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…
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by Naomi Klein It’s time. Long past time. The best strategy to end the increasingly bloody occupation is for Israel to become the target of the kind of global movement that put an end to apartheid in South Africa. In July 2005 a huge coalition of Palestinian groups laid out plans to do just that.…
From the website of the Bureau of Industry and Security, US Department of Commerce “Antiboycott Compliance The Bureau is charged with administering and enforcing the Antiboycott Laws under the Export Administration Act. Those laws discourage, and in some circumstances, prohibit U.S. companies from furthering or supporting the boycott of Israel sponsored by the Arab League,…
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WE ARE ALL GAZANS: A message from The Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions Sisters and Brothers: The PGFTU has been working at all levels in Palestine and in its international relations to mobilize international support for peace in the region. This is the ultimate goal for our working families in Palestine, who…