8 July 2011
Following on the heels of punk rock icon Jello Biafra’s last-minute — however reluctant — decision to respect the Palestinian-led call for BDS, Punks Against Apartheid say they’ve just begun their work with the global BDS movement. Read more about Building the BDS movement: Punks Against Apartheid say "It's bigger than Jello Biafra"
8 July 2011
The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Committee (BNC) announced today a call for an urgent military embargo against Israel, “similar to that imposed against apartheid South Africa in the past.” Read more about Palestinians call for military sanctions on Israel 7 years after ICJ ruling
8 July 2011
In June, The Electronic Intifada revealed the true identity of the hoaxster behind “Amina Arraf,” the so-called “Gay Girl in Damascus” blogger. In an interview with France 24 Arabic’s program Aswat al-Shabaka, Ali Abunimah explains how the hoax was uncovered and why it was important to do so. Read more about Ali Abunimah explains the Amina "Gay Girl in Damascus" hoax on France 24 Arabic channel
Gaza Strip 7 July 2011
Gaza’s children are still planning a welcome ceremony for the Freedom Flotilla II, despite how Greece and other countries have connived with Israel to block its voyage of solidarity. Read more about Gaza youth still determined to welcome flotilla
7 July 2011
The Egyptian Independent Union Federation affirmed solidarity with the Palestinian people and upheld a commitment to “reject any form of normal relations” with Israel, including gas supply agreements that have been in place since Mubarak was empowered. Read more about Independent trade unions in Egypt endorse BDS
7 July 2011
The Israeli production company Zed Films that made the anti-flotilla propaganda video “Sex with the Psychologist” lists the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, the Government Press Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other official Israeli bodies as its clients. Does this indicate that this and other recent propaganda videos are the work of the Israeli government? Read more about Firm that produced anti-flotilla video works for Israeli government
Gaza City 8 July 2011
According to Hassan Saifi, a representative of the ministry for religious affairs in Gaza, a quarter of the Gaza Strip’s 800 mosques were damaged or destroyed in the Israeli attack on Gaza in winter 2008-09. Read more about Cash shortage hampers rebuilding of mosques destroyed by Israel
7 July 2011
Severe pollution and Israel’s frequent attacks on fishing vessels have made it healthier for Gazans to eat farmed fish rather than fish caught at sea. Read more about Siege and sewage make farmed fish a temporary option for Gaza
Gaza City 12 July 2011
A month ago, Oliva, the first boat to monitor human rights violations in the Palestinian territorial waters, was launched. Read more about Solidarity at sea on board the Oliva
7 July 2011
On 30 June, a new Israeli video appeared on the internet which used satire to attack and misrepresent the Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2. “Sex with the Psychologist” features a young woman seeking treatment for an unspecified but apparently traumatic problem. The psychologist performs a Rorschach test which causes her to tell a story of a young woman who has been abused and harassed. Read more about Film production company Zed Films behind "Sex with the Psychologist" hasbara video