Gaza Strip 22 July 2011
Why won’t the international media ask women in Gaza what really matters to them? Yasmeen El-Khoudary comments for The Electronic Intifada. Read more about Who is the real oppressor of Gaza women's rights?
Ramallah 22 July 2011
Suspended Lives, a photography exhibition that profiles ten women and their incarceration in Israeli prisons, is part of the UN Women’s project “Palestinian Female Prisoners in Israeli Prison,” which aims to uphold and advocate for the rights of Palestinian female prisoners. Read more about Women prisoners tell their stories in "Suspended Lives"
22 July 2011
The effort to gain recognition for a “State of Palestine” as a West Bank enclave inhabited by a fraction of the Palestinian people may intimidate Israel, but does not constitute a defining moment in the struggle for the liberation of Palestine, argues Ilan Pappe. Read more about The grumpy diplomats of the rogue state
21 July 2011
Palestinian artist Khaled Jarrar, from the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, has been stamping people’s passports with a seal of a “State of Palestine” to send “a strong political message about our existence as human beings.” Read more about Palestinian artist Khaled Jarrar wants to stamp your passport
21 July 2011
A coalition of European solidarity organizations have issued a declaration today calling for a day of action against the Israeli produce company Agrexco on 26 November and affirming their “determination to put an end to Agrexco’s presence in Europe.” Read more about European solidarity organizations mobilize against Agrexco
21 July 2011
The bloodbath in the occupied Golan Heights on Nakba Day could have been worse if it wasn’t for a medical team led by Taiseer Maray. Read more about Eyewitness: Golan Heights demonstrators just wanted to return home
Reader comments on The Electronic Intifada are moderated. This means all comments are reviewed before publication. We welcome comments that represent a range of informed viewpoints and we encourage debate. We also encourage you to make your comment as briefly as possible and to focus on expressing your thoughts clearly. Comments are limited to 2000 characters. Read more about Comments policy
20 July 2011
Despite an unprecendented public outcry, Finland’s Ministry of Defense is set to go ahead with a controversial collaboration with Israeli arms companies deeply involved in Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land. Read more about Despite opposition, Finland proceeds with Israel arms deal
Beer Sheva 20 July 2011
The Big Mosque in Beer Sheva is once again at the heart of a battle between the area’s Muslim residents and the municipality. Read more about No place for Muslims to pray in Beer Sheva
20 July 2011
A new video from NGO Monitor promotes a project to expose the network of funding behind the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. Read more about NGO Monitor smear video comes straight from the sewer