8 June 2012
In this week’s podcast, updates on the continuing hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners as Israel reneges on recent agreements; West Bank villagers are determined to stay on their land; BDS news, and much more! Read more about The Electronic Intifada Weekly Podcast - 7 June 2012
8 June 2012
Controversy over a desalination plant in Gaza highlights the role of aid agencies in subsidizing the occupation and letting Israel off the hook for destroying Palestinian infrastructure. Read more about Water desalination projects to solve Gaza’s problems: a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
Gaza City 7 June 2012
Wheat farmers in Gaza face a lack of irrigation and fuel due to the Israeli blockade while fertile farmland is declared off-limits by the Israeli army. Read more about Gaza farmers rush to grow wheat under fear of Israeli fire
6 June 2012
In this week’s BDS roundup, Arizona State University’s student government votes to divest from Israel; Evergreen State College’s student-run campus cafe boycotts Israeli products; and more! Read more about BDS roundup: Arizona State University student government votes to divest from Israel
6 June 2012
For the first time since their hunger strikes began, an independent doctor has been allowed to visit Mahmoud Sarsak and Akram Rikhawi in Israeli jail, confirming the imminent danger to their lives. Sarsak, once a star athlete, now weighs a little over 100 pounds (51kg) and is close to death. Read more about Time running out for hunger striking footballer as rights groups demand urgent pressure on Israel
6 June 2012
A new play takes a poetic, violent, poignant take on the Biblical story of Abraham. Read more about Drones provide backdrop to Bible-inspired play by Palestinian writer
5 June 2012
The Attorney General of California has rejected a request by a Zionist group to prosecute a California State University professor for “misuse of state resources” over a website on which he campaigns for boycott of Israel. Read more about In blow to Zionist censors, California backs professor's right to call for Israel boycott on state university website
5 June 2012
The Canadian circus arts company Cirque du Soleil is touring the Middle East this summer; one of the cities they’re performing in is Tel Aviv. Read more about Cirque du Soleil
Berkeley 5 June 2012
A delegation of activists from Palestinian refugee rights groups recently visited Cape Town, South Africa, to discuss the practicalities of implementing the right of return. Read more about Campaigners strategize refugee return during South Africa visit
Ramallah 5 June 2012
Since the end of the mass hunger strike in the early hours of 15 May, rumors of Israel reneging on the agreement have solidified into facts. Read more about Palestinian prisoners’ hunger strikes continue as Israel violates agreements