8 July 2011
In June, The Electronic Intifada revealed the true identity of the hoaxster behind “Amina Arraf,” the so-called “Gay Girl in Damascus” blogger. In an interview with France 24 Arabic’s program Aswat al-Shabaka, Ali Abunimah explains how the hoax was uncovered and why it was important to do so. Read more about Ali Abunimah explains the Amina "Gay Girl in Damascus" hoax on France 24 Arabic channel
7 July 2011
The Egyptian Independent Union Federation affirmed solidarity with the Palestinian people and upheld a commitment to “reject any form of normal relations” with Israel, including gas supply agreements that have been in place since Mubarak was empowered. Read more about Independent trade unions in Egypt endorse BDS
7 July 2011
The Israeli production company Zed Films that made the anti-flotilla propaganda video “Sex with the Psychologist” lists the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, the Government Press Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other official Israeli bodies as its clients. Does this indicate that this and other recent propaganda videos are the work of the Israeli government? Read more about Firm that produced anti-flotilla video works for Israeli government
7 July 2011
On 30 June, a new Israeli video appeared on the internet which used satire to attack and misrepresent the Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2. “Sex with the Psychologist” features a young woman seeking treatment for an unspecified but apparently traumatic problem. The psychologist performs a Rorschach test which causes her to tell a story of a young woman who has been abused and harassed. Read more about Film production company Zed Films behind "Sex with the Psychologist" hasbara video
5 July 2011
BDS activists with We Divest From Israel’s Occupation recently performed a flashmob action in New York City’s Times Square after pension giant TIAA-CREF censored a shareholder resolution last week. Read more about BDS activists to TIAA-CREF: We divest from Israel's occupation
5 July 2011
Yesterday Canadian activists attempted to leave Greece and sail for Gaza, but their boat was boarded and commandeered by Greek coast guards. Today, the activists on board the Tahrir issued a statement to explain their current situation and the action they want Canadians and other supporters to take. Read more about Following boarding and arrests, Canada boat demands end to Greek interference
5 July 2011
In an interview on the France 24 Arabic channel’s program Aswat al-Shabaka, The Electronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah explains how the marc3pax video hoax was debunked and how it fit into Israeli efforts to discredit the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. Read more about Ali Abunimah explains marc3pax video hoax on France 24 Arabic channel
4 July 2011
The Canadian Boat to Gaza, the “Tahrir,” attempted to set sail for the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip today from the port of Agios Nikolaos, on the Greek island of Crete, but was quickly intercepted and boarded by the Greek Coast Guard. Read more about Canadian boat forced back to shore after attempt to sail for Gaza - report and pictures
3 July 2011
In a move intended to convince skeptics to finally accept Israel’s claims that the Gaza Freedom Flotilla 2 poses a real danger, the Israeli military spokesperson’s office has issued photographic evidence in a blog post titled “Flotilla II Seeks Provocation, Poses Threat to Israel.” Read more about Israel army releases photographic proof of Flotilla "Threat to Israel"
2 July 2011
The Electronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah and other Palestinian and solidarity activists, scholars and artists appear in a newly released video from U.S. Boat to Gaza. Read more about Video: "The Audacity To Love" from U.S. Boat to Gaza