An interview with Omar Barghouti, a founder of the boycott, divestment sanctions movement, speaks about his new book which was recently reviewed by The Electronic Intifada: BDS: The Global Struggle for Palestinian Rights. Read more about Watch: Omar Barghouti speaks about his new book on BDS
If a Palestinian “state” ever comes into existence, what kind of “state” will it be? Here’s a clue: it will be a state, governed by, of and for rich and powerful businessmen. Read more about The PA and the privatization of Palestine
I just downloaded a brand new free iPhone app called iGaza. I was pleasantly surprised by how good this is. It brings a stream of news about Palestine, more specifically Gaza and activism to break the blockade of Gaza right to your phone. Read more about Nicely done "iGaza" iPhone app just released
You may recall that in January the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign had contracted with the local bus company to place ads calling for an end to aid to Israel on area public buses. However, under Zionist pressure, King County officials, responsible for the bus system, reneged on the contract and censored the ads before they appeared. This prompted the ACLU to sue the local authorities. Read more about Israel lobby strikes again as Seattle billboards are canceled?
EI’s Ali Abunimah, and youth leaders Lina Sharif in Gaza and Fadi Quran in the West Bank analyzed the Hamas-Fatah “unity” deal announced yesterday. The briefing was organized by the Institute for Middle East Understanding, and the guest host was Yousef Munayyer of the Palestine Center. Read more about Listen again: Lina Sharif, Fadi Quran, Ali Abunimah on Palestinian "unity" deal