#PALESTINE NEWS | Aug 15, 2012

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SPECIAL | RAMADAN IN PALESTINE – 2012| PHOTOS

SPECIAL | RAMADAN WORLDWIDE – 2012| PHOTOS

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How to deal with Zionism: Oppose – Expose – Dispose ~ by @docjazzmusic
http://wp.me/p16sn9-q61

Dweik calls on the Islamic summit to act positively
http://t.co/jb5PmKBZ

Palestinian Cabinet Condemns Israeli Schemes Against Al-Aqsa Mosque
http://www.qnaol.net/QNAEn/Foreign_News/Politics4/Pages/PalestinianCabinetCondemnsIsraeliSc15082012.aspx

PA ‘negotiated’ the west bank will not be blacked-out till after Eid
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=512793

Israel losing support among Britons
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qz6

Steve Walt on the negligible threat of radical Islamic terror
http://walt.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2012/08/13/what_terrorist_threat#.UClvYIJhDFA.twitter
faux natsec “experts” will not like this one

Irish-in-Gaza happy to announce launch of the PGPF Waqaf Water for Gaza Project
http://irishingaza.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/for-immediate-release

Palestinian children ‘abused’ in Israeli jail
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2012/08/20128910267627456.html

White Supremacist Josh Trevino to Guardian unless it reads this.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/21/joshua-trevio-gop-consult_n_293938.html

I still don’t buy the hype about Iran ~ by @MyaGuarnieri
http://972mag.com/i-still-dont-buy-the-hype-about-iran/53000

From Gaza to Syria, Palestinians lack protection – Al-Arabiya
http://english.alarabiya.net/views/2012/08/15/232360.html

Gaza Paralympians confident of success in London
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=512792

Israeli soldiers ‘attack man en-route to Jerusalem for prayer (incl video)
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qz1

EU publishes updated list of settlements in effort to save the two-state solution
http://bit.ly/NFqxtY

Mufti of Al-Azhar demands withdrawal of the Arab Peace Initiative
http://www.middleeastmonitor.com/news/middle-east/4169-mufti-of-al-azhar-demands-withdrawal-of-the-arab-peace-initiative

Is the Sinai Peninsula rejoining the resistance? – Hamsayeh.Net
http://hamsayeh.net/articles/2159-is-the-sinai-peninsula-rejoining-the-resistance.html

Tantawi pointed finger at Gaza for Sinai attack
http://www.middleeastmonitor.com/news/middle-east/4165-tantawi-pointed-finger-at-gaza-for-sinai-attack

What should a journalist do in a captive situation? (See our Journalist Security Guide for answers):
http://bit.ly/PdgD6Q

Foes of Palestine behind terrorism in Egypt’s Sinai: Analyst – Press TV
http://www.presstv.com/detail/2012/08/15/256391/morsi-wants-the-army-to-be-stronger

Israel Antiquities Authority is working w/ settlers to open a visitor’s centre in a West Bank colony near Nablus
http://bit.ly/NpZKac

‘NYT’ op-ed: “There are ‘too many  ultra-Orthodox Jews, Palestinians and Arabs’ in Israel
http://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/nyt-publishes-op-ed-saying-there-are-too-many-palestinians-and-arabs-in-israel.html

New Guardian team member openly incited Israel to murder Alice Walker and others
http://electronicintifada.net/blogs/ali-abunimah/new-guardian-team-member-openly-incited-israel-murder-alice-walker-and-others

Securing Sinai: Egypt Retakes Sovereignty
http://www.roitov.com/articles/sinaisovereignty.htm#.UCviZTpVJHE.twitter

BBC News – Israel ‘prepared for 30-day war with Iran’
http://bbc.in/NBxv4P

Demand @moi_bahrain RELEASES HR defender @NabeelRajab & remind: Cairo declaration of Human rights in #Islam
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/cairodeclaration.html

PA official condemns closure of Ibrahimi mosque
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=512721

Modiin Settlers now whine it’s political: Foreign Ministry called the area “an integral part of Israel” and said the EU “ignores reality.”
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4269060,00.html

Iran exhibits cartoons on Palestine
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/256423.html

Report: EU adds Modiin to settlement exports list
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=512575

Israel returned wrong body
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=512800

Video: How #Palestine Bloggers Cover Protests in Their Own Villages
http://ti.me/ReNpYd

“The focus must be on the way in which #Israel is deliberately separating #Gaza from WB, with a policy
http://fb.me/1QADPFXm0

Israel will not be represented at the 1st International Culture Summit hosted in the Scottish Parliament building
http://english.pnn.ps/index.php/nonviolence/2434

Gaza Paralympians confident of success in London
http://tinyurl.com/caxbnmr

Israeli repression of Palestinian Christians
http://bit.ly/HtGtyt

IOF fills up wells and arrests citizens in Jenin
http://tinyurl.com/d7gc35h

Israel, PA agree to postpone cutting off the electricity on West Bank cities (Ramallah, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Jericho)
https://twitter.com/jbaboun/status/235747805031956481

‘Israel likely orchestrated Sinai attacks’
http://dlvr.it/20mN4B

IOF soldiers arrest citizen in Al-Khalil, storm villages
http://tinyurl.com/cutlrms

Israeli soldiers’ parents: Kahane supporter lectures our kids
http://j.mp/R2eMST

Dutch neighborhood in Khan Younis complains the lack of UNRWA services
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyR

Why isn’t @SFGate covering Geller’s ‘savage’ bus ads? pls RT and tell them what u think
http://mondoweiss.net/2012/08/gellers-savage-bus-ad-meets-strong-resistance-from-the-bay-area.html

‘Why bother and make Area C an official annexation if de facto, it is annexation?’
http://jfjfp.com/?p=33398

WATCH: Palestinian violently dragged by ununiformed soldiers in Hebron
http://972mag.com/watch-palestinian-violently-dragged-by-un-uniformed-soldiers-in-hebron/53016/

#PalHunger | Hunger striker As-Safadi refrains from water after assault on him and his mate
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyL

Israeli occupation forces arrest prisoner’s disabled father |
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyF

IDF prison guards peeped at naked inmates
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4268948,00.html

‘Miles of smiles’ convoy arrives in Gaza
http://bit.ly/PYzIpc

Resheq: Hamas and Jordan enjoy common understanding
http://t.co/3U4fyuHT

Sophisticated Hasbara: National Union of Israeli Students sockpuppet says I “invented modern antisemitism”
https://twitter.com/fake_bds/status/235728936401784832

Hamas and Aqsa foundation slam Israeli violations against Munis graveyard
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyA

WATCH: ‘Separate and unequal’ – Interview on Israel’s legal system
http://972mag.com/watch-separate-and-unequal-interview-on-israels-legal-system/52996/

Army Invades Several Hebron Towns, Kidnaps One Resident
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyx

‘US-led Syria siege prelude to partition’
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/256367.html

#VIDEO | Zionist troopers out of uniform violate and detain a Palestinian at Checkpoint 56, Tel Rumeida
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyr

Netanyahu To Ignore Report On Legalizing West Bank Settlement Outposts
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyn

Foundation: Thousands pray in Al-Aqsa for Laylat al-Qadr
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyk

Bahraini delegation visits Jerusalem
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=512636

Update for #Floriade2012: ‘Israeli agricultural development’: Settlers Empty Palestinian Well, Flood Farmlands
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qyf

Today’s news from The Electronic Intifada
http://eepurl.com/oxMGv

“Those of us who believe in peace and justice will never forget Rachel’s courage and sacrifice!”
http://tinyurl.com/cm46l8x

Palestine Solidarity Movement- The Way Ahead – Palestine News Network
http://english.pnn.ps/index.php/opinion/2462-palestine-solidarity-movement-the-way-ahead

Will Dichter’s caution on Iran strike morph into hawkishness to suit new role?: In recent…
http://goo.gl/fb/8rtCw

Israel arrests father of prisoner held in Israeli jails for nine years
http://bit.ly/NpgU8a

VIDEO: Young Palestinians play a prank on Israeli security
http://youtu.be/QdDSdm7NlxU

Syrian Refugees in Jordan’s Zaatari Camp Reach 6160
http://www.qnaol.net/QNAEn/Foreign_News/Politics4/Pages/SyrianRefugeesinJordan’sZaatariCam15082012.aspx

#VIDEO | Egypt must annul Camp David Accords with Israel:
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/256349.html

Antisemitism charge against pro-Palestinian students dropped for lack of evidence
http://jfjfp.com/?p=33381

Israel (which can’t continue it’s existence without PARANOIA VERA & FEAR) sees month of conflict in possible Iran war
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=512676

Unemployment in #OPT: 20.9% in second quarter of 2012
http://bit.ly/PoLkDQ

A mother from near Bethlehem describes repeated nights raids and the arrest of her children by Israeli soldiers -
http://is.gd/EcQPGN

Another 12K Palestinians (ab)used for cheap labour: Palestinian ‘ghosts’ keep the Israeli economy moving
http://occupiedpalestine.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/palestinian-ghosts-keep-the-israeli-economy-moving/

Israel to approve an additional 12,000 permits for #Palestinian workers in construction
http://bit.ly/NpaO7I

IOF attack Palestinian young worshipers, bar them from going to Aqsa Mosque
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qy2

Azhar calls for cancelling the Arab initiative
http://t.co/xq3lwDiG

Lauren Booth: Israeli Persecution of Muslims in Ramadan and Christians – The OtherSite
http://t.co/RQjGCeyG

Gaza explosion damages hair salon
http://bit.ly/OaIFeH

Israel 1st brought foreign workers cause it hates Palestinians, now brings more Palestinians cause it hates foreigners:
http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=281287

Call for authorites to investigate abuse of #Palestine prisoners
http://bitly.com/NyMZoH

“After Zionism” puts forth debates on one-state solution
http://electronicintifada.net/content/after-zionism-puts-forth-debates-one-state-solution/11579

Netanyahu set to bury Levy report on legalizing illegal West Bank outposts #Israel settlements
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/netanyahu-set-to-bury-levy-report-on-legalizing-illegal-west-bank-outposts-1.458264

High Court petition: Stop destruction of Bedouin villages
http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=281204

Refuse army service in Israel and get about as much jail time as u will for shooting mom & daughter waving white flag
http://electronicintifada.net/blogs/ben-white/justice-and-accountability-israeli-style-45-days-killing-mother-and-daughter-gaza

Egyptian security patrol clashes with militants in Sinai – The Daily Star
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2012/Aug-15/184695-egyptian-security-patrol-clashes-with-militants-in-sinai.ashx

Nabi Saleh: “The resistance is for our kids’ future”
http://wp.me/p16sn9-qxY

Iran Urges Muslim States to Sign Treaty to Defend Al-Quds
http://www.qnaol.net/QNAEn/Foreign_News/Politics4/Pages/IranUrgesMuslimStatestoSignTreatyto14082012.aspx

Ethnic cleansing on the road to an Israeli colony
http://palsolidarity.org/2012/08/ethnic-cleansing-on-the-road-to-an-israeli-colony/

Israeli officials and their British apologists in total denial of Israel’s waning political support in Europe
http://bit.ly/QygIyf

Syrian president ready to step down: Russia
http://www.emirates247.com/news/region/syrian-president-ready-to-step-down-russia-2012-08-15-1.471536

Beaten by Israeli soldiers for two hours, teenage Palestinian requires emergency surgery ~ by @Alhaq_org
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/imeu/fromTheMedia/~3/kPEugqsXUy0/616-abducted-and-assaulted-by-israeli-soldiers-19-year-old-palestinian-requires-intestinal-surgery

To understand the history of Palestinian dispossession look to the words of Zionist and Israeli leaders by Adam (cont)
http://tl.gd/ilfmjg

Jonathan Cook: Israel’s annexation plan
http://www.israeli-occupation.org/2012-07-18/jonathan-cook-israels-annexation-plan

Levy is Right – By Yousef Munayyer
http://wp.me/p16sn9-pT2

Are Israeli Settlements Legal? Electronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah vs. Commentary’s Jonathan Tobin (cont)
http://tl.gd/iaqbbt

Al-Quds & Al-Aqsa and Ethnic Cleansing
	Ethnic cleansing & Denial of Palestinian identity – Special Topic
	Israel’s Likud threatens to invade Al-Aqsa Mosque – Overview
	More Information about Al-Aqsa Under Threats – PDF
	All posts about Al-Aqsa Mosque - Category
	Israel. Not looking for Peace. Nor Talks. But this…
Photography
	Al-Aqsa Assault – February 19, 2012 - Video & Photography
	Al-Aqsa Assault - February 24, 2012 - Photography
Illegal Detention & Human Rights abuses of (Child)Prisoners
	Palestine’s Prisoners Pictures
	Palestinian Prisoners Special Topic
	Palestinian Prisoners Category
	The History of Israeli Torture Topic
	All posts about Torture Category
	Child Arrests – Topic

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