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120 Israeli Academics Demand Scrapping Complaint Against Student Who Quoted Palestinian Poet
The Arab student, Watan Madi, used the term ‘martyrs’ while quoting an article by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish at a memorial event to mark Nakba Day. She was later summoned by Ben-Gurion for a disciplinary hearing
Confession without consequence
A film about a 1982 war crime in Lebanon shows Israeli soldiers are more open to divulging their violent actions. But their search for exoneration without accountability says much about Israeli society’s moral decay.
Israel revokes permanent licences at six Palestinian schools in Jerusalem
Move criticised as bid to eliminate Palestinian curriculum in favour of Israeli version that edits references to occupation
Israeli University Summons Student for ‘Supporting Terrorism’ Over Mahmoud Darwish Quote
At a Nakba Day memorial event organized by the campus Hadash chapter back in May, Watan Madi concluded her speech with Darwish’s words, ‘We will not forget the martyrs who fulfilled the unity of the country, the people and history’
‘Apartheid’ is not sufficient: an interview with UN Human Rights Commissioner Miloon Kothari
UN Human Rights Commissioner Miloon Kothari explains why Apartheid is not enough to explain the root causes of the Palestinian crisis.
Palestinian Universities are Once Again Under Attack
Later this month, the Israeli authorities are expected to put into effect a 97-page ordinance, called Procedure for Entry and Residence for Foreigners in Judea and Samaria Area (PDF), which would grant….
15 years of Gaza Blockade
In Gaza, mild post-trauma isn’t considered by local physicians as post-trauma, because it’s normal. Everyone has it. When do you seek help? When it becomes unbearable, when it interferes with….
The book shortage in Gaza no one is talking about
Israeli mailing restrictions in Gaza have resulted in an effective book ban for two million Palestinians.
Israel sends veiled threat to attorneys of outlawed Palestinian NGOs
A letter from the Defense Ministry to the lawyers representing the six organizations hints their legal work may be viewed as violating anti-terror laws.