The Guardian published my letter below online on 2 May 2016 and on print on 3 May 2016. The Guardian 3/5/2016 A Palestinian view on the antisemitism row Jonathan Freedland (My plea to the left, 30 April) asks us to imagine if a country far away was created for black people and asks if the …
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Q&A on antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and BDS
Q&A on antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and BDS Produced by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) 29, April 2016 We are being contacted by members and supporters concerned with the misrepresentation of the campaign for Palestinian human rights by media and public figures. In the past few weeks and months there has been increasing discussion of antisemitism. It …
If the Palestinians are guilty of incitement, then what does Israel’s 24/7 occupation amount to?
If the Palestinians are guilty of incitement, then what does Israel’s 24/7 occupation amount to? First published by the Middle East Monitor on 22/4/2016 Image from original article on Middle East Eye Hardly a day goes by without Israel accusing Palestinian leaders of incitement against the state and its citizens. They argue that such …
Israël ne peut utiliser l’archéologie pour justifier le colonialisme et la dépossession
Israël ne peut utiliser l’archéologie pour justifier le colonialisme et la dépossession Translation published first by the Middle East Eye on 18/4/2016 L’enchevêtrement entre archéologie et politique en Israël est une tendance dangereuse ---------------------------------------- Depuis que le sionisme a mené à bien son projet de création d’un foyer juif en Palestine, les Palestiniens ont dû …
Palestine’s Arab Idol Mohammed Assaf rocks London
I reviewed Mohammad Assaf's concert at the London Barbican theater for Middle East Eye Palestine's Arab Idol Mohammed Assaf rocks London #Reviews From a Gaza refugee camp to the London Barbican, Mohammed Assaf caused a sensation, with his mixed audience dancing in the isles Palestinian singer Mohammed Assaf, Gazan winner of the Arab Idol …
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Interview: EU concerned by the resumption of Israeli wall construction
I was interviewed by Press TV on 15/4/2016 about Israel's construction of the wall in the Bit Jala area. Watch here
Interview: Israeli demolitions in West Bank rise by 275% in 2016
I was interviewed by Press TV about the exponential rise in demolitions of Palestinian structures in West Bank including homes and businesses. 11/4/2016 Watch here
MUSIC REVIEW: Reem Kelani’s Live at the Tabernacle
MUSIC REVIEW: Reem Kelani's Live at the Tabernacle #Reviews Kamel Hawwash For Middle East Eye 6 April 2016 Intimately familiar with the music of her native culture, Reem Kelani grew up to become an unofficial cultural ambassador for the art of Palestine All good things come to those who wait as the saying goes. …
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انتقادات لبريطانيا لموقفها من المستوطنات
انتقادات لبريطانيا لموقفها من المستوطنات محمد أمين-لندن غضب عارم في الأوساط الحقوقية والعربية أثارته معارضة بريطانيا تبني مجلس حقوق الإنسان بالأمم المتحدة قائمة سوداء للشركات العاملة أو المتعاملة مع المستوطنات، في صفعة قاسية لإسرائيل وللوبي المناصر لها بأوروبا. فقد أخفق ذلك اللوبي وحلفاؤه في عرقلة القرار، ورغم الضغط الأميركي والانتقاد البريطاني فإن الدولتين فشلتا في عرقلة …
Israel can’t use archaeology to justify colonialism and dispossession
The Middle East Eye published this article on 30 March, 2016 Israel can't use archaeology to justify colonialism and dispossession Ever since the Zionist project succeeded in its endeavour to create a homeland for Jews in Palestine, the Palestinians have faced daily attempts by Israel to deny their rights and belonging to the land. …
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