They claim to be the political arm of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement in the United States, seeking a more just and equitable situation for both Israelis and Palestinians, but is the new pro-Israeli lobby group J-Street any different from AIPAC? Crossing The Line speaks to Nadia Hijab about this new face on Capital Hill.
Also this week, Israel recently concluded its week-long celebrations marking 60 years of Independence. Dignitaries from around the world, including George W. Bush, traveled to the region to partake in the festivities and offered words of encouragement for peace. But in our second segment guest, Alice Rothchild, wonders if peace might be accelerated if Israelis looked at things from the perspective of the occupied rather than the occupiers.
This program was produced by Crossing The Line for May 23, 2008.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated his call for Palestinian national unity this week while the Bil’in conference on popular resistance ends with a nonviolent protest against the separation wall. These stories and more in this week’s update.
This Week in Palestine for June 1 through June 6, 2008 was brought to you by the International Middle East Media Center.
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13 killed as the Gaza strip this week saw the Israeli army intensify their attacks, while the Palestinians commemorate the eight-year anniversary of the second Intifada this week. These stories and more in this weeks program.
This Week in Palestine for September 22 through September 28, 2007 was brought to you by the International Middle East Media Center.
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The stakes were high. With intense interest, the world watched the U.S. Presidential election. On this edition, grassroots activists and analysts from all corners of the globe, including Iraq, Venezuela, Ghana, Palestine, India, Mexico, England, and Pakistan react to another 4 years of George W. Bush in the White House.
Featuring:
Hanan Ashrawi, Secretary General, Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy;
Eman Khammas, former director, Occupation Watch Center;
Kishwar Naheed, volunteer, Hawwa Women Craft Cooperative;
Margarita Lopez Maya, professor, Central University of Venezuela;
Miguel Pickard White, Center for Economic and Political Investigation and Community Action (CIEPAC);
Arun Kundnani, editor of IRR News, Institute of Race Relations;
Praful Bidwai, syndicated columnist;
Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, executive director, African Women’s Development Fund.
This program was produced for the National Radio Project on November 24, 2004.
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