By Colonial Design: Or ‘Why we say we don’t know enough’
Ann Laura Stoler: …the dispossession of Palestinians and the colonial nature of the Israeli state have stayed on the outer fringes of anthropology for so long.
Palestinian officials to discuss formation of new government
PA spokesman Ihab Bseiso told Ma’an that the national unity government has not yet resigned and will continue for another week until PLO Executive Committee members complete consultations with PLO factions concerning the structure of the new unity government.
Palestinian Steadfastness and the Ramallah Friends School
By Palestine Center Interns
On 16 June, the Palestine Center hosted Gordon Davies, Betsy Brinson and Joyce Ajlouny to speak on the history of the Friends School in Ramallah. The school has withstood the test of time, witnessing Ottoman domination, the British Mandate, Jordanian administration, and Israeli occupation. Yet, the school’s commitment to Quaker values of nonviolence, dialogue, and equality has never wavered. Davies and Brinson spoke on the research and experiences that led to their book Sumoud: Voices and Images of the Ramallah Friends School.
Israel cabinet approves bill to force feed prisoners
The cabinet’s endorsement of the controversial bill was led by Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan, who said that prisoners observing a hunger strike, namely Palestinians, pose a “threat” to Israel.
Outrage over Israel closing of Gaza beach attack probe
Father of one of four Palestinian children killed in conflict last year voices anger after military ends investigation.
Israel ‘minimising Palestinian presence’ in Jerusalem
Patrick Strickland: The increase in forced evictions is part of Israeli policy to push Palestinians out of Jerusalem, rights groups say.
Israel: A new kind of war
John Reed: Israel is not at war, but its political leaders are showing rare unity over what they see as a potent new threat to the survival of the Jewish state.
Outrage over Israel closing of Gaza beach attack probe
Father of one of four Palestinian children killed in conflict last year voices anger after military ends investigation.
The Cultural Boycott: Israel vs. South Africa
Omar Barghouti: Earlier this year, almost a thousand cultural figures in Britain signed a pledge in support of the cultural boycott of Israel, following similar initiatives in Montreal (Canada), Ireland, and South Africa.
