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Israel media publish, retract, then confirm calls for destruction of Al-Aqsa, "cleansing" of Israel's "enemies"

Ali Abunimah 10 February 2012

Israeli media reported, then retracted and then confirmed a claim that a Likud leader, Moshe Feiglin, was heading a rally to Al-Aqsa to call for its destruction. Meanwhile on Sunday morning, 12 February, Israeli police stopped Feiglin and several Likud activists from entering the Al-Aqsa compound. 

Interview: Ex-prisoner reflects on friendship with Khader Adnan and his hunger strike for justice

Bekah Wolf 9 February 2012

Popular resistance leader Mousa Abu Maria shared an Israeli prison cell with Khader Adnan, now completing his 55th day of hunger strike. Abu Maria recalls Adnan’s leadership in organizing and educating prisoners in this interview for The Electronic Intifada. 

Israel military again delays action on Khader Adnan's appeal as concern over hunger striker's condition mounts

Ali Abunimah 9 February 2012

Despite his grave medical condition after 54 days of hunger strike, Israeli military authorities have once again postponed action on Khader Adnan’s appeal against his four-month “administrative detention” – without charge or trial. 

VIDEO: Former Irish hunger striker's message for Khader Adnan, a Palestinian prisoner 55 days on hunger strike

Ali Abunimah 9 February 2012

Tommy McKearney, one of the participants of the legendary 1980-81 Irish hunger strikes has sent a video message of solidarity to Khader Adnan and his family. Adnan, a Palestinian, has been on hunger strike ever since his 17 December detention without charge or trial by Israeli occupation forces in the West Bank. 

BDS roundup: South Africa to consider Israel boycott; defending academic freedom; and more

Nora Barrows-Friedman 8 February 2012

A regular roundup of news and actions from the global boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. Canadian radio broadcasters urge a Vancouver station to adopt a BDS resolution, boycott campaigners urge Cat Power to cancel her upcoming Tel Aviv performance, and more. 

Presbyterian church body hits back hard at JCPA's "anti-Semitism" smear over support for Palestinian rights

Ali Abunimah 8 February 2012

The Israel Palestine Mission Network (IPMN) of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has hit back strongly at a smear campaign from a major pro-Israel group aimed at portraying it as “anti-Semitic.” In responding to allegations from the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), IPMN stated: