On Tuesday 18th March the German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the Knesset in German. This in itself caused controversy with several Members of the Knesset (MKs) not attending due to the inappropriateness felt at the German language being used in the Knesset. In her speech Merkel assured the Knesset of Germany’s continuing support for Israel…
Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori’s visit to Gaza, March 19, 2008: humanitarian crisis that is impacting 1.5 million Palestinians constant message of Muslims and Christians united in common mission for peace and justice. hospital’s commitment to providing essential healthcare in the Palestinian territory that has been severely affected by Israel’s blockade of Gaza. regular power cuts,…
See no evil: Canadian government denies torture in Israel Jesse Rosenfeld, 21 March 2008 Extracts: “The Israelis tied my hands, blindfolded and then beat me all the way to the interrogation center. I was then cuffed to a chair for four days where interrogators prevented me from sleeping. I was tied in painful stress positions,…
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Israel’s Deputy Defence Minister Vilnai recently threatened a ‘Holocaust’ on the people of Gaza. Holocaust survivor Hedy Epstein will be in the UK from the USA from Monday October 6 to Monday October 20 inclusive for a speaking tour on the theme of Israeli oppression of the Palestinians and the need for active solidarity.…
Iraq: Five Years, And Counting Dahr Jamail March 19, 2008 Devastation on the ground and largely held Iraqi opinion contradicts claims by U.S. officials that the situation in Iraq has improved towards the fifth anniversary of the invasion Mar. 20. A survey by British polling agency ORB estimates the number of dead at more than…
Report: Israeli Jews increasingly anti-Arab by Avirama Golan in Haaretz Israel’s Jewish community increasingly supports discrimination against and deportation of Arabs ideas such as population exchange and racial segregation are gaining ground. Most cases of Arab citizens injured by Jews not fully investigated, nor attackers indicted. Arab violence against Jews led to immediate police action,…
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