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UK Ready to Take on Israel Over Fate of Children Clapped in Irons

Report funded by Foreign Office details claims of routine abuse for Palestinian youths.

(LONDON) - The Foreign Office revealed last night that it would be challenging the Israelis over their treatment of Palestinian children.

This is `Apartheid` Poster Contest

HELP FIGHT INJUSTICE, HELP THE WORLD UNDERSTAND ISRAELI APARTHEID. WE ARE CALLING ON ACTIVISTS AND ARTISTS TO SUBMIT A POSTER TO THE "THIS IS APARHTEID POSTER CONTEST"

(WEST BANK, Occupied Palestine) - Art has always been an important part of liberation struggles. Images inspire and convey concepts beyond words.

Church of the Nativity Sanctuary Seekers Still in Exile After 10 Years, Why?

It is expected Mursi will at least allow greater freedom to travel across Gaza's Rafah crossing into Egypt.

(LONDON) - The election of Egypt's president Muhammad Mursi has drawn attention to the long-forgotten Palestinians exiled to Gaza after the Israelis’ infamous siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem 10 years ago.

Palestine`s Shifting Politics

Dramatic changes in the geopolitical landscape need to be digested, and properly responded to.

(BETHLEHEM) - In this newsletter are notes: on Middle East shifting politics, on a baby fruit bat, on success of BDS campaign against Caterpillar, on an upcoming trip to Germany, and a factoid on "anti-Semitism".*

How to Spot an Anti-Semite

Standing for the rights of battered kids in Palestine brings harsh reviews.

(PROVIDENCE, RI) - Anyone who describes Israel’s actions must be anti-Semitic. Recent comments on the projo web site (in response to a letter to the editor) include:

“Rod, your hatred for everything Jewish is well known” and “Driver is a bigoted S O B.”

Extension of Administrative Detention URGENT APPEAL

Walid is now told that his administrative detention order was being EXTENDED for 3 more months!

(TEL AVIV) - I could not make this up even if I were a world-class fiction writer.

Conspiracies: Fact or Fiction?

Conspiracy theories are just that: theories.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - If enough isolated individuals pursue the same goal, the effect is indistinguishable from a conspiracy.

A Palestinian Stone Speaks out

“Just throw me As hard as you can”. I whispered… “Together ... We’ll be fine !!”

(LONDON) - An endless list of classic stories are associated with 'the stone', and the tale that heads that list is the story of David and Goliath.

Decision to Oust Caterpillar from Influential Ethical Investing Index Linked to Israeli Use of Tractors

Role of Israel’s use of the tractors in the decision suggests that a sustained campaign by pro-Palestinian groups has had some effect.

(TEL AVIV Ha'aretz) - The sale of Caterpillar tractors to Israel was a factor, but not the determining one, in the delisting of the company from an influential index that prioritizes good governance and human rights.

Are Palestinians Being Scapegoated over Army Killings in Lebanon?

Everyone in Lebanon knows that the “incident” in Ein el Helwe was a direct and predictable result of the army’s killing in Nahr al Bared.

(BEIRUT Al-Manar) - The killings of three Palestinian refugees this past week, and the wounding of more than a dozen others by the Lebanese army were not “accidental security incidents”.