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Palestinian Killed By Army Fire In Northern Gaza Saed Bannoura – IMEMC News – “Palestinian medical sources have reported that a man was shot and killed by Israeli army fire, east of Jabalia, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip on Sunday. In addition, a Palestinian teen was shot and wounded by army fire in Rafah, southern Gaza” [ry] |
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Israeli cabinet approves `Jewish state` bill AlJazeera – The bill that defines country as “Jewish state” now heads towards parliamentary vote in a blow to Israeli Arabs [ry] |
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B’Tselem – “Residency status and social security benefits are not a favor or boon granted by the authorities. It is Israel’s fundamental obligation toward all individuals living in its territory, be they citizens or permanent residents. As long as Israel considers East Jerusalem part of the country, it cannot eschew these obligations, and they remain in effect even when citizens or residents break the law” [ry] |
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| An Interview with Norman Pollack – Unconditional Support for Israel?Norman Pollack – CounterPunch – “My pride in and identification with being Jewish as I grew up had to do with recognizing that Jewish people were in the forefront of radicalism and the arts. Therefore the criticisms I now make are not that of a self-hating Jew, the standard put down to silence all criticism of Israel, but the prideful affirmation of the Judaism I once knew, that of a progressive social force” [ry] | |
| Archbishop of Westminster shocked by effects of Gaza warHarriet Sherwood – The Guardian – Cardinal Vincent Nichols toured areas of Gaza devastated during the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the summer [ry] | |
| Israel fears EU Parliament will recognize PalestineItamar Eichner – Ynet – In response to Israel’s disregard of calls to halt settlement construction, European Parliament to discuss motion to urge EU governments to recognize Palestinian state [ry] | |
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Israel charges cop with manslaughter in Palestinian youth`s deathDan Williams – Reuters – “Nadim Nuwara, 17, was shot in the chest during a demonstration in May at which Palestinians hurled stones at Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. A second teenage protester was killed but Israel has made no arrest in that case, citing lack of evidence as an autopsy was not carried out” [ry] |
| SEE! Outpost expansion in Hebron hills AIC – Settlement and settlement outpost expansion continue unimpeded in the South Hebron Hills area, as settlers continue expanding the Havat Ma`on settlement while Israeli officials do nothing to stop them [ry] |
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| ‘What is your religion?’ question surprises two American visitors to the occupation Philip Weiss – Mondoweiss – “The women are both Muslims, and when they said they were Muslim, they were not allowed to walk down Shuhada Street. Even though they had American passports. Shuhada Street is infamous because it’s an apartheid road. Jews can use it, but Palestinians can’t” [ry] |
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| Today in Palestine for November 21, 2014 Today in Palestine–A compilation of reports and commentaries on current events in the oPt. dn |
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