A Democratic Constitution for Israel
Laila El-Haddad, February 28, 2007
Adalah, a legal organization dedicated to upholding the rights of Palestinian citizens of Israel, has proposed a draft constitution forthe country (Yes, Israel has never had a constitution) to address some of the radical inequalities and exclusions upon which the state is based.
Tuesday, 6 March 2007
Video: The Israeli military in Nablus
Video: The Israeli military in Nablus
RJI, March 1st, 2007
The Israeli military invaded Nablus on February 25 in an operation called "Hot Winter." The following videos were jointly produced by the Research Journalism Initiative (RJI) and the "a-films" film collective.
Nablus in the Aftermath of Operation "Hot Winter"
Cara Loverock, News from Within, 18 March 2007
The most recent Israeli invasion of Nablus, dubbed operation "Hot Winter," ended on 1 March. A couple days later in the early morning hours, a few of us entered the city and headed to the Yasmina Hotel to meet a local man, Mohammed, who works with the International Solidarity Movement and had arranged for us to meet with some individuals who could explain their experiences during the Israeli sweep.
While we sit down for coffee, Mohammed gives us a briefing of the facts: two men were killed, 35 injured and 150 detained. Many houses were occupied, shops were blown up and there was a 24 hour a day curfew over the old city, which had been declared a closed military zone. The Turkish Baths, a significant building for the economy as well as of historical significance, was occupied by the military and then destroyed.
RJI, March 1st, 2007
The Israeli military invaded Nablus on February 25 in an operation called "Hot Winter." The following videos were jointly produced by the Research Journalism Initiative (RJI) and the "a-films" film collective.
Nablus in the Aftermath of Operation "Hot Winter"
Cara Loverock, News from Within, 18 March 2007
The most recent Israeli invasion of Nablus, dubbed operation "Hot Winter," ended on 1 March. A couple days later in the early morning hours, a few of us entered the city and headed to the Yasmina Hotel to meet a local man, Mohammed, who works with the International Solidarity Movement and had arranged for us to meet with some individuals who could explain their experiences during the Israeli sweep.
While we sit down for coffee, Mohammed gives us a briefing of the facts: two men were killed, 35 injured and 150 detained. Many houses were occupied, shops were blown up and there was a 24 hour a day curfew over the old city, which had been declared a closed military zone. The Turkish Baths, a significant building for the economy as well as of historical significance, was occupied by the military and then destroyed.
Jewish coalition calls for open debate on Palestine
Jewish coalition calls for open debate on Palestine
Ben Cubby, Sydney Morning Herald, 06.03.07
A Coalition of prominent Australian Jews, including the philosopher Peter Singer, publisher Louise Adler and Robert Richter, QC, has sparked a furore in the Jewish community by announcing it will challenge what it sees as extreme pro-Israeli bias among Jews in Australia.
The movement, the day after
Antony Loewenstein, March 6th, 2007
A senior journalist at a major Sydney paper summed up the feeling of many when he told me today that some of his fellow reporters were relieved the Jewish community may finally be ready to challenge the bullying and militant Zionist reading of the Israel/Palestine conflict.
Ben Cubby, Sydney Morning Herald, 06.03.07
A Coalition of prominent Australian Jews, including the philosopher Peter Singer, publisher Louise Adler and Robert Richter, QC, has sparked a furore in the Jewish community by announcing it will challenge what it sees as extreme pro-Israeli bias among Jews in Australia.
The movement, the day after
Antony Loewenstein, March 6th, 2007
A senior journalist at a major Sydney paper summed up the feeling of many when he told me today that some of his fellow reporters were relieved the Jewish community may finally be ready to challenge the bullying and militant Zionist reading of the Israel/Palestine conflict.
"Israel Can Do What it Wants": The Stark Truth From Ilan Pappe
AUDIO: "Israel Can Do What it Wants": The Stark Truth From Ilan Pappe
Crossing The Line: Life in Occupied Palestine, 16 February 2007
http://ctl.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=182723
Crossing The Line: Life in Occupied Palestine, 16 February 2007
http://ctl.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=182723
2nd anniversary of weekly non-violent Bilin demonstration against illegal wall
Roughly 1,500 protesters gathered in Bil'in today to celebrate the second anniversary to demonstrations against the wall in the village. Neither the large number of attendants nor the bigger than usual participation of Israelis (over 200) deterred the army from using severe violence against the demonstrators. Even the large presence of journalists, who were attacked themselves, did not sway the army to moderation.
[far better resolution here: http://mishtara.org/blog/?p=154 ]
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Water cannon fails to dampen spirits on Bil’in second anniversary demo
ISM media team, February 23rd, 2007
Around 1500 demonstrators attended today’s second anniversary protest against the Apartheid Wall in Bil’in. Despite the peaceful nature of the protest the IOF used violent means to try to disperse the crowd, including firing sound bombs directly at protesters at close range. Several needed medical treatment for injuries incurred when the sound bombs exploded on them.
Before today’s march to the Wall protesters had a chance to view a photo exhibition of the two years of resistance in Bil’in as well as some of the props used in various creative actions. Bil’in villagers were joined by other Palestinians, including two Palestinian Legislative Council members and Member of the Knesset Jamal Zahalka, as well as 200 Israeli activists and 50 internationals.
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Over a thousand protesters mark two years of resistance
2nd anniversary of weekly non-violent Bilin demonstration against illegal wall: 1500 attend
Polly Bangoriad - IMEMC & Agencies, Friday February 23, 2007
On Friday the village of Bil'in, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, celebrated the second anniversary of the civil non-violent resistance of the illegal Israeli wall and settlements being built on the village land.
Twelve-year old undergoing surgery after being shot in the head at Bil’in
Twelve-year old undergoing surgery after being shot in the head at Bil’in
ISM media team, March 2nd, 2007
Twelve-year old Mahmoud Yusef Abu Rahme is undergoing surgery on his skull in Sheikh Zaid hospital in Ramallah after being shot at close range by rubber bullets in Bil’in today. Two other children and one Palestinian adult were hospitalised after being shot at close range with rubber bullets but have been discharged. According to eyewitnesses, 16-year old Fares Abu Ghosh said something to a soldier and walked away. As he was walking away the soldier shot him three times with rubber bullets in his legs and arms from about 10 metres.
Bil'in, 02.03.2007
Over 600 demonstrators from all over the West Bank marched in Bil'in today, accompanied by Israelis and internationals. The DFLP (Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine) marked its 38th anniversary by joining the demonstration. The hundreds who came to participate charged the demonstration with new energies.
The army, however, presented nothing new, reacted to an extravagant spirit of liberty by even greater use of violence than normally. Twenty one demonstrators were injured in varying degrees of severity, including four that had to be hospitalized. One of them, twelve-year old Mahmoud Yusef Abu Rahme was shot in the forehead, suffered a broken skull and underwent a lifesaving operation in Sheikh Zaid hospital in Ramallah.
ISM media team, March 2nd, 2007
Twelve-year old Mahmoud Yusef Abu Rahme is undergoing surgery on his skull in Sheikh Zaid hospital in Ramallah after being shot at close range by rubber bullets in Bil’in today. Two other children and one Palestinian adult were hospitalised after being shot at close range with rubber bullets but have been discharged. According to eyewitnesses, 16-year old Fares Abu Ghosh said something to a soldier and walked away. As he was walking away the soldier shot him three times with rubber bullets in his legs and arms from about 10 metres.
Bil'in, 02.03.2007
Over 600 demonstrators from all over the West Bank marched in Bil'in today, accompanied by Israelis and internationals. The DFLP (Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine) marked its 38th anniversary by joining the demonstration. The hundreds who came to participate charged the demonstration with new energies.
The army, however, presented nothing new, reacted to an extravagant spirit of liberty by even greater use of violence than normally. Twenty one demonstrators were injured in varying degrees of severity, including four that had to be hospitalized. One of them, twelve-year old Mahmoud Yusef Abu Rahme was shot in the forehead, suffered a broken skull and underwent a lifesaving operation in Sheikh Zaid hospital in Ramallah.
Wednesday, 14 February 2007
On Valentine's day, boycott Israeli Blood Diamonds and Israeli flowers
AUDIO: On Valentine's day, boycott Israeli Blood Diamonds and Israeli flowers
Cian O'Siochain interviews James Bowen on Clare FM, 13 February 2007
Blood up over war diamonds
Kathryn Hayes, Irish Examiner, Monday, 5 February 2007
A campaign to boycott Israeli "blood diamonds" has been launched by a group established to raise awareness of the international plight of the Palestinian people.
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Campaigners to picket Israeli Company importing Valentine's Day Flowers
Report, BIG, 2 February 2007
We are asking the British public not to buy blood stained flowers for their loved ones this year. Carmel Agrexco is the largest importer of illegal settlement goods into the UK. The Valentine's day period is one of their busiest as the company deals with large amounts of fresh flowers from Israel and the settlements. In the UK Agrexco is known under the Carmel, Coral and Jaffa brands.
Second Day of Action against Israeli Company Importing Valentine’s Day Flowers
February 11th, 2007
Thirteen Palestine solidarity protesters from London and Brighton are blockading the UK base of an Israeli agricultural export company Agrexco (UK) Ltd, Swallowfield Way, Hayes, Middlesex.
This is the second day of action against Agrexco on one of their busiest weekends of the year. Agrexco are dealing with large amounts of Israeli flowers in the build up to Valentine’s Day. On Saturday over a hundred protesters stood in front of the gates of the depot and deliveries had to be rescheduled.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Avocados, Diamonds at Core of Anti-Israel Trade Campaign
Moyiga Nduru Inter Press Service News Agency January 27, 2007
A call from a South African trade unionist for national supermarket chains to stop importing avocado from Israel could ultimately lead to the banning of all imports from the Jewish state, if unions and human rights activists have their way.
Youth Section of Brazilian Trade Union Congress endorses BDS
Worldwide Activism, Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign, February 10th, 2007
The youth congress of the CUT, the confederation of Brazilian trade unions, has joined the global BDS movement. At their annual national convention, held on Saturday, February 3, 2007, the delegates approved a motion endorsing the Palestinian BDS movement and calling on the Brazilian government to cut trade relations with Israel. The motion was passed with 200 votes in favor and four against.
Cian O'Siochain interviews James Bowen on Clare FM, 13 February 2007
Blood up over war diamonds
Kathryn Hayes, Irish Examiner, Monday, 5 February 2007
A campaign to boycott Israeli "blood diamonds" has been launched by a group established to raise awareness of the international plight of the Palestinian people.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Campaigners to picket Israeli Company importing Valentine's Day Flowers
Report, BIG, 2 February 2007
We are asking the British public not to buy blood stained flowers for their loved ones this year. Carmel Agrexco is the largest importer of illegal settlement goods into the UK. The Valentine's day period is one of their busiest as the company deals with large amounts of fresh flowers from Israel and the settlements. In the UK Agrexco is known under the Carmel, Coral and Jaffa brands.
Second Day of Action against Israeli Company Importing Valentine’s Day Flowers
February 11th, 2007
Thirteen Palestine solidarity protesters from London and Brighton are blockading the UK base of an Israeli agricultural export company Agrexco (UK) Ltd, Swallowfield Way, Hayes, Middlesex.
This is the second day of action against Agrexco on one of their busiest weekends of the year. Agrexco are dealing with large amounts of Israeli flowers in the build up to Valentine’s Day. On Saturday over a hundred protesters stood in front of the gates of the depot and deliveries had to be rescheduled.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Avocados, Diamonds at Core of Anti-Israel Trade Campaign
Moyiga Nduru Inter Press Service News Agency January 27, 2007
A call from a South African trade unionist for national supermarket chains to stop importing avocado from Israel could ultimately lead to the banning of all imports from the Jewish state, if unions and human rights activists have their way.
Youth Section of Brazilian Trade Union Congress endorses BDS
Worldwide Activism, Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign, February 10th, 2007
The youth congress of the CUT, the confederation of Brazilian trade unions, has joined the global BDS movement. At their annual national convention, held on Saturday, February 3, 2007, the delegates approved a motion endorsing the Palestinian BDS movement and calling on the Brazilian government to cut trade relations with Israel. The motion was passed with 200 votes in favor and four against.
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