Monthly Archives: May 2012

Palestinian Bid for Independence

Posted on May 3, 2012 by naltikri

Here is an excellent summary from the BBC about Palestine’s bid to the UN for independence. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13701636

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“Flytilla”

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

The “Flytilla” story we talked about in class in more detail. http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2012/04/201241714839661426.html

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“Should US Churches Divest from Israel?”

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

A look at how the BDS advocacy organization is affecting churches in the United States. http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2012/04/201242564058471397.html

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An Interesting Take from a Pro-Israeli

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

A very interesting article about a two-state solution and a generation gap among Jews and Israelis. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/04/201242172625739133.html  

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Tzipi Livni Resigns from Parliament

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

Israel’s Tzipi Livni resigned from parliament, saying that there needs to be more of an effort to push for peace with Palestinians. This shows the apparent disarray of Israeli politics right now.  We have talked in class about how Israeli … Continue reading →

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Israeli Investigation Denies Goldstone Report

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

The Israeli government has concluded that the attacks on civilians in Gaza covered in the Goldstone Report were unintentional.  It will be interesting to see if this investigation goes any further with the UN. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/05/201251193818140881.html

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“Hero to Arab-Israelis Returns”

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

This article gives a very personal view of a Palestinian under occupation.  It’s especially interesting to me how the interviewer sees the situation compared to how Sheik Raed Saleh sees the situation. http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-israel-sheik-qa-20120430,0,4362243.story?page=1

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Plight of Palestinian prisoners

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

This article argues that the Palestinians prisoners plight deserves more attention than it has gotten.  So far, Israel has responded to the hunger strike in a defiant fashion, imposing punishments upon the striking prisoners.  Finally, the article states that support … Continue reading →

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Israel, Palestinians exchange fire on Gaza border

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

Short article detailing the most recent violence in the region.  The shots erupted while Israel was “performing routine operational activities near the security fence in central Gaza”. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jrv1jkiOWwbtiTGIIsUdeWir1Zzw?docId=CNG.51766c6503bea40d391652f24f6d05ad.961

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Israel, Palestinians exchange fire on Gaza border

Posted on May 1, 2012 by naltikri

Short article detailing the most recent violence in the region.  The shots erupted while Israel was “performing routine operational activities near the security fence in central Gaza”.

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