Category Archives: Palestine & Israel

Chomsky and Holocaust Denial

Over at The Debate Link, David links to a news story about an upcoming conference on the Holocaust, sponsored by the Iranian government. Since the president of Iran has called the Holocaust a “myth,” David quite reasonably predicts that the … Continue reading

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Not being blown up is nice, too

From StopTheWall.org’s FAQ, answering the question “why does the Israeli public support the building of the Wall?” The majority of the Israeli public has supported the Wall, following the pretext of “security”. The idea of unilateral separation appeals greatly to … Continue reading

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The Palestinian Hunger Strike

Here’s the underreported story of the week: Thousands of Palestinians in Israeli prisons have been on hunger strike for a week, and thousands more outside of prison have been conducting non-violent demonstrations to support the prisoners. From today’s Haaretz: Despite … Continue reading

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Gays Attacked At Palestinian Rights Demonstration

From 365Gay.com: (London) Members of two British gay rights groups were attacked when they attempted to participate in a demonstration for Palestinian rights. OutRage and Queer Youth Alliance went to the protest march at Trafalgar Square to show their support … Continue reading

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The Punish Professors who Criticize Israel Bill

Odds are you haven’t heard of Ttile VI of the International Studies in Higher Education Act of 2003 – but if it passes the Senate, it’ll be an enourmous loss for academic freedom and free speech. It already passed the … Continue reading

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Some more stuff Amp is reading

Just a few links hanging around on my desktop… Take the LGF Quiz: Little Green Footballs or late German Fascists? I have a reason to live! Only three weeks until the new Stephen Sondheim album is released! A New York … Continue reading

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Defending Rachel Corrie (yet again)

While criticizing Kos’ recent remarks, Mark Kleiman says he’s “prepared to defend” his response to someone calling Rachel Corrie a peace activist: “Peace activist” my Aunt Fanny! Rachel Corrie never called for Palestinians to make peace with Israelis. She only … Continue reading

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MLK Jr: Pro-Zionist and Anti-Affirmative Action?

I was checking out The View from the Basement, a blog that has rather mysteriously been nominated for a “best new blog” Koufax. (The Koufaxes are for lefty blogs – View From the Basement is a centrist blog, not clearly … Continue reading

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So a Jewish Prime Minister, a Spanish Painter and a Cartoonist walk into a bar…

So almost a year ago, British cartoonist Dave Brown caused a stir with a cartoon showing a King Kong sized Ariel Sharon eating Palestinian babies (the image was riffed from a Goya painting). It’s back in the news new, because … Continue reading

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A joke someone just emailed me

While in Israel, a reporter sees an old man praying at the Western Wall. As the man leaves, the reporter interviews him: “How long have you been coming to the Wall?” “Fifty years.” “And what do you pray for?” “For … Continue reading

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