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A force more powerful by Ewa Jasiewicz
May 23, 2010 - الأحد 11 جمادى الثانية 1431
This week, the Gaza Freedom Flotilla will embark on it’s journey, the largest international effort ever, to break the siege on Gaza by sea. Ewa Jasiewicz, of the Free Gaza Movement, one of the organizers of the flotilla, provides excellent commentary on the international coalition which includes 10 ships, 5,000 tons of reconstruction materials and medical equipment and over 700 passengers from 50 different countries.
South Park, Revolution Muslim, and False Flag Attacks – Part 1
May 5, 2010 - الأربعاء 23 جمادى الأولى 1431
By now, we’ve all seen or at least heard about the recent South Park episode, in which the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is portrayed (in a bear suit), and the reaction it has garnered from a fringe-radical group, Revolution Muslim. Needless to say, the media’s portrayal of this controversy has been sub-par, but what else is new, right? In part 1 of this 2-part post, we learn a little bit of background on the issue, as well as analyze the mainstream media’s response to the controversy.
Martyred at the Buffer Zone
April 28, 2010 - الأربعاء 15 جمادى الأولى 1431
The Gaza Freedom March may have passed, but Palestinians in Gaza continue to march for their freedom on a daily basis. They are protesting the illegal, Israeli buffer zone, pretty much every day now and the IDF has not held back in their response. Today, a young Palestinian protester was shot and killed by an Israeli bullet, while peacefully protesting the theft of his land.
US to “BEGIN” Profiling Air Passengers
April 3, 2010 - السبت 19 ربيع الثاني 1431
Following what is referred to as the “Christmas Day bomb plot” last year, Washington has pledged to boost airport security measures. Initially, their plan was mandatory enhanced screening of all passengers from 14 (mostly Muslim) nations. On Friday, DHS unveiled their new plan to ‘begin’ profiling all US-bound passengers. What does this mean for you? and How will this affect your next trip? If you’re flying into the US soon, you’ll definitely want to check this out.
Israel escalating a major attack on Gaza (VIDEO)
April 3, 2010 - السبت 19 ربيع الثاني 1431
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Israel has threatened to carry out a major military offensive against Gaza, demanding an end to the firing of rockets from the area.
It follows Thursday night’s attacks, by Israel, which destroyed a cheese warehouse and cinema complex. Three Palestinian children were among the injured.
CODEPINK activist disrupts Netanyahu at AIPAC Gala: “Lift the siege of Gaza”
March 23, 2010 - الثلاثاء 09 ربيع الثاني 1431
Shortly after announcing Israel’s commitment to defense in his address to the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Gala, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was disrupted by a demonstrator.
16-year old boy shot dead by Israeli snipers
March 20, 2010 - السبت 06 ربيع الثاني 1431
This afternoon the Israeli military killed 16-year old Mohammad Qadus from Iraq Burin, a village south of Nablus, with a live round on his heart. A second youth, Asaud Qadus, 19 years old, was critically injured after being shot in the head. Mohammad was trying to carry Asaud to safety when he was hit.
Al-Azhar’s Future: A Chance for Alternative Movements? (VIDEO)
March 18, 2010 - الخميس 04 ربيع الثاني 1431
Last week, Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Alazhar University’s top cleric, passed away of a heart attack at the age of 81. He was indeed a very controversial figure both within Egypt, as well as the Muslim world as a whole. As Egypt scurries to find a replacement for Sunni Islam’s most prestigious seat of Islamic learning, many are wondering what this means for the future of Al-Azhar, its role, and whether it has been hijacked by the state. Will this be an opportunity for alternative movements to come into play? Or will it once again, be more of the same?
Remembering Rachel Corrie (VIDEO)
March 16, 2010 - الثلاثاء 02 ربيع الثاني 1431
Today is March 16th, 2010 and although this day may not carry a sentimental value for some, it carries the lasting memory of a true hero for many others. Today is considered Rachel Corrie Day in many peoples’ minds across the world.
George Galloway & Cynthia McKinney Break it Down (VIDEO)
March 14, 2010 - الأحد 30 ربيع الأول 1431
A very refreshing short video of George Galloway interviewing Cynthia McKinney for his PressTV show, “The Real Deal”.
Budget Cuts for Schools, Unlimited Spending for Wars (VIDEO)
March 5, 2010 - الجمعة 21 ربيع الأول 1431
Students have carried out rallies at dozens of universities and schools across the United States in protest against cuts to public education funding. Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from a protest rally in New York.
Israeli Apartheid Week Gaining Ground (VIDEO)
March 4, 2010 - الخميس 20 ربيع الأول 1431
This week marks the Sixth Annual Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW) which is taking place across the globe in over 40 cities. Below is an episode from Al Jazeera’s hard-hitting program “Inside Story” which focuses specifically on Israeli Apartheid Week, the Boycott-Divestment-Sanctions (BDS) movement, and the implications they have for the racist apartheid regime of Israel.
Our tax dollars hard at work: Attacking shepherds in the South Hebron Hills (VIDEO)
February 21, 2010 - الأحد 08 ربيع الأول 1431
Last month, the Israeli army attacked a Palestinian shepherd and his family in the Al-Tuwani village of South Hebron. His only crime? Trying to feed his sheep! Read the story and see the shocking video footage of the incident that was captured that day.
Resist 2010: Eight Reasons to Oppose the 2010 Winter Olympics (VIDEO)
February 18, 2010 - الخميس 05 ربيع الأول 1431
With the 2010 Winter Olympic Games officially kicking off this past weekend, it’s important to look past all the glitz and glamour being portrayed in the mainstream media and get right down to the behind-the-scenes corruption, deceit, and destruction taking place in Vancouver.
The video below is an excellent short film (appx. 15 mins.) focusing on the negative impacts of the 2010 Olympic Games being held in Vancouver, and the ongoing resistance by Indigenous, human rights, and other social movements.
Obama on Palestine: A Tale of Two Speeches (VIDEO)
January 31, 2010 - الأحد 17 صفر 1431
This is a brief somewhat lengthy synopsis of how Barack Obama handled the issue of Palestine during two speeches he gave last week: The State of the Union address on Jan. 27 and a town-hall meeting in Tampa on Jan. 28.
Gaza-bound convoy stranded in Jordan after Egypt rejects Red Sea Port entry
December 26, 2009 - السبت 11 محرم 1431
Viva Palestina humanitarian convoy, led by British MP George Galloway, was still stranded in the Jordanian port city of Aqaba on Saturday for a second day, following a dispute with Egypt over the caravan’s point of entry.
Egypt “bans” the Gaza Freedom March
December 22, 2009 - الثلاثاء 07 محرم 1431
The Egyptian government, citing security concerns and escalating tensions, has decided not to let the Gaza Freedom March cross into Gaza.
What can we do? Boycott!
December 20, 2009 - الأحد 05 محرم 1431
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The first thing we can do to stop oppression is to stop aiding it. I would like to tell you to boycott taxes, but the movement is just not there yet. The best strategy at this point is to end the increasingly bloody occupation is for Israel to become the target of the kind of [...]
Welcome!
September 1, 2009 - الثلاثاء 12 رمضان 1430
This is our first post on our new blog! We hope to use this as a forum to share our views of and experiences with important and relevant news from around the world.
