‘Omar’: The First Wholly Palestinian Movie On Occupation
JONATHAN COOK: It is written by Palestinians, stars Palestinians and is funded entirely by Palestinian money. Welcome to 'Omar'. …
Twenty Years On: The Lies We Are Still Told
MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: The hope has long since disappeared. Since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin Israel has pursued a relentless course. …
Gaza and Ramallah, Apart: Fragmentation of Identity
RAMZY BAROUD: The physical distance between Gaza and Ramallah belies the significant issues surrounding Palestinian identity today. …
The Weird World of Mahmoud Abbas: No-One’s Listening
RAMZY BAROUD: Israel has consistently tried to mould Palestinian leaders in its ideal image. In Mahmoud Abbas they have an unqualified success …
Welcome To the Media Circus Whose Name is ‘Negotiation’
RAMZY BAROUD: Prepare yourself for cliche, 'grin and grip' photo opportunities and nothing of susbtance - here comes the so-called 'Negotiation Process' …
“An Earthquake”: Israeli Authorities’ View of EU Decision
MONDOWEISS: The decision of the EU to ban all EU funding of projects in the occupied territories has certainly caught the Israeli government napping. …
What’s Happening to Palestinians Has a Name: ‘Apartheid’
JONATHAN COOK: It's time to end the mealy-mouthed, legalistic description of what Israel is imposing on Palestinians. Their treatment has a name, let's use it. …
Palestinian Division: It’s Real, It’s Deep, It’s Destructive
RAMZY BAROUD: In spite of all of the talk about unity among Palestinians the fissures that divide Hamas and Fatah supporters are too deep …
Children’s Puppet Show: A Threat to Israeli Public Security
M. LYNX-QUALEY: Children's puppets represent a new target for the Israeli authorities. …