Stories about Palestine from June, 2007
Israel: Hamas-Fateh Deathfest Continues
“The Hamas-Fatah deathfest continues in Gaza and elsewhere, with 17 people being killed since Monday morning. Today's tally so far: 3 dead, 14 wounded. Things are happening at a bloodcurdling pace, and it is very hard sometimes to keep track of all the terrorist vs terrorist goings on. Thus as...
Arabeyes: Greedy Doctors, Cheating Spouses and Parliamentary Scuffles
Today's translation of Arabic blogs makes five stops: one each in Libya, Tunisia and Kuwait and two stops in Egypt to give us a gist of what some of the bloggers are writing about. Issues being discussed include how doctors put money before their patients' interests; cheating spouses; why Arabs are not progressing and the latest on why the Kuwaiti Parliament is in a shambles.
Live Webchats from Palestine
Palestinian blogger Haitham Sabbah announces that there will be live webchats from Palestine, thanks to efforts spearheaded by the Arab American Institute.
Isreal: Putting Differences Aside
Jewilicious puts aside its ideological differences with Kabobfest and notes: “However, earlier this week Fadi wrote about the upcoming Arab-American Anti-Discrimination committee’s annual convention in Washington DC this Saturday. Fadi expressed offense at the fact that Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein is set to accept the ADC Global Leadership Award...
Palestine: Israel Investigating Soldier
“Israel is Investigating soldier use of Palestinian human shields. Remember the video that showed some IOF using some Palestinian Youths as Human Shields in Nablus? Finaly, Israel is now investigating soldier for this crime. I have no doubt that the soldiers will face no charges or get sentence for such...
Israel: Torture for Prisoners
“Israel is now using methods of torture that makes the Dark Ages look civilised. In accordance with a High Court's approval of torture against Palestinians, the practice continues. One of the latest victims was fortunate enough to have his suffering get the attention of two local human rights groups; Physicians...
Palestine: Arab TVs
“I don't even know why I bother with Arabic channels and news! Every time I turn to one of the channels I see the same old propaganda crap,” notes Palestinian blogger Qwaider.
Israel: Food for Thought and Thoughts of Food
Food, whether it be descriptions of a favourite nosh (snack) or something you'd really prefer to never pass by your palette again, places to consume or acquire particular food items, preparations of said items, and what was occurring while food was being eaten, prepared, or just thought about provide frequent food for blogging content within the Israeli blogosphere, writes Yaeli.
Arabeyes: Saudis in Bahrain and Kuwaits and their Cars
Today's translation of Arabic blogs takes us to Saudi Arabia, where a blogger takes refuge in nearby Bahrain to clear his head over the weekend; Kuwait, where Frankom discusses the state of affairs in Arab countries and again to Kuwait, where Krakatoa 's car problems open our eyes to the unscrupulous practises of car agents.
Israel: 40 years of Occupation
Israeli blogger Desert Peace talks about Palestinians under siege in the West Bank – after 40 years of occupation.
Israel: Blogging the Conflict
Aussie Dave from Israel continues to update us on the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel: Sderot Update
“Despite the fact that the number of Qassams being fired at Israel is decreasing (due to the IAF strikes against terrorist positions), they have not entirely stopped, with one already being fired today, causing some crop damage in an open field near Sderot,” writes Aussie Dave from Israel.
Palestine: Peace Index
“The United States is among the least peaceful nations in the world, ranking 96th between Yemen and Iran, according to an index of 121 countries. According to the Global Peace Index, created by the Economist Intelligence Unit, Norway is the most peaceful nation and Iraq is the least, just after...
Israel: No Moral Prohibitions Against Killing
Israeli blogger Desert Peace is shocked ‘to read the words of Israel's former Chief Rabbi, Mordechai Eliyahu.. who “ruled that there was absolutely no moral prohibition against the indiscriminate killing of civilians during a potential massive military offensive on Gaza aimed at stopping the rocket launchings”…. No moral prohibition?????? What...
