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New Sabra hummus ad uses images of Arabs, Africans to cover up Israel army connection

Ali Abunimah 24 January 2012

The Strauss Group, the company that openly supports the Israeli army and makes Sabra brand hummus, is trying a new advertising strategy to hide its Israeli connections and combat a growing boycott movement. It is to depict Arabs and Muslims in its ads as a form of cover. Should we call this “Arabwashing?” Read more about New Sabra hummus ad uses images of Arabs, Africans to cover up Israel army connection

Veolia must stop assisting the occupier and leave Jerusalem, says Hamas spokesperson

Adri Nieuwhof 24 January 2012

Hamas spokesperson Mushir al-Masri condems the Jerusalem Light Rail project and calls on French companies Veolia and Alstom to stop assisting the occupier and leave Jerusalem. Meanwhile Veolia Israel’s CEO says the company “won’t stop the train” if Israeli authorities do not approve Veolia’s deal with Egged to sell its shares in the light rail. Read more about Veolia must stop assisting the occupier and leave Jerusalem, says Hamas spokesperson

"Anti-Semitism" smear is about targeting MK Haneen Zoabi, even though it uses me

Ben White 23 January 2012

Today I was surprised to find myself being used in the campaign to threaten Zoabi, with Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot running a pathetic smear piece. Read more about "Anti-Semitism" smear is about targeting MK Haneen Zoabi, even though it uses me

Despite video evidence, Israeli soldiers are never held accountable for their crimes

Jalal Abukhater 22 January 2012

In every video you would see a brutal act by an Israeli soldier that requires accountability, but typically the act passes away at the end of the day without any of the soldiers being held accountable for their crimes Read more about Despite video evidence, Israeli soldiers are never held accountable for their crimes

In scandalous new campaign video, Obama takes Israel pandering to dangerous levels

Ali Abunimah 21 January 2012

Is Barack Obama running for reelection as President of the United States or Prime Minister of Israel? A new Obama campaign video makes it increasingly hard to tell, and even more ominously ratchets further the Israelization of US politics. Read more about In scandalous new campaign video, Obama takes Israel pandering to dangerous levels

A detainee at Risk: Ongoing Hunger Strike Since December 17

Shahd Abusalama 21 January 2012

An administrative detainee, Khader Adnan, refuses to break his hunger strike that is continuing since December, 17 in protest for the unjust system of administrative detention that he and hundreds of his fellows behind Israeli bars are serving. Read more about A detainee at Risk: Ongoing Hunger Strike Since December 17

Incitement intensifies against Arab MKs - are threats encouraging physical attacks?

Ben White 20 January 2012

Open incitement against Arab Members of Knesset has reached new heights, creating an atmosphere of real danger to the political work - and physical safety - of these elected members of the Palestinian minority. Read more about Incitement intensifies against Arab MKs - are threats encouraging physical attacks?

Palestinians and desensitization: is it the time for a third intifada?

Rana Baker 19 January 2012

International agencies and well-planned political moves help desensitize the Palestinian people to Israel’s brutality. Read more about Palestinians and desensitization: is it the time for a third intifada?

Despite Netanyahu denial, campaign to smear Haaretz as "enemy" of Israel already underway

Ali Abunimah 19 January 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to deny comments attributed to him that The New York Times and Haaretz are Israel’s greatest enemies. Read more about Despite Netanyahu denial, campaign to smear Haaretz as "enemy" of Israel already underway

Noted French theorist Jacques Rancière cancels Israel lecture, heeding boycott call

Ali Abunimah 19 January 2012

Noted French philosopher and political theorist Jacques Rancière has canceled a visit to Israel after an appeal by PACBI, the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. Read more about Noted French theorist Jacques Rancière cancels Israel lecture, heeding boycott call