14 November 2011
It is now less than 24 hours before the brave Freedom Riders of the 21st century attempt to break the mold of oppression, indignity and intolerable suffering in order to lead a path of long lasting justice, freedom, and equality. Read more about Palestinians clarify goal of "Freedom Rides" challenge to segregated Israeli buses
14 November 2011
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the UK body that regulates truthfulness in advertising, has ruled against an ad in The Jewish Chronicle for promoting real estate in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The 2 November ASA ruling says that the ad, which appeared in June 2011, was headlined, “Vineyard View EFRAT New Neighbourhood in Dekel UNIQUE DEVLEOPMENT [sic] OF 26 NEW HOUSES.” According to the ASA: Read more about UK regulator rules against deceptive settlement ad in The Jewish Chronicle
14 November 2011
The Russell Tribunal on Palestine concludes that Israel imposes a system of systematic, institutional apartheid against the Palestinian people. It also finds that Israel is involved in persecution of the Palestinian people which is a separate crime against of humanity. Read more about Jury declares Israel an apartheid state at Russell Tribunal meeting in Cape Town
14 November 2011
In an Orwellian move, the Provost of the University of Chicago sent an email to the entire campus titled “Freedom of Expression” to announce the university’s intention to crack down on any protestors of tomorrow’s event with former Bush administration officials Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. Provost Thomas Rosenbaum wrote: Read more about In name of "freedom," University of Chicago threatens Condoleezza Rice protestors
13 November 2011
Before I start, it is worthy to note that the following two incidents took place only in the last three days. The following is just another example of life under Israeli occupation. What Press Freedom? Read more about Arrested for Standing By and Filming
13 November 2011
Many people in Palestine couldn’t feel the happiness of Eid at its fullest, especially the detainees’ families. Gomana is a ten-year-old girl whose mother died after she delivered her, and whose father has been imprisoned since she was less than two years old, leaving her uncle to look after her. She started calling him Dad till she once came back from her school to discover that he was killed by the IOF leaving her to her 70-year-old grandmother to take care of her. Read more about "I wish Dad was here celebrating Eid with me"
13 November 2011
Belgian journalist and filmmaker Chris den Hond has released a brief documentary about the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. The video explains the justifications for consumer and academic boycott and features stunning footage of non-violent confrontational actions taken by French solidarity activists. It also discusses the repression activists face in France for their activities and the government’s efforts to criminalize Palestine solidarity. Read more about Video: Brief documentary highlights "stunning" BDS actions in France
11 November 2011
A bill introduced in the United States Congress last month would require the State Department to investigate “The sources of any logistical, technical, or financial support for the Gaza flotilla ships, including the Audacity of Hope, that were set to set sail from Greece on July 1, 2011.” Read more about Bill in Congress seeks to investigate US Boat to Gaza for "terrorist" ties
11 November 2011
Two Israel propaganda events at different Chicago-area universities were creatively protested last night, showing that Israel and its supporters are having a hard time going unchallenged these days. Read more about Video: Chicago students say "mic check, fact check!" to protest StandWithUs propaganda event
11 November 2011
Irish sports celebrity Trevor Hogan speaks of his week in Israeli custody. Read more about "We must challenge Israeli mindset," says rugby star turned blockade buster