Archive | October 23, 2012

#PHOTOS | Eid al-Adha in Palestine

Oct 22, 2012 What is Eid al-Adha? At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). What does Eid al-Adha commemorate? During the Hajj, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham. The Qur’an describes Abraham as […]

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#GazaUnderAttack | Oct 23, 2012 | Israel assassinates 2 Palestinians, wounds several others (Updated)

Oct 23, 2012 Israel assassinated Ismail at-Thally, 25 years old in Beit Lahia, Northern Gaza and Loay Abu Jarad, 24 years old Several reported injured. Medics reported some are wounded severely. Some reporting Israel delayed  the assault after the Emir of Qatar left. Live Updates UPDATES: Israeli shelling and airstrike by Israeli drone in Biet […]

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Israeli Poll: Israelis Support Ethnic Cleansing, Annexation and Apartheid State ~ by Richard Silverstein

by Richard Silverstein on October 22, 2012 · Tikun Olam Yediot graphic juxtaposes Israeli ID with Kach party emblem, a closed fist, for an article on the threat of Jewish fascism A new poll (if anyone can find the full poll results please let me know) of Israeli Jews by Camil Fuchs and commissioned by […]

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PIF refuses the reconstruction of the American School in the Gaza Strip

[ PIC 23/10/2012 – 06:08 PM ] GAZA,(PIC)– A prominent Palestinian human rights activist revealed that officials in Ramallah authority refused to grant for the reconstruction of the American School in the Gaza Strip. Dr. Eyad Sarraj, head of Gaza Center for Mental Health, said in an article on Monday, that the Palestine investment Fund […]

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PA security forces arrest Hamas member, extend detention of another

[ PIC 23/10/2012 – 05:31 PM ] GAZA, (PIC)– The Palestinian authority security forces kidnapped one Palestinian citizen from Hamas Movement in Nablus city, summoned two others for interrogation and extended the detention of another. A PA court also refused to release journalist Mohamed Mona, while the Israeli occupation forces kidnapped two university students in […]

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Netanyahu threatens war against Gaza as Sheikh Hamad arrives in Gaza

[ PIC 23/10/2012 – 05:30 PM ] NAZARETH, (PIC)– Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his war threats against Gaza in conjunction with the visit of emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani to the besieged enclave. In his meeting with Bulgarian president Rosen Plevneliev today in occupied Jerusalem, Netanyahu threatened that Israel would […]

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#VIDEO | Estelle’s mission. The first moment when IOF came near #Estelle vessel

Oct 23, 2012 by Laura Arau Freedom Flotilla – Estelle’s Mission. Footage of the moments before of the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) boarding Estelle’s vessel     Sign the Petition → Lift the Siege on Gaza Press Release | Estelle Flotilla to Gaza – Press Release (incl pressinfo) Law | United Nations Convention on the […]

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#PalHunger | Israel postpones al-Issawi’s trial

[ PIC 23/10/2012 – 10:05 AM ] OCCUPIED JERUSALEM,(PIC)– An Israeli military court on Monday postponed a hearing for the Jerusalemite prisoner Samer al-Issawi who has been on hunger strike for 83 days. Israeli police did not bring Samir Issawi to Ofer courtroom and judges did not set a new date for the hearing, his […]

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#PHOTOS | Qatar’s Sheikh Hamad in Gaza on landmark visit (Updated)

[ PIC 23/10/2012 – 10:29 AM ] GAZA, (PIC)– Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani has arrived in the Gaza Strip along with his wife Sheikha Mozah Al Missned on a landmark visit for one day during which he will lay the foundation stones of vital projects. The visit is considered the […]

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First release of @docjazzmusic’s new album INTIFADA in #Lyon, #France

Tuesday, 23 October 2012 11:22 | Musical Intifada | Docjazz.com Today, the first hard copies of the Doc Jazz’s new album ‘Intifada’ have arrived in France ! Those who live in or around Lyon can obtain a CD by sending an email with their name and address to docjazz(a)docjazz.com, and will be contacted by the […]

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#Estelle Ship to Gaza | Estelle’s mission. First radio contact with IOF forces: “You are war criminal, you are pirate”

Oct 22, 2012 by Laura Arau Freedom Flotilla – Estelle’s Mission. Footage of the first radio contact with IDF (Israel Defense Forces) before the attack of Estelle’s vessel. Sign the Petition → Lift the Siege on Gaza Press Release | Estelle Flotilla to Gaza – Press Release (incl pressinfo) Law | United Nations Convention on […]

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#PALESTINE NEWS | Oct 23, 2012

آخر الأخبار والتحديثات Oct 23, 2012 | 23975 Days Since Al-Nakba & Gaza has been under siege for 1959 daysFor news of previous news days | Daily News Overviews Follow on Twitter for more live updates Gaza Under Attack | Oct 22 & 23, 2012 | 4 Killed, several wounded Continuous updates.. How to deal […]

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#GazaUnderAttack | Oct 23, 2012 | Israel invades east of Khan Younis city, Israeli Officer injured

Al Qassam Website | 23-10-2012,09:47 Al Qassam website – The Israeli Forces raid this morning, 23-10-2012, the eastern area of Khan Younis city under heavy fire from the tanks and the military vehicles, the fire targeted the Palestinian houses in Al Qarara village. The Palestinian medical sources reported that there were no injuries. In the […]

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#Estelle Ship to Gaza | Noam Chomsky: The siege on Gaza ‘is a criminal act that has no justification’

The Canadian Boat to Gaza blog The Canadian Boat to Gaza blog will keep you up to date on fundraising and organizing efforts in support of the ‘Tahrir’, a Canadian boat which is currently part of the ‘Freedom Waves to Gaza’. Bloggers will report from on board the Tahrir and on support activities in Halifax, […]

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#Estelle Ship to Gaza | PCHR Calls For The Immediate Release Of ‘Estelle’ International Activists

 Tuesday October 23, 2012 00:33 by Palestinian Centre For Human Rights – PCHR The Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR) condemns the interception by Israeli naval forces of the Swedish ship, the ‘Estelle’, on Sunday, 21 October 2012, while it was in international waters. The Estelle, before leaving Sweden (image from the Freedom Flotilla coalition) […]

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