Joint left-wing Palestinians and Israeli parties and groups statement in support of the social struggle in Israel

A large group of left-wing Palestinian and Israeli parties, unions and civil society groups has issued an unprecedented joint statement in support of the Israeli struggle for social justice. The signatories demand unity in the struggle against occupation and racism. Half-million protest in Tel-Aviv, last Saturday, September 3, 2011 (Photo: Activestills) For the first time…

Palestinian apply for full U.N. membership

Hanan Ashrawi, a leading member of the Palestine Liberation Organization [PLO], said today’ that the U.N. initiative was a step towards “breaking Israel’s power hold over us and the American monopoly over peacemaking.” Hanan Ashrawi She also warned of “hysterical” Israeli responses to the diplomatic move, adding that reports of the Israeli army training Jewish…

WikiLeaks: Israel uses drones to assassinate Gaza citizens

Leaked document reveals IDF Advocate-General informed U.S. of use of unmanned aircraft, armed with missiles, to kill 16 Palestinians at a Gaza mosque. The IDF uses unmanned aircraft to assassinate militants, according to a U.S. diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks. Israeli unmanned aircraft (IDF spokesman)  The IDF Advocate-General Maj. Gen. Avichai Mandelblit revealed this information…