16 July 2011
Following last week’s call by Palestinians for immediate military sanctions on Israel, “similar to that imposed against apartheid South Africa in the past,” US trade union members released a statement announcing full support of the call, BDS, and the right of return. Read more about US trade unionists support Palestinian call for military sanctions on Israel
Tel Aviv 15 July 2011
Amid all the sensational scenes of recent confrontation between Israeli authorities and Western “pro-Palestinian” activists (including Israelis), what became apparent was that Palestinians themselves could not be seen or heard. Read more about Where are the Palestinians?
14 July 2011
On Friday the High Court in London will hear an appeal from Sheikh Raed Salah, a popular Palestinian leader, and head of the Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel who has been in a British jail since his arrest four days into a UK speaking tour late last month. Palestine solidarity activists in the UK have called for supporters to take action to demand Salah’s release. Read more about As Raed Salah case goes to High Court, UK solidarity campaigners call for action
14 July 2011
The New York Times has told The Electronic Intifada it stands fully behind an article by its Jerusalem bureau chief Ethan Bronner despite compelling evidence that the article contains fabrications, misleading statements, and gross exaggerations. Read more about New York Times stands by Ethan Bronner's Facebook fabrications
13 July 2011
Following up on our report yesterday on the human rights monitoring boat Oliva, we have video today of the boat being attacked by water cannons from an Israeli war ship. CPS Gaza boat and crew were attacked with water cannons on 13 Jule 2011 at midday. The boat filled with water, as those aboard were hit in the face with powerful blasts of water. Read more about Israeli warship attacks international human rights boat Oliva
Milan 14 July 2011
Palestine solidarity activists in Milan held vibrant protests against an Israeli propaganda festival in the city center last month, highlighting Italian complicity with the Israeli occupation. Read more about Israeli propaganda festival finds few fans in Milan
Athens 13 July 2011
The French vessel Dignité-al Karama is the only boat from the Freedom Flotilla II now sailing for Gaza in an attempt to break the maritime siege imposed by Israel. Read more about "Dignity" ship remains destined for Gaza
13 July 2011
Days after Palestinians called for comprehensive military sanctions against Israel, the European Network Against Arms Trade (ENAAT) came out in public support of the arms embargo and for the Palestinian-led boycott (BDS) movement. Read more about European anti-arms trade network supports Palestinian call for arms embargo against Israel
13 July 2011
As she exits Palestine, Dina Elmuti reflects on the oppressive apparatus that surrounds her, and on the growing global struggle to break through it with something stronger, our humanity. Read more about The most powerful weapon is our humanity
13 July 2011
No doubt, Greece’s refusal to allow the Freedom Flotilla II to set sail for Gaza was partly the result of pressure — and possibly even financial blackmail — from the US and Israel. Nonetheless, it was not an isolated occurrence but the logical consequence of a process that was already underway. David Cronin analyzes for The Electronic Intifada. Read more about How Greece abandoned Palestine