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Eva Bartlett | Inter Press Service 25 May 2010 This is the month for Palestinians to remember their Nakba, or “catastrophe”, in which more than 700,000 women, men and children were pushed off their land and rendered homeless refugees by ...
Read More »FAQ’s about Tristan Anderson’s condition
Solidarity with Tristan Anderson 24 May 2010 Written by Gabby, his partner, as of 1 May, 2010. Can he talk? Yes, Tristan started talking in early December (shortly after he ripped out his tracheotomy tube). What does he say? Does ...
Read More »Gaza’s virtual connection to the rest of the world
Electronic Intifada 23 May 2010 Eva Bartlett GAZA CITY, occupied Gaza Strip (IPS) – “I’ve learned most of what I know about photo editing and graphic design via the Internet,” says Emad, 27-year-old filmmaker and editor. In Gaza, this sort ...
Read More »Gaza youth learn music and challenge the occupation
Electronic Intifada 21 May 2010 Eva Bartlett GAZA CITY, occupied Gaza Strip (IPS) – “Why are you rushing? Isn’t it nicer like this?” Mohammed Omer, oud (an oud is similar to a lute) teacher at the Gaza Music School, asks ...
Read More »Towards Ending our Ongoing Nakba: Statement by the Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC)
International Solidarity Movement 20 May 2010 17 May 2010 — For sixty-two years, Palestinians have been denied their dignity and fundamental human rights. The creation and “international” acceptance of Israel in 1948 marked the culmination of a new kind of ...
Read More »General ‘tried to cover up truth about death of Rachel Corrie’
The Independent 7 May 2010 By Ben Lynfield Israeli war hero accused of suppressing testimony that could reveal what really happened to Gaza activist The peace activist Rachel Corrie died on 16 March 2003. Seven years after the American activist ...
Read More »Nobel Laureates: ‘We are all peace makers, and we believe that no amount of dialogue without economic pressure can motivate Israel to change’
Mondowiess 28 April 2010 Support for divestment continues to grow. Here is the latest amazing statement urging the University of California to divest: “To the ASUC Senate, We the undersigned Nobel Women Peace Laureates support your courage and call on ...
Read More »Malta protests to Israel over shooting of national in Gaza
Ha’aretz 25 April 2010 Malta filed an official protest with Israel on Sunday after a Maltese woman was shot and injured by Israel Defense Forces soldiers during a protest in Gaza on Saturday. In a statement, the Maltese Foreign Ministry ...
Read More »IDF order will enable mass deportation from West Bank
Amira Hass | Ha’aretz 11 April 2010 A new military order aimed at preventing infiltration will come into force this week, enabling the deportation of tens of thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank, or their indictment on charges carrying ...
Read More »Animation produced in Palestine: struggles with breast cancer in Gaza
Directed by Ahmad Habash 25 March 2010 Fatenah is a 27 year old woman living in the Gaza Strip. Her life is similar to the lives of many other women in Gaza. Her life changes the day she discovers to ...
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