2 November 2010
Has Hamas been able to actually build on its high level of commitment and sacrifice, not only on the part of the movement but of Palestinians in general? Haidar Eid comments. Read more about Tough questions for Hamas
2 November 2010
The behind-the-scenes work of Palestinian unions, Palestinian and international BDS groups, video conferences bridging Palestine to the outside world, and the struggle of Palestinian students to access an education continues largely unnoticed by the cameras. Read more about Education in Palestine in world spotlight
2 November 2010
Bulldozers, backed by Israeli soldiers and police forces, razed a Bedouin Palestinian encampment in Isawiya, a village northeast of Jerusalem on Wednesday, 27 October. Israeli forces destroyed tents and other structures that were home to six families, according to Ma’an News Agency. Read more about Israeli colonies expand, Palestinians face home demolitions
1 November 2010
Shoppers and employees at the Fresh Grocer’s flagship store at 40th and Walnut Street in Philadelphia were surprised last month by a choreographed flash dance performed in the store by activists calling for a boycott of products that provide moral and financial support for Israeli human rights violations. Read more about Video: "No justice, no chickpeas!" activists tell Philadelphia shoppers
1 November 2010
Last month, Greg Selinger, the New Democratic Party (NDP) Premier of the Province of Manitoba, and two of his ministers visited Israel. Among other things, the official delegation strengthened the longtime “progressive” government’s ties to the Jewish National Fund (JNF). The trip was a sad spectacle that should embarrass every Canadian who opposes racism. Read more about Progressive Canadians must challenge JNF's charitable status
1 November 2010
In his debut book The Political Economy of the Occupation, economist Shir Hever synthesizes a slew of sources to come to a solid analysis of the economic factors behind the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Read more about Book review: understanding the economics of occupation
Chicago 31 October 2010
There is now “no chance” for a two-state solution. So said Haneen Zoabi, a Palestinian member of the Israeli parliament in an exclusive interview with The Electronic Intifada, two days after she was injured by Israeli police. Read more about "No chance for two states": Interview with Knesset member Haneen Zoabi
29 October 2010
Representatives from four US human rights groups met with State Department officials on Friday, 22 October and delivered a letter addressed to Secretary of State Clinton signed by more than 5,000 individuals. Read more about US activists urge State Dept to call for release of jailed activist
29 October 2010
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel calls on the Cape Town Opera to cancel its upcoming concert in Israel. Read more about Cape Town Opera: Don't help Israel whitewash its crimes
29 October 2010
This weekend in Chicago, the second Popular Conference for Arabs and Palestinians in the US promises to continue to push our movement forward. After more than six decades of colonization, forced dispossession, home demolitions, occupation and apartheid, Palestinians remain steadfast in their refutation of the Israeli assertion that “The old will die, and the young will soon forget.” Read more about US Palestinians converging to help shape homeland's future