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BDS: A Global Movement for Freedom and Justice
Al-Shabaka Policy Brief by Omar Barghouti Al-Shabaka policy advisor Omar Barghouti examines the formation and evolution of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement. Barghouti argues that BDS’s growing success is due to its rights-based approach, collective leadership, call to Israelis of conscience, and promotion of context-specific strategies. Overview While media attention over the past […]
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Chomsky, scientists: Technion develops death tech
Senior academics from Tel Aviv University, Weizmann Institute, and other top institutions around world denounce Boston Science Museum’s sponsorship of Israeli exhibit, calling it propaganda campaign. ‘This is an attempt to distract from Israel’s war crimes and human rights violations,’ they say Yitzhak Benhorin Published: 05.06.10, 21:04 WASHINGTON – Professors from Tel Aviv University and […]
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Put conditions on Israel’s OECD entry
Israeli accession to this group of nations must be contingent on a commitment to embark on a credible peace process * Avi Shlaim and Simon Mohun * guardian.co.uk, Friday 7 May 2010 09.35 BST In the absence of any last-minute objections, Israel will be welcomed as a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Turkey/Israeli/ OECD – Dates for Delegation of Muslim dignitaries to lobby Turkish government confirmed
––––––––––––– Islamic Human Rights Commission ––––––––––––– 03 May 2010 PRESS RELEASE: Turkey/Israeli/ OECD – Dates for Delegation of Muslim dignitaries to lobby Turkish government confirmed Muslim dignitaries, including representatives of major Muslim and Islamic organisations is set to visit Turkey, between 9- 15 May 2010, in a bid to urge the Turkish government to veto […]
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We Urge MUJI to Drop the Plan to Open a Branch in Israel!!
According to the website of Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. they decided to open a MUJI store in Israel. http://ryohin-keikaku.jp/balance/pdf/h22_kessan_databook.pdf (page 4) It has been more than one year since Israel massacred people in Gaza but nobody was held responsible nor punished for the atrocities and Israel continues its occupation and anti-Palestinian policies. Regardless of the […]
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Speakers question U.S. role in Middle East conflict
By Lark Turner Published: Friday, May 7, 2010 Speakers from pro-Palestine groups discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Norris University Center on Thursday night at an event titled “Stories from Palestine: Life Under Israeli Occupation.” The event, held by Students for Justice in Palestine at Northwestern, brought about 15 students to the Lake Room to discuss […]
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NGO platform calls for Israeli boycott
Matthew Vella The development NGO platform Skop has called for a boycott of Israeli companies in the wake of the shooting of Bianca Zammit, the Maltese activist injured by a live bullet shot by the Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza. “We urge all those of goodwill who want justice for the Palestinian people to demand […]
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Protest the Caterpillar shareholder meeting
Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Time: 12:30pm – 5:00pm Location: Northern Trust Bank Street: 50 S La Salle St City/Town: Chicago, IL We’re planning something big for this year’s shareholder meeting, and need your support at the protest! If you travel for one BDS event this year, consider making it the Caterpillar shareholder meeting in […]
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Open letter to Margaret Atwood to support Palestinian liberation
by Rob Maguire on May 6, 2010 Dear Ms. Margaret Atwood, Today, as systematic human rights violations continue to be committed by the Israeli government against the Palestinian people, we are appealing to you on behalf of the Montreal-based collective Tadamon! and Art Threat concerning your planned visit to Tel Aviv. We have learned that […]
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Maariv: Foreign Ministry considering stopping lectures in US and UK because of heckling
Foreign Ministry considering stopping lectures Foreign Ministry officials are considering stopping the lectures by senior figures around the world, particularly in Britain. The reason: The outspoken verbal attacks by students and pro-Palestinian activists, which render them ineffective. The attacks peaked last week, when demonstrators assaulted the Israeli deputy ambassador to Britain at the end of […]
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