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In whose name does Dutch FM Rosenthal speak?

Rifat Odeh Kassis 1 March 2011

Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal claims to oppose decisions taken by governments without balanced, negotiated political processes. But if this were really true, he would understand the need to bring Israeli officials and military officers responsible for such crimes to the International Criminal Court in The Hague instead of defending Israel’s actions in The Jerusalem Post. Read more about In whose name does Dutch FM Rosenthal speak?

Palestinians call for unity protest on 15 March

Pam Bailey 28 February 2011

GAZA CITY, occupied Gaza Strip (IPS) - A look at the Tunisian and Egyptian uprisings that succeeded in ousting long-entrenched dictators confirms a universal truth: it is the youth who are leading the way in forcing reform in the Middle East. Read more about Palestinians call for unity protest on 15 March

Arab pride reborn through revolution

Yasmeen El Khoudary 28 February 2011

The “Jasmine Revolution” in Tunis, “January 25 Revolution” in Egypt and the ongoing uprisings in Libya, Yemen and Bahrain are the true Arab awakening, for they are being led by the people and for the people. Read more about Arab pride reborn through revolution

Boycott roundup: Palestinians protest Canada's ties with JNF

25 February 2011

This week, a campaign was expanded in Europe against grocery items made in Israeli settlements; the Israel Philharmonic’s tour in the US is dogged by protests; and Palestinian queer activists are imploring international queer artists and academics to take a stand in solidarity.Â Read more about Boycott roundup: Palestinians protest Canada's ties with JNF

Murdered Jerusalem man subjected to racism even in death

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours 25 February 2011

Twenty-four-year-old Hussam Rwidy was killed in the early morning hours of Friday, 11 February, on Hillel Street in West Jerusalem as he and a friend, Murad Khader Joulani, were walking to their car to drive home from work. Read more about Murdered Jerusalem man subjected to racism even in death

Defending civil society in Israel and abroad

Ishai Menuchin 25 February 2011

If it has not become clear by now then we should make no mistake: Israeli civil society organizations working in the fields of human rights, peace and solidarity are in an increasingly hostile and precarious position in the Israeli public sphere. Ishai Menuchin comments for The Electronic Intifada. Read more about Defending civil society in Israel and abroad

Israel investing $1.6 million in "new media warriors"

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours 24 February 2011

In early February, Israeli military spokesperson Avi Benayahu announced that more than a hundred Israeli “media warriors” are to be trained to use social media tools to disseminate Israeli propaganda to audiences around the world. Read more about Israel investing $1.6 million in "new media warriors"

Palestinian fashion designer's uncompromising debut

Neville Rigby 24 February 2011

With style gurus and editors reveling in another pageant of new creations flaunted at London Fashion Week, a talented young Palestinian is bucking the trend with his own captivatingly unconventional designs. Read more about Palestinian fashion designer's uncompromising debut

Father of Furkan Dogan, slain on flotilla, seeks justice

Kristin Szremski 24 February 2011

What had started out on 3 June 2010 as a confident journey portending reunion had turned unexpectedly into mindless tragedy. In an interview with The Electronic Intifada contributor Kristin Szremski, Dr. Ahmet Doğan describes his quest for justice for his son slain on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. Read more about Father of Furkan Dogan, slain on flotilla, seeks justice

Gaddafi follows path of ousted dictators

Emad Mekay 22 February 2011

CAIRO (IPS) - The brutal response by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi against pro-democracy protestors in the country indicates his determination not to leave office without a bloody battle, but his moves follow the path that eventually led to ouster of two neighboring dictators. Read more about Gaddafi follows path of ousted dictators

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