From stone throwing kids to online activists: the e-Palestine movementPalestinians have figured out one the most effective methods of mobilising the youth: bringing their activism online. They foster an international diaspora and avoid the traditional Hamas and Fatah tensions and talk in chat rooms. Can they mimic the success of Obama’s online campaign?
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J Street pushing a policy that leads to disappointment
This week’s J Street’s conference saw Zionists, students, pensioners, 1948 Jewish fighters, anti-Zionists and Nazi hunters congregate in Washington DC in an effort to widen the debate over the Middle East.
Founder of Human Rights Watch slams its Middle East strategy
Human Rights Watch founder Robert L. Bernstein has come out with a surprise attack against his former NGO, accusing them of completely ignoring other oppressed Middle East countries in favour of blasting Israel continuously.
The image makeover that Israel didn’t want
Israel is alienating more and more of its traditional allies and its criticism of the Goldstone report — which accuses Israel of targeting citizens in its attacks last Dec-Jen — may further damage its relationship with the US, writes Patrick Seale.
Guy Rundle: The issue that’s not allowed online
The issue that gets everyone everywhere into trouble is forthright criticism of Israel.
This time Loewenstein, you went too far
Calling for a boycott of Israel would punish the whole of a country for the extreme political views of a few.
Reaction to Pilger award reveals Zionist lobby’s fear of dissent
The Sydney Peace Foundation awarded its annual prize to journalist, author and documentary maker John Pilger, and Jewish leaders again are on the offensive.
You’re just like the Nazis! The political insult that won’t die
Playing the Nazi card has become the standard political cheap shot. Politicians don’t have another significant political ideology or event against which to compare their morality, writes Brendan O’Neill.
Letter from...: Gaza: flattened, occupied, sick and rootless
The Gaza Strip, under siege for over three years by Israel and the Western powers, is utterly unlike anywhere I’ve ever visited.
Chomsky: Obama’s sins of exclusion in Cairo
Obama’s “historic” Egypt speech does little to alter the fact that the US continues to reject the tenants of the two-state solution, writes Noam Chomsky.
Obama played Israel situation perfectly
Obama is right when he puts the settlement issue ahead of everything else, even ahead of the peace negotiations, argues Uri Avnery.
Guy Rundle: Planet Janet re-orbits and the last word on The Monthly
Guy rundle takes aim at Janet Albrechtsen, The Monthly and Melanie Phillips.
Obama warns Netanyahu: Don’t surprise me with Iran strike
The message from the American envoy to the Prime Minister reveals US concern that Israel could lose patience and act against Iran.
Reconstructing Jerusalem
The pattern of Israeli construction in East Jerusalem is meant to erase the Clinton parameters for peace.
Only Benjamin Netanyahu can go to Palestine
Israeli PM Netanyahu agreed to talk, but he gave no hint of the shape of a political settlement he might be willing to accept. Still he’s the best hope for peace.
Ahmadinijad and the politics of genocide
Israel seems to be particularly ill-served by its Australian fan base, if the AIJAC contributions to Crikey are anything to go by, writes Guy Rundle.
Carlill vs Rundle: Ahmadinejad, Palestine and Israel
What’s really preventing the establishment of a viable Palestinian state is a mixture of rejectionism, corruption and incompetence, writes Bren Carlill.
Guy Rundle misinformed on Israel
Guy Rundle demonstrates what seems to be his own “long slide to paranoia” and conspiracy theory in “Israel’s de facto apartheid”, writes Dr Colin Rubenstein.
Apartheid is a real thing in Israel
A lot of people have stopped believing in Israel, writes Guy Rundle.
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.
Elections matter — just ask the Israelis
Israel goes to the polls today in an election that looks even more important and controversial than usual, writes Charles Richardson.
Backman column: a hollow apology?
Michael Backman has apologised to the Jewish community, but when the controversy first broke, he blamed The Age for the way the paper edited his words, writes Margaret Simons.
