News Highlights:
- Palestinian officials condemn the Israeli government decision to offer financial incentives to move to the illegal Israeli settlements, built on occupied Palestinian land.
- Israeli forces demolish more Palestinian homes and buildings in occupied East Jerusalem, as UN officials urge an halt to such practices.
- Palestinian officials say no progress was made at the “exploratory talks” in Amman, Jordan with Israeli representatives, as Canada’s Foreign Minister visits the region and strongly supports Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance regarding negotiations.
Feature:
A live interview with Prof. Robin Kelley from the University of Southern California about his participation in a recent scholars delegation to Palestine. Robin explained how he got involved in supporting progressive causes, including the Palestinian struggle, and then detailed his visit to Palestine, what cities he visited and what he had observed. The delegation issued a statement after their trip, which called for intensification of the cultural and academic boycott against Israel. Robin concluded by saying that, despite the strong intimidation by the pro-Israel lobby, people must continue to speak out and push for justice for the Palestinians.
Focus on Zionism:
Highlights of a January 29th, 2012 commentary by Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh from Bethlehem reaffirming a statement by Martin Luther King Jr. that we should not become silent about the things that matter.
Here is an audio file of this show: