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Diplomats: Gaza op causing long-term harm to Israel’s image By Barak Ravid A few days ago, I met a European ambassador stationed in Israel. The man, a great friend of Israel, launched an emotional monologue and spoke from the bottom of his heart. “Make no mistake,” he said. “I understand why you embarked on the…

by John Pilger, 8 January 2009 Writing in the New Statesman, John Pilger calls on 40 years of reporting the Middle East to describe the ‘why’ of Israel’s bloody onslaught on the besieged people of Gaza – an attack that has little to do with Hamas or Israel’s right to exist. “When the truth is…

‘Palestinians are teaching humanity at large how to join their noble cause.’ Hamid Dabashi By Hamid Dabashi “The triumph of Palestinians over the military might of Israel has a crucial lesson for their supporters around the globe – millions of ordinary people who feel frustrated and helpless in the face of this barefaced barbarity. Precisely…

Dear friends, Recognizing the potential of Web 2.0 to level the playing field in countering the propaganda disseminated by the mainstream media, I am pleased to announce P U L S E, a new joint media project which will provide in depth coverage of issues related to the Israeli assault on Gaza (besides much more).…

By Shahar Ilan and Roni Singer-Heruti, Haaretz Correspondents and The Associated Press The Central Elections Committee (CEC) yesterday banned the Arab parties United Arab List-Ta’al and Balad from running in next month’s parliamentary elections amid accusations of racism from Arab MKs. Both parties intend to challenge the decision in the Supreme Court. Members of the…