A unity agreement between the two major Palestinian political parties, Fatah and Hamas, has been greeted with scepticism from Palestinian youth activists, writes Nigel O’Connor, a freelance journalist in Ramallah.
Gaza strip
Israeli soldier’s release a win-win
As Israel celebrates, and the world welcomes, the release of soldier Gilad Shalit, Hamas, the Islamist party controlling the Gaza Strip, has emerged with a significant victory in its push for Palestinian political supremacy, writes freelancer Nigel O’Connor.
GFM claims success in flying the flag for Gaza
1400 people from 43 countries descended on Cairo on December 27 and aimed to travel into Gaza to “break the siege”. Antony Loewenstein was there.
Israeli Gaza soldiers’ testimonies trigger furious reaction
Israeli soldiers who fought in the 2008 Gaza War say gross crimes were committed against civilians as a result of Israels lax military discipline.
IDF testimonials tell frightening version of Gaza war
How much more do we need to learn about Israel’s war against Gaza? asks Jeff Sparrow.
Joe the Plumber turns foreign correspondent
Joe the Plumber’s now got a new career. Joe’s now a “journalist” and in part, Joe the journalist represents the ascendancy of infotainment over news, writes Jeff Sparrow.
The Gaza Strip: A Crikey wrap
As the conflict on the Gaza Strip enters a third week with no ceasefire in sight, the Israelis are claiming near victory while Hamas say the war has ended any chance of lasting peace.
Western-centric media ignores Al Jazeera
Allegedly authoritative Western news outlets have been comprehensively scooped on Gaza by Al Jazeera’s English language service, writes Irfan Yusuf.
The Gaza strip: No more silicon renaissance
Of all the targets in Gaza, the Islamic University of Gaza was the worst place to attack, writes Michael Feller.
Local Jewish leaders warn off Labor’s “anti-Israel ratbags”
Both Coalition and Labor policy is virtually identical on Israel, but that hasn’t stopped local community leaders worrying that about the possibility that a Kevin Rudd-led government may indulge “anti-Israel ratbags” on the backbench, writes Antony Loewenstein.
