties the Israeli festival had recruiting international stars will be seen as a victory for the Palestinian campaign to boycott Israel. Read more about Party's over for Perry Farrell: Lollapalooza Israel collapses as artists said to stay away
A look at the “fresh” plan for apartheid from Naftali Bennett, Israel’s rising political star
17 January 2013
The Bennett phenomenon is simply more evidence that there are no internal forces within Zionism that can stop this descent to hell. Read more about A look at the “fresh” plan for apartheid from Naftali Bennett, Israel’s rising political star
How the media let Israel get away with murder
San Francisco 17 January 2013
Reports on the killing of four young Palestinians in recent days were heavily reliant on Israeli military sources. Read more about How the media let Israel get away with murder
Fresh evidence of how Volvo bulldozers damage farms, uproot families
17 January 2013
The Swedish corporation boasts of being able to monitor the whereabouts of its vehicles; why doesn’t it use this ability to cease assisting the Israeli occupation? Read more about Fresh evidence of how Volvo bulldozers damage farms, uproot families
Spain prosecutor requests ICC referral of case against Israel's Netanyahu for 2010 flotilla attack
17 January 2013
Spanish prosecutor finds “strong evidence” of crimes against humanity, illegal detention and torture in Israel’s attack on Gaza flotilla. Read more about Spain prosecutor requests ICC referral of case against Israel's Netanyahu for 2010 flotilla attack
Israel's "foreign policy of deception" documented in new book
16 January 2013
Avi Raz reveals how Israel lied over ethnic cleansing in 1967 war. Read more about Israel's "foreign policy of deception" documented in new book
Study: Palestinian refugee services slashed despite ongoing displacement
16 January 2013
Palestinian refugees are the largest and longest-standing unresolved group of foribly displaced persons in the world. Read more about Study: Palestinian refugee services slashed despite ongoing displacement
Subscription offer from liberal Israeli newspaper helps JNF, a "charity" implicated in ethnic cleansing
16 January 2013
Give your money to the liberal Israeli newspaper Haaretz and you may be indirectly helping to expel Palestinians. Read more about Subscription offer from liberal Israeli newspaper helps JNF, a "charity" implicated in ethnic cleansing
Why did a rogue group of Occupy activists smear me with "terror" claim?
Oakland 16 January 2013
I was accused of “visually and biographically resembling” a man named as a “terror” suspect in a US State Department report. Read more about Why did a rogue group of Occupy activists smear me with "terror" claim?
BBC Trust upholds complaint over Nakba Day radio report that downplayed expulsion of Palestinians
16 January 2013
The governing body of BBC agrees that there had been “a lack of clarity as to what Nakba Day commemorates,” and that the language used did not accurately “convey the reality of the departures [of the refugees].” Read more about BBC Trust upholds complaint over Nakba Day radio report that downplayed expulsion of Palestinians
Israeli fake peace group One Voice reveals its anti-Palestinian bigotry in Facebook graphics
16 January 2013
While claiming to work to end the occupation, One Voice’s real agenda is to preserve a Jewish majority and Israeli apartheid. Read more about Israeli fake peace group One Voice reveals its anti-Palestinian bigotry in Facebook graphics
Stop playing by Israel's rules, aid workers urged
15 January 2013
Groups trying to help Palestinians should not ask the occupier for permits. Read more about Stop playing by Israel's rules, aid workers urged
Making history in Bab Al Shams
15 January 2013
Israeli forces hit activists with the butts of their rifles as we set up a Palestinian village on occupied land. Read more about Making history in Bab Al Shams
End “apartheid,” ensure “one person, one vote” in Palestine says brief from influential EU think tank
15 January 2013
The illusion of a “two-state solution” and a “peace process” is getting harder to maintain. Read more about End “apartheid,” ensure “one person, one vote” in Palestine says brief from influential EU think tank
German officials more outraged by rapper Bushido’s “Free Palestine” avatar than by all Israel’s crimes
15 January 2013
German Interior Minister demands that rapper Bushido remove a “Free Palestine” Twitter avatar Read more about German officials more outraged by rapper Bushido’s “Free Palestine” avatar than by all Israel’s crimes
Israel named "world humanitarian leader" in EU propaganda exercise
14 January 2013
The European Friends of Israel have decided to give Zionism a caring facade over the next few weeks. Read more about Israel named "world humanitarian leader" in EU propaganda exercise
UK-based Israel lobby group whitewashes war crimes to protect two-state solution
14 January 2013
UK Israel lobby group BICOM ignores illegality of settlements as they try to defend the existence of a Jewish state in a two-state solution framework. Read more about UK-based Israel lobby group whitewashes war crimes to protect two-state solution
Settlement firms don't benefit Palestinians, says study
14 January 2013
More than 80 percent of Palestinians employed in firms operating in Israeli settlements would quit their jobs if given an alternative. Read more about Settlement firms don't benefit Palestinians, says study
BDS roundup: In latest setback, Veolia Water drops California contract bid following boycott campaign
14 January 2013
Veolia Water withdraws its bid on a contract in northern California following sustained BDS campaigning; Sodastream’s Super Bowl ad gets spoofed by activists; and more. Read more about BDS roundup: In latest setback, Veolia Water drops California contract bid following boycott campaign
Eviction of Bab Al Shams exposes Israel as a lawless state
Ramallah 14 January 2013
Israeli prime minister ordered evacuation of protest village despite court order. Read more about Eviction of Bab Al Shams exposes Israel as a lawless state
Jerusalem family anxiously awaits return of son after 25 years in Israeli prison
13 January 2013
Palestinian detainee Jihad al-Obeidi will soon be freed after 25 years in Israeli prison. Read more about Jerusalem family anxiously awaits return of son after 25 years in Israeli prison
Disturbing new video of Israeli Jews assaulting Africans in Tel Aviv on New Year’s Eve
13 January 2013
After the rally a group of Israeli Jewish youths went through the streets assaulting and abusing Africans as police follow them doing nothing. Read more about Disturbing new video of Israeli Jews assaulting Africans in Tel Aviv on New Year’s Eve
Violating court order, Israeli occupiers forcibly remove Bab Al Shams village from Palestinian land
13 January 2013
Netanyahu vowed that Israel’s plans to colonize the privately-owned land would go ahead. Read more about Violating court order, Israeli occupiers forcibly remove Bab Al Shams village from Palestinian land
As Israeli occupiers threaten forced expulsion, dozens more Palestinians join Bab Al Shams
12 January 2013
The new village has been erected on Palestinian land that Israel intends to seize for illegal settlemetns. Read more about As Israeli occupiers threaten forced expulsion, dozens more Palestinians join Bab Al Shams
The screenshots prove it: New York Times altered headline to remove words “Israeli-occupied”
12 January 2013
A New York Times headline accidentally told the truth, before it was “corrected” to remove the words Israeli-occupied. Read more about The screenshots prove it: New York Times altered headline to remove words “Israeli-occupied”
Podcast: Sounds from DAM's new hip-hop album Dabke on the Moon
11 January 2013
On our podcast: Tamer Nafar of the ground-breaking Palestinian hip-hop group DAM speaks with EI about their new album; plus clips from two songs. Read more about Podcast: Sounds from DAM's new hip-hop album Dabke on the Moon
Apartheid college inspires EU "terrorism" project
11 January 2013
Haifa University discriminates against Palestinian students, yet is regarded as a good source of information by a European team focused on Internet surveillance. Read more about Apartheid college inspires EU "terrorism" project
Is Oscar-nominated 5 Broken Cameras an Israeli or a Palestinian film?
11 January 2013
Despite being a deeply Palestinian story, the Israeli press and government have tried to claim documentary as an “Israeli film.” Read more about Is Oscar-nominated 5 Broken Cameras an Israeli or a Palestinian film?
Defying occupier, Palestinians establish “Bab Al Shams” village on land seized for Jewish settlement
11 January 2013
“We the people, without permits from the occupation, without permission from anyone, sit here today because this is our land and it is our right to inhabit it.” Read more about Defying occupier, Palestinians establish “Bab Al Shams” village on land seized for Jewish settlement
Thanks, Stanley Jordan, for pulling out of Israeli jazz fest
11 January 2013
By heeding pleas from “boycott Israel” campaigners, the guitarist has proven that his artform is democratic. Read more about Thanks, Stanley Jordan, for pulling out of Israeli jazz fest
Zionists smear Amnesty over "cocktail" joke
11 January 2013
The Community Security Trust has accused the leading human rights organization of anti-Semitism over a harmless tweet. Read more about Zionists smear Amnesty over "cocktail" joke
Watch (and vote!): Alaa Al Ali's "Letter to Ahmad" nominated for best short film in online competition
10 January 2013
Palestinian filmmaker born in Lebanon up for Dragon Award for New Talent. Read more about Watch (and vote!): Alaa Al Ali's "Letter to Ahmad" nominated for best short film in online competition
BBC's cruel excuses for ignoring Palestinian hunger strikes
London 10 January 2013
The BBC cites bizarre criteria in defense of its refusal to cover protests in Israeli jails. Read more about BBC's cruel excuses for ignoring Palestinian hunger strikes
Watch: “There was no Palestinian people,” big donor to Birthright Israel tells Max Blumenthal
10 January 2013
A more or less open, but often unspoken goal of Birthright Israel, is to encourage young Jews to marry and increase the Jewish birthrate. Read more about Watch: “There was no Palestinian people,” big donor to Birthright Israel tells Max Blumenthal
Israeli prison contractor G4S nominated for "worst company" award
10 January 2013
Please vote for the security company to shed light on its complicity in torture of Palestinian prisoners. Read more about Israeli prison contractor G4S nominated for "worst company" award
UN official calls for action, as Volvo machines used to demolish Palestinian homes
10 January 2013
Volvo Group has not halted the use of its equipment in the demolition of Palestinian property in the occupied West Bank. Read more about UN official calls for action, as Volvo machines used to demolish Palestinian homes
"My family is living through hell:" Samer Issawi speaks from jail
10 January 2013
Israel has subjected hunger striker’s parents and siblings to arrests and house demolitions. Read more about "My family is living through hell:" Samer Issawi speaks from jail
As Chicago murder rate jumps, a family mourns: former EI editor Matthew Cassel reports for Al Jazeera
9 January 2013
Community centers in Chicago’s south side shut down for lack of funds while US tax dollars subsidize Israeli occupation. Read more about As Chicago murder rate jumps, a family mourns: former EI editor Matthew Cassel reports for Al Jazeera
DAM’s new album “Dabke on the Moon”: an interview with Tamer Nafar
9 January 2013
DAM’s Tamer Nafar talks to EI about their new album, Dabke on the Moon. Read more about DAM’s new album “Dabke on the Moon”: an interview with Tamer Nafar
Israel's wall will destroy my birthplace, Battir
Amman 9 January 2013
A world heritage site is under threat from ongoing colonialism. Read more about Israel's wall will destroy my birthplace, Battir
Pro-Israel blogger attacks Canada First Nation chief, but Palestinians express solidarity with Idle No More
9 January 2013
Liberal website The Huffington Post last week published an attack on an indigenous rights activist who is on hunger strike in Canada, labeling her “the hungry chief mugging for the cameras on an island in the Ottawa River.” Writing on the Canadian edition of the site, anti-Palestinian blogger Yoni Goldstein openly attacked Theresa Spence as a “problem” responsible for indigenous people’s woes in Canada and said he had “no sympathy” for her. Read more about Pro-Israel blogger attacks Canada First Nation chief, but Palestinians express solidarity with Idle No More
Watch: Banned Balad election ad has Israel's racist politicians dancing to Arab rhythm
8 January 2013
The video is quite catchy and hilarious, but has a serious message. Read more about Watch: Banned Balad election ad has Israel's racist politicians dancing to Arab rhythm
Palestinian children's photography showcased in Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh 8 January 2013
We Teach Life exhibition aims to forge international solidarity. Read more about Palestinian children's photography showcased in Scottish Parliament
In shock reversal, Abe Foxman's ADL speaks out against rights for Arab Jews
8 January 2013
What can explain the sudden hostility to the rights of Arab Jews being recognized in Egypt? Read more about In shock reversal, Abe Foxman's ADL speaks out against rights for Arab Jews
EI's Nora Barrows-Friedman debates pro-Israel activist, former US government official on Al Jazeera
7 January 2013
Nora Barrows-Friedman squares off against a pro-Israel lawyer behind efforts to silence Palestine solidarity activists and conflate criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism on US campuses. Read more about EI's Nora Barrows-Friedman debates pro-Israel activist, former US government official on Al Jazeera
Steadfastness in Hebron
6 January 2013
In the city of Hebron, Palestinians under Israeli occupation daily face the fundamentalist Israeli settlers, who are trying to take over with the support of Israeli occupation soldiers. Yet Palestinians remain steadfast. Read more about Steadfastness in Hebron
NGO Monitor stonewalls on use of tax-exempt funds to pay Gerald Steinberg's legal costs in frivolous EU lawsuit
6 January 2013
Human Rights Watch director raised question of how anti-Palestinian group is using tax-exempt funds. Read more about NGO Monitor stonewalls on use of tax-exempt funds to pay Gerald Steinberg's legal costs in frivolous EU lawsuit
“Jews for Palestinian Right of Return” statement backs single state and refugees’ right to go home
5 January 2013
“As Jews of conscience, we call on all supporters of social justice to stand up for Palestinian Right of Return and a democratic state throughout historic Palestine” Read more about “Jews for Palestinian Right of Return” statement backs single state and refugees’ right to go home
Bombing Gaza “into a parking lot” a “natural” thought for Israel backers, says Forward’s Jay Michaelson
4 January 2013
Can you imagine the reaction if any prominent advocate for Palestinian human rights said that it was “natural” to “entertain a thought of turning Tel Aviv into a parking lot”? Read more about Bombing Gaza “into a parking lot” a “natural” thought for Israel backers, says Forward’s Jay Michaelson
Four years on, young girl still stunted by Cast Lead
Gaza Strip 4 January 2013
Sama Abu Meghasib saw her uncle be killed by an Israeli warplane four years ago. Read more about Four years on, young girl still stunted by Cast Lead
Podcast: Will Israel boycott movement win policy victories in 2013?
4 January 2013
Josh Ruebner of the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation assess the victories and growth of the international boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. Read more about Podcast: Will Israel boycott movement win policy victories in 2013?
Propaganda or news? Associated Press names Jerusalem an “Israeli” city
4 January 2013
No country in the world, including the United States, formally recognizes Jerusalem as part of “Israel.” Read more about Propaganda or news? Associated Press names Jerusalem an “Israeli” city
Can we find compassion for Israelis in 2013?
4 January 2013
As the totalitarian right gains more power, there are few glimmers of hope in Israeli society. Read more about Can we find compassion for Israelis in 2013?
The Month in Pictures: December 2012
4 January 2013
A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: December 2012
EU should stop Israel's preferential access to European market, says economic expert
3 January 2013
Mansoob Murshed discusses Israel’s state terrorism, European support to the Palestinian economy and BDS activism in an interview with Adri Nieuwhof. Read more about EU should stop Israel's preferential access to European market, says economic expert
How progressive AlterNet and Salon fell for “gang rape” fatwa peddled by Islamophobes
3 January 2013
Progressive news organization AlterNet has fallen for a story claiming that a prominent Saudi cleric issed a religious edict authorizing sex-deprived fighters in Syria to rape women there. Read more about How progressive AlterNet and Salon fell for “gang rape” fatwa peddled by Islamophobes
BDS roundup: The victories of 2012
2 January 2013
In this latest roundup of news from the global boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, we take a look back at a year full of victories. Read more about BDS roundup: The victories of 2012
New year's resolutions for the networked activist
2 January 2013
Understanding the basic principles behind how networks function is essential knowledge for any activist. Abraham Greenhouse offers a short list of new year’s resolutions for the network-savvy organizer. Read more about New year's resolutions for the networked activist
Jordan Valley families expelled from Israeli "firing zone" during Gaza attack remain uprooted
2 January 2013
It’s too dangerous to return, say Palestinians forced out of their homes. Read more about Jordan Valley families expelled from Israeli "firing zone" during Gaza attack remain uprooted
Gaza refugee camps portrayed as vibrant and vulnerable in Palestinian contemporary art shown in London
2 January 2013
Work from all of historic Palestine is displayed at a London exhibition. Read more about Gaza refugee camps portrayed as vibrant and vulnerable in Palestinian contemporary art shown in London
Why is cosmetics brand “Yes to Carrots” trying to hide its ties to Israel?
2 January 2013
After inquiries by The Electronic Intifada, “Yes to Carrots” deleted information about its Israeli ties. Read more about Why is cosmetics brand “Yes to Carrots” trying to hide its ties to Israel?