Young Palestinian violinists to play at London Proms
31 July 2013
The London classical music festival is the Palestine Strings’ highest-profile performance yet. Read more about Young Palestinian violinists to play at London Proms
July 2013
Pelican Bay to Palestine
31 July 2013
Artist Nidal El-Khairy on international hunger strikes. Read more about Pelican Bay to Palestine
Limited solidarity with Palestine in Schulman's "Queer International"
31 July 2013
“Israel and Pinkwashing” author’s new book is an interesting read, but falls into some of the traps it ostensibly aims to criticize. Read more about Limited solidarity with Palestine in Schulman's "Queer International"
Israeli army recruitment plan aims to incite Christian-Muslim tensions
Nazareth 31 July 2013
Israel wants Palestinians “to be weak, separate religious communities” to divide and conquer, says Palestinian Christian activist. Read more about Israeli army recruitment plan aims to incite Christian-Muslim tensions
"Earthquake" over, EU boasts of aiding Israeli boffins
31 July 2013
Universities with ties to Israel’s military industry will continue benefiting from the EU’s largesse. Read more about "Earthquake" over, EU boasts of aiding Israeli boffins
Video shows Israeli soldier beating Palestinian workers “without mercy”
31 July 2013
The soldier, who attacked Palestinian workers without provocation and beat them with “unbridled violence” using his army-issued M-16, received only a token punishment. Read more about Video shows Israeli soldier beating Palestinian workers “without mercy”
Israel advises Sri Lanka on slow-motion genocide
Toronto 30 July 2013
Drones and police training are among the contributions made by Israel to the oppression of Tamils. Read more about Israel advises Sri Lanka on slow-motion genocide
Mohammed Assaf: champion of the people or the powerful?
29 July 2013
Palestinian musician Reem Kelani explores the musical and political significance of an Arab Idol victory. Read more about Mohammed Assaf: champion of the people or the powerful?
War in Syria highlights vulnerability of Palestinian refugees
29 July 2013
With nobody to represent them, refugees will be in limbo until Palestine is free. Read more about War in Syria highlights vulnerability of Palestinian refugees
Israeli company to win Indian mass electronic surveillance contract
29 July 2013
Israeli surveillance firm Verint about to start helping Indian government with mass interception of citizens’ communications. Read more about Israeli company to win Indian mass electronic surveillance contract
Did Hamas really help the Muslim Brotherhood break open Egypt's prisons?
29 July 2013
Contrary to current accusations, a judicial report found that it was Mubarak’s Minister of Interior who ordered the prisons to be opened. Read more about Did Hamas really help the Muslim Brotherhood break open Egypt's prisons?
Helen Thomas: defender of democracy
Washington, DC 26 July 2013
The recently deceased journalist lamented at how so many of her colleagues became stenographers, rather than interrogators. Read more about Helen Thomas: defender of democracy
Museums for Palestinian refugees "light up past before 1948"
Beirut 26 July 2013
Frustration with the Palestinian Authority has led refugees to preserve their heritage through their own initiatives. Read more about Museums for Palestinian refugees "light up past before 1948"
No evidence of “threats” that prompted The Animals’ Eric Burdon to cancel Israel gig
25 July 2013
Burdon’s press agent couldn’t provide The Electronic Intifada with any details and other inquiries have gone unanswered. Read more about No evidence of “threats” that prompted The Animals’ Eric Burdon to cancel Israel gig
Workers on Israel's illegal railway robbed of half their pay
Beit Iksa 25 July 2013
Palestinians employed on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv high speed line have confirmed they work under exploitative conditions. Read more about Workers on Israel's illegal railway robbed of half their pay
What is Tamarrod in Palestine?
24 July 2013
Social and mainstream media conflate multiple “Tamarrod” campaigns identified with Palestine when there are at least four with different agendas. Read more about What is Tamarrod in Palestine?
Beautiful normality of Gaza's people shines in new book
23 July 2013
Louisa Waugh isn’t afraid to demolish stereotypes about Palestine or to criticize “do-gooders” from the West. Read more about Beautiful normality of Gaza's people shines in new book
Deported by Egypt for being Palestinian
Nuseirat refugee camp 23 July 2013
I witnessed people from all nationalities entering Cairo, so why are those of us from Gaza humiliated? Read more about Deported by Egypt for being Palestinian
Why are Egyptian media demonizing Palestinians?
23 July 2013
Egyptian elite’s turn against the Palestinian people has deep roots in the peace treaty with Israel. Read more about Why are Egyptian media demonizing Palestinians?
Britain admits selling $12 billion in weapons to Israel
22 July 2013
David Cameron’s government publishes data showing that sales of military goods are far higher than previously believed. Read more about Britain admits selling $12 billion in weapons to Israel
Video: Bedouins resist Israeli plan to expel 40,000 and “Judaize” their land
21 July 2013
Israel considers the Bedouins to be intruders and trespassers on their own lands, even though they are nominally citizens and their villages were their long before the state. Read more about Video: Bedouins resist Israeli plan to expel 40,000 and “Judaize” their land
Monsoon Wedding director Mira Nair boycotts Israel film festival
19 July 2013
“I will not be going to Israel at this time. I will go to Israel when the walls come down. I will go to Israel when occupation is gone. I will go to Israel when the state does not privilege one religion over another,” Nair said. Read more about Monsoon Wedding director Mira Nair boycotts Israel film festival
Israeli soldiers have depraved “fun” making “Rachel Corrie pancakes”
19 July 2013
Their celebration and joking about Rachel Corrie’s death reflects the culture of dehumanization inculcated into Israeli soldiers. Read more about Israeli soldiers have depraved “fun” making “Rachel Corrie pancakes”
UK anti-boycott activist spoke at Islamophobic conference
19 July 2013
Ronnie Fraser, who sued his own union for discussing boycotts of Israel, featured at conference with Robert Spencer, Geert Wilders, Daniel Pipes. Read more about UK anti-boycott activist spoke at Islamophobic conference
Released prisoner secures treatment for lung disease after announcing hunger strike
Ramallah 18 July 2013
Arrangements are being made to transfer Muhammad Taj to a Vienna hospital. Read more about Released prisoner secures treatment for lung disease after announcing hunger strike
US retirement fund giant TIAA-CREF drops SodaStream
18 July 2013
Also: activist Sabreen Shalabi on California students fighting state repression. Read more about US retirement fund giant TIAA-CREF drops SodaStream
Watch: Ali Abunimah, Guardian's Ian Black and Israeli settler debate EU settlement rule
18 July 2013
“Biblical justifications to steal other people’s land and property” are a reminder that “white slave owners used the bible to justify owning other human beings.” Read more about Watch: Ali Abunimah, Guardian's Ian Black and Israeli settler debate EU settlement rule
California students unite against "common enemy" Janet Napolitano
18 July 2013
An organizer with Students for Justice in Palestine - West says that the appointment of Janet Napolitano as chief of the University of California system will be met with strengthened support and solidarity between activist groups. Read more about California students unite against "common enemy" Janet Napolitano
Israeli banks may lose access to large loans under new EU rule on occupied lands
18 July 2013
This is likely to set off further alarm bells among Israelis who fear the days of freely colonizing Palestinians while enjoying fully normal relations are coming to an end. Read more about Israeli banks may lose access to large loans under new EU rule on occupied lands
Why boycott can’t be limited only to Israeli occupation and settlements
17 July 2013
It’s simply dishonest to perpetuate the myth that the settlements or the occupation are somehow disconnected from the Israeli state. Read more about Why boycott can’t be limited only to Israeli occupation and settlements
Has the EU really caused an "earthquake" for Israel?
17 July 2013
New guidelines on barring firms based in Israeli settlements from cooperating with the EU are actually quite timid. Read more about Has the EU really caused an "earthquake" for Israel?
Naqab resists ethnic cleansing
17 July 2013
Palestinians held a national strike Monday to resist a major new Israeli ethnic cleansing campaign in the Naqab desert. Read more about Naqab resists ethnic cleansing
Why is New York Times reporting on Israeli settlements so timid?
16 July 2013
Is the resort to timid and euphemistic language a form of reflexive self-censorship to avoid the wrath of the anti-Palestinian lobby? Read more about Why is New York Times reporting on Israeli settlements so timid?
Israel's wall recreated in London art gallery
15 July 2013
Two exhibitions showing in UK capital highlight young Palestinian artists’ ingenuity. Read more about Israel's wall recreated in London art gallery
"Hasbara" courses at Israeli universities exposed in new report
Haifa 15 July 2013
Academic programming to promote Israel’s image abroad shows apartheid state’s desperation. Read more about "Hasbara" courses at Israeli universities exposed in new report
Why won't Egypt let me go home to Gaza?
Amman 15 July 2013
Airlines threatened with fines if they fly Palestinians to Cairo. Read more about Why won't Egypt let me go home to Gaza?
Palestinian national strike to stop Israel's "Prawer plan" ethnic cleansing
15 July 2013
Israel’s Prawer plan aims to forcibly displace up to 50,000 Palestinian Bedouins in the Naqab desert, confiscate 800,000 dunums of land, and confine the Bedouins to one percent of the land. Palestinian across the country are calling for a day of “Anger Strike” and plan to take to the streets in their thousands. Read more about Palestinian national strike to stop Israel's "Prawer plan" ethnic cleansing
Pinkwash, Greenwash, Hogwash: Ali Abunimah on Israel’s use of sex and marketing to distract from apartheid
13 July 2013
Israel is attempting to counter the Palestinian rights movement by targeting its messages at progressive communities, especially LGBTQ people. Read more about Pinkwash, Greenwash, Hogwash: Ali Abunimah on Israel’s use of sex and marketing to distract from apartheid
BDS campaigner: "Israel no longer the attractive investment that it once was"
12 July 2013
Michael Deas of the Palestinian National BDS Committee assesses the eight years of boycott victories since the initial call by Palestinian civil society in 2005. Read more about BDS campaigner: "Israel no longer the attractive investment that it once was"
Gaza Palestinians still stranded abroad by Egypt's restrictions
Gaza Strip 12 July 2013
Palestinians deported from Cairo have no clear idea of when they will be allowed home. Read more about Gaza Palestinians still stranded abroad by Egypt's restrictions
Though small, Palestine's queer movement has big vision
Ramallah 12 July 2013
Activists focused on sexuality realize that building alliances with other groups will take time. Read more about Though small, Palestine's queer movement has big vision
New York Jets’ Oday Aboushi faces anti-Palestinian smears
11 July 2013
Football player Oday Aboushi, recently drafted to the New York Jets NFL team, is the target of an escalating media smear campaign to associate him with terrorism and extremism, apparently for no other reason than his Palestinian ancestry. Read more about New York Jets’ Oday Aboushi faces anti-Palestinian smears
Khader Adnan expresses solidarity with 30,000 hunger strikers in California prisons
11 July 2013
“I announce my full solidarity with my 30,000 oppressed brothers in the American prisons,” former hunger striker Khader Adnan writes from Palestine. Read more about Khader Adnan expresses solidarity with 30,000 hunger strikers in California prisons
Separated from family, Gaza hunger striker accepts expulsion deal
Beach refugee camp 10 July 2013
Israel continues to exile Palestinian prisoners in exchange for an end to solitary confinement and administrative detention. Read more about Separated from family, Gaza hunger striker accepts expulsion deal
Denial of Palestine confronted in London art show
10 July 2013
Bisan Abu Eisheh highlights how Zionist myths contrast with daily life in Jerusalem. Read more about Denial of Palestine confronted in London art show
Boycott Israel? Comic zine explains why
10 July 2013
Download the BDS comic by artist and Students for Justice in Palestine activist Leila Abdul Razzak. Read more about Boycott Israel? Comic zine explains why
Arab Bank mounts legal challenge against claims of aiding terror
San Francisco 9 July 2013
A Jordanian bank accused of providing services to Hamas is petitioning the US Supreme Court. Read more about Arab Bank mounts legal challenge against claims of aiding terror
Interactive timeline shows 8 years of Israel boycott gains
9 July 2013
Today marks the eighth anniversary of the Palestinian civil society call for boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against Israel Read more about Interactive timeline shows 8 years of Israel boycott gains
In photos: Palestinian workers' everyday nightmare at Israeli checkpoints
Qalqiliya 9 July 2013
Photo series documents both the cruelty of Israel’s occupation and the resolve of the Palestinian people in the face of daily hardship. Read more about In photos: Palestinian workers' everyday nightmare at Israeli checkpoints
“We have become refugees again,” say Palestinians from Syria now in Gaza
9 July 2013
As Palestine refugees face an increasingly dire situation in Syria, some have made their way to Gaza. But this route to safety is now closed off amid the turmoil in Egypt. Read more about “We have become refugees again,” say Palestinians from Syria now in Gaza
Prisoner solidarity from Palestine to Pelican Bay
8 July 2013
Solidarity actions are launched between prisoners in California’s Pelican Bay and Palestinians in Israeli jails. Read more about Prisoner solidarity from Palestine to Pelican Bay
Egypt deporting Palestinians trying to return to Gaza
8 July 2013
Palestinians trying to return home to the Gaza Strip from overseas, via Cairo airport, are being deported by Egyptian authorities to the countries they flew in from, at their own expense. Read more about Egypt deporting Palestinians trying to return to Gaza
Another Israeli swimming pool caught refusing entry to Arab citizens
7 July 2013
While Arabs were turned away allegedly for not being local, a Jewish undercover reporter had no trouble getting in. Read more about Another Israeli swimming pool caught refusing entry to Arab citizens
Palestinian resolve to cross Israel's wall featured in new film
5 July 2013
Filmmaker Khaled Jarrar traces the often heroic attempts made to dodge Israeli soldiers. Read more about Palestinian resolve to cross Israel's wall featured in new film
Warning of humanitarian catastrophe as Egypt tightens siege of Gaza
5 July 2013
An Egyptian general has said that President Morsi, who was overthrown by the army yesterday, may be charged with “collaborating” with Hamas. Read more about Warning of humanitarian catastrophe as Egypt tightens siege of Gaza
Palestinians caught "between two fires" in Syria, says refugee
Texas 5 July 2013
Opposition fighters expelled Palestinian refugee’s 86-year-old mother from Yarmouk camp home. Read more about Palestinians caught "between two fires" in Syria, says refugee
Why do charities want to "normalize" Israeli apartheid?
Rotterdam 5 July 2013
A well-respected Dutch civil society group believes that dialogue, not boycott, is the way forward. Read more about Why do charities want to "normalize" Israeli apartheid?
Palestinians sue US groups over support for settler attacks
San Francisco 3 July 2013
A complaint alleging that organizations supporting Israel’s settlements are aiding “terrorism” has been filed with a New York court. Read more about Palestinians sue US groups over support for settler attacks
The Month in Pictures: June 2013
3 July 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: June 2013
Hundreds march on French headquarters of Israeli produce exporter
3 July 2013
More than 500 people took part in a demonstration against Mehadrin, which is deeply involved in the ongoing colonization of Palestinian land. Read more about Hundreds march on French headquarters of Israeli produce exporter
BDS roundup: mounting calls on Alicia Keys to cancel Israel show
3 July 2013
African American notables issue open letter affirming Jim Crow analogy in Palestine. Read more about BDS roundup: mounting calls on Alicia Keys to cancel Israel show
As Israeli football season opens, violent racist attacks on Palestinians return too
3 July 2013
Shouting anti-Muslim slurs, Israeli soccer fans attack Palestinian McDonald’s workers. Read more about As Israeli football season opens, violent racist attacks on Palestinians return too
Netanyahu opens JNF classroom in illegal settlement
3 July 2013
Leading Zionist organization has signed a pact for “educational cooperation” with council representing Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Read more about Netanyahu opens JNF classroom in illegal settlement
Trials of Israel boycott activists in France met with big protests, international condemnation
2 July 2013
Ten French activists have appeared in court in recent weeks charged with “discrimination” for taking part in demonstrations calling for a boycott of Israel. Read more about Trials of Israel boycott activists in France met with big protests, international condemnation
Scandal in Nigeria over Israeli arms firm's Internet spying contract
2 July 2013
Public outcry in Nigeria against contract with Elbit, while Swiss activists mobilize against pending Israeli drone contract. Read more about Scandal in Nigeria over Israeli arms firm's Internet spying contract
Israel imposes new fuel restrictions on Gaza
Gaza City 2 July 2013
The only crossing for commercial goods between Israel and Gaza has been closed five times since the end of February. Read more about Israel imposes new fuel restrictions on Gaza
Israeli war crimes suspect cancels London visit
2 July 2013
UK government assured immunity to Major General Doron Almog, who has an outstanding arrest warrant against him. Read more about Israeli war crimes suspect cancels London visit
Israeli apartheid "more sophisticated" than South Africa's, says new book
1 July 2013
The argument that Israel can’t be an apartheid state when its Palestinian citizens have the right to vote is a red herring. Read more about Israeli apartheid "more sophisticated" than South Africa's, says new book
Legal threat delays Northern Ireland settlement boycott motion
1 July 2013
UK Lawyers for Israel sent emails to local council threatening legal action. Read more about Legal threat delays Northern Ireland settlement boycott motion
Americans give $274 million to aid Israeli settlements - new report
1 July 2013
Christians United For Israel is among the key donors to Israel’s right-wing groups. Read more about Americans give $274 million to aid Israeli settlements - new report
Palestinian novelist Sahar Khalifeh awarded Moroccan literary prize
1 July 2013
Khalifeh was awarded the Mohamed Zafzaf Prize for Arabic Literature in a ceremony at the Asilah Cultural Festival in Morocco. Read more about Palestinian novelist Sahar Khalifeh awarded Moroccan literary prize