17 September 2011
A group of Palestinian youth activists in response to the PA’s UN bid came up with a satirical video titled “Blue Chair”. The video highlights the fact that supporters of statehood have become obsessed with “magical” chairs rather than basic human rights. Read more about Palestinian song "Blue Chair" mocks PA's UN statehood bid
Beit Ommar 19 September 2011
The West Bank village of Beit Ommar is encircled by no less than five illegal settlements. Water is regularly cut off and private wells are illegal. Meanwhile, in the settlements, swimming pools and fountains are de rigeur. Read more about Repression and resistance sharpening in Beit Ommar
16 September 2011
US artists and activists traveled to Gaza, bringing attention to the severe water crisis affecting children’s health and development through the painting of large, beautiful and collaborative murals. Read more about Artists and activists create murals in Gaza to highlight water crisis
Gilboa Prison 19 September 2011
Palestinian political prisoner Ameer Makhoul writes about a recent “watermelon party” amongst fellow prisoners, and the struggle for liberation that continues. Read more about The story of the watermelon and the forty prisoners
16 September 2011
Jalal Abukhater discusses Abbas’ speech and the UN statehood bid on the BBC. Read more about My BBC radio and TV talks today
16 September 2011
Backed by civil society movements, the Turkish government sends a message to the UN: the international community must not guarantee Israel of impunity for its crimes against international law. Read more about How civil society pushed Turkey to ditch Israel's war industry
Negev 16 September 2011
More than 70 percent of Bedouin girls drop out of school in Israel, where access to education is restricted. Read more about "Recognized" Bedouin villages still denied schools by Israel
16 September 2011
The defense rests following the conclusion of testimonies and evidence in the Irvine 11 free speech trial. The closing arguments — and a verdict — are anticipated for Monday. Read more about "Eager for closure": Nearing a verdict in the Irvine 11 trial
16 September 2011
The board of the Museum of Children’s Art has prioritized giving into intimidation by the Israeli lobby over freedom of expression of children in Palestine who suffer under the effects of Israeli policy. Read more about Alice Walker urges children's museum to reverse decision, but censoring of Gaza kids' art continues
Gaza City 15 September 2011
The outside world, the checkpoint-less expanse, doesn’t know why wrinkles map our faces so early. Our tears are different, and so is their cause. So, too, are the causes of our moments of happiness. Read more about Weddings without a groom; only in Gaza