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Monthly Archives: December 2010

Gaza: Israeli gunboats attack Palestinian fishermen and it is faced with growing health crisis

Israeli gunboats attack Palestinian fishermen KHAN YOUNIS, (PIC)– Israeli navy boats opened heavy machinegun fire at Palestinian fishing boats off the coast of Khan Younis and Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, on Sunday night. The head of the fishermen syndicate in Khan Younis, Fuad Al-Amori, said that the gunboats opened intensive fire at the [...]

“Israel” Fears Int’l Recognition of Pal., UK Considers Recognizing PA Diplomats

Al Manar 27/12/2010 After several South American countries recognized an independent Palestinian state, Britain is now considering upgrading the Palestinian delegation in London to the status of a diplomatic mission.   The move, which would grant the Palestinian delegation with a status similar to that of an independent state, will turn the Palestinian delegates into [...]

First ever encyclopedia documenting the Gaza war released Sunday

First ever encyclopedia documenting the Gaza war released Sunday GAZA, (PIC)– The “creativity” studies and training foundation released Sunday the first ever electronic encyclopedia that documents Israel’s late 2008 early 2009 war on the Gaza Strip to mark the war’s second anniversary as it approaches. The encyclopedia, dubbed “the Gaza Holocaust”, is the product of [...]

Israeli ambassador to Cairo flees to “Israel” after discovering Mossad spy ring

CAIRO, (PIC)– The Egyptian newspaper Al-Youm Assabe’a revealed that Israel’s ambassador Isaac Levanon left Cairo immediately after the Egyptian authorities discovered a spy ring affiliated with the Mossad and pointed out to his involvement in this case. The newspaper explained that Levanon last week flew to Israel with his family without providing an explanation for [...]

Israeli bombing of civilian homes in last Gaza war one of the most grisly crimes

GAZA, (PIC)– The Israeli bombing of civilian homes during the last war on the Gaza Strip was one of the most gruesome crimes which can never be forgotten by the survivors, although they happened two years ago. The families of Assamouni and Addaya are the most bereaved and victimized Gazans. Among hundreds of homes and [...]

What do the latest ‘de-legitimization’ reports tell us about “Israel”?

MEMO Israel must be losing too many battles in the war to win global public opinion. This is the conclusion to be drawn from the release of a 66-page document by the Tel Aviv-based Reut Institute, which was followed quickly by a similar report from the Jerusalem Centre for Public Affairs (JCPA). Both documents must [...]

Cuban medics in Haiti put the world to shame

Castro’s doctors and nurses are the backbone of the fight against cholera by Nina Lakhani, source They are the real heroes of the Haitian earthquake disaster, the human catastrophe on America’s doorstep which Barack Obama pledged a monumental US humanitarian mission to alleviate. Except these heroes are from America’s arch-enemy Cuba, whose doctors and nurses [...]

‘Mossad to come clean on Mabhouh hit’

Press TV Israel is reportedly ready to acknowledge that it was behind the assassination of senior Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in the United Arab Emirates in January 2010. The incoming chief of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad will personally apologize for the use of fake British passports in the assassination, Britain’s Daily Telegraph reported on [...]

“Israel” to expel family from its home in Silwan, give it to settlers

“Israel” to expel family from its home in Silwan, give it to Jewish settlers OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– A large number of Israeli troops and border guards were deployed in Silwan district on Saturday morning as a prelude to expelling the Jerusalemite family of Abdullah Abu Nab from its home in Battn Al-Hawa neighborhood and bringing [...]

A Hero’s Welcome for Mavi Marmara in Turkey

Al Manar 26/12/2010 A Turkish ferry which was the target of a deadly raid by Israeli commandos when it tried to deliver aid to Gaza received a rapturous welcome from thousands on Sunday as it arrived back in Istanbul.   Crowds waving Turkish and Palestinian flags lined the quayside as the Mavi Marmara docked at [...]

Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Fighters in Gaza Clashes and fisherman injured in shooting

Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Fighters in Gaza Clashes Al Manar 26/12/2010 Israeli tanks fired a barrage of shells into the Gaza Strip on Sunday following a firefight in which two resistance fighters were killed, as Hamas said it was “ready” for another war. The escalation of violence comes just ahead of the two year [...]

SEATTLE, USA: King County executive prevents “Israeli War Crimes” bus ads from appearing

Australians for Palestine The upcoming Metro bus ad campaign by Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign has been cancelled by the King County Executive.  The Campaign will hold a outdoor press conference at noon Friday in front of the King County Administration Bldg. The bus ads, with the message “ISRAELI WAR CRIMES: Your Tax Dollars At Work” [...]

Egypt: Mossad was behind internet cable cut two years ago and new spy uncovered after serving “Israel” for 20 Years

Egypt: Mossad was behind internet cable cut two years ago CAIRO, (PIC)– Egyptian Supreme State Security disclosed investigations leading to Israeli foreign intelligence the Mossad being behind the break in an internet cable belonging to Egypt a few kilometers off Italian shores a year and a half back. Officials cited confessions from an Egyptian man [...]

You Are Not Forgotten

by Reham Alhelsi, My Palestine My Palestinian sister, my Palestinian brother; I write this letter today and I see your face in front of me, the face of Palestine. I see your smile; that of a poppy being kissed by the sun. I hear your whisper; that of an olive trees being hugged by the [...]

Season’s greetings

Peace and goodwill on this day, the blessed birth of Jesus Christ son of Mary, peace be upon them. Please remember in your prayers all the oppressed people on this Earth. Thank you.

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