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The Palestinians: First to Fight Colonialism, Still Colonized

By Hasan Afif El-Hasan Decolonization was a feature of post-World War II era and the surrender of Nazi Germany. The UN Charter was created; the Arab League was formed in 1945 by seven countries; twenty-nine non-aligned countries from Africa and … read more »

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Gaza: Israel’s big trophy for the holocaust

As it happened four years ago, the Israelis are again in Gaza, cutting down anything and everyone in their way. As they are known to be, the Israelis do not discriminate when it comes to killing: the Old Testament of … read more »

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Palestinians, Beware False Friends

LONDON) – A press release has just arrived in my inbox from the Palestinian Mission UK proudly proclaiming Ambassador Hassassian’s jaunt to the Labour Friends of Palestine Gala Dinner where he was keynote speaker alongside Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. … read more »

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The American Dilemma

By Gilad Atzmon On January 12TH at a Martin Luther King Birthday Concert I joined the NYC Meeting House Orchestra to perform a set of my music. The event was the annual fundraiser for a local homeless shelter and it … read more »

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Who Are the Palestinians

By Hasan Afif El-Hasan In 1917, Jews constituted 7 percent of the indigenous Palestinian population and owned 1 percent of the land. Britain, as a colonial power and the victor of World War I forced the Palestine Mandate and gave … read more »

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Palestinian Children Detained Oppressively in Isolation

DCI/Palestine “is a national section of the international non-government child rights organisation and movement (dedicated) to promoting and protecting the rights of Palestinian children,” according to international law principles. On December 28, it submitted a complaint to several UN authorities … read more »

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A Tireless Advocate of Justice for Palestinians

Tributes to Francis Khoo (1947-2011) In addition to the countless reasons Francis will be sorely missed by his friends and loved ones, he will be missed because he leaves a void for many of us who were and remain inspired … read more »

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Palestine joins UNESCO and the United States goes wild! Part II

Israel and the US have no moral justification to continue resisting Palestine’s bid for statehood. Israel’s concerns against the Palestine Liberation Organization as a terrorist organization are no more valid, especially after both had exchanged letters of recognition as far … read more »

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Palestine joins UNESCO and the United States goes wild! Part I

Even before the United Nations votes on Palestine’s application for full membership—a preparatory step for its becoming a full-fledged state—one of its organs has taken a giant step to boost Palestine’s status in the community of nations. The United Nations … read more »

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Abbas says Palestinians ready to return to talks

New York – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Friday he was ready to return to the negotiations with the Israelis, saying he did not want to isolate or delegitimise Israel. “Here I declare that the Palestine Liberation Organisation is … read more »

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