30 March 2012
In a landmark development in the US Palestine solidarity movement, M.E.Ch.A., the largest association of Latin@ youth in the US, voted overwhelmingly to endorse the Palestinian call for boycott, divestment and sanctions. Read more about On Land Day and César Chávez Day, Latin@ youth association endorses Palestinian BDS call
30 March 2012
At least 500 Palestinians face total electricity cuts after Israel issued stop-work orders on solar panel and wind turbine systems in the South Hebron Hills, while illegal settlements in the area are provided with electricity and water. Read more about Israel threatens to demolish German-funded solar energy systems in West Bank
30 March 2012
March 30, 2012 marks the 46th anniversary of Land Day. As I welcome this immortal day, a flood of memories flows through my mind. Read more about On Land Day, Palestinians Remember the Price of Freedom
30 March 2012
Durban-based artist and member of the South African Artists Against Apartheid collective, Iain EWOK Robinson, has released a music track, “Freedom for us All,” as part of (and for) today’s international “BDS Day of Action” which coincides with the annual commemoration of Land Day. Read more about The Beast (of Apartheid) is back: South African hip-hop track released for Palestine's Land Day, BDS Day of Action
30 March 2012
Just after 2AM Palestine local time, or around 7PM US East Coast time, Addameer, the Palestinian prisoner’s rights group, issued this important statement in Arabic via Facebook and in English on its website regarding Hana al-Shalabi, the Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for more than 40 days against her detention without charge or trial by Israe Read more about Addameer, PHRI won't confirm Hana Shalabi ends hunger strike, warn of coercion in banishment deal
29 March 2012
The anti-apartheid fighter, and former wife of Nelson Mandela, once shared Hana al-Shalabi’s fate under the South African apartheid regime – banishment to a distant region. Read more about In banishment to Gaza, Hana al-Shalabi would face Winnie Mandela's fate and hope
29 March 2012
American poet, activist and teacher Adrienne Rich passed away yesterday at age 82. Read more about Remembering Adrienne Rich: poet, activist and supporter of Palestinian liberation
29 March 2012
Legendary UK musician, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, has reiterated his strong support for the Palestinian campaign to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel in a statement announcing a forthcoming conference in Brazil to support and expand the global movement for Palestinian rights. Read more about "We stand with you": Pink Floyd's Roger Waters announces Palestine solidarity forum in Brazil
29 March 2012
What happens with Israeli media watchdog group CAMERA tries to rewrite history and go after Ilan Pappé. Read more about Ilan Pappé and CAMERA: how Zionists are fighting history
28 March 2012
Globalized Palestine: The National Sell-Out of a Homeland explores the rise of a new Palestinian elite that works together with international organizations against the will of the majority of its compatriots. Read more about New book shows how the PA enriched an elite and normalized occupation