On the night of November 7, 2011, fascists and racists slogans and personal threats were sprayed inside the house of Hagit Ofran, the head of Peace Now's "settlements watch" office. A nearby car, which does not belong to Ofran, was also vandalized, most likely because it sported a "Peace Now" sticker.

Peace Activists Get Death Threats

A 21 year-old man, was arrested again on Sunday night in connection with death threats he sent via e-mail to members of “Peace Now”, last Sunday. The man in question, whose identity cannot be published due to a gag order, was arrested two weeks ago in connection with a bomb threat and an act of…

Stop the war against Iran – before it begins

Intervention in the 18th General Assembly of World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) by the Young Communist League of Israel (YCLI) Dear Comrades, The Young Communist League of Israel thanks the JCP for hosting this assembly. Today’s assembly convenes at a time of great political unrest in the Middle East region. There are increasing signs…

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…