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Egypt's revolution: a year on

Today, January 25, we mark the anniversary of the beginning of the Egyptian revolution. A year on, what has changed in Egypt and the region? And what are the implications for Israel and the United States, two countries that are accustomed to dictating the regional agenda? See more details

AICafe 28.1.11: Al Haq attorney on illegality of land swaps

Please join us on Saturday, January 28, at 8:00 pm for a discussion with Al Haq attorney Elisabeth Koek about the illegality of land swap agreements under the Israeli occupation Al Haq argues that, as a consequence of the occupation, Palestinians and Israelis are not on equal footing and so Pal See more details

Without water, Palestine can forget about statehood

The recent French report denouncing Israel’s water apartheid confirmed what many Palestinians already knew—water resources in the Occupied Territories are controlled by Israel. Palestinians, unlike Israeli settlers, find their access to water severely restricted. Palestinians discuss life with See more details

Silencing dissent in Israel

“Im Tirtzu," an organization that defines itself as “an extra-parliamentary movement that works to strengthen and advance the values of Zionism in Israel," has embarked on a campaign calling on Tzavta theatre in Tel Aviv to boycott Palestinian artist and director, Muhammad Bakri. See more details

Gaza economy crushed by Israeli export restrictions

Why are Gaza residents allowed to market goods via Israel and the West Bank to Jordan but not market goods in those places? Since June 2007, not a single product from the Gaza Strip has been allowed to be sold in Israel or the West Bank – once Gaza’s traditional markets. These restri See more details

Israel bulldozes two houses without demolition orders

In the morning of January 25, the Israeli army demolished two houses in the Bedouin village of Umm Al Kheer and seized a tractor in the village of Khallet el Mayya. See more details

AICafe 26.1.12: Screening of "The Bang Bang Club"

Please join us on Thursday, January 26, at 8:00 pm for a free screening of "The Bang Bang Club," a film by Steven Siller.   The Bang Bang Club with Ryan Philippe, Malin Akerman, and Taylor Kitsch The Bang Bang Club is the true story of four young combat photographers bonded by friends See more details

Israel locking up Palestinian legislators

In recent days, Israeli forces have detained five Palestinian legislators; Israel is currently holding 26 members of Palestinian Parliament. Hamas says the string of detentions are an attempt to stop Palestinian reconciliation efforts See more details

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January 25, 2012 - Egypt's revolution: a year on
Today, January 25, we mark the anniversary of the beginning of the Egyptian revolution. A year on,...Read more
January 23, 2012 - Is the EU waking up from the Oslo dream?
Almost 20 years after the Oslo Accords, the European Union is beginning to wake up. Three recent r...Read more
January 22, 2012 - Internationalizing the plight of Palestinian prisoners
Ameer Makhoul, a Palestinian political prisoner who has been held in Israel jail since April 2010 ...Read more
January 22, 2012 - Does Birthright sometimes "backfire"?
The Birthright program brings young Diaspora Jews to Israel for a free, 10-day trip in a clear att...Read more
January 18, 2012 - Where is the international community?
The Israeli High Court's racist ruling approving the citizenship law that differentiates between J...Read more

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Silencing dissent in Israel
“Im Tirtzu," an organization that defines itself as “an extra-parliamentary movement that works to strengthen and advance the val...
Ultra Orthodox Jews riot in Beit ShemeshReligious “Haredi” Jews clashed on Sunday
Activists call for British musician to boycott Isr Israeli activists who have answered Palesti

West Bank and Settler's Violence

Without water, Palestine ca
The recent French report denouncing Israel’s water apartheid confirmed what many Palestinians already knew—water resources in the...
Israel bulldozes two houses without demolition ord In the morning of January 25,&nbs
Operation Dove: Israeli army fails to protect Pale According to a new report release

Jerusalem

Israel ramps up settlement
According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, Israel has seized over 1300 dunams of land in and around Occupied East Jerusalem in Janu...
Arab students banished for boycotting Peres speechThe Arabs48 news website reported on Wednesda
Municipality working illegally in East Jerusalem According to residents of the East Jerusale

Economy of the Occupation

Students paid to spread Isr
The Israeli government has launched a new program to promote the Israeli agenda on Facebook and internet chatrooms. ...
AIC video: Portrait of a Palestinian farmer in IsrAli Soleiman Daoud lives in Beit Einun, which
Economic separation under Israeli controlShir Hever, author of The Political Economy o