Tag Palestine

Factsheet about Israel’s war on Gaza

Adam Sheets at Creative-i has a comprehensive history of the events leading up to the current hostilities between Hamas and Israel. While sympathetic to Palestinians, the report is unbiased and culled mainly from news reports. The precipitating event this time…

But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao

Photo of Tuesday’s violence in Gaza protest: anthonysanfrancisco SFist compares a recent anti-Israel protest sign in SF with the dimbulb who put a giant “F*ck Mormons” banner on his home after Prop 8 passed. Not since these tools have we…

Slaughter in Gaza

Israel has unleashed hell on Gaza. At time of writing 200 men, women, and children are known to have been slaughtered in airstrikes using US supplied fighter aircraft. Over 300 are known to be injured, many of whom will undoubtedly…

Free Gaza boats arrive in Gaza

Thankfully, Israel did nothing to stop them, a move both ethically and tactically wise. The blockade has now been broken. May other boats follow. “We recognize that we’re two, humble boats, but what we’ve accomplished is to show that average…

Free Gaza sets sail from Cyprus to Gaza

Their intention is to break the blockade. Israel has called them pirates. European legislators have endorsed and are participating. They should reach Gaza sometime today. The only question is, what will Israel do? Tikun Olam has excellent continuing coverage. Free…