Month in Pictures: June 2012
6 July 2012
A monthly roundup of photographs documenting Palestine, Palestinian life, politics and culture, and international solidarity with Palestine. Read more about Month in Pictures: June 2012
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Watch: What killed Arafat? Clayton Swisher, Ali Abunimah on The Stream
6 July 2012
Investigative reporter Clayton Swisher is joined by Ali Abunimah on to discuss the bombshell revelations that Yasser Arafat may have been poisoned with the radioactive element polonium. Read more about Watch: What killed Arafat? Clayton Swisher, Ali Abunimah on The Stream
Divestment vote fails, but Presbyterian Church (USA) resolves to boycott Israeli settlement products
6 July 2012
“This very close divestment vote and the successful boycott vote, along with several other recent watershed victories, makes clear that Israel can no longer count on being singled out for special treatment.” Read more about Divestment vote fails, but Presbyterian Church (USA) resolves to boycott Israeli settlement products
The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Jalal Abukhater on PA repression - 6 July 2012
6 July 2012
In this week’s podcast: A report from Jalal Abukhater on the Palestinian Authority police’s violent attacks on Palestinian protesters in Ramallah – “They tried to do this without anyone seeing them on camera.” Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast featuring Jalal Abukhater on PA repression - 6 July 2012
EU chief polishes Palestinians' chains
6 July 2012
The EU’s police support mission in Palestine is facilitating massive abuses of human rights. Read more about EU chief polishes Palestinians' chains
No easy victories: Presbyterian Church USA divestment measure loses by only two votes
6 July 2012
A measure to divest approximately $17 million of the Presbyterian Church USA’s funds from corporations profitting from the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands was defeated by only two votes tonight. Read more about No easy victories: Presbyterian Church USA divestment measure loses by only two votes
On eve of synod, Palestine/Israel motion gains more support
5 July 2012
On the eve of the Church of England’s General Synod, the Private Member’s Motion on Palestine/Israel by Dr John Dinnen has received further support from Independent Jewish Voices (IJV), The Parents Circle-Family Forum member Rami Elhanan, and the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions. Read more about On eve of synod, Palestine/Israel motion gains more support
Life of Akram Rikhawi, father of 8, in grave danger after 85 days of hunger strike
5 July 2012
The life of Akram Rikhawi is in grave danger 85 days into his hunger strike, human rights groups warned today. Read more about Life of Akram Rikhawi, father of 8, in grave danger after 85 days of hunger strike
Israel orders destruction of entire West Bank village
Susya 5 July 2012
Residents of Susya fight to remain on their land as Israel hands down orders to demolish the whole West Bank village. Read more about Israel orders destruction of entire West Bank village
UPDATED: Minister hints at UK, EU move towards ban on Israeli settlement goods
5 July 2012
Update 2 appended: Foreign office (FCO) minister Alistair Burt yesterday dropped the strongest hint yet that the UK may be moving towards a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements. Read more about UPDATED: Minister hints at UK, EU move towards ban on Israeli settlement goods
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