Category Archives: Palestine

Stephen Hawking’s support for the boycott of Israel is a turning point

Posted on May 13, 2013 by iPouya

The Guardian: A standard objection to the Palestinian campaign for the boycott of Israel is that it would cut off “dialogue” and hurt the chances of peace. We’ve heard this again in the wake of Professor Stephen Hawking’s laudable decision … Continue reading →

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Stephen Hawking joins academic boycott of Israel

Posted on May 8, 2013 by iPouya

The Guardian: Professor Stephen Hawking is backing the academic boycott of Israel by pulling out of a conference hosted by Israeli president Shimon Peres in Jerusalem as a protest at Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Hawking, 71, the world-renowned theoretical physicist … Continue reading →

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Jewish settlers are terrorising Palestinians, says Israeli general

Posted on May 2, 2013 by iPouya

The Independent: A senior Israeli army commander has warned that unchecked “Jewish terror” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank threatens to plunge the territory into another conflict. In unusually outspoken comments, Major General Avi Mizrahi took aim at extremist … Continue reading →

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UC Berkeley: ASUC Senate passes divestment bill SB 160 11-9

Posted on April 18, 2013 by iPouya

Today, I’m especially proud to be a Cal alum: – The Daily Cal: In a dramatic vote that was emotional for all sides, the ASUC Senate voted 11-9 to divest from companies affiliated with Israel’s military early Thursday morning. The … Continue reading →

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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Snubs Israel Shirt Swap to Support Palestine’

Posted on March 26, 2013 by iPouya

What clarity of thought, what a statement, what a Muhammad Ali-esque move! Bravo, Ronaldo! Read about it here.

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The Shifting Discourse on Palestine in the U.S.

Posted on March 18, 2013 by iPouya

This video makes me hopeful.

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Palestinian Tortured to Death

Posted on February 25, 2013 by iPouya

If this doesn’t make you angry, I don’t know what will. His name was Arafat Jaradat.  See the video here.

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The Harlem Shake in Solidarity with Palestine

Posted on February 25, 2013 by iPouya

If this doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will. See the video here.

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On Palestine’s UN Bid

Posted on November 30, 2012 by iPouya

I watched Mahmoud Abbas’ UN speech along with that of the Israeli ambassador to the UN live. There is much to say about Israel’s mythical narrative. For starters, the Israeli ambassador said that when Israel “withdrew” from Gaza, all it … Continue reading →

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Israel-Hamas “Ceasefire”

Posted on November 28, 2012 by iPouya

Let the record show that I strongly believe a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will only last a short while because as long as Israel continues its blockage on Gaza and its military occupation of the West Bank, the conflict … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Aggression in Gaza by the Numbers

Posted on November 21, 2012 by iPouya

The Economist: WITH a hat-tip to Harper’s Magazine, which invented this kind of index, here are some enlightening numbers regarding the fighting in Gaza, as of 8.00am GMT on November 19th. Number of Israelis killed by fire from Gaza between … Continue reading →

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The Cyberwar against Israel

Posted on November 20, 2012 by iPouya

The international brigade of hackers known as “Anonymous” have launched an all-out offensive against Israel’s cyber networks. Entire databases have been deleted. If you get this in time click on these links (one, two) to Israeli websites and read what … Continue reading →

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UK Jewish MP offers some scathing criticism of Israel

Posted on November 20, 2012 by iPouya

This video is from Israel’s murderous Gaza campaign in ’08/’09 but his words still ring true, especially today.

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