Cairo 26 July 2012
Rami Almeghari’s family joins him in Cairo to celebrate Ramadan and enjoy a respite from the debilitating power cuts in Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing siege. Read more about Respite at Ramadan: as power cuts continue in Gaza, my kids marvel at Cairo's lights
25 July 2012
Only when it comes to Israel do “mainstream” American commentators permit themselves to indulge in this kind of racism. Read more about Africans as "flood," Palestinians as "demographic threat": Ruth Marcus' vulgar racism in Washington Post
25 July 2012
Protesters in three US cities demand TIAA-CREF drop investments from companies profiting from Israel’s violations of international law; Jazz musicians urged to cancel gig at Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat; and more! Read more about BDS roundup: Protesters demand TIAA-CREF drop investments in companies profiting from Israel's occupation
24 July 2012
I refuse to be silent as the European Union abets Israeli apartheid. Read more about Why I tried to arrest Avigdor Lieberman (again)
Ft. Worth 23 July 2012
Despite Israel’s ruthless violations of their basic human rights and the theft of their land, Palestinians continue to remain steadfast in their uncompromising struggle against occupation. Read more about Palestine’s own Liberation Day is coming
23 July 2012
Are Palestinian Authority officials afraid of “reprisals” from the Obama administration if they criticize US policy? It would seem so, according to a Washington Post reporter. Read more about Palestinian officials silenced by fear of Obama "reprisals" says Washington Post reporter
23 July 2012
Under deal with Israel, Rikhawi will be released on 25 January 2013, six months prior to his original release date Read more about Akram Rikhawi ends 102-day hunger strike as Israel agrees to early release
23 July 2012
AP’s Jerusalem bureau stands by baseless report that Christians in Gaza have been forced to convert to Islam, even after the agency’s own reporter acknowledged the claims weren’t true Read more about AP Jerusalem bureau stands by false report of “forced conversions” in Gaza
22 July 2012
G4S, the firm at the center of the debacle over security for the London 2012 Olympics, helps Israel secure facilities where Palestinian children are imprisoned and severely abused. Read more about London Olympics security firm G4S helps Israel abuse Palestinian children in solitary confinement
21 July 2012
Shahd Abusalama meets the hunger striker Akram Rikhawi’s desperately worried family in Rafah, as his hunger strike passes 100 days. Read more about “Are they waiting for him to return in a coffin?”: Akram Rikhawi's family urges action from Gaza