28 June 2011
Last Saturday, The Electronic Intifada revealed the true identity of “Marc,” the star of a YouTube video, who claimed to be a disillusioned activist turned away from the Gaza Freedom Flotilla because he’s gay. He was in fact Omer Gershon, a minor celebrity in Tel Aviv’s club scene. Read more about What does fraudulent "anti-gay flotilla" video tell us about Israeli hasbara strategy?
27 June 2011
In an op-ed published by Al Jazeera English today, I write about the US government’s attempts to criminalize the Palestine solidarity activists — including the State Department’s threats to prosecute activists involved with the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. I also appeared on Al Jazeera English’s The Stream today to discuss FBI raids and subpoenas targeting activists. Read more about US government moves to criminalize Palestine solidarity
27 June 2011
A ship due to join the Gaza Freedom Flotilla was sabotaged in the Greek port of Piraeus today according to organizers. A Swedish-language statement issued by Ship to Gaza described damage to the ship’s propeller shaft. Here is a rapid translation of the statement by The Electronic Intifada: Read more about Gaza-bound ship "Juliano" found sabotaged in Greek port
27 June 2011
Israeli officials are flatly contradicting one another about claims the upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla is made up of “extremists” and supports “terrorists. Read more about Israeli officials contradict each other over Gaza flotilla "extremism" claims
26 June 2011
Irish activists in Dublin say they are preparing to hold “a loud and colorful” protest at an upcoming Riverdance performance “to highlight the shameful fact that Riverdance is scheduled to tour Israel this September.” Read more about Boycott activists in Dublin: Riverdance, don't dance for Israeli apartheid!
25 June 2011
The disillusioned “gay activist” called “Marc” who appeared in a YouTube video condemning the Gaza Freedom Flotilla for alleged homophobia, that was tweeted by the Israeli Government Press Office, has been identified as an Israeli called Omer Gershon. Read more about Israeli actor in anti-Gaza Flotilla pinkwashing video identified
25 June 2011
One of the first people to disseminate a mysterious YouTube video condemning the upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla has confirmed to The Electronic Intifada that he works at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more about Israeli prime minister's office staffer confirms to EI he promoted pinkwashing video
24 June 2011
The Popular Struggle Coordination Committee reports today that the Israeli army opened fire at a Palestinian protester operating a bulldozer at a gate in the wall in Bilin village today. Hundreds protested today during the weekly demonstration in the occupied West Bank village today, after the Israeli army finally began to implement this week an Israeli high court decision made four years ago to dismantle part of the illegal Israeli wall in the village. Read more about Bilin protesters bulldoze part of Israel's illegal wall
24 June 2011
In comments yesterday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seemed to lay the ground – indeed almost provide a green light – for an Israeli military attack on the upcoming Gaza Freedom Flotilla, which will include the US Boat to Gaza. Read more about Hillary Clinton gives green light for Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla
24 June 2011
While Egypt has played an important role in the fate of the Palestinian national movement, little attention has been paid to Palestinians in Egypt. In a new policy brief from Al-Shabaka: the Palestinian Policy Network, Oroub el-Abed gives an overview of the experience of Palestinians in Egypt and where they stand today. Read more about Oroub al-Abed on "The Invisible Community: Egypt's Palestinians"