UN Palestinian Vote Heralds ‘Birth of New World Order’
MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: It's not just the scale of the victory but it's what it tells us about a new, emerging world order that is important. …
The PLO’s UN Bid Will ‘Change the Political Landscape’
MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: It's a date laden with meaning and today another chapter will be written in Palestinian history - a chapter that is a potential game-changer. …
The Ten ‘To Dos’ That Will Guarantee Gaza Ceasefire
JUAN COLE: Achieving a ceasefire is significant but if it's to remain in place all parties must use the gap in hostilities to secure real progress. …
The Interview That Spoke Volumes About Gaza Attack
JONATHAN COOK: CNN was determined to follow the script of 'equivelance' when broadcasting an interview with a Gazan and an Israeli. Events took over, though. …
‘Ethical Code of the Hunter’: Not Applicable To Gaza
MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: There are so many agendas at play in Gaza today but one of them undeniably is the opportunity to showcase - and sell - weapons. …
‘Reprehensible’ Media Coverage of Gaza Attack
MONDOWEISS: The coverage of the Gaza attack by mainstream media has invoked the outrage of leading academics and commentators on Middle East affairs …
The ‘Immortal Olive Tree’: Part of Every Palestinian
MICH CAFE: More than 7,500 olive trees belonging to Palestinians were damaged or destroyed last year by Israeli settlers. A well-thought through assault…
Erdogan to Gaza: The Siege Begins to Lift, Slowly
RICHARD SILVERSTEIN: Hard on the heels of Qatar's high profile visit and investment in Gaza comes news that regional super-power Turkey plans a visit. …
Annexation: Israeli Tourist Map Reveals Blueprint
JONATHAN COOK: A visit to an Israeli tourist office in Nazareth uncovered a little more than I had expected. …
‘I Am You’: A Poem From Gaza To Israel By Refaat Alareer
CGNEWS: The lives of the colonised and the coloniser and their respective histories are entwined in this newly published poem …
