Presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama, addressing the AIPAC conference in Washington DC, made sure to express his unconditional support of Israel and took great pains to clarify his position on Iran: tough negotiations as leverage.

This program was produced by The Real News for June 5, 2008.

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Presidential hopefulls are traveling across the US addressing issues like the economy, abortion, taxes and the war on Iraq. While John McCain is running on a platform similar to the policies of the Bush administration, the biggest issue for the democratic candidates is change. But when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, are any of the candidates addressing the offering a solution that is any different from recent White House administrations? Host Naji Ali speaks with EI co-founder Ali Abunimah about the US presidential candidates and their views on the conflict in the Middle East.

Crossing the Line is a weekly podcast dedicated to giving voice to the voiceless in occupied Palestine. Through investigative news, arts, eyewitness accounts, and music, Crossing the Line does its best to present the lives of people on the ground.

This program was produced for February 28, 2008.

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At some the finest academic institutions in this country an intellectual battle of huge importance and passion is being waged about the nature of U.S. involvement in the Middle East and this country’s support for Israel. Today we examine the conflict behind the conflict — namely, what occurs when the forces of politics and patriotism collide with the concepts of free speech and academic freedom? Joining us to discuss these issues and more is Joseph Massad, Associate Professor of Modern Arab politics and intellectual history at Columbia University. His newest book “Desiring Arabs” is currently in bookstores and online.

Hosted by David Tereshchu. Part 1 of a two-part series.

This program was produced by Voices Of Our World for October 14, 2007.

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www.columbia.edu/cu/mealac/faculty/massad

Personal stories of Palestinians and Israeli settlers frame this 1993 account of Israel’s race to build permanent settlements in the West Bank and Gaza strip, in an effort to cement the occupation of Palestinian lands. The decisive role of U.S. aid and the impact of massive Soviet immigration are reflected in everyday life on both sides. Eyewitness testimony and analysis underscore the political stakes as the settlements become “facts on the ground.”

Produced by Anata Video in cooperation with Palestine Solidarity Committee and Tami Gold.

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icahd.org (Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions)

Joel Beinin, one of the country’s leading authorities on the Middle East, discusses the current dynamics of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Now that the radical Hamas party has won most of what political power there is to be had in Palestine and Ariel Sharon has left the political stage in Israel, will anything change? What would be necessary for there to be any major changes in the situation? How does U.S. military support for Israel and the continuing U.S. occupation of Iraq factor in?

Professor Beinin discusses these questions and many more in a lively discussion with Peninsula Peace and Justice Center director Paul George and the studio audience. This is an illuminating exploration of a region that remains one of the most volatile places on earth.

This program was produced by the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center for Other Voices TV on February 7, 2006

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A new US arms deal boosts military aid to Israel by 25%, while the Israeli army continue to attack Palestinian killing seven this week. These stories and more in this weeks program.

This Week in Palestine for August 11 through August 17, 2007 was brought to you by the International Middle East Media Center.

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Ali Abunimah, co-founder of electronicintifada.net breaks down the hegemony of Israel and The United States in regards to supporting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah in the aftermath of Hamas’ takeover of Gaza.

Plus, Dr. Marcy Newman updates us on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr al-Bared.

This program was produced by Crossing The Line for July 20, 2007.

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As US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice visited the West Bank today to allegedly show support for Mahmoud Abbas and to push for peace talks, the Israeli army carried out several invasions in the West Bank, kidnapping twelve Palestinians. These stories and more in today’s update.

Palestine Today for August 2, 2007 was brought to you by Bill Mcgrath and Ghassan Bannoura for the International Middle East Media Center.

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Opinions run strong when it comes to conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Mass media reports about violent clashes and tenuous peace talks often obscure critical information about daily life in Palestinian territories. On this program we take a look at reactions to Palestinian viewpoints.

Featuring:
Reverend Mitri Raheb, pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem;
Marcia Freedman, former member of the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and with the Coalition of Women for a Just Peace;
Penny Rosenwasser, Middle East Children’s Alliance;
Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun magazine;
Edward Said, Columbia University Professor;
Sounds and an interview from the Occupied Territories

This program was produced by the National Radio Project for August 15, 2001.

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tikkun.org

Last week we introduced you to the Palestinians of the Al-Waleed Camp, just a few of the millions of refugees from the war and ongoing violence in Iraq. This week we’ll look a little more closely at life in this desert encampment, and hear a little bit about how the Palestinian Authority has performed in supporting their citizens who, until recently, were living quite peaceably in Iraq.

The Palestinian citizens now trapped in Al-Waleed Camp accuse the Palestinian Authority of using their suffering to play political games with Israel. The Palestinian Authority announced that it would accept its citizens back in the West Bank. As the situation worsens, there is no immediate prospect of a solution. The only proposal thus far, an offer by the Palestinian Authority to take in the refugees, was rejected by Israel.

However, the refugees express the feeling that the situation is not as simplistic as it seems. They claim that other states, particularly in Europe, have since expressed willingness to resettle them, but that the PA refuses to accept these solutions, preferring to leave their citizens in the desert, pawns in a political game with Israel.

This program was produced by Alive in Baghdad.

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