On 12 June, the Alternative Information Center (AIC) spoke to Michael Warschawski, longtime Israeli political observer and analyst, as well as co-founder of the AIC, about understanding binationalism in both an Israeli and Palestinian context, against the backdrop of 40 years of occupation. We spoke to him about the Israeli/Palestinian peace movement in the light of the larger struggle against globalization and neo-colonialism, as well as discuss some issues regarding the future of the peace movement in Israel, including one of its more controversial figures, Tali Fahima.
This program was produced by the Alternative Information Center for June 12, 2007.
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http://alternativenews.org
Opinions run strong when it comes to conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis. Mass media reports about violent clashes and tenuous peace talks often obscure critical information about daily life in Palestinian territories. On this program we take a look at reactions to Palestinian viewpoints.
Featuring:
Reverend Mitri Raheb, pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem;
Marcia Freedman, former member of the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and with the Coalition of Women for a Just Peace;
Penny Rosenwasser, Middle East Children’s Alliance;
Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun magazine;
Edward Said, Columbia University Professor;
Sounds and an interview from the Occupied Territories
This program was produced by the National Radio Project for August 15, 2001.
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http://radioproject.org
http://www.batshalom.org
http://www.mecaforpeace.org/
http://tikkun.org
Among the most invisible contributions of the gift economy are efforts deployed by activists, especially peace activists in Palestine. Dating back to the early 1900’s and continuing until today, Palestinian women have sought alternatives to conflict first by establishing charitable societies to provide food and shelter, and bring hope and healing to those devastated by the Zionist enterprise. Later, women became more politicized, took to the streets to protest and challenge the brutal occupation and to protect their children from Israeli soldiers. The world press continues to ignore this aspect of nonviolent struggle. While led by women, it has not been exclusive to women’s efforts. The Israeli response to peaceful demonstrations and civil disobedience has been incredibly brutal. Not only against Palestinians but also against internationals and Israelis –the International Solidarity Movement, Women in Black and others — who joined Palestinians in their struggle for freedom. In contrast, the U.S. government continues to underwrite the dismantling of Palestinian society by further militarizing Israel, providing it with financing, and giving it diplomatic cover in the form of a disingenuous “peace process” and the UN votes to shield Israel from international law. This presentation will contrast the patriarchal values underlying US policy to the values of the gift economy that characterize the struggle for Palestinian freedom.
This talk was presented by Sylvia Shihadeh at the International Conference on the Gift Economy in 2004.
for more information, visit:
http://www.gifteconomyconference.com
http://www.gift-economy.com
George Cadman of Free Radio Santa Cruz interviews Peretz Kidron about the current political situation in Israel and about his book, “Refusenik! Israel’s Soldiers of Conscience”. Peretz Kidron is a freelance journalist, broadcaster and writer. In the late 1960’s he became active in the radical left and the peace movement in Israel. He is a founding member of the Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace and serves on the steering committee of the Israeli human rights group B’tselem. Having refused to perform military duty in the occupied Palestinian territories, he now handles international contacts for Yesh Gvul (There Is A Limit). Founded at the time of the invasion of Lebanon in 1982, the group has become the voice and campaigning vehicle for the so-called refuseniks-Israeli soldiers who refuse morally objectionable assignments (notably in the West Bank and Gaza).
This program was produced by George Cadman for Free Radio Santa Cruz on September 7, 2006.
For more information, visit:
http://freakradio.org
http://otherisrael.home.igc.org/ICIPP.html (Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace)
http://btselem.org
http://www.yeshgvul.org/
Voice of Palestine speaks to Mia Amir (live on the phone from Palestine/Israel), an Israeli-born organizer, poet and researcher.
This program was produced by Voice of Palestine for Vancouver Cooperative Radio on March 20, 2007.
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http://voiceofpalestine.ca
This Week In Palestine for March 31st through April 6th, 2007 is a service of the International Middle East Media Center.
In the West Bank this past week, nonviolent resistance against the occupation and wall construction continued. In Bil’in village, 15 protesters were injured Friday during the weekly demonstration against settlement and wall construction. Six protesters, including two Israelis, were injured in demonstrations in Al Ma’assara village near Bethlehem.
International sanctions against the Palestinian Authority unity government continue, though Europeans countries are beginning to host talks with Palestinian officials. US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Palestine on Wednesday as part of her tour of Middle Eastern nations including Lebanon, and Syria.
The Israeli military carried out 24 invasions of Palestinian communities in the West Bank this week. At least 36 Palestinians were abducted, bringing the yearly total to 897. Israeli checkpoints continue to heavily restrict travel throughout the West Bank despite Israeli claims that these restrictions have eased. Israeli settlers continued to escalate their attacks on Palestinian civilians.
In Gaza, Israeli undercover forces carried out several attacks. Palestinian fishermen continue to be targeted by the Israeli navy and two Palestinians were wounded. Civil unrest continues to plague Gaza with civilians injured amidst the fighting. BBC reporter Alan Johnston is still being held captive by unknown people. His abduction sparked protests by Palestinian journalists in solidarity.
For more information, visit:
http://imemc.org
http://bilin-village.org
http://holylandtrust.org
http://pchrgaza.ps/
This Week In Palestine for March 3rd through March 9th, 2007 is a service of the International Middle East Media Center.
The Israeli military continues its attacks against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, while Abbas and Olmert prepare to meet on Sunday. Palestinian leaders advance in forming the National Unity Government amidst the ongoing financial crisis and economic blockade. Two Israeli demonstrators were injured by Israeli soldiers in Bil’in. Nonviolent resistance efforts were met with violence from Israeli soldiers throughout Palestine.
For more information, visit:
http://www.imemc.org
http://www.bilin-village.org
http://www.cpt.org
Crossing The Line speaks to Jonathan Pollock of Anarchists Against The Wall about their continued opposition against the Wall on Palestinian land.
Pollock was recently given a 3-month suspended sentence in Israeli prison for his continuing support of nonviolent Palestinian resistance to the Apartheid wall and occupation.
For more information, visit:
http://cbgonzo.blogspot.com/ (Crossing The Line blog)
http://ctl.libsyn.com/ (Crossing The Line podcasts)
http://www.palsolidarity.org/main/2007/02/18/jpollak-sentence/ (Article on Pollock’s sentencing)
http://www.awalls.org/ (Israeli Anarchists Against The Wall site)
George Cadman of Free Radio Santa Cruz interviews Adam Keller a former member of the Knesset and one of the founding members of Gush-Shalom, an Israeli peace organization. Adam speaks about the assassination of the spiritual leader of Hamas, Sheik Yassin, and about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in general.
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http://www.freakradio.org
http://www.gush-shalom.org
Adam Shapiro is with the ISM, which promotes and helps organizes nonviolent direct action in Palestine. ISM is an activist network that brings together international and Israeli activists with grassroots Palestinian organizations and communities to work towards freedom and an end to Israeli occupation. He spoke to Free Radio Santa Cruz’s George Cadman.
For more information, visit:
http://www.freakradio.org
http://www.palsolidarity.org