"Museum without borders" to open in Palestine
30 September 2014
Palestinian Museum is being built in the occupied West Bank but aims to reach beyond the Israeli-controlled borders. Read more about "Museum without borders" to open in Palestine
September 2014
Watch: Gaza artists respond to Israel's war
29 September 2014
Mohammed Al Hawajri, Raed Issa and Dina Matar on objects and memory, and home and resistance. Read more about Watch: Gaza artists respond to Israel's war
ICC already has authority to investigate Israel for war crimes, legal group says
29 September 2014
The international court’s investigation “should include whether certain US officials have aided and abetted the commission of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity in Gaza,” say legal groups. Read more about ICC already has authority to investigate Israel for war crimes, legal group says
Palestinian Authority arrests two journalists for Facebook posts
29 September 2014
Palestinian journalists are stuck between Israel’s brutal occupation and an increasingly repressive Palestinian Authority in the West Bank. Read more about Palestinian Authority arrests two journalists for Facebook posts
Israel exploring ways to "lower birthrate" of Bedouins, says minister
29 September 2014
Yair Shamir’s latest comments are part of a long history of anti-Palestinian racism among Israeli politicians. Read more about Israel exploring ways to "lower birthrate" of Bedouins, says minister
Video: Florida teen tortured by Israeli police tells his story
29 September 2014
Tariq Abukhdeir recalls the horrifying beating and torture he endured shortly after his cousin Muhammad Abu Khudair was murdered in Jerusalem. Tariq and his mother spoke recently in San Diego. Read more about Video: Florida teen tortured by Israeli police tells his story
Video: Ali Abunimah on Abbas' UN speech, new Fatah-Hamas deal on Gaza
28 September 2014
The so-called international community is using Palestinian civilians in Gaza as hostages in their war against Hamas. Read more about Video: Ali Abunimah on Abbas' UN speech, new Fatah-Hamas deal on Gaza
Bay Area activists again prevent unloading of Israeli ship
27 September 2014
Oakland port union workers refuse to show up for shift to unload Israeli ship. Read more about Bay Area activists again prevent unloading of Israeli ship
Artists respond to Gaza slaughter in Amman exhibition
26 September 2014
Group show organized to support children in Gaza. Read more about Artists respond to Gaza slaughter in Amman exhibition
Gaza artist displays paintings in rubble of bombed home
26 September 2014
Raed Issa wants his works to “haunt” the perpetrators of war crimes. Read more about Gaza artist displays paintings in rubble of bombed home
Move on? Work to reclaim Univ. of Illinois has has only just begun
26 September 2014
“If, under this new regime, civility be the condition for expressing academic freedom and excellence, then let the appropriate expression be that of civil disobedience.” Read more about Move on? Work to reclaim Univ. of Illinois has has only just begun
Europe spins for Israel, embraces genocide
26 September 2014
Top political figures in Brussels have contradicted themselves while trying to boost trade with Israel. Read more about Europe spins for Israel, embraces genocide
Arab Bank to appeal verdict in US terror financing "show trial"
25 September 2014
Bank found liable for material support for terrorism after judge suppresses crucial evidence. Read more about Arab Bank to appeal verdict in US terror financing "show trial"
New Palestinian films showing in Toronto starting Saturday
25 September 2014
Get a sneak preview of this year’s Toronto and Boston Palestine film festivals. Read more about New Palestinian films showing in Toronto starting Saturday
Glasgow activists arrested for shutting down drone maker tied to Gaza slaughter
24 September 2014
Ten activists with the Glasgow Palestine Action Network promise to intensify BDS after being arrested for shutting down the Thales UK factory in Glasgow. Read more about Glasgow activists arrested for shutting down drone maker tied to Gaza slaughter
Missing Salaita document hints at Univ. of Illinois cover up
24 September 2014
The University of Illinois says it can’t find a key document that may shed light on donor pressure to convince top administrators to fire Steven Salaita for his criticisms of Israel. Read more about Missing Salaita document hints at Univ. of Illinois cover up
Linking Gaza and Auschwitz, British poet builds "defense against the dark"
24 September 2014
Ruth Padel avoids the clumsiness that often characterizes attempts to compare Israel and Nazi Germany. Read more about Linking Gaza and Auschwitz, British poet builds "defense against the dark"
Medical equipment sits at border as Egypt bans Gaza imports
24 September 2014
Gaza medical professionals organize community care as number of patients exceeds available hospital beds. Read more about Medical equipment sits at border as Egypt bans Gaza imports
Hundreds of Palestinians killed in Mediterranean were trying to escape hopelessness in Gaza
24 September 2014
Khalil Abu Shammala of Al Dameer Association for Human Rights says Palestinians in Gaza are taking desperate, risky measures to live a normal life free of occupation and the Israeli-Egyptian siege. Read more about Hundreds of Palestinians killed in Mediterranean were trying to escape hopelessness in Gaza
Ohio student leader gets death, rape threats over "blood bucket" video for Palestine
24 September 2014
Megan Marzec took a stand for Palestine and is facing death threats and threats of rape. Read more about Ohio student leader gets death, rape threats over "blood bucket" video for Palestine
Free Gaza
24 September 2014
Editorial illustration by Pat Perry Read more about Free Gaza
"Cries of Gaza" resonate in rare solo show by Palestinian artist Tayseer Barakat
24 September 2014
Painter has been unable to visit his Gaza birthplace for more than fifteen years. Read more about "Cries of Gaza" resonate in rare solo show by Palestinian artist Tayseer Barakat
Israel forces Gaza fishermen to undress in attack violating ceasefire deal
Gaza Strip 23 September 2014
Now that the media’s attention has shifted elsewhere, Israel has reduced the fishing zone off Gaza to five nautical miles. Read more about Israel forces Gaza fishermen to undress in attack violating ceasefire deal
Gaza medics go door to door to treat thousands of war wounded
23 September 2014
Half of the 11,000 Palestinians wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza this summer require rehabilitation care. Read more about Gaza medics go door to door to treat thousands of war wounded
Jewish fraternity “fearmongering” against campus Palestine activists
23 September 2014
Leaked Zeta Beta Tau email insinuates that actions by Palestine solidarity activists on campus may include violence against Jews. Read more about Jewish fraternity “fearmongering” against campus Palestine activists
South African peace group files complaint over Tutu-Hitler comparison
23 September 2014
Jewish Voices for a Just Peace file a complaint at the Human Rights Commission against the Likud party’s South Africa chairman over a piece he wrote comparing Desmond Tutu with Adolf Hitler. Read more about South African peace group files complaint over Tutu-Hitler comparison
Gaza's message to Italy BDS conference - video
22 September 2014
Palestinians in Gaza call for an immediate and comprehensive military embargo on Israel. Read more about Gaza's message to Italy BDS conference - video
Family held at gunpoint as Israel arrests another Palestinian rights defender
22 September 2014
Ayman Nasser, legal coordinator for prisoner rights group Addameer, arrested in late-night raid on his home. Read more about Family held at gunpoint as Israel arrests another Palestinian rights defender
Israel sprays "skunk water" into Palestinian homes
22 September 2014
Testing “non-lethal” weapons on civilians may be a war crime, says the research group Who Profits. Read more about Israel sprays "skunk water" into Palestinian homes
End "booming military trade" between EU and Israel, say Palestinian rights groups
22 September 2014
Arms exports to Israel worth more than $9.5 billion were approved by EU governments between 2005 and 2009. Read more about End "booming military trade" between EU and Israel, say Palestinian rights groups
Countering Israeli greenwashing at the People’s Climate March
21 September 2014
As the People’s Climate March in New York City approaches this weekend, a debate among participants and organizers over Israel-aligned co-sponsors smolders below the surface. Read more about Countering Israeli greenwashing at the People’s Climate March
Inside out: three poems on Gaza by Zeina Hashem Beck
20 September 2014
Poems “Inside out,” “Gaza mothers soothe their kids,” and “Maysam.” Read more about Inside out: three poems on Gaza by Zeina Hashem Beck
Don't single out (homo)sexuality in response to Israel blackmail revelations, Palestinians say
19 September 2014
Israel attempts to blackmail Palestinians for many reasons. Focusing solely on its extortion aimed at those who engage in same-sex relations can actually strengthen pinkwashing – Israel’s false portrayal as a haven for Palestinians who identify as LGBTQ. Read more about Don't single out (homo)sexuality in response to Israel blackmail revelations, Palestinians say
Mothers of the disappeared in Latin America feel Gaza's pain
Buenos Aires 18 September 2014
Unlike The New York Times, Latin America’s media can be trenchant in criticizing Israeli aggression. Read more about Mothers of the disappeared in Latin America feel Gaza's pain
Palestinians fleeing Syria charged $400 per month to rent garages in Beirut
Beirut 18 September 2014
Children of many Palestinian refugees face being denied education over the coming school year. Read more about Palestinians fleeing Syria charged $400 per month to rent garages in Beirut
Threatened photographs are window on historic Palestine
18 September 2014
A newly-digitized collection of images reveals long-lost details of daily life in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Read more about Threatened photographs are window on historic Palestine
BBC's new "Head of Statistics" twists casualty figures to whitewash Gaza massacre
18 September 2014
BBC journalist may not be as impartial as he should be. Read more about BBC's new "Head of Statistics" twists casualty figures to whitewash Gaza massacre
Israeli high court upholds racist "admission committees" law
18 September 2014
After a three-year legal battle, the high court rules in favor of the Admissions Committees Law. Read more about Israeli high court upholds racist "admission committees" law
Israeli drone conference features weapons used to kill Gaza's children
18 September 2014
Being able to drop bombs on Palestinians makes the development of arms “more efficient,” says technology chief in Israeli military. Read more about Israeli drone conference features weapons used to kill Gaza's children
Veteran Gaza writer releases first translated poems
17 September 2014
Abdul Karim Sabawi, author of the Canaan Quartet, issues free e-book. Read more about Veteran Gaza writer releases first translated poems
Hundreds, many from Gaza, murdered at sea by smugglers
17 September 2014
The few survivors say their ship was deliberately rammed by the very men who were supposed to be escorting them to safer lands. Read more about Hundreds, many from Gaza, murdered at sea by smugglers
Israel tortures prisoners captured in Gaza invasion
Gaza City 17 September 2014
Two dozen Palestinians from Gaza remain in Israeli detention; captors have threatened to rape the men’s wives. Read more about Israel tortures prisoners captured in Gaza invasion
Sabra and Shatila: a recurring nightmare
16 September 2014
Illustration by artist Nidal El-Khairy for The Electronic Intifada. Read more about Sabra and Shatila: a recurring nightmare
Leaked email reveals ADL advice to universities urging anti-Palestine crackdown
16 September 2014
The ADL email is another indicator that there will be no let up this fall in Zionist groups’ efforts to use all repressive means to stigmatize and punish campus criticism of Israel’s crimes. Read more about Leaked email reveals ADL advice to universities urging anti-Palestine crackdown
Gaza goes back to school
16 September 2014
How do you teach justice in an open-air prison? Read more about Gaza goes back to school
Campaign gives new choices to Druze youth facing Israeli conscription
Haifa 16 September 2014
Maisan Hamdan, an organizer with a military refusal group, on the rise in conscientious objection. Read more about Campaign gives new choices to Druze youth facing Israeli conscription
Druze army refuser and musician to tour England
16 September 2014
The Saad family will play a series of concerts in southern Britain. Read more about Druze army refuser and musician to tour England
Email contradicts Univ. of Illinois president's statement on Salaita firing
15 September 2014
Discrepancies cast further doubt on the credibility of university officials’ explanations for their firing of Salaita and their lack of transparency over the influence of major donors. Read more about Email contradicts Univ. of Illinois president's statement on Salaita firing
How historian Shlomo Sand "stopped being a Jew"
15 September 2014
The Israeli author and academic lives in what he describes as “one of the most racist societies in the Western world.” Read more about How historian Shlomo Sand "stopped being a Jew"
Video: Activists assaulted, arrested for protesting Israeli theater in Amsterdam
15 September 2014
After Israel’s attack on Gaza, protestors vow that there will be no “business as usual” for Israel. Read more about Video: Activists assaulted, arrested for protesting Israeli theater in Amsterdam
Zionist group publishes target list of “anti-Israel” US professors
14 September 2014
The Amcha Initiative, the Zionist organization that has repeatedly intimidated, spied on and harassed students and faculty, appears to be escalating its campaign. Read more about Zionist group publishes target list of “anti-Israel” US professors
The empty world of Palestine-set BBC drama "The Honorable Woman"
12 September 2014
Ignorance of the basic facts of daily life in Palestine pops up throughout this show. Read more about The empty world of Palestine-set BBC drama "The Honorable Woman"
Israel jailed influential Palestinian writer "to remove him from society"
al-Bireh 12 September 2014
Professor Ahmad Qatamesh spent almost nine years in Israeli prison without trial. Read more about Israel jailed influential Palestinian writer "to remove him from society"
Palestinian Authority foils new Gaza war crimes probe
12 September 2014
The Palestinian Authority’s foreign minister prevented the International Criminal Court from going forward with a requested prosecution of Israel. Read more about Palestinian Authority foils new Gaza war crimes probe
Portraits from Gaza
Gaza Strip 12 September 2014
Photography series honors the extraordinary solidarity and heroism during Israel’s bombing. Read more about Portraits from Gaza
Anger in Jerusalem after Israel kills another Palestinian teen
Jerusalem 12 September 2014
Family of Muhammad Sinokrot vigorously refuse Israel’s version of events. Read more about Anger in Jerusalem after Israel kills another Palestinian teen
Watch: Univ. of Illinois top officials challenged on pro-Israel donor's role in Salaita firing
11 September 2014
The Electronic Intifada questioned top University of Illinois officials on video about the apparent influence of pro-Israel donors on the decision to fire Steven Salaita. Read more about Watch: Univ. of Illinois top officials challenged on pro-Israel donor's role in Salaita firing
Palestinians in Gaza are still waiting for the siege to end
10 September 2014
A new UN assessment lays out the massive needs facing the nearly 1.8 million Palestinians in Gaza, but uncertainty remains over an agreement to lift restrictions on the movement of goods and people. Read more about Palestinians in Gaza are still waiting for the siege to end
Israeli officer admits ordering lethal strike on own soldier during Gaza massacre
10 September 2014
In candid interview, religious nationalist Israeli commander Ofer Winter justifies mass killing of civilians in Gaza and cites divine intervention from God as reason for Jewish victory. Read more about Israeli officer admits ordering lethal strike on own soldier during Gaza massacre
Gaza beach massacre commemorated by child survivors
Gaza City 10 September 2014
Friends and relatives of the four Bakr children Israel infamously slaughtered on Gaza beach in July gather for symbolic football match. Read more about Gaza beach massacre commemorated by child survivors
Zionists try to close down Palestine solidarity group at Philadelphia university
Oakland 9 September 2014
Israel supporter who provoked a minor altercation on campus had been trained on how to confront boycott campaigners. Read more about Zionists try to close down Palestine solidarity group at Philadelphia university
Why aren’t we talking about racism and colonialism in the Salaita affair?
9 September 2014
It cannot be mere coincidence that the University of Illinois’ heavy-handed action targeted a Palestinian-American scholar and an American Indian Studies program. Read more about Why aren’t we talking about racism and colonialism in the Salaita affair?
Breaking silence, Salaita calls on Univ. of Illinois to rescind his firing over Gaza tweets
9 September 2014
After student walk-out, Salaita reaffirmed his commitment to teaching and called on the university to reinstate him. Read more about Breaking silence, Salaita calls on Univ. of Illinois to rescind his firing over Gaza tweets
Prisoner from Jerusalem deprived of seeing newborn son
Jerusalem 8 September 2014
Nasser Abed Rabbo was one of 51 Palestinians freed as part of Israel’s agreement with Hamas to be rounded up in West Bank raids on 18 June. Read more about Prisoner from Jerusalem deprived of seeing newborn son
Dr. Mona El-Farra on mass trauma and destruction in Gaza
8 September 2014
“I am surrounded by destruction … I see it in the faces of the children and the teenagers,” says the physician in Gaza City. Read more about Dr. Mona El-Farra on mass trauma and destruction in Gaza
UEFA punishes football fans for Palestine solidarity
8 September 2014
The European football federation should not award the Euro 2020 competition to the Israeli Football Association. Read more about UEFA punishes football fans for Palestine solidarity
“Civility” is the Israel lobby's new weapon against free speech on US campuses
7 September 2014
In one alarming case, an Ohio University student is being condemned for making a video protesting Israel’s attack on Gaza. Read more about “Civility” is the Israel lobby's new weapon against free speech on US campuses
New Palestine cinema comes to Malaysia, Canada and US
7 September 2014
Palestinian works premiere at Toronto International Film Festival and more film news. Read more about New Palestine cinema comes to Malaysia, Canada and US
The Month in Pictures: July and August 2014
5 September 2014
A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about The Month in Pictures: July and August 2014
From Gaza we say: the outcome of our battle depends on you
Gaza Strip 5 September 2014
“Now, our battle to hold Israel accountable for its fresh war crimes and crimes against humanity has begun,” say Palestinians in Gaza. Read more about From Gaza we say: the outcome of our battle depends on you
Univ. of Illinois trustee criticizes decision to fire Steven Salaita
5 September 2014
James D. Montgomery also acknowledged the “adverse” impact that a growing boycott was having on the university’s ability to function. Read more about Univ. of Illinois trustee criticizes decision to fire Steven Salaita
Palestinian Bedouin homes demolished by Israel
5 September 2014
More than eight months after Israel cancelled a plan to displace tens of thousands of Palestinian Bedouins, housing demolitions continue without pause. Read more about Palestinian Bedouin homes demolished by Israel
Revealed: Europe's "discreet" cooperation with Israel's nuclear industry
5 September 2014
The EU’s science center is undertaking joint research with the body overseeing Israel’s weapons of mass destruction. Read more about Revealed: Europe's "discreet" cooperation with Israel's nuclear industry
Gaza-Britain theater collaboration to launch in London
5 September 2014
First stage of international production of Tolstoy’s War and Peace will go forward despite recent attacks on Gaza. Read more about Gaza-Britain theater collaboration to launch in London
Despite ceasefire, the number of displaced in Gaza is rising again
4 September 2014
Meanwhile, the scale of the destruction to Gaza’s infrastructure and economy caused by 51 days of Israeli bombing is becoming starker. Read more about Despite ceasefire, the number of displaced in Gaza is rising again
Ten hip-hop tracks that demand freedom for Palestine
4 September 2014
Did the music industry finally wake up to Israel’s crimes during the summer of 2014? Read more about Ten hip-hop tracks that demand freedom for Palestine
Bristol film festival rejects Israeli embassy funding
4 September 2014
Encounters short film festival wants to maintain “politically neutral status.” Read more about Bristol film festival rejects Israeli embassy funding
Illinois chancellor says she should have “consulted with more people” before firing Palestinian scholar
4 September 2014
Phyllis Wise acknowledged the negative impact her decision to fire Israel critic Steven Salaita is having on the university. Read more about Illinois chancellor says she should have “consulted with more people” before firing Palestinian scholar
Palestinian American activist asks judge to drop charges based on “illegal” US investigation
3 September 2014
The trial of Rasmea Yousef Odeh will begin on 4 November but the Palestinian American community leader hopes that the judge will dismiss the charges against her when he rules on key defense motions next month. Read more about Palestinian American activist asks judge to drop charges based on “illegal” US investigation
How to boycott Israel: updated guidelines for academics
2 September 2014
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israe (PACBI) recently updated its guidelines on how to apply the international academic boycott of Israel. Read more about How to boycott Israel: updated guidelines for academics
Salaita firing shows where Zionism meets neoliberalism at US universities
2 September 2014
University boss Phyllis Wise sits on the board of Nike, a firm that does business with West Bank settlement firms Read more about Salaita firing shows where Zionism meets neoliberalism at US universities
Tens of thousands remain homeless in Gaza
Rafah 1 September 2014
Almost 2,300 housing units were completely destroyed by Israel. Read more about Tens of thousands remain homeless in Gaza
Palestinian lawmaker resists banishment, tells occupiers they must go
1 September 2014
Khalida Jarrar has set up a protest camp at the Palestinian Legislative Council in Ramallah where she will remain until the banishment order is lifted. “It is the occupation who must leave our homeland,” she has said. Read more about Palestinian lawmaker resists banishment, tells occupiers they must go