The New State SolutionSource: Common Dreams
The collapse of the Palestinian Authority, the result of Israel's 42-year refusal to implement a two-state solution, leaves the Palestinians no option but to unilaterally declare an independent state. Israel acted unilaterally when it announced independence in 1948.
DAWN.COM | Pakistan | The 'It-is-not-us' syndromeSource: dawn.com
A couple of months ago, I wrote a column in praise of certain Pakistani pop stars and bands, arguing that there are a fair number of songs that display political consciousness and a related sense of responsibility.
Delegitimizing the delegitimizersSource: Israpundit
November 10 marked the 34th anniversary of the UN General Assembly's passage of the infamous "Zionism is racism" resolution.
UN Assembly Draft Urges Action on Gaza 'War Crimes'Source: Common Dreams
UNITED NATIONS - Arab U.N. delegates circulated a draft resolution on Monday that would require Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to bring a U.N. report alleging war crimes in the Gaza Strip before the Security Council.
Israeli military gives settlers free reinSource: Guardian Unlimited
During a swearing-in ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem last Thursday, two soldiers held up a banner that sparked a wave of condemnation by soldiers and civilians alike.
Israelis and Obama Source: The New York Times
Obama is not popular in Israel because he is serious about peace.
Elie Wiesel's "Dear Pastor" John Hagee Trashes ObamaSource: Max Blumenthal
On October 25, while an overflow crowd of 1,500 poured into the first convention of the progressive-leaning Israel-oriented lobbying organization J Street, Elie Wiesel addressed a crowd of 6,000 Christian Zionists at Pastor John Hagee's "Night To Honor Israel." According to …
UK activists seek arrest of Israeli officersSource: afterdowningstreet
LONDON -- British lawyers looking for ways to hold Israel accountable for its deadly advance into Gaza last year have expanded their legal campaign by seeking the arrest of Israeli military officers entering Britain.
The Destabilizing Logic of ZionismSource: CounterPunch.org
An Excellent (TM) article and another best seller to sit with pride on the mantle piece alongside:
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy
Failed states : the abuse of power and the assault on democracy
ENJOY!!
The Liberty Affair and the Problem with the Truth of HistorySource: counterpunch (website of the day)
The Johnson administration had given the green light for Israel to attack Egypt and only Egypt....Washington's fear was what could happen if the Israelis occupied Syrian territory. If they did there was a possibility of Soviet intervention (for face-saving reasons).
Israel May Have Planted Spy Gear in Lebanon: UNSource: Common Dreams
BEIRUT - A U.N. investigation into explosions in south Lebanon indicated on Sunday that Israel had planted spy devices on Lebanese land in what a senior U.N. official said would be a violation of a ceasefire agreement.
John Bolton suggests Nucelar attack against IranSource: The Faster Times
This Friday, the American Enterprise Institute will host an event addressing the question "Should Israel attack Iran?" The event includes, among others, Iran uberhawk Michael Rubin and infamous "torture lawyer" John Yoo, but the real star is likely to be John Bolton, the …