Information Clearing House Newsletter 10 July, 2011: Weekend Roundup – Don't Support the Troops

10 July, 2011 — Information Clearing House

Don’t Support the Troops – Bring Them Home
By Sheldon Richman
Politicians love nothing better than to pay tribute to “our troops,” especially those who have made “the ultimate sacrifice.” Yet those words stink of hypocrisy when one realizes that the same politicians create the conditions that then are used to justify invasions, occupations, and war in foreign countries.
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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 10 July, 2011: US collusion in the Gaza blockade is an affront to human rights

10 July , 2011 — VTJP

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International Middle East Media Center

Israel Deports 36 Activists, 82 Still Detained
IMEMC – Sunday July 10, 2011 – 22:20, The Israeli Immigration Agency reported Sunday evening that 36 pro-Palestine activists of the “Welcome To Palestine” campaign, who flew from Europe to Tel Aviv, were deported, while 82 activists are still detained awaiting deportation.

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VTJP Palestine/Israel Newslinks 9 July, 2011: Jerusalem Ad: Beautiful apartment, breathtaking view, Jews only

9 July , 2011 — VTJP

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International Middle East Media Center

Palestinian Woman Wounded After Army Fired At Homes In Northern Gaza
IMEMC – Sunday July 10, 2011 – 04:14, Palestinian medical sources reported on Saturday at night that Israeli soldiers, based near the northern Gaza border, opened automatic fire at a number of Palestinian homes wounding a young Palestinian woman and inflicting damage to property.

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