Category Archives: Palestine & Israel

Video: Unarmed Palestinian-American Activist Confronts Israeli Soldiers

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Ampersand

A clip from a Korean news show:

I could never, ever do that.
This is an extreme case of “information via internet.” Is any of this information reliable? Who knows?
According to Juan Cole:
She is being identified by my facebook friends as Huwaida Arraf, a Detroiter married to Adam Shapiro, a University of Michigan Poli Sci graduate, and […] Continue reading →

Posted in Palestine & Israel, Syndicated feeds | 3 Comments

When Palestinians Die, Americans Eat.

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Julie

On the radio today: news about the recession. Story after story about dismal holiday sales. Explanations of why it’s not a good idea to be thrifty when money’s tight: if you don’t go out and buy stuff, people will lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics and the like, Elections and politics, International issues, Palestine & Israel | 2 Comments

Israeli strikes hit UN schools

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Jack Stephens

Posted in Palestine & Israel | 8 Comments

Noted Anti-Semite Jon Stewart on Gaza

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

The really amazing stuff starts at 3:44: The Daily Show With Jon StewartM – Th 11p / 10c Strip Maul Barack Obama InterviewJohn McCain Interview Sarah Palin VideoFunny Election Video “It’s the möbius strip of issues! There’s only one side!” … Continue reading →

Posted in International issues, Media criticism, Palestine & Israel | 37 Comments

Dear Non-Jewish Activists:

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Julie

I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to say this for a few days now, but I’ve finally decided to just point you toward Amp’s How Not to Be Insane When Accused of Racism. Replace “racism” with “anti-Semitism” … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Colonialism, International issues, Palestine & Israel | 55 Comments

Inhuman

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Michael Goldfarb comes out in favor of killing children to make a point. In reaction to news that Israel, in the process of killing senior Hamas leader Nizar Rayan, also killed Rayan’s four wives and nine of his children, Goldfarb … Continue reading →

Posted in Palestine & Israel | 46 Comments

Links to Israeli and Jewish voices opposing Israel’s attacks on Gaza

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Ampersand

Fathima Cader writes: I posted a note on my Facebook profile of a list of Israel and Jewish voices opposing Israel’s attacks on Gaza (Word Doc). It begins, “Contrary to what popular media in North America claims, there are critical … Continue reading →

Posted in Palestine & Israel | 37 Comments

Posted in International issues, Palestine & Israel | 3 Comments