Gaza
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Aftermath (6) “The only BMW shop in Gaza.”
This predominantly fishing community has sustained many Israeli incursions over the years but the scars of the latest one are all pervasive and have made the area almost unrecognisable to its residents. Even the cemetery with its cracked gravestones and deep tank tracks, was not spared. Continue reading
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Azmi Bishara: New US Thinking
The new US administration has stated repeatedly that it views the region from a perspective of Israeli security when it comes to Iran and uranium enrichment, as well as to resistance against Israeli occupation. Continue reading
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Gazan family cut to pieces: Report
While Tel Aviv claims that its unmanned aerial vehicles are able to clearly distinguish fighters from women and children and other civilians, more than 48 Palestinian civilians were killed in Israeli drone attacks in Gaza, a new report by the Guardian reveals. Continue reading
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The Real News Network – Gaza war crimes: drone plane kills civilians
25 March, 2009 Guardian: Cut to pieces: the family drinking tea in a courtyard Pt1 http://widgets.vodpod.com/w/video_embed/Groupvideo.2272235 See also ‘Report: Gazan family cut to pieces’ Posted with vodpod Continue reading
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What is the point of Hazel Blears? By Yvonne Ridley
The MCB will not be dictated to by Hazel Blears. We do not take orders from Ms Blears. She is mistaken if she thinks the MCB will dismiss people at her say-so.” Continue reading
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Reham Alhelsi – Palestinian Mothers: Homage to Steadfastness and Sacrifice
Biased media, serving only Zionist propaganda, ignores the suffering of Palestinian mothers under Israeli occupation and instead often portrays them as heartless women, who send these children to the streets and encourage them to throw stones so be killed and then celebrate their death Continue reading
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PCHR: Confirmed figures reveal the true extent of the destruction inflicted upon the Gaza Strip; Israel’s offensive resulted in 1,434 dead, including 960 civilians, 239 police officers, and 235 fighters
The Israeli offensive launched on the Gaza Strip between 27 December 2008 and 18 January 2009 resulted in extensive death, injury and destruction throughout the Gaza Strip. Only now is the true extent of the devastation becoming apparent. Continue reading
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Conference: After the university occupations – Campaigning for Palestine
Across Britain over 30 universities have organised occupations in response, with many winning scholarships for Palestinian students, pledges from universities to send academic resources to Gaza and commitments to divest in arms companies. Continue reading
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Amira Hass on the Israel Donors Conference, a gift to Israel
As an occupying power, Israel is obligated to assure the well-being of the population under its control. But Israel is harming it instead, after which the United States (like other countries) rushes to compensate for the damage. Continue reading
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Conference, London 5 March, 2009: Palestine – Health under Occupation, Health under Fire
Building on this week’s launch of The Lancet series on health in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) by the Birzeit University Institute of Community and Public Health, this meeting will highlight the key findings of the series, the culmination of over two years of work and research. Continue reading
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Conference: The Israel – Gaza Conflict: Where Do The Legalities Lie?
This one day conference will address the international legal issues raised by this conflict, including the way they have been reported in the media. Panels will examine the laws relating to the use of force, the conduct of hostilities and post-conflict matters. Continue reading
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Video: Israeli Military Shoot Gaza Farmer – 18th February 2009
On Tuesday 27th January 2009, in Al Faraheen, Israeli forces shot at several farmers, killing 27 year old farm worker, Anwar al-Breem, Mohammed’s cousin. On Wednesday, February 18, Israeli forces shot a twenty year-old Palestinian farmer as he worked his land in the village of Al-Faraheen, east of Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. International… Continue reading
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Video: Viva Palestina aid convoy reaches Morocco – 19 Feb 2009
PressTv Correspondent Hasan Ghani reporting from Morocco http://widgets.vodpod.com/w/video_embed/Groupvideo.2118121 Posted with vodpod Continue reading
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Video: US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation
Watch the 30-second commercial we produced about the U.S. role in Israel’s recent war on the Gaza Strip, which was censored by DIRECTV. http://widgets.vodpod.com/w/video_embed/Groupvideo.2104748 Posted with vodpod Continue reading
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Video: Gaza and the Media
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Sami Jamil Jadallah – The Forbidden Debate
I am sure all Palestinians and the Arab world, with the exception of the very few Palestinians who are on the payroll of the PLO know well that the PLO lost any and all of whatever legitimacy it had to begin with 20 years ago. Continue reading
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Israeli forces open fire on Palestinian farmers and internationals in al-Faraheen
Israeli soldiers again opened fire on Palestinian farmers and international Human Rights Workers (HRWs) on Thursday 5th February, as they attempted to harvest parsley in agricultural land near the Green Line. Continue reading
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Video: Gaza: A family’s devastation
7 February, 2009 Majdi al-Athanma describes how the recent Israeli offensive has shattered his life again http://widgets.vodpod.com/w/video_embed/Groupvideo.2061833 Posted with vodpod Continue reading
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By Andrew Wander: Passengers of freighter seized by Israel return home with tales of abuse
A group of activists arrested after the Israeli navy seized an aid ship bound for the devastated Gaza Strip were expelled from Israel on Friday, a day after being detained by the military. Continue reading
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PalestineJustice: Articles of Occupation 7 February, 2009 Part 2
Israeli forces seize Gaza aid ship Al Jazeera – Gazan children denied treatment abroad Jonathan Cook – Gaza Burn Victims Exhibit Signs Of White Phosphorous Wounds By Amira Hass – Army Won’t Confirm Or Deny Sale Of Arsenal’s Phosphorous To Israel By Amy Riggin Continue reading
The New Dark Age 