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Dec 07
This week …
News Highlights: 40 Israeli activists injured in an anti-wall protest in Budrus. Nov. 30th – Palestinian female political prisoners go on hunger strike due to maltreatment. PLO chairperson Mahmud Abbas and jailed Fateh leader Marwan Bargouthi in close race for Palestinian presidential elections, according to polls released Dec. 6th. Egypt claims there is understanding on …
Nov 30
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This show includes a dedication to Patrick Newton, a founding member of the Voice of Palestine Collective and its technical operator. Pat passed away on November 25th, 2004 after a difficult battle with cancer. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Nov30_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Nov 30
This week …
News Highlights: Israeli army forces Palestinian to play his violin at checkpoint and then later claims he volunteered to play. Israeli soldiers admitting publicly that they are given orders to shoot Palestinian civilians after Btselem, Israeli human rights group, accuses the army of killing civilians and then covering it up. Jailed Fateh leader Marwan Bargouthi …
Nov 23
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This show includes a live interview with MP Carolyn Parrish, from Mississauga, about her recent trip to Holland for a Palestinian conference and her conflicts with the Liberal Party over its policies. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Nov23_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Nov 23
This week …
News Highlights: Israeli commander who killed 13 year old Palestinian girl last month in Gaza finally indicted; tapes showed him saying he “confirmed the kill”, meaning he emptied his weapon into her already prone body. Shooting wounded combatants, let alone children, is against the Geneva conventions. The nephew of Yasser Arafat received documents from the …
Nov 16
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This show includes a discussion with the in studio panel about the passing of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and the possible scenarios of what will follow. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Nov16_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Nov 16
This week …
News Highlights: Palestinian PM Ahmed Qorei asks for full report from French hospital on the death of President Yasser Arafat. Many Palestinians suspect poisoning, especially since no definitive cause of death has been announced. Two bodyguards killed in Gaza mourning tent, during armed scuffle. Nov. 11th – Israeli PM Ariel Sharon says he will launch …
Nov 09
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This show includes a live interview with Erica Lamcraft about an upcoming forum in Vancouver that is part of the international week against the apartheid wall. Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Nov09_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)
Nov 09
This week …
News Highlights: Nov. 7th – Palestinian villagers in Kufr Thulth hold peaceful march against Israeli confiscation of their land; Israeli soldiers beat an Israeli journalist and arrest an international activist. Palestinian officials struggle for stability, as President Yasser Arafat is close to death. Many Palestinians calling for elections in 60 days, as dictated by constitution. …
Nov 02
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Download an audio file of today’s entire show to listen at home on your computer: VOP_Nov02_2004_8kbps.mp3 (8 kbps encoding, ~3.5MB)