February 2009 archive

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News Highlights: Israeli forces open fire on Palestinian farmers and international volunteers in northern Gaza near Khan Younis; 4 farmers have been shot since January 27th, 2009 while working in their fields. Palestinian Muslim and Christian leaders denounce the Israeli settlement expansion in east Jerusalem, most recently in the Al Bustan neighbourhood whose residents just …

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This show includes a live interview with Ali Mallah from CUPE Ontario about the recent resolution passed over the weekend by CUPE Ontario workers to boycott Israeli universities. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Feb24_2009_32kbps.mp3 (32 kbps encoding, ~14MB)

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News Highlights: New settlement construction of 2500 more units expected for Efrat as the Israeli military takes over 425 acres of Palestinian land. Israeli political parties consider coalition partners ahead of announcement later this week as to who will form the next government. Israeli military officials admit its army could face significant difficulties justifying the …

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This show includes a live interview with Jay Cassano, from Students for Justice in Palestine, about the recent divestment of Hampshire College from companies involved in aiding Israeli occupation. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Feb17_2009_32kbps.mp3 (32 kbps encoding, ~14MB)

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This show includes the first in-studio panel discussion of 2009 that analyzed developments in the region, especially the Israeli elections and what is happening in the Palestinian political arena. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Feb10_2009_32kbps.mp3 (32 kbps encoding, ~14MB)

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News Highlights: UN Secretary General appoints an inquiry into the deaths and destruction at UN facilities in Gaza during the Israeli aggression. Israeli forces destroy Bedouin Jahalin structures, leaving 30 homeless including 15 kids; this is just one expulsion in this community to make way for settlement expansion. Israeli elections show Kadima and Likud close …

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This week includes an interview with Harry Berbrayer, a Jewish Canadian activist from Vancouver Island, who recently returned from a trip to Palestine. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Feb03_2009_32kbps.mp3 (32 kbps encoding, ~14MB)

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News Highlights: Oxfam says Israel is denying the access of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as its director notes that emergency fundraising alone will not solve the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Israel announces 3500 more settling housing units in the occupied West Bank. Spanish courts are hearing war crimes charges for 7 Israeli officials. Belgium’s government …

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