Latest posts by Amira Al Hussaini from January, 2009
Syria: Mideast Youth in Arabic
Mideast Youth has launched an Arabic website, writes Rima, from Syria.
Palestine: Prank Calling the IDF
Along with missiles and bombs, Palestinians in Gaza are being bombarded with flyers, asking them to rat out Hamas militants and flee their homes. Outside Gaza, Palestinian bloggers respond.
Arab World: Phoning Gaza and the Tech War on Israel
Bloggers are calling upon their readers to pick up the phone - and call the residents of Gaza to show them support. At the other end of the spectrum, Palestinian activists are urging their readers to call Israeli officials - and waste their time, as well as bombard their faxes with mail and their email inboxes with messages. Amira Al Hussaini reports from the front lines of this tech war.
Arab World: “Why the Children of Gaza Don't Deserve to Die?”
As the death toll from the Israeli war on Gaza climbs, bloggers from around the Arab world share their thoughts on Palestine, Arab nationalism and why the children of Gaza don't deserve to die. Here are some reflections from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria.
Algeria's Gas Supplies to Europe
Algeria's plans to increase gas supplies to Europe is “surely an expression of Algerians’ desire to distance themselves from Russia’s aggressive attempts to cut supply,” notes Algerian blogger The Moor Next Door.
Egypt: North American News on Gaza
“When something happens like the recent Israeli demolition of Gaza, the North American news is not the place that I look to for information, since my experience is that it will not be reasonable coverage,” writes blogger Maryanna Stroud Gabbani, who lives in Egypt.
Egypt: Help Gaza Patients Remain in Touch with Loved Ones
Egyptian blogger Mostafa Hussein continues to urge his readers to donate phone credit to enable injured Palestinians from Gaza being treated in Egyptian hospitals to remain in touched with family back home using their mobile phones. He posts more instructions on how to do that in this post.
Algeria: Mauritania Recalls Ambassador to Israel
Mauritania has recalled its Ambassador in Israel for “consultations.” Algerian blogger The Moor Next Door discusses the move.
Algeria: Maghreb/Sahel blog proposal
“I have an idea: Why not create a multi-author English-language Maghreb/Sahel blog? There are enough general MENA/Arab Middle East blogs in this vain, but stupendously few blogs that bring together English-speaking bloggers, academics and political scientists specifically about North [west] Africa,” writes Algerian blogger The Moor Next Door.
Morocco: Gaza Injured in Morocco Hospitals
Palestinians injured in the ongoing war on Gaza have been flown in to Morocco, where they are being treated at the Mohammmed V Military hospital, reports The View from Fez.
Morocco: Three Killed in Fez Fire
From Morocco, The View from Fez reports on a fire which killed three people and injured several others in a warehouse specialising in manufacturing ceramics.
Lebanon: Media Bias on Gaza War
Lebanese blogger Habib Battah reflects on the international media's bias in covering the war in Gaza – and its casualties.
Jordan: Respect for Chavez
Jordanian blog 7iber reports: “After Hugo Chavez expelled Israel’s Ambassador to Venezuela earlier this week, Jordanians left flowers by the Venezuelan embassy in Amman on Thursday, January 8th, as a show of respect.” Click on the link for photographs.
Palestine: “Israel targeting Medics in Gaza”
“A Palestinian medic, traveling with two international Human Rights Activists, was shot by Israeli forces in Jabaliya, northern Gaza. He is one of over a 9 medics killed by Israel during this attack, and 11 ambulances destroyed,” reports Palestinian Laila El-Haddad, who posts Al Jazeera footage to back her claim.
Turkey: Gaza War?
Turkish Aylin Ece Cicek, writing at The Eastern Middle, discusses the “war” between Israel and Gaza, saying: “Let me elaborate because I am not comfortable with using the word war; but cannot find a more suitable phrase for the situation. The words “issue,” “problem,” or “struggle” just don't fit. It...
Jordan: “Barbaric Crimes of Israel in Gaza”
“It does not depend on a certain political perspective, nationality, religion or race to feel so outraged by the barbaric crimes of Israel in Gaza, you need only to be a human being with a functioning heart,” writes Jordanian blogger Batir Wardam on the latest flashpoint in the Middle East.
Egypt: Media Coverage of Gaza War
Egyptian AD Sabry, writing at Our Days of Life, reflects on media coverage on the ongoing assault on Gaza.
Palestine: Moment of Truth for CNN
Palestinian blogger Haitham Sabbah links to a CNN video which discusses who broke the ceasefire between Gaza and Israel first.
Egypt: Call to Help Gaza Patients Keep in Touch with Loved Ones
Egyptian Mostafa Hussein urges his readers to help Palestinian patients injured in the Gaza War and being treated in Egyptian hospitals by transferring mobile credit to their phones – to help them keep in touch with family back home.
Egypt: A Bloody Day in Gaza
Egyptian Zeinobia comments on the war on Gaza in this post describing January 6 as the bloodiest day in the conflict, with 150 dead and 400 injuries.
Israel: Tales from Gaza
From Israel, Lisa Goldman shares her views on the war in Gaza in this post.
