UN News Centre | Syria: UN Palestine refugee agency condemns deadly bombing near school UN News Centre “I must express my revulsion at this wanton disregard for civilian life and international law,” Filippo Grandi, Commissioner General of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said, deploring the deadly incident, which occurred ... 700 people evacuated from Yarmouk camp in Syria on humanitarian grounds Land of refugees Palestinian refugee dies of torture in Syria camp |
Aljazeera.com | Israel and Palestine: Shifting paradigms Aljazeera.com Segregation would end, political prisoners released, Palestinian refugees in exile allowed to return, loss and dispossession addressed through compensation, a truth and reconciliation commission formed, democratic elections held. Talk of existentialism ... Has the DA abandoned its position on Israel? |
The Electronic Intifada | Is EU aid a smokescreen around Palestine's problems? The Electronic Intifada But with limited progress so far in the current US-brokered Israeli-Palestinian talks and the wider aim of the realization of a Palestinian state, some in the more austerity-minded EU are starting to wonder if the aid is being well spent, when ... |
Haaretz | Israel blocks hospital transfers over use of 'State of Palestine' Los Angeles Times RAMALLAH, West Bank – The presence of three words on a letterhead – "State of Palestine" – is keeping Palestinian patients from being transferred from the Gaza Strip to hospitals in East Jerusalem or Israel, officials on both sides acknowledged ... Israel bars Gaza patients over 'Palestine' letterhead Israel bars 70 Gaza patients over 'Palestine' logo |
Intifada Palestine | Israel admits Gaza patients after dispute over 'Palestine' logo Reuters "After our intervention, the Israelis allowed the patients to enter with the same papers, with the words State of Palestine," said Nasser al-Sarraj, deputy Palestinian Minister of Civil Affairs. Citing its opposition to the state logo, Israel banned ... Palestinian Official Says 'Armed Resistance' an Option if Peace Talks Fail Palestine's brave man of peace Even a Stationery Logo Pits Palestinians Against Israel |
The Guardian | Why drag artist Nir Paldi is tackling the Israel-Palestine conflict in cabaret The Guardian Why drag artist Nir Paldi is tackling the Israel-Palestine conflict in cabaret. When artists approach the Israel-Palestine issue, it's not usually with dance troupes and drag queens. But that's just what Israeli-born Nir Paldi's controversial new show ... |
Texas-style New Orleans culinary tour in Palestine Tyler Morning Telegraph In a couple of weeks we will be celebrating Mardi Gras and some East Texas communities are starting the party early. This Saturday, Palestine Main Street will be hosting A Taste of New Orleans. A great excuse for all of us to become an honorary Cajun ... |
The Guardian | Children of the occupation: growing up in Palestine The Guardian Children of the occupation: growing up in Palestine. Nawal Jabarin wants to be a doctor when she grows up. For now, she lives in a cave with 14 siblings, in constant fear of military raids. We meet the Palestinian children living under Israeli occupation. |
Political forum slated Thursday Palestine Herald Press The Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and KNET 95.7 FM/1450 AM will host a political forum Thursday for the general public. The forum will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ben E. Keith Community Room, located at 2019 W. Oak St. in Palestine. |
The Nation. (blog) | Can AIPAC Stop the Obama-Kerry Plan for Israel-Palestine? The Nation. (blog) ... defeat on Iran—where AIPAC tried and failed to undermine the US-Iran talks by demanding provocative new economic sanctions—it's the perfect moment for President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry to unveil their peace plan for Israel-Palestine. |