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Europe stalls on closer Israel links in Gaza protest
European commission moves to upgrade political and trade links with Israel on hold, diplomats say Ian Traynor | The Guardian European plans to turn Israel into a “privileged” partner enjoying special political, diplomatic and trade links were frozen by Brussels today in protest at the Israeli onslaught in Gaza. Senior officials and diplomats in Brussels…
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Five injured during Bil’in demonstration
Bil’in Popular Committee Against the Apartheid Wall and Settlements Friday 16th January 2009 Residents of Bil’in demonstrate against the Israeli’s rejection of the international efforts for ceasefire. The residents of Bil’in today gathered after the Friday prayer in an act of solidarity with the people of Gaza. They were joined by international activists and the…
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‘Israeli produce boycotted’
Yair Hason | Ynet Farmers claim UK, Jordan boycotting Israeli fruit: Fruit growers disappointed by canceled orders from abroad, leaving produce to rot in warehouses Fruit growers in Israel have reported delays and reductions in orders from abroad since the military operation in Gaza was launched, due to various boycotts against Israeli produce. Farmers say…
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Eyewitness from Al Quds Hospital attack
Sharon Lock | The Independent View from Gaza: The ambulance driver Sharon Lock, an Australian from the International Solidarity Movement, was working as an ambulance driver for the Palestinian Red Crescent when its Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza City came under Israeli attack yesterday. One shell landed outside the building about 10 yards from the incubators…
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Patients and refugees evacuated as Al-Quds hospital burns
1am, 16th January 2009, Gaza City Al-Quds hospital has been evacuated after the central building of the hospital was set ablaze. Patients and those seeking refuge in the hospital have been transferred to Al-Shifa hospital. Al-Quds hospital has been surrounded by Israeli forces since 1:30am, 15th January. The fire is spreading too fast to be…
