Europe kowtows to Kerry on "peace process"
28 June 2013
Why do Brussels-based diplomats spout gibberish about the “sacred flame” of the two-state solution? Read more about Europe kowtows to Kerry on "peace process"
June 2013
Dershowitz and Finkelstein: comrades at heart?
28 June 2013
Despite their well-known hostility, the two men espouse the same views on some key issues. Read more about Dershowitz and Finkelstein: comrades at heart?
Islamophobia in the US is mainstream
28 June 2013
On this week’s podcast: New reports show that Islamophobia is on the rise, and that attacks, hate crimes and individual prejudices are not just happening in a vacuum. Read more about Islamophobia in the US is mainstream
Mohammed Assaf, talent under pressure
28 June 2013
Nidal El-Khairy on the new Arab Idol. Read more about Mohammed Assaf, talent under pressure
New book recounts living faith of Palestinian Christians
28 June 2013
Samuel Kuruvilla looks at the theology and history of Palestinian Christianity. Read more about New book recounts living faith of Palestinian Christians
California university chief admits failure to curb divestment campaigns
28 June 2013
University of California’s President Mark Yudof sees Palestine solidarity activism on campuses as a “problem.” Read more about California university chief admits failure to curb divestment campaigns
Make sure Palestine stays on agenda, says Norwegian labor activist
27 June 2013
“Ambassadors” appointed by Norway’s trade unions travel to Palestine, then urge a boycott of Israel when they return home. Read more about Make sure Palestine stays on agenda, says Norwegian labor activist
Israeli government ramps up anti-boycott fight
27 June 2013
Netanyahu promises to implement the recommendations of a prominent think tank with regards to countering international “delegitimization” and boycott initiatives. Read more about Israeli government ramps up anti-boycott fight
Student wins right to display Palestinian flag at Texas graduation
26 June 2013
Malak Abdallahi had to overcome objections from an administrator. Read more about Student wins right to display Palestinian flag at Texas graduation
Stone-throwers of Nabi Saleh celebrated in new play
Nabi Saleh 26 June 2013
Israeli soldiers are depicted as pathetic clowns. Read more about Stone-throwers of Nabi Saleh celebrated in new play
Bias against Muslims rampant in “liberal” California
San Francisco 25 June 2013
Almost 30 percent of respondents to a recent survey have suffered physical attacks. Read more about Bias against Muslims rampant in “liberal” California
Africans denied right to work in Israel
Tel Aviv 25 June 2013
Health ministry inspectors recently poured bleach on food in a restaurant run by refugees. Read more about Africans denied right to work in Israel
Israel's racists step up attacks on Palestinian citizens
24 June 2013
Spray-painted hate messages betray motivation behind attacks. Read more about Israel's racists step up attacks on Palestinian citizens
Israel breaks pledge to allow imprisoned Gaza engineer family visits
Gaza Strip 24 June 2013
Still in solitary confinement three years after his abduction, Dirar Abu Sisi has suffered severe weight loss. Read more about Israel breaks pledge to allow imprisoned Gaza engineer family visits
The Electronic Intifada at the Allied Media Conference
22 June 2013
Some of the issues and resources we will be talking about towards using web tools and social media to help build a successful advocacy campaign, emphasizing lessons learned from the Palestinian prisoner hunger strikes. Read more about The Electronic Intifada at the Allied Media Conference
Book review: Outspoken rabbi urges American Jews to "look oppression in the face"
21 June 2013
Israel’s attack on Gaza in 2008 and 2009 prompted Rabbi Brant Rosen to reject Zionism. Read more about Book review: Outspoken rabbi urges American Jews to "look oppression in the face"
Palestinian writers denied UK visas
21 June 2013
Two leading Palestinian writers from Gaza have been prevented from speaking at the Shubbak festival of contemporary Arab art in London. Read more about Palestinian writers denied UK visas
Israel refuses to investigate torture of 16-year-old
21 June 2013
Mohammad Halabiyeh was beaten with an iron bar while police brought him to hospital. Read more about Israel refuses to investigate torture of 16-year-old
Iraqi artist offers nostalgic view of Jaffa
21 June 2013
London show by Nedim Kufi includes historical images of 1930s Palestinian city. Read more about Iraqi artist offers nostalgic view of Jaffa
Bono love-bombs mass murderer Shimon Peres
20 June 2013
In declaring Israeli president a “gift to the world,” the singer omitted a few salient facts. Read more about Bono love-bombs mass murderer Shimon Peres
New push to find Alex Odeh's assassins
20 June 2013
Alex’s brother Sami Odeh this month passed away after a long illness, but never lost hope the killers would be extradited by Israel and caught. Read more about New push to find Alex Odeh's assassins
Why PA's new prime minister heads a papier-mâché government
19 June 2013
The Palestinian Authority will never achieve liberation so long as it remains subservient to Israel. Read more about Why PA's new prime minister heads a papier-mâché government
Palestine portrayed as plastic state in new art show
19 June 2013
Visitors to Larissa Sansour’s imagined nation have to navigate a bureaucratic maze. Read more about Palestine portrayed as plastic state in new art show
South Africa ambassador rejects gift from Israel, condemns “replication of apartheid”
19 June 2013
Ambassador condemns “racist actions of the Israeli parastatal, the Jewish National Fund, together with various other Israeli state institutions to forcibly remove the Palestinians and Bedouins.” Read more about South Africa ambassador rejects gift from Israel, condemns “replication of apartheid”
Tycoon Rami Levy eyes shopping mall for Israeli settlers
18 June 2013
A $27.5 million shopping center is being planned for the occupied West Bank. Read more about Tycoon Rami Levy eyes shopping mall for Israeli settlers
The crocodile tears of Samantha Power
18 June 2013
America’s new ambassador to the UN only condemns human rights abuses when it’s politically expedient to do so. Read more about The crocodile tears of Samantha Power
The Palestinian Authority insults our intelligence
17 June 2013
A minister’s arrogant behavior at this month’s BDS national conference is just the latest indication of the PA’s unpopularity. Read more about The Palestinian Authority insults our intelligence
No abandoned land: Palestinians tend ancestors' graves in village ethnically cleansed in 1948
17 June 2013
“Anybody who wants to buy or make plans [for our land] must know that these are our graves, our houses, our olive presses, our springs, our trees and our stones.” Read more about No abandoned land: Palestinians tend ancestors' graves in village ethnically cleansed in 1948
Hani Zurob: an abstract painter rooted in Palestine's reality
17 June 2013
Biography highlights how prolific 37-year-old artist has been. Read more about Hani Zurob: an abstract painter rooted in Palestine's reality
“Yes, we are funding the occupation,” Swedish minister glibly tells Gaza youth
15 June 2013
Meeting with Swedish politician in Gaza highlights the hypocrisy and double standards of the European Union. Read more about “Yes, we are funding the occupation,” Swedish minister glibly tells Gaza youth
Israeli firm helps NSA spy on Americans and Mexicans
15 June 2013
Verint Systems has won several drug war-related contracts in Mexico since 2006. Read more about Israeli firm helps NSA spy on Americans and Mexicans
Palestinian poet, translator win prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize
14 June 2013
Ghassan Zaqtan was nearly prevented from receiving award when Canada initially refused to issue him visa. Read more about Palestinian poet, translator win prestigious Griffin Poetry Prize
Gates Foundation invests in occupation profiteer G4S, just as Dutch charity cuts ties
14 June 2013
Gates Foundation should follow example of Dutch charities who refuse to play a role in G4S’s attempts to whitewash its image. Read more about Gates Foundation invests in occupation profiteer G4S, just as Dutch charity cuts ties
Abir Kopty on persecution of Palestinian activists in Israel
14 June 2013
Top news stories of the week, plus our interview with activist and writer Abir Kopty. Read more about Abir Kopty on persecution of Palestinian activists in Israel
Teen novel depicts Israeli settlements as unnatural
14 June 2013
William Sutcliffe’s The Wall features an extremist who shoots Palestinian olive trees. Read more about Teen novel depicts Israeli settlements as unnatural
Abir Kopty in US: Palestinians must reach out to African American community
13 June 2013
Activist and writer was interrogated by Israel for article criticizing Israel’s attempts to recruit Palestinian Christians to army. Read more about Abir Kopty in US: Palestinians must reach out to African American community
Important lawsuit alleging discrimination against Muslim Americans moves forward
12 June 2013
A federal court allows lawsuit filed by CAIR that alleges institutional targeting of Muslims at US borders. Read more about Important lawsuit alleging discrimination against Muslim Americans moves forward
BBC questioned over why it pulled documentary on Jerusalem
12 June 2013
A program questioning Zionist claims was recently pulled from the broadcasting schedule at the last minute. Read more about BBC questioned over why it pulled documentary on Jerusalem
The Palestinian struggle is a black struggle
11 June 2013
Reciprocal solidarity means we should seek our natural allies among the “wretched of the earth,” says Palestinian author Susan Abulhawa. Read more about The Palestinian struggle is a black struggle
Mass protest aims to focus attention on Jerusalem
Palestine 11 June 2013
Settlers and soldiers have invaded holy sites, sparking international outrage. Read more about Mass protest aims to focus attention on Jerusalem
Poet Kevin Coval: young Jews should stand with Palestine
Chicago 10 June 2013
Poet Kevin Coval denounces Israeli rap star for “making Zionism chic.” Read more about Poet Kevin Coval: young Jews should stand with Palestine
National conference focuses on West Bank boycott efforts
10 June 2013
Palestinian Authority faces backlash, as popular conference denounces normalization, and plans boycott expansion in West Bank. Read more about National conference focuses on West Bank boycott efforts
Palestinian refugee who fled Syria recounts outpouring of support from EI readers
10 June 2013
Medical expenses of injured son of Palestinian woman who fled Syria paid for by compassionate strangers. Read more about Palestinian refugee who fled Syria recounts outpouring of support from EI readers
Israeli town with anti-Bedouin bias earmarked for Dutch water project
10 June 2013
Palestinians receive inferior service to Jews in town set to benefit from Jewish National Fund scheme. Read more about Israeli town with anti-Bedouin bias earmarked for Dutch water project
Israel bars children over eight from visiting fathers in prison
Gaza City 10 June 2013
After his eighth birthday next month, Obeida Shamali will be banned from seeing his dad. Read more about Israel bars children over eight from visiting fathers in prison
Palestinian Authority minister flees criticism at boycott conference
8 June 2013
Jawad Naji’s thugs later beat up a Palestinian boycott activist who publicly denounced Mahmoud Abbas. Read more about Palestinian Authority minister flees criticism at boycott conference
Imagination has no substitute: reflections on PalFest in Gaza
7 June 2013
A literature festival reminds us that that Palestine is a place of miracles. Read more about Imagination has no substitute: reflections on PalFest in Gaza
We were sleeping when Israel attacked: Gaza remembers June 1967
7 June 2013
Families in al-Maghazi refugee camp had to flee Israel’s tanks and warplanes. Read more about We were sleeping when Israel attacked: Gaza remembers June 1967
Palestinian medical workers in Syria struggle to provide basic services
Damascus 7 June 2013
A nine-year-old girl is among those to have died because they could not receive essential treatment. Read more about Palestinian medical workers in Syria struggle to provide basic services
Ali Abunimah on breaking Gaza siege through direct solidarity
7 June 2013
EI’s Ali Abunimah reflects on his recent trip to the Gaza Strip. Read more about Ali Abunimah on breaking Gaza siege through direct solidarity
Video: Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert called “war criminal” in heart of Washington establishment
7 June 2013
Protesters aimed “to challenge Olmert and interrupt the Wilson Center’s complicity with the ongoing normalization of Israeli occupation, settler colonialism and apartheid.” Read more about Video: Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert called “war criminal” in heart of Washington establishment
Palestine solidarity activists take over G4S meeting, catch occupation profiteer by surprise
7 June 2013
The G4S chief executive and his board were confronted with their complicity in the crimes of Israel’s occupation. Read more about Palestine solidarity activists take over G4S meeting, catch occupation profiteer by surprise
Cruelty of Israel's Cast Lead assault captured by new documentary
6 June 2013
Where Should the Birds Fly features ten-year-old’s chilling observation that Palestinian victims “mean nothing” to Israel. Read more about Cruelty of Israel's Cast Lead assault captured by new documentary
The Month in Pictures: May 2013
6 June 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: May 2013
Israel one of world's most unpopular countries and it's getting worse: BBC survey
6 June 2013
The US is now the only Western country that holds favorable views of Israel and in some European countries, including Germany, positive views of Israel are in the single digits. Read more about Israel one of world's most unpopular countries and it's getting worse: BBC survey
Israel charges Stop the Wall activist with supporting prisoners
5 June 2013
Hassan Karajah is on trial for organizing protests urging the release of fellow Palestinians. Read more about Israel charges Stop the Wall activist with supporting prisoners
When Israel compensated Germans for land in Palestine
Washington, DC 5 June 2013
Unlike Palestinians, a number of Germans uprooted by Zionist forces in 1948 have received restitution. Read more about When Israel compensated Germans for land in Palestine
"Bone-breaker" Rabin lauded in new book by veteran lobbyist
4 June 2013
Former American Jewish Congress chief Robert Lifton tries to put a human face on some of Israel’s most notorious war criminals. Read more about "Bone-breaker" Rabin lauded in new book by veteran lobbyist
In Gaza, I found Hebrew everywhere
4 June 2013
These photos show some of the many places where Hebrew appears in Gaza — just about everywhere you look. Read more about In Gaza, I found Hebrew everywhere
Annemarie Jacir's must-see "When I Saw You" grapples with growing up after '67 war
3 June 2013
Annemarie Jacir’s new film When I Saw You features superb acting and a groovy soundtrack. Read more about Annemarie Jacir's must-see "When I Saw You" grapples with growing up after '67 war
Bedouin forced to live beside dump contract unknown diseases
New York City 3 June 2013
Doctors unable to say what ailment is affecting indigenous people. Read more about Bedouin forced to live beside dump contract unknown diseases
Images of Gaza: A few places that caught my eye
2 June 2013
Before I went to the Gaza Strip as part of the Palestine Festival of Literature (palfest.org), I had only ever experienced that part of Palestine through words, images and videos. Read more about Images of Gaza: A few places that caught my eye
Imagining Palestine through PalFest
2 June 2013
The Palestine Festival of Literature was very much about feeling and thinking deeply about Palestine, about ourselves, and surroundings in the context of home from a literary rather than a rigid political eye. Read more about Imagining Palestine through PalFest
New Israeli plan calls for more “intelligence” gathering to disrupt BDS movement
1 June 2013
The Israeli government-hosted fourth international conference of the Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism has produced an “Action Plan” for fighting boycott, divestment and sanctions. Read more about New Israeli plan calls for more “intelligence” gathering to disrupt BDS movement
Children with cancer barred from Israeli swimming pool for being Arab
1 June 2013
This shocking incident came to light just days after it emerged that another Israeli facility, the theme park Superland, segregates Jewish and Arab students on separate days. Read more about Children with cancer barred from Israeli swimming pool for being Arab