EU chief polishes Palestinians' chains
6 July 2012
The EU’s police support mission in Palestine is facilitating massive abuses of human rights. Read more about EU chief polishes Palestinians' chains
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No easy victories: Presbyterian Church USA divestment measure loses by only two votes
6 July 2012
A measure to divest approximately $17 million of the Presbyterian Church USA’s funds from corporations profitting from the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands was defeated by only two votes tonight. Read more about No easy victories: Presbyterian Church USA divestment measure loses by only two votes
On eve of synod, Palestine/Israel motion gains more support
5 July 2012
On the eve of the Church of England’s General Synod, the Private Member’s Motion on Palestine/Israel by Dr John Dinnen has received further support from Independent Jewish Voices (IJV), The Parents Circle-Family Forum member Rami Elhanan, and the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions. Read more about On eve of synod, Palestine/Israel motion gains more support
Life of Akram Rikhawi, father of 8, in grave danger after 85 days of hunger strike
5 July 2012
The life of Akram Rikhawi is in grave danger 85 days into his hunger strike, human rights groups warned today. Read more about Life of Akram Rikhawi, father of 8, in grave danger after 85 days of hunger strike
Israel orders destruction of entire West Bank village
Susya 5 July 2012
Residents of Susya fight to remain on their land as Israel hands down orders to demolish the whole West Bank village. Read more about Israel orders destruction of entire West Bank village
UPDATED: Minister hints at UK, EU move towards ban on Israeli settlement goods
5 July 2012
Update 2 appended: Foreign office (FCO) minister Alistair Burt yesterday dropped the strongest hint yet that the UK may be moving towards a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements. Read more about UPDATED: Minister hints at UK, EU move towards ban on Israeli settlement goods
Scientific probe indicates Arafat was murdered
Doha 4 July 2012
A nine-month investigation by Al Jazeera into the death of Yasser Arafat has revealed that that there was a high level of polonium, a highly radioactive element, inside his body when he died. Read more about Scientific probe indicates Arafat was murdered
After polonium revelation, Israel's PR hacks revive lies that Arafat was gay and died of AIDS
4 July 2012
While Israel markets itself as the most gay-friendly country in the world, its PR hacks revive homophobic rumors that Arafat was a gay “sexual deviant” who died of AIDS. Read more about After polonium revelation, Israel's PR hacks revive lies that Arafat was gay and died of AIDS
Knesset moves to force national service on Palestinians in Israel
the Galilee 4 July 2012
Palestinians in Israel are protesting draft legislation which would make national service mandatory, despite the state’s system of discrimination against the community. Read more about Knesset moves to force national service on Palestinians in Israel
Committee of Presbyterian Church (USA) votes in favor of divestment; now heads for final vote
3 July 2012
A committee of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of an upcoming divestment initiative that could pull the church’s funds from three major US companies. Read more about Committee of Presbyterian Church (USA) votes in favor of divestment; now heads for final vote
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