Foreign policy and the conflict
Palestinians in Gaza, half of whom are under 18 and more than a million dependent on food aid, were optimistic about Egypt’s new president. Their hopes for support are now quickly fading. Read more about Hopes for freedom of movement dashed, once again, in Gaza
Freedom Sailors is a first-hand account of the first successful attempt to break the Israeli siege of the Gaza Strip by sailing two boats into Gaza City in 2008. Read more about New book "Freedom Sailors" provides riveting account of siege-breaking journey to Gaza
Food insecurity for Palestinians living in refugee camps, the Gaza Strip and in Area C of the West Bank is rising, despite international aid agency reports to the contrary. Read more about Child malnutrition remains high in West Bank and Gaza
The lower Israel sinks in public estimation, the more generous western leaders are in handing out aid and special favors to their wayward ally. Read more about EU, US race to reward Israel's massive human rights violations
Major politicians in the UK are increasingly unafraid to talk critically of Israeli policies, and some are even advocating a national ban on products made in illegal Israeli settlements. Read more about Is Palestine going mainstream in British politics?
Israel’s new diplomatic campaign to draw attention to the forgotten plight of Jews from Arab countries is an attempt to use historical injustices to justify current injustices. Read more about Israel's cynical campaign to pit Arab Jews against Palestinian refugees
The War Around Us is a damning critique — from within the industry — of the Western media’s reporting of Palestine. Read more about Documentary offers damning critique of how Western media covered Gaza attack
Controversy over a desalination plant in Gaza highlights the role of aid agencies in subsidizing the occupation and letting Israel off the hook for destroying Palestinian infrastructure. Read more about Water desalination projects to solve Gaza’s problems: a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
Dr. Mads Gilbert shares accounts of his work treating patients during Israel’s attacks on Gaza in 2008-09 in order to encourage others to remain steadfast in their solidarity work for Palestinian rights. Read more about "Every third child in Gaza stunted by hunger": interview with renowned doctor Mads Gilbert
The EU has been eager to nurture both its relationship with Israel and the international market in “security goods.” Read more about German aid to Israel's war machine is an invitation to abuse human rights
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