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On AlterNet: palestine

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "palestine"

For the Record, I'm No Holocaust

For the Record, I'm No Holocaust "Skeptic"

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. December 24, 2009.
According to the logic of some, it's a debatable point.

The Violent Repression of Peaceful Palestinian Protests Continues

The Violent Repression of Peaceful Palestinian Protests Continues

Jonathan Pollak, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. December 19, 2009.
8,000 Palestinians currently inhabit Israeli jails on purely political grounds.

Will A Long-Awaited Israel/Palestine Prisoner Swap Finally Go Through?

Will A Long-Awaited Israel/Palestine Prisoner Swap Finally Go Through?

Jerrold Kessel, Pierre Klochendler, IPS News. December 1, 2009.
Whether or not Marwan Barghouti will be among those released on the Palestinian side could have important implications for the peace process.

The Battle of Durban II: New Film Brings Dose of Sanity to Debate Over Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The Battle of Durban II: New Film Brings Dose of Sanity to Debate Over Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Brian White, Gotcha Movies. November 26, 2009.
It's a great feat to bring an even view to international politics. The Battle of Durbin II does just that.

Palestinian Children Face Daily Attacks While Going to School

Palestinian Children Face Daily Attacks While Going to School

Mel Frykberg, IPS News. November 25, 2009.
A safe walk to school is something many American children take for granted. Not so for many Palestinian youths who are facing attacks from Israeli settlers.

Devastating Report Documents Israeli Crimes Against Civilians in Gaza: Where's the Outrage?

Devastating Report Documents Israeli Crimes Against Civilians in Gaza: Where's the Outrage?

Roane Carey, The Nation. September 26, 2009.
The Goldstone report has been denounced in Israeli and ignored by the U.S. press, unless you count the NY Daily News, which called it a "blood libel against Israel."

Giuliani to Keynote Anti-Ahmadinejad UN Rally

Giuliani to Keynote Anti-Ahmadinejad UN Rally

Richard Silverstein, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. September 24, 2009.
Giuliani confirms that tomorrow's event, sponsored by the New York Jewish community, represents a hardline neocon agenda.

Israel's Blockade is Strangling Schools In Gaza

Israel's Blockade is Strangling Schools In Gaza

Mel Frykberg, IPS News. September 17, 2009.
Back to school in Gaza: "Sometimes when we hear Israeli planes flying overhead we are scared that they are going to bomb us again and that makes it hard to study."

Why Is Jane Fonda Being Accused Of An

Why Is Jane Fonda Being Accused Of An "Attack On The Heart and Soul Of Israel"?

Ira Chernus, AlterNet. September 10, 2009.
Artists protesting the Toronto International Film Festival's commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Tel Aviv are being demonized.

Naomi Klein Shows You Can Boycott Israel Without Cutting Off Dialogue Over Palestine

Naomi Klein Shows You Can Boycott Israel Without Cutting Off Dialogue Over Palestine

Cecilie Surasky, AlterNet. September 1, 2009.
An interview with Klein and Israeli publisher Yael Lerer on why boycotting Israel will pressure the country to live up to international law.

Israeli Activist is Looking at Jail Time After Blocking a Bulldozer to Prevent the Demolition of a Palestinian Home

Israeli Activist is Looking at Jail Time After Blocking a Bulldozer to Prevent the Demolition of a Palestinian Home

Rebecca Vilkomerson, AlterNet. August 18, 2009.
Despite a worldwide petition, Ezra Nawi could be imprisoned for a heroic act.

Huckabee Rejects Two-State Solution

Matthew Duss, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. August 18, 2009.
Huckabee also stated his support for Israel's right to build settlements on Palestinian land.

Clinton Slams Israeli Evictions of Palestinians

Agence France Presse August 3, 2009.

U.S. Calls for Arab World to Normalize Israel Ties

Agence France Presse July 27, 2009.
U.S. Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell called on Arab states on Monday to fully normalize ties with Israel, after meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

Israeli Cosmetic Company Is About to Learn It Can't Cover Up Its Role in the Occupation

Israeli Cosmetic Company Is About to Learn It Can't Cover Up Its Role in the Occupation

Nancy Kricorian, AlterNet. July 22, 2009.
Ahava is an Israeli profiteer exploiting the natural resources of occupied Palestine to sell its exotic beauty products.

Israel and the EU Clash Over Settlements

Israel and the EU Clash Over Settlements

Mel Frykberg, IPS News. July 21, 2009.
Israel's actions are strangling the Palestinian economy and making Palestinians more reliant on foreign aid, the EU said.

The Decline of the Israeli Left

The Decline of the Israeli Left

Helena Cobban, Boston Review. July 20, 2009.
Big political movements that once mobilized support for a two state solution are now falling into decline.

Israeli Soldiers Reveal 'Shoot First' Policy in Gaza

Agence France Presse July 15, 2009.
Israeli soldiers in the Gaza war were told to shoot first and worry about the consequences later and used Palestinian civilians as human shields, a report said Wednesday.

Video: Young Cosmopolitan Israelis Share Their Shocking Racist Views

Video: Young Cosmopolitan Israelis Share Their Shocking Racist Views

Max Blumenthal, Mondoweiss. July 15, 2009.
Resentment of Arabs, minorities and designated foreign enemies ranging from Iranians to Barack Obama is now mainstream in Israeli society.

Time for Jews To Abandon the Old Foundation Myth of Israel?

Time for Jews To Abandon the Old Foundation Myth of Israel?

Ira Chernus, Religion Dispatches. July 6, 2009.
Israel must abandon its myth of unquestionable benevolence if there's to be any hope for peace.

Amnesty: Israel Used Children as Human Shields in Gaza

Amnesty: Israel Used Children as Human Shields in Gaza

AFPJuly 3, 2009.
Amnesty accused Israeli forces of using children as human shields and conducting wanton attacks on civilians.

Israel's Settlement Stalemate: Is There No End in Sight?

Israel's Settlement Stalemate: Is There No End in Sight?

William Pfaff, Truthdig. July 1, 2009.
Obama needs to clarify his position on the issue if there's any hope of disrupting the brutal status quo.

Right-Wing Israeli Extremists Using Gay Rights to Justify Incursions Into Arab Villages

Right-Wing Israeli Extremists Using Gay Rights to Justify Incursions Into Arab Villages

Marsha B. Cohen, AlterNet. June 27, 2009.
Gay Pride marches are being exploited by rabidly homophobic extremists who plan to parade through Arab towns, asserting their "Jewish pride."

Americans' Unfettered Support for Israel Is Beginning to Erode -- And That May Help the Peace Process

Americans' Unfettered Support for Israel Is Beginning to Erode -- And That May Help the Peace Process

Ira Chernus, Tomdispatch.com. June 26, 2009.
The old narrative of Israel as the innocent victim is losing its grip on Americans. This is necessary if we are to be even-handed brokers.

Netanyahu Blames Everything on Palestinians, Tells Everyone to

Netanyahu Blames Everything on Palestinians, Tells Everyone to "Go Cheney Themselves"

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. June 16, 2009.
No new territory will be appropriated but he won't freeze settlements? What the hell does that mean?