Sep. 08 (CWNews.com) - (click here to read more)
In Jerusalem, representatives of the Catholic relief agency Caritas have issued a statement condemning Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, saying that all Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories are "illegal under international law."
In a statement that quoted Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat, Caritas Jerusalem said that the latest moves to build new Jewish settlements in Gaza were "perverse assaults on human dignity." The relief organization criticized Israeli policies that allow Israeli citizens to move onto Palestinian land, while restricting the movement of Palestinians.
Colorado Palestine Solidarity Campaign News
September 17, 2006
September 16, 2006
Non-Aligned Movement demands Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza
Thu Sep 14, 2:22 AM ET (click here to read more)
HAVANA (AFP) - The Non-Aligned Movement demanded at a summit in Havana that
Israel withdraw its troops from Gaza, release jailed Palestinian officials and repair damage caused by its military operations.
A draft declaration to be adopted by leaders of the NAM countries also expresses "grave concern about the deterioration of the situation ... in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, as a result of the unlawful policies and practices being carried out by Israel."
US: Palestinian unity deal falls short
Wednesday 13 September 2006, 1:07 Makka Time, 22:07 GMT (click here to read more)
The United States has greeted the idea of a Palestinian unity government with scepticism, but the European Union has welcomed it.
Palestinian leaders on Tuesday urged the world to accept a planned unity government they hope will lead to the lifting of an aid embargo on the Hamas administration.
The United States has greeted the idea of a Palestinian unity government with scepticism, but the European Union has welcomed it.
Palestinian leaders on Tuesday urged the world to accept a planned unity government they hope will lead to the lifting of an aid embargo on the Hamas administration.
Europe nixes landing rights for El Al planes with IDF cargo
By Zohar Blumenkrantz, Haaretz Correspondent (click here to read more)
Last update - 22:20 04/09/2006
A number of European states are refusing to allow El Al cargo planes carrying Israel Defense Forces equipment from stopover landings in their airports.The refusal came from states considered friendly with Israel, including Britain, Germany and Italy, according to Captain Etai Regev, the chairman of El Al's pilots' union.
Last update - 22:20 04/09/2006
A number of European states are refusing to allow El Al cargo planes carrying Israel Defense Forces equipment from stopover landings in their airports.The refusal came from states considered friendly with Israel, including Britain, Germany and Italy, according to Captain Etai Regev, the chairman of El Al's pilots' union.
Chavez of Arabia?
Winning Arab hearts and minds - (click here to read more)
By Dima Khatib, Latin America Correspondent
Friday 18 August 2006, 14:15 Makka Time, 11:15 GMT
Billions of dollars spent, tens of thousands of lives lost, hundreds of hours of televised speeches and press conferences, extensive diplomatic efforts, political and military plans, years in Iraq, and much more.
None of this helped the US to achieve its president's announced goal of "winning the hearts and minds of the Arab people". Instead, George Bush seems to have lost the hearts and minds of many who had been supportive of US plans for the Middle East.
By Dima Khatib, Latin America Correspondent
Friday 18 August 2006, 14:15 Makka Time, 11:15 GMT
Billions of dollars spent, tens of thousands of lives lost, hundreds of hours of televised speeches and press conferences, extensive diplomatic efforts, political and military plans, years in Iraq, and much more.
None of this helped the US to achieve its president's announced goal of "winning the hearts and minds of the Arab people". Instead, George Bush seems to have lost the hearts and minds of many who had been supportive of US plans for the Middle East.
September 5, 2006
Yuram Weiler in Tehran Times
A very good article written by our local activist and published in theIranian online news media...
Root Causes
All right, Mr. Bush… let's look at root causes, for we live in a world of cause and effect. Yes, there's quantum physics where events are governed by probability distributions, but at our level of life experience, there is cause and effect. So, if you can Mr. Bush, follow the causal chain back from July 12, 2006 and let's see where it leads. We can start with the capture of the two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah and ask: ...
Root Causes
All right, Mr. Bush… let's look at root causes, for we live in a world of cause and effect. Yes, there's quantum physics where events are governed by probability distributions, but at our level of life experience, there is cause and effect. So, if you can Mr. Bush, follow the causal chain back from July 12, 2006 and let's see where it leads. We can start with the capture of the two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah and ask: ...
YNet: Settlers assaulting American citizens
Selected excerpts from: US: Settlers assaulting American citizens
State Department warns of security problems for Americans, others in Gaza; says, 'citizens of Western nations, including Americans, involved in pro-Palestinian volunteer efforts were assaulted and injured in Occupied Territories by Israeli settlers and harassed by Israeli army'
Continuing or possible violence in Israel, it said, also makes it necessary for Americans to avoid locations associated with US interests or official US buildings, the State Department said Tuesday in an updated travel warning.
"In recent months, citizens of Western nations, including Americans, involved in pro-Palestinian volunteer efforts were assaulted and injured in the Occupied Territories by Israeli settlers and harassed by the (Israeli army). Those taking part in demonstrations, nonviolent resistance, and direct action are advised to cease such activity for their own safety," it said.
State Department warns of security problems for Americans, others in Gaza; says, 'citizens of Western nations, including Americans, involved in pro-Palestinian volunteer efforts were assaulted and injured in Occupied Territories by Israeli settlers and harassed by Israeli army'
Continuing or possible violence in Israel, it said, also makes it necessary for Americans to avoid locations associated with US interests or official US buildings, the State Department said Tuesday in an updated travel warning.
"In recent months, citizens of Western nations, including Americans, involved in pro-Palestinian volunteer efforts were assaulted and injured in the Occupied Territories by Israeli settlers and harassed by the (Israeli army). Those taking part in demonstrations, nonviolent resistance, and direct action are advised to cease such activity for their own safety," it said.
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