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Bill to punish anti-Israel boycotters passes first Knesset hurdle
09 March 2011 | Haaretz According to proposal, Israelis would face harsh punitive measures for such actions; controversial bill also calls for imposing sanctions on foreign nationals and groups and on states that give boycotts force of law. The Knesset plenum on Monday approved in its first reading a “boycott law,” which would levy harsh punitive fines on Israelis who call for academic or economic boycotts against Israeli institutions. The controversial bill was put forth by…
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Interviews with Palestinian women activists in honor of International Women’s Day
08 March 2011 | Ramona M. And Cicarre Parrhesia Tuesday marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women. In Palestine, rallies and conferences were organized to celebrate this day. These provided a chance and space to reflect on the achievement of Palestinian women, and the many steps still needed to attain full equality with men. To commemorate this special occasion, we have interviewed two Palestinian women representing different women’s organizations engaging in extraordinary work aimed…
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13 injured when Israeli settlers and army attack the village of Qusra
In the afternoon of the 7th of March 2011, villagers from Qusra, south of Nablus, were attacked by settlers from the surrounding illegal outposts who shortly were accompanied by the Israeli army. Thirteen Palestinian men were injured and taken to Rafidia hospital in Nablus. Nurses reported that the ambulance staff were prevented from reaching the wounded people. Several of the victims were seriously injured. Ibrahim Hassan, 15 years old, was shot by a live bullet…
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