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Aug 09
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This show includes an interview with Professor Jim Graff from Toronto about the upcoming conference in Toronto in later October on the divestment campaign against Israel (details at www.sabeel.ca). Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Aug09_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Aug 09
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News Highlights: Palestinian foreign minister says Israel’s redeployment from Gaza will not mark the end of occupation, as Israel will still control all air, water and land crossings. Israeli army tanks fire on Khan Younis, hitting a Palestinian cemetery and causing damage to the gravesites. Palestinian Authority wants to open Gaza to unlimited foreign investment …
Aug 02
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News Highlights: Peaceful protest against the destruction of Palestinian land for an Israeli-only road in the West Bank was attacked by Israeli soldiers; 5 people, including one child injured and an Austrian peace activist arrested. Palestinian Authority announces parliamentary elections will be held in late January 2006. Egypt and Israel reach a deal on having …
Jul 26
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This show includes a live interview from Palestine with Noah, an activist from Vancouver, currently volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement in the West Bank. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_July26_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Jul 26
This week …
News Highlights: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas relocates to Gaza to oversee Israel’s “disengagement”. Abbas told U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice during her visit that there has been no progress with Israel over major issues like Gaza’s airport and the safe passage to the West Bank. Israel and Egypt conclude deal allowing Egyptian border police …
Jul 19
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This week includes a live interview with Jamal Juma’a from Ramallah, who represents the Palestinian Campaign against the Apartheid Wall. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_July19_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Jul 19
This week …
News Highlights: July 18th – Palestinian teen shot dead by Israeli forces at checkpoint in Gaza;14 year old Ragheb Al Masri was killed by Israeli sniper. July 18th – Israeli assassinations in Gaza leave ceasefire in tatters; Israelamasses large military force on Gaza border as U.S. Secretary of State fliesto region. July 19th – further …
Jul 12
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This show includes a live interview with progressive American singer/songwriter David Rovics about his songs on Palestine and other struggles. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_July12_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Jul 12
This week …
News Highlights: Palestinians mark first anniversary of International Court ruling againstthe apartheid wall and call for increased protests. Israel approves final route of wall around Jerusalem, which will cut offtens of thousands of Palestinians and incorporate settlers; Israeli cabinetminister admits it serves demographic purposes. EU representative criticizes the barrier, saying it cuts into occupied landand …
Jul 05
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This show includes excerpts of the commentary of Uri Avnery, leading Israeli peace activist and founder of Gush Shalom, on the recent actions of extremist settlers in Gaza. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_July05_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)