May 2004 archive

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This show includes an interview with Johanna from the International Solidarity Movement-Vancouver about a local picket on May 21st at Stephen Owen’s office to protest the destruction in Rafah. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May25_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)

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News Highlights: On May 22nd, Rafah residents came out of their homes to survey the huge damage caused by Israel’s Operation Rainbow, which caused 54 Palestinian deaths and the destruction of at least 90 Palestinian homes. Israeli army chief denies preventing food supplies from reaching Rafah; apologizes for firing missile at peaceful demonstrators bringing food …

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This show includes a special Eyewitness Palestine – Eyewitness Rafah with two reports, one from the small hospital in Rafah and the other a background piece on home demolitions in Gaza. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May18_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)

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News Highlights: On May 18th, 20 Palestinians were killed in one day in Gaza by Israeli forces during assault on Rafah for home demolitions; ambulances ambushed as they transfer wounded to hospital. Two of the dead were brother and sister, 13 and 16-years-old; the family was trapped in one room with the bodies because ambulances …

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This show includes a live interview with Norman Finkelstein, Jewish-American author and professor about his upcoming trip to Vancouver. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May11_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)

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News Highlights: On May 11th, six Israeli soldiers killed during yet another invasion of Gaza City; five Palestinians also killed with 88 wounded, including an 11-year-old boy now on life support. On May10th, Israeli troops shoot and kill a 19-year-old Palestinian youth in Abu Dis. More home demolitions in the Gaza Strip leave 1100 Palestinians …

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This show includes an interview with Keith Reynolds, a Canadian humanitarian worker from Whistler, who recently returned from Palestine. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May04_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)

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News Highlights: On May 4th, Israeli troops launch another attack on Gaza, killing two Palestinians and also surround Yasser Arafat’s compound. On May 3rd, Israeli forces tighten the siege on Nablus, after killing four Palestinians. Ariel Sharon claims he will make another “disengagement plan” for Gaza, and Washington reaffirms its support. Former inmates of the …

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