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Network Analysis for Palestine Activists: science for a successful BDS campaign

Abraham Greenhouse 3 February 2012

Network terminology is becoming increasingly commonplace in Palestine activist circles, as well as among anti-Palestinian groups. We speak of “viral videos” and “links to the far right.” Anti-Palestinians have formed an “Israel Action Network” and refer to “Hubs of Delegitimization.” Are networks the latest innovation in an evolving arsenal of advocacy? Or just a catchy buzzword? The answer is neither. Read more about Network Analysis for Palestine Activists: science for a successful BDS campaign

"We will rebuild": Hebron family resists unrelenting settler violence

Emily Lawrence Hebron 3 February 2012

Despite chronic attacks on their homes and property by settlers, while Israeli forces continue to confiscate more and more land to serve the nearby settlement, the Jaber family hold fast to both their heritage and their future. Read more about "We will rebuild": Hebron family resists unrelenting settler violence

Leading Palestinians boycott UN head Ban Ki-moon in Gaza as rebuffed prisoners' families greet him with shoes

Ali Abunimah 2 February 2012

Leading Palestinian figures including prominent human rights advocates Dr. Eyad Sarraj, and Raji Sourani have boycotted a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in Gaza today over the latter’s refusal to meet with the families of Palestinian prisoners. Read more about Leading Palestinians boycott UN head Ban Ki-moon in Gaza as rebuffed prisoners' families greet him with shoes

Why is the BBC so afraid of the word "Palestine"?

Amena Saleem 2 February 2012

This week, the BBC issued its final ruling on a controversy which has been raging for nearly a year after the words “Free Palestine” were censored from a freestyle rap played on Radio 1Xtra. Read more about Why is the BBC so afraid of the word "Palestine"?

NGO Monitor used misleading translation to smear human rights defender

Ben White 2 February 2012

NGO Monitor unapologetically smeared leading Palestinian human rights defender using an incorrect translation. Read more about NGO Monitor used misleading translation to smear human rights defender

Raising a Palestinian flag in Acre

Jalal Abukhater 2 February 2012

In a brave move by Ihsan Orabi from Tamra, the Israeli flag hung on Napoleon statue on a hill in Acre has been removed and replaced with a Palestinian flag. Ihsan Orabi has also sprayed “price tag” on the statue, as well as his name. Read more about Raising a Palestinian flag in Acre

As anti-BDS attacks mount, students feel unsafe but U of Penn President maintains shameful silence

Ali Abunimah 2 February 2012

Unchecked inflammatory rhetoric by opponents of the Penn BDS conference, and the University of Pennsylvania’s failure to act, is making students feel unsafe. Read more about As anti-BDS attacks mount, students feel unsafe but U of Penn President maintains shameful silence

Veolia treats wastewater from Modi'in Illit settlement

Adri Nieuwhof 2 February 2012

Recent research by Who Profits? shows that. Veolia Water Israel provides services to the illegal settlement of Modi’in Illit, and Veolia Transportation Israel operates a total of seven - instead of four - bus lines that run through Palestinian land. Read more about Veolia treats wastewater from Modi'in Illit settlement

BDS proposal wins big at Occupy Oakland

Nora Barrows-Friedman 2 February 2012

A resolution to support the BDS movement was passed in a near-unanimous vote at Occupy Oakland’s general assembly on Wednesday evening. Read more about BDS proposal wins big at Occupy Oakland

New documentary presents shallow view of Arafat

Sarah Irving 1 February 2012

A new documentary on Yasser Arafat accesses big-name Palestinian figures but wastes an opportunity to provide an in-depth look at the late leader. Read more about New documentary presents shallow view of Arafat

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