15 August 2011
Thousands of Palestinian refugees have fled their camp in the city of Latakia on Syria’s Mediterranean coast amid an assault in the area by Syrian forces, UNRWA Spokesman Chris Gunness told The Electronic Intifada by telephone from Gaza. Read more about Thousands of Palestinians flee refugee camp near Latakia, Syria - UNRWA
15 August 2011
One of the founders of Gaza Youth Break Out (GYBO), known as “Abu Yazan” has reportedly been arrested by the Hamas authorities in the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip after returning from a speaking tour in France. Read more about Leader of Gaza youth group said arrested by Hamas authorities on return from France
15 August 2011
On Tuesday, Gaza disappeared from the world’s telecommunication networks for between 12 and 18 hours. This was an anxious time for both Gaza’s residents and those trying to contact friends, colleagues and loved ones from the outside. Read more about Unexplained Gaza communications "blackout" highlights Israeli control of networks
Hebron 15 August 2011
Palestinian women in Hebron have formed a traditional handicrafts cooperative to preserve cultural heritage and provide stable income for dozens of families hit hard by the economic effects of Israel’s occupation. Read more about Preserving Palestinian heritage one stitch at a time
14 August 2011
Le Monde runs full-page feature pandering to Israeli myths on science and education Read more about French journal of record peddles Zionist propaganda
13 August 2011
Boycott from Within, a coalition of citizens of Israel, both Palestinian and Jewish, organizing in support of the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) issued a statement today expressing their solidarity with Australian BDS activists facing severe state repression. Read more about BDS activists in Israel stand with Australian counterparts facing repression
Gaza City 12 August 2011
Access to education for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails is getting worse. The 1,800 Palestinian prisoners who were supposed to complete their secondary school exams were not permitted to do so by the Israeli Prison Service. Read more about Gazans vent anger as Israel deprives prisoners of education
12 August 2011
Sawsan Qaoud documents how the idea for a Palestinian women’s football team was brought to life — and recounts the difficulties the players face on a regular basis just to play — in Women in the Stadium. Read more about Film review: women footballers struggle to play (and win)
12 August 2011
Why are Israeli firms that build illegal settlements taking part in a Swedish initiative to help Palestine’s private sector? Read more about Sweden, Israel and the banalization of evil
11 August 2011
Palestinians in Gaza are still waiting for Egypt’s promise to ease the closure of Rafah crossing to materialize. Read more about Frustration simmers over Egypt-Gaza border closure