News Highlights Dr. Mustafa Bargouthi condemns the Israeli killing of Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, as the Israeli offensive entered its 4th day; almost 400 Palestinians are dead with over 1500 wounded so far. Five sisters murdered by Israeli missiles in Jabaliya, ranging in age from 2 – 17. The Free Gaza ship Dignity …
December 2008 archive
Dec 23
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News Highlights: Israeli peace activist Neta Golan arrested by Israeli police after going to Gaza on one of the Free Gaza boats. The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem prays for an end to Israeli occupation and injustice in his Christmas message, and criticizes the siege on Gaza. Israel is implementing a PR campaign internationally to drum …
Dec 16
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News Highlights: Palestinian MP Mustafa Bargouthi says Israel’s prisoner releases are an attempt to deceive world opinion; Israel has arrested 5 times more Palestinians since Annapolis than it has released in a “revolving door” policy and still holds 47 MPs in prison. Hamas will not renew the six month old ceasefire with Israel, although it …
Dec 09
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News Summary: Free Gaza boat breaks the Israeli siege on Gaza for the 4th time, bringing medical supplies and international academics. UN Human Rights Council calls on Israel to implement recommendations, including lifting the blockade on Gaza. Qatar calls off aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza due to pressure from Israeli officials. Palestinians in Hebron/AlKhalil …
Dec 02
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News Highlights: Food aid is over 2/3 of the humanitarian aid requested by the UN and NGOs to assist Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. European Development Commissioner expresses concern over the deteriorating situation in Gaza and calls the Israeli closure of border crossings “collective punishment”. Israel may free 250 Palestinian prisoners, out of …