This report from Al Jazeera English discusses Israel's increasing crackdown on organizations and individuals who dissent against the government or support Palestinian causes. If other recent incidents have not compelled the American government to reconsider its support of Israel, than this must. Rather than cling to an increasingly false notion that Israel is the democratic …
Noa and Mira: Israeli and Palestinian Lay Groundwork for Peace
Several weeks ago, I heard an interview with musical artists Noa and Mira on Tell Me More, an NPR radio program. The two featured singers, a Jew and an Arab-Israeli, teamed up to use their fame and talent to promote cooperation in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Their music is trilingual--in Arabic, Hebrew, and English--which makes it especially fun …
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A request for your help: CNN interview with Free Gaza Mvmnt Chair
Hey friends. I'm asking for your help in locating a video clip from CNN. Last week, CNN anchor Kyra Phillips interviewed Huwaida Arraf, chairperson of the Free Gaza Movement--I believe it was the first interview CNN conducted with her. I would like to write a post in which I would refer to this clip, but have …
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Esposito article about US’s response to Gaza flotilla
John Esposito, one of my professors at Georgetown, wrote this piece criticizing the US's response to the Israeli raid on the Gaza aid flotilla. I think he has the right point of view; what do you think? I plan to post more about the recent Gaza flotilla incident, and would welcome you to post your …
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