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Israeli Citizens Say: Do Not Approve Israel’s OECD Membership Until It Abides by International Law
In May 2010 the OECD ministerial committee will vote on the admission of Israel as a member of the organization. As Israeli citizens, we are concerned by the policies of the Israeli governments, policies which violate international law, violate the basic human rights of Palestinians under occupation and serve to instigate instability, violence and suffering […]
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UC Berkeley Senate Discuss Divestment From War Crimes
After the UC Berkeley Senate voted 16-4 to divest from companies complicit in war crimes committed by Israel during operation Cast Lead (General Electric and United Technologies) the bill was vetoed by President Will Smelko. After two nights of lengthy debate and incredible external pressure the veto was upheld, but the attention the bill attracted […]
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UC Berkeley Students Argue in Favor of Divesment from War Crimes 2
After the UC Berkeley Senate voted 16-4 to divest from companies complicit in war crimes committed by Israel during operation Cast Lead (General Electric and United Technologies) the bill was vetoed by President Will Smelko. After two nights of lengthy debate and incredible external pressure the veto was upheld, but the attention the bill attracted […]
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BOYCOTT! supports appeal to Greek musician, Demis Roussos
April 25, 2010 Association for Solidarity with the Palestinian People – Intifada Dear supporters of the Palestinian resistance against the Israeli occupation, We are of citizens and residents of Israel, members of BOYCOTT! Supporting the Palestinian BDS call from within, who are struggling to end the Israeli occupation and oppression of the Palestinians. We are […]
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4:30 AM Rally After UC Berkeley Senate Upholds Veto
After the UC Berkeley Senate voted 16-4 to divest from companies complicit in war crimes committed by Israel during operation Cast Lead (General Electric and United Technologies) the bill was vetoed by President Will Smelko. After two nights of lengthy debate and incredible external pressure the veto was upheld, but the attention the bill attracted […]
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Statement from UC Berkeley Students for Justice in Palestine
DESPITE the regrettable decision made by the ASUC Senate tonight, we have never been more confident about our success or more optimistic about the future. Our first act after this vote, therefore, is to invite our peers, who today are paralyzed by their fear, to open their eyes and hearts to the grave injustices in […]
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Academic freedom in Israel and Palestine
Steven Rose, professor of biology and neurobiology at the Open University, UK. EMBO reports 10:1184 (2009) doi:10.1038/embor.2009.229 Many readers of this journal will, like me, have Israeli colleagues whose research we respect, with whom we have collaborated, and among whom we have friends. Yet, these relationships have been overshadowed by the human rights abuses inflicted […]
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With Roundabout Politics in Play, No One Leaves Happy
After six hours of back-and-forth emotion on a controversial resolution to acknowledge Israeli war crimes, the A.S. Council did nothing but waste an opportunity to promote awareness. Posted on 29 April 2010 By Editorial Board As much as we rag on our student leaders for wasting valuable floor time making empty statements – aka resolutions, […]
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