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UN Resolution 242: Sowing the Seeds of Future Catastrophe in 1967
A senior Palestinian holds an old key as he marches during a rally marking the Al-Nakba (Catastrophe) Day in Gaza City.Robert Fisk’s World: One missing word sowed the seeds of catastropheBy Robert Fisk / December 20, 2008 No one in … Continue reading
Support for the Shministim : Concientious Objectors in the Israeli Army
‘These are young adults, just out of high school, who have managed to break through all the myths that they have been immersed in and figured out for themselves what the Army actually does.’By Rebecca Vilkomerson / December 19, 2008 … Continue reading
On Revoking Israel’s UN Membership Pending Compliance with International Law
Of course, one key issue with this proposal is that UN membership of a whole bunch of nations would have to be revoked for consistency, starting with the US. Can’t see too many folks going along with that scenario. Richard … Continue reading
Israel Coiled for Potential Iran Strike
‘While its preference is to coordinate with the US, defense officials have said Israel is preparing a wide range of options for such an operation.’By Yaakov Katz / December 4, 2008 The IDF (Israel Defense Forces)is drawing up options for … Continue reading
Palestine: On the Eve of Destruction
Mahmoud, 4, is held by his mother at Al Nasser Hospital in the Rimal area of Gaza City. The room is cold due to the fuel blockade. Mahmoud is receiving oxygen at the hospital for an immune disorder, but his … Continue reading
Israel: Murdering Palestinians Through Starvation
The Red Cross says the diets of those living in the impoverished Gaza Strip are deteriorating. Photo: AFP/Getty/Mahmud Hams.Chronic malnutrition in Gaza blamed on IsraelBy Donald Macintyre / November 15, 2008 The Israeli blockade of Gaza has led to a … Continue reading
Israel Is Committing A War Crime Against Palestine
Photo credit: Qumsiyeh.Abnormality Besieges PalestiniansBy Juan Cole / November 12, 2008 The UN warns that it is running out of food to distribute in Gaza, putting the civilian population there at severe risk, as a direct result of an Israeli … Continue reading
Violence in Gaza Breaks the Ceasefire
wednesday, mourners carry the body of a hamas fighter killed by israeli forces during ground incursions on the previous dayIsrael Breaches Gaza Ceasefire: Invades, Kills 7, Seizes ManyBy Michael / November 6, 2008 yesterday, while i worked alongside politicos; while … Continue reading
A Story of Dodging the Draft in Israel
Omer GoldmanConscience of the Israeli spymaster’s daughterBy Igal Sarna / October 9, 2008 Igal Sarna meets a Mossad chief’s daughter who is in jail for refusing national service Omer Goldman is a very pretty girl, slender as a model. Never … Continue reading
Levy: Israeli Policy in Gaza Needs Modification
This is not the specific photo that Levy references.Twilight Zone / BlindfoldedBy Gideon Levy / October 4, 2008 Take a quick look at the photo before you. We took it last fall by chance. In the course of another interminable … Continue reading
Israel’s Olmert Is Finished and Tarnished
We just posted about this. It seems to have finally yielded a result. It would be outstanding to see this change yield a meaningful dialogue for peace with Palestine. And even more outstanding if BushCo could keep its nose out … Continue reading
Murder, Corruption, and Intrigue in Israel
On August 1 the Independent reported claims made in a book by two Israeli journalists that Shaul Mofaz in 2001 called for a death toll of 70 Palestinians a day. Photo: Getty.Olmert indicted as deputy is accused of war crimesBy … Continue reading
