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.
For more information, visit:
imemc.org
Arab Talk Radio speaks with Mohammad Omer of Rafah Today about the current situation in Gaza and the destruction of the border wall with Egypt.
This program was produced by Arab Talk Radio on KPOO for January 24, 2008.
For more information, visit:
kpoo.com
rafahtoday.org
Osamah Khalil, a a Palestinian-American doctoral candidate in US and Middle East history at the University of California-Berkeley, visits the Gaza Strip via Egypt where he tours the destroyed border wall near Rafah. Part one of two.
This program was produced by The Real News for January 29, 2008.
For more information, visit:
therealnews.com
More conflict in Gaza. An estimated 350,000 Gazans crossed into Egypt after at least 15 explosions blasted apart two-thirds of the separation wall. Israel completely sealed off Gaza last week, citing increased rocket fire from Gaza into southern Israel. The Real News spoke to Saud Abu Ramadan, an independent Palestinian journalist in Gaza.
This program was produced by The Real News for January 24, 2008.
For more information, visit:
therealnews.com
Close aides to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas say they have received backing from Arab governments to take over crossing points and borders in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Egypt. VOA’s Jim Teeple reports from Jerusalem.
This program was produced by Voice of America for January 28, 2008.
For more information, visit:
voanews.com
At least three Palestinian gunmen and four civilians have been killed in Israeli raids in the Gaza Strip. As Robert Berger reports from VOA’s Jerusalem bureau, there has been an escalation of military activity on both sides.
This program was produced by Voice of America for January 3, 2008.
For more information, visit:
voanews.com
Workers arriving at the Caterpillar - Perkins factory in Irlam, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, this morning were surprised by a 30 foot yellow banner with an acrylic image of a Palestinian, head in hands, whose house is being demolished by a Cat bulldozer while an Israeli soldier stands guard. The spray-painted text proclaims “Stop Caterpillar… Palestine… House Demolitions… Apartheid Wall… Perkins… 100% owned by Caterpillar… Israeli Tank Deal”.
It was all too much for some - they kept their windows firmly sealed while staring straight ahead. Others were interested but scared that someone might notice, a few shouted at us and declined any discussion. But quite a number, especially those not driving a Jag, perhaps even walking to work, were curious enough to take our leaflet and the War on Want Shareholders anti-Report. Some knew nothing about their company’s role in Palestine and thanked us for the information. Some knew of the issues and agreed with us completely. Some, it seems, were embarrassed to go into work through our line.
This program was produced by Chris Edwards on April 8th 2005.
For more information, visit:
stopcat.org
catdestroyshomes.org
rachelcorriefoundation.org
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.
For more information, visit:
imemc.org
In the West Bank, invading Israeli forces kidnapped 22 Palestinians across the region. In the Gaza Strip meanwhile, the Israeli security cabinet has recommended that Gaza’s electricity be cut. These stories and more in today’s update.
Palestine Today for September 24, 2007 was brought to you by John Smith and Ghassan Bannoura for the International Middle East Media Center.
For more information, visit:
imemc.org
In the West Bank, the Israeli army continues to impose its siege on the el-Ein refugee camp in Nablus. In the Gaza Strip meanwhile, a 17-year-old boy is crushed by an invading Israeli bulldozer. These stories and more in today’s update.
Palestine Today for September 20, 2007 was brought to you by John Smith and Ghassan Bannoura for the International Middle East Media Center.
For more information, visit:
imemc.org