Crossing to Cairo: a Palestinian diary
31 October 2014
The trip from Gaza to Cairo is arduous and fraught for Palestinians under heavy Egyptian regime restrictions. Read more about Crossing to Cairo: a Palestinian diary
October 2014
Rights abuses make AHAVA a tough sell
31 October 2014
Upscale online retailer Gilt confirms that it no longer carries company’s cosmetics. Read more about Rights abuses make AHAVA a tough sell
Bay Area activists declare victory after Israeli carrier cancels all ships
31 October 2014
Activists are claiming their most significant victory yet as Israel’s largest shipping company avoids their protests in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more about Bay Area activists declare victory after Israeli carrier cancels all ships
Olive harvest in Palestine - photos and video
31 October 2014
The olive is Palestine’s staple crop, but harvesting it has become fraught with danger. Read more about Olive harvest in Palestine - photos and video
Young Palestinians protect history and heritage in Galilee village
Tarshiha 30 October 2014
An annual event helps re-introduce the youngest generation of Palestinians to their history before, during and after the Nakba. Read more about Young Palestinians protect history and heritage in Galilee village
Who shot Yehuda Glick?
30 October 2014
Israeli extremists backed by government plan to replace Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem with Jewish temple. Read more about Who shot Yehuda Glick?
Boycotters declare victory as SodaStream retreats from West Bank
30 October 2014
The Israeli drink machine company has announced it will close its factory in an illegal settlement. Palestine solidarity activists celebrate, but vow to continue the boycott campaign. Read more about Boycotters declare victory as SodaStream retreats from West Bank
Jerusalem light rail is a symbol of Israeli oppression
30 October 2014
Transport companies Veolia and Alstom assist Israel with the Jerusalem light rail, but the project has turned into a symbol of Israel’s oppression against the Palestinian people. Read more about Jerusalem light rail is a symbol of Israeli oppression
Will US demand truth about Israeli killing of Palestinian-American child?
30 October 2014
Orwa Hammad, aged 14, was shot dead by Israeli occupation forces on 24 October. Will impunity once again protect his killers? Read more about Will US demand truth about Israeli killing of Palestinian-American child?
Video: French activists seize stage at Israel-backed film festival
29 October 2014
Dozens of activists disrupted an Israeli-government backed film screening at the Cinemed 2014 festival in Montpellier, France, forcing the showing to be abandoned. Read more about Video: French activists seize stage at Israel-backed film festival
How US students are bringing the Israeli occupation home
28 October 2014
The same firm which equipped Israel’s wall in the West Bank is profiting from deportations in Barack Obama’s America. Read more about How US students are bringing the Israeli occupation home
Telling Gaza's story with brutal honesty
28 October 2014
Historian Jean-Pierre Filiu displays genuine concern for the plight of Palestine’s refugees. Read more about Telling Gaza's story with brutal honesty
Judge deals major blow to Rasmea Odeh's defense
28 October 2014
A week before the trial begins, Rasmea Odeh’s defense is severely hampered by judge’s ruling on pre-trial motions. Read more about Judge deals major blow to Rasmea Odeh's defense
Diamond magnate may be lying about Israel settlement pullout, activists warn
28 October 2014
Africa Israel previously deceived the Norwegian government about its occupation profiteering business practices. Read more about Diamond magnate may be lying about Israel settlement pullout, activists warn
Video: Israeli occupation forces attack elderly man protecting Jerusalem's al-Aqsa
27 October 2014
Settler incursions into revered Muslim holy site generating fears among Palestinians over planned partition by Jewish extremists. Read more about Video: Israeli occupation forces attack elderly man protecting Jerusalem's al-Aqsa
“Mornings in Jenin” chosen as first book in Palestine-inspired reading campaign
27 October 2014
Author Susan Abulhawa will launch the campaign in New York City next month. Read more about “Mornings in Jenin” chosen as first book in Palestine-inspired reading campaign
Video: UNRWA's Chris Gunness demolishes anti-Palestinian activist on Fox
26 October 2014
Israel activists’ attacks on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees are not motivated by simple hatred of Palestinians or the UN, though that’s evident in their constant demonization of both. Read more about Video: UNRWA's Chris Gunness demolishes anti-Palestinian activist on Fox
Video: London activists occupy Airbus to protest Israel weapons deals
25 October 2014
Airbus and Israel Aerospace Industries are currently working together to build a drone based on the Heron model extensively used in Israeli war crimes against Palestinians. Read more about Video: London activists occupy Airbus to protest Israel weapons deals
How Israel forces Bedouins to live in a graveyard
24 October 2014
Water is abundant in a nearby Jewish-only settlement, yet the Palestinians of al-Araqib are deprived of basic services. Read more about How Israel forces Bedouins to live in a graveyard
Why do media value Israeli children's lives more than those of Palestinian kids?
24 October 2014
Jerusalem car crash highlights major disparity in media coverage of deaths of Israeli versus Palestinian children. Read more about Why do media value Israeli children's lives more than those of Palestinian kids?
Professor fired over Gaza tweets speaks out
24 October 2014
Steven Salaita condemns “meek platitudes of civility” in a recent speech. Read more about Professor fired over Gaza tweets speaks out
Feminist scholars to Obama: End prosecution of Palestinian survivor of sexual torture
24 October 2014
Rasmea Odeh’s story encompasses some of the most urgent feminist struggles of our times. Read more about Feminist scholars to Obama: End prosecution of Palestinian survivor of sexual torture
No shelter from winter rains for thousands in Gaza
23 October 2014
As winter approaches in Gaza, families remain without proper housing, infrastructure and access to water. Read more about No shelter from winter rains for thousands in Gaza
UN urged to recognize cultural significance of Palestine posters
23 October 2014
Dan Walsh has collected Palestine-themed posters by nearly 2,000 artists. Read more about UN urged to recognize cultural significance of Palestine posters
Claims of anti-Semitism vanish as facts emerge in incident at NY-Tel Aviv game
22 October 2014
Man who claimed to be the victim of a hate crime in New York is now accused of taking part in an attack on a Palestinian-American woman. Read more about Claims of anti-Semitism vanish as facts emerge in incident at NY-Tel Aviv game
BBC backs report that omitted killings of Palestinians during Gaza truce
22 October 2014
The BBC’s obliviousness to the reality of Israeli aggression against Gaza has been staggeringly highlighted in a BBC Trust ruling. Read more about BBC backs report that omitted killings of Palestinians during Gaza truce
Connecticut arm of million-strong church votes to shun occupation profiteers
Gaza City 22 October 2014
After series of local victories, activists are hoping to convince the entire United Church of Christ to support boycott Israel campaign. Read more about Connecticut arm of million-strong church votes to shun occupation profiteers
Video: Activists occupy Israel pavilion at Paris trade show
22 October 2014
Supplier of tahini to Israeli military draws protests at Paris food fair. Read more about Video: Activists occupy Israel pavilion at Paris trade show
Palestine news websites, including EI, knocked offline by Internet attackers
21 October 2014
Denial of Service attacks are widely seen as a threat to freedom of expression, prompting several initiatives to protect potential targets. Read more about Palestine news websites, including EI, knocked offline by Internet attackers
Palestine shines in global literature prizes
21 October 2014
Poet Ghassan Zaqtan is on the longlist for the Sheikh Zayed Prize, a celebration of Arabic culture. Read more about Palestine shines in global literature prizes
Video: Settlers cheer as Israeli soldiers attack disabled Palestinian child
21 October 2014
The incident occurred in Hebron, whose Palestinian residents are relentlessly targeted by Israeli occupation army and settler violence. Read more about Video: Settlers cheer as Israeli soldiers attack disabled Palestinian child
Israel excluded from war games in Italy following protests
20 October 2014
Activists have broken into the Sardinia firing range where military drills are taking place. Read more about Israel excluded from war games in Italy following protests
Los Angeles activists block unloading of Israeli cargo ship for two days
19 October 2014
Palestine solidarity activists continue to block Israel’s largest shipping vessel in California. Read more about Los Angeles activists block unloading of Israeli cargo ship for two days
“Tell me, are you OK with yourself?"
18 October 2014
“How can you raise your weapon at your brother?” asks video aimed at Palestinian citizens of Israel. Read more about “Tell me, are you OK with yourself?"
Anti-gay Christian group threatens to sue hotel for hosting scholars who endorse Israel boycott
18 October 2014
The group invokes a new California law alleging the academic boycott enables “unlawfully discrimination,” but the American Studies Association is still going forward with plans. Read more about Anti-gay Christian group threatens to sue hotel for hosting scholars who endorse Israel boycott
Judge rejects US call for anonymous jury in trial of Palestinian-American
17 October 2014
But Judge Gerswhin A. Drain granted a government request for “partial sequestration” of the jury in Rasmea Odeh’s case and placed some limits on demonstrations of support. Read more about Judge rejects US call for anonymous jury in trial of Palestinian-American
Olive trees burned as anti-Palestinian incitement grips Galilee
Tarshiha 17 October 2014
Eight Jewish-only communities surrounding Tarshiha have been allocated considerably more resources than its indigenous Palestinians. Read more about Olive trees burned as anti-Palestinian incitement grips Galilee
Welsh council embargoes Israel over Gaza "savageness"
17 October 2014
Gwynedd council in north Wales voted last week never to enter trade relations with Israel. Read more about Welsh council embargoes Israel over Gaza "savageness"
After summer of horror, Gaza families face winter in cramped shacks
17 October 2014
A five-year-old boy was among the members of the al-Najjar clan killed by Israel in July. Read more about After summer of horror, Gaza families face winter in cramped shacks
Under cover of reconstruction, UN and PA become enforcers of Israel's Gaza siege
17 October 2014
Details given in a confidential briefing reveal how UN and Palestinian Authority will pass private information about Palestinians in devastated Gaza to Israel. Read more about Under cover of reconstruction, UN and PA become enforcers of Israel's Gaza siege
St. Louis police pressured me “to snitch on my friends,” says Palestinian-American protester
15 October 2014
Bassem Masri has spoken of how he was threatened with re-arrest if he didn’t become a collaborator. Read more about St. Louis police pressured me “to snitch on my friends,” says Palestinian-American protester
Attorney general: Univ. of Illinois must explain why Salaita memo can't be found
15 October 2014
Acting on a request from The Electronic Intifada, the Illinois Attorney General has asked the University of Illinois to explain why it cannot find a memo about Steven Salaita handed to Chancellor Phyllis Wise by a major pro-Israel donor. Read more about Attorney general: Univ. of Illinois must explain why Salaita memo can't be found
Revealed: EU science chief promised to be "flexible" towards Israel's war crimes
15 October 2014
The Israeli Antiquities Authority has deceived Brussels officials in order to obtain research subsidies. Read more about Revealed: EU science chief promised to be "flexible" towards Israel's war crimes
The legendary piano of Yarmouk
14 October 2014
Someday the Palestinians and Syrians who survived the war will tell stories about what happened in the besieged refugee camp. This is one of them. Read more about The legendary piano of Yarmouk
Video: Steven Salaita and Ali Abunimah at University of Chicago
14 October 2014
Panel focuses on what Salaita’s firing means in the critical battle on US campuses over academic freedom, free speech and US policy toward Israel. Read more about Video: Steven Salaita and Ali Abunimah at University of Chicago
Palestinian statehood
14 October 2014
Editorial illustration by Nidal El-Khairy Read more about Palestinian statehood
"I draw for Gaza": the defiant art of Haneen Nofal
14 October 2014
Depicting characters that were both proud and weary, the 23-year-old captured the mood during Israel’s summertime offensive. Read more about "I draw for Gaza": the defiant art of Haneen Nofal
Did Israel develop the doctrine behind Iraq invasion?
13 October 2014
New book debunks decades of myths about 1967 occupation. Read more about Did Israel develop the doctrine behind Iraq invasion?
Who benefits from billions pledged for Gaza reconstruction?
14 October 2014
The $5.4 billion raised at Cairo donor conference will not make Gaza a livable place. Read more about Who benefits from billions pledged for Gaza reconstruction?
Palestinian Christians denounce priest for claiming Israel grants them freedom
Haifa 13 October 2014
Jibril Nadaf advocates conscription to an Israeli army that kills his fellow Palestinians. Read more about Palestinian Christians denounce priest for claiming Israel grants them freedom
St. Louis police give Israeli-style excuses for arresting peaceful protesters
12 October 2014
Echoing Israeli rhetoric, St. Louis city police claim they arrested seventeen peaceful anti-police brutality protesters for “rock-throwing,” an account eyewitnesses dispute. Read more about St. Louis police give Israeli-style excuses for arresting peaceful protesters
Illinois chancellor who fired Salaita accused of serial self-plagiarism
11 October 2014
Given that Phyllis Wise has cited her paramount concern for the integrity of the University of Illinois in her decision to fire Salaita, she must provide an immediate, full and frank response to these allegations. Read more about Illinois chancellor who fired Salaita accused of serial self-plagiarism
Warmongering Hebrew University tries to muzzle Palestinian students
10 October 2014
After threatening peaceful protesters, the Israeli university signed a cooperation deal with a leading weapons-maker. Read more about Warmongering Hebrew University tries to muzzle Palestinian students
Suha Arraf on her "stateless" Palestinian film
9 October 2014
Villa Touma director talks about how the Israeli government tried to use her. Read more about Suha Arraf on her "stateless" Palestinian film
Academic civility and its discontents
9 October 2014
The battle over Steven Salaita is part of a war against the neoliberal corporatization of higher education. Read more about Academic civility and its discontents
New Jersey campus group celebrates as ban on Palestine “propaganda” is lifted
9 October 2014
Students for Justice in Palestine at New Jersey’s Montclair State University had been fined and ordered not to distribute an informational leaflet about Palestine. Read more about New Jersey campus group celebrates as ban on Palestine “propaganda” is lifted
BBC map ignores occupation of Jerusalem
9 October 2014
Broadcaster breaks its commitment not to deceive its viewers and listeners. Read more about BBC map ignores occupation of Jerusalem
Zionist Organization of America head calls for arrest of Block the Boat protesters
8 October 2014
The blocking of Israeli vessels draws ire from anti-Palestinian forces. Read more about Zionist Organization of America head calls for arrest of Block the Boat protesters
Why is The Advocate afraid to talk about Palestine?
8 October 2014
The LGBTQ magazine is more than willing to provide a platform for bigoted diatribes peddled in the service of pinkwashing Israeli apartheid. Read more about Why is The Advocate afraid to talk about Palestine?
Did Blair seek Palestine post for cop criticized in racist murder probe?
8 October 2014
Jonathan McIvor was the most senior officer on duty the night Black teenager Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death; McIvor went on to set up the EU’s first “security” operation in Palestine. Read more about Did Blair seek Palestine post for cop criticized in racist murder probe?
Univ. of Illinois Jewish Studies program condemns Salaita firing
8 October 2014
Jewish Studies department statement comes as furor over Palestinian-American professor’s firing over tweets about Gaza refuses to subside. Read more about Univ. of Illinois Jewish Studies program condemns Salaita firing
Palestine activism grows at US campuses despite backlash
8 October 2014
Student Palestine solidarity activists say they will escalate their direct actions on campuses despite backlash against them. Read more about Palestine activism grows at US campuses despite backlash
Israel police brutality remains unchecked 14 years after massacre of Palestinian citizens
Arrabeh 7 October 2014
The attorney general who ensured there was no accountability for Israeli state violence against protesters in 2000 has now been made a high court judge. Read more about Israel police brutality remains unchecked 14 years after massacre of Palestinian citizens
Armenian genocide expert cancels Illinois talks in protest at Salaita firing
7 October 2014
In a powerful letter, Taner Akcam tells the University of Illinois why he will not deliver two lectures on campus. Read more about Armenian genocide expert cancels Illinois talks in protest at Salaita firing
By recognizing “State of Palestine,” Sweden could harm Palestinians
6 October 2014
The trappings of “statehood” and “state” recognition, however well intentioned, will not restore usurped Palestinian rights. Read more about By recognizing “State of Palestine,” Sweden could harm Palestinians
Israel refuses to renew travel documents for Jerusalemite in Canada
6 October 2014
Tamam Zubaidi faces being denied the right to work and to access healthcare if her status is not clarified. Read more about Israel refuses to renew travel documents for Jerusalemite in Canada
US says rallies outside Rasmea Odeh hearings may be “criminal”
6 October 2014
US government says rallies in support of Palestinian-American facing immigration charge are a “mob” and a “hoard” engaged in “jury tampering” Read more about US says rallies outside Rasmea Odeh hearings may be “criminal”
Writing to overcome trauma in Gaza
6 October 2014
The offices of the English department professors at the Islamic University of Gaza were completely destroyed in Israeli attacks over the summer. Read more about Writing to overcome trauma in Gaza
Watch: testimonies of atrocities in Gaza from the Russell Tribunal
6 October 2014
The Russell Tribunal found Israel guilty of war crimes, crimes against humanity and incitement to genocide, warning that the international community’s failure to hold Israel accountable could lead to another Rwanda. Read more about Watch: testimonies of atrocities in Gaza from the Russell Tribunal
Prominent Israeli settler rabbi calls for "cleansing" of Palestinians
6 October 2014
Rabbi Dov Lior’s latest comments are part of a long history of racist and anti-Palestinian incitement to violence. Read more about Prominent Israeli settler rabbi calls for "cleansing" of Palestinians
More than 500 anthropologists back academic boycott of Israel
6 October 2014
Senior members of discipline back call for Palestinian rights. Read more about More than 500 anthropologists back academic boycott of Israel
The Month in Pictures: September 2014
3 October 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: September 2014
Tea with FBI sends chilling message to Cleveland Palestine activist
3 October 2014
FBI visits Palestine activist Abbas Hamideh, who is organizing a protest at Sunday’s Cleveland Cavaliers-Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game. Read more about Tea with FBI sends chilling message to Cleveland Palestine activist
Investing in Israeli settlements continues "cycle of violence" -- Desmond Tutu
3 October 2014
Pension funds in Sweden and the Netherlands are maintaining their ties to banks funding illegal projects in the occupied West Bank. Read more about Investing in Israeli settlements continues "cycle of violence" -- Desmond Tutu
Spying by Zionist group “stifles” academic debate, say Jewish Studies scholars
3 October 2014
Open letter calls Amcha monitoring “meaningless… deplorable” Read more about Spying by Zionist group “stifles” academic debate, say Jewish Studies scholars
Israel prevents Palestinians from visiting church in destroyed village
3 October 2014
Palestinian right of return activists camping in Kufr Birim say Israeli authorities have harassed them repeatedly over the last year. Read more about Israel prevents Palestinians from visiting church in destroyed village
Judge refuses to dismiss “baseless” charges against Palestinian-American
3 October 2014
Supporters of Rasmea Odeh packed a Detroit courtroom again in the latest hearing before her trial, which is set to start in November. Read more about Judge refuses to dismiss “baseless” charges against Palestinian-American
Chicago university latest to investigate students over Palestine activism
2 October 2014
After initial suspension was lifted, Palestinian students at Loyola are under scrutiny for their “civil” challenge of discriminatory Birthright program. Read more about Chicago university latest to investigate students over Palestine activism
Israeli youths jailed for refusing to serve in army
2 October 2014
Teens repeatedly imprisoned for rejecting compulsory military service orders. Read more about Israeli youths jailed for refusing to serve in army
In closely watched case, US Supreme Court may decide fate of Jerusalem
1 October 2014
Can a US passport state that “Israel” is the birth country of a US citizen born in Jerusalem? Answer given by justices may have profound implications. Read more about In closely watched case, US Supreme Court may decide fate of Jerusalem
How the US falsely accused a Palestinian teacher of aiding terror
1 October 2014
The case of Sami Al-Arian is emblematic of the altered state of the US justice system after 11 September 2001. Read more about How the US falsely accused a Palestinian teacher of aiding terror
Tzipi Livni: Israel shares same “values” as “moderate” Saudi Arabia
1 October 2014
Israeli minister looks forward to the day when alliance with Arab dictatorships can be out in the open. Read more about Tzipi Livni: Israel shares same “values” as “moderate” Saudi Arabia
Villagers facing massive Israeli land grab urge action from Europe
1 October 2014
Palestinians in Wadi Fukin want the EU to go beyond its criticisms of settlement expansion and introduce sanctions against Israel. Read more about Villagers facing massive Israeli land grab urge action from Europe
Occupation profiteer Veolia excluded from $750 million contract in Kuwait
1 October 2014
The MLK Labor Council is also seeking that King County, Washington sever its ties to the French corporation. Read more about Occupation profiteer Veolia excluded from $750 million contract in Kuwait
Israeli government promotes rape advocate as expert on Palestinians
1 October 2014
In email to journalists, Israeli government press office recommends Mordechai Kedar for expertise on Palestinians, who, he said, should be threatened with rape to deter terrorism. Read more about Israeli government promotes rape advocate as expert on Palestinians