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May 31
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News Highlights: May 29th – Israeli soldiers kill a Palestinian man in Hebron, in the same spot where two Palestinian teens were also murdered by troops earlier this year. Israel due to release about 400 Palestinian political prisoners; however, most of them are short-term prisoners, who had almost finished their sentences and none of the …
May 24
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This show includes highlights of the speech by Tariq Ali, the well-known anti-war activist and author, recorded on April 28th, 2005 in Vancouver. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May24_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
May 24
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News Highlights: May 21st – Israeli forces close key checkpoint in Gaza, paralysing north south traffic. Palestinian Election Commission announces postponement of July 17th legislative elections due to delay in ratification of new election law. Israel intends to demolish a whole Palestinian neighbourhood in East Jerusalem. Ariel Sharon reiterates his vow to hold on to …
May 17
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This show includes a taped interview with Salim Abou Gazaleh, the marketing director of the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May17_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
May 17
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News Highlights: Palestinians commemorate Al Nakbah on May 15th, with protest rallies and two minutes of silence across Palestine; they say Israel’s Gaza “disengagement” will not address the right of return. Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas broadcasts Al Nakbah speech, calling for an independent Palestinian state. May 16th – Israeli High Court removed temporary injunctions on …
May 10
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This show includes a live interview with Christopher Khoury in Chicago, the program coordinator of the Palestinian Film Festival in that city. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May10_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
May 10
This week …
News Highlights: Israel’s foreign minister says Israel will reconsider its Gaza “pullout” if Hamas wins the Palestinian legislative elections; Ariel Sharon has already delayed the pullout by a month. Palestinian officials say Hamas must be included in the democratic process and this is part of the roadmap plan. May 6th – early results from Palestinian …
May 03
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This show includes an Eyewitness Palestine, written by Israeli peace activist Uri Avnery, about the April 28th demo in Beilin and how the Israeli security forces intentionally and viciously attacked the peaceful protest. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_May03_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
May 03
This week …
News Highlights: April 28th – peaceful anti-wall demo in Beilin including Palestinian and Israeli activists is savagely attacked by Israeli undercover and security forces (see feature). Israeli cabinet approves establishment of a settlers’ university in Ariel in the West Bank, claiming “national importance”; this is the same college that contributed to the boycott by British …
Apr 26
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This show includes an a live interview with Cindy and Craig Corrie, the parents of Rachel Corrie, the American peace activist killed by an Israeli bulldozer two years ago in Rafah. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Apr26_2005_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)