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January 23, 2014

More questions than answers about Prisoner X

The basic facts of the “Prisoner X” case are like something out of a Kafka-esque nightmare. The man, also referred to as “Mr X”, was imprisoned in Ayalon Prison,...

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January 23, 2014

Is Russia part of the problem or the solution in Syria?

Throughout the Syrian conflict, Russia has stood firmly by the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Along with Iran, the country has defended its ally against calls by western powers...

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January 23, 2014

Egypt's opposition must decide whether it wants to be part of the political process

In recent weeks, Egypt has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. As the two year anniversary of the revolution which ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak arrived, riots...

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January 23, 2014

Perspectives on UN proposal for independent inquiry into Ahmed Jaradat's death

The UN’s Special Rapporteur for human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Richard Falk, has called for an inquiry into the death of Ahmed Jaradat while he was in...

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January 23, 2014

AIPAC and the alleged 'Iranian threat' to stability in the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his commitment towards military aggression against Iran. In the light of recent talks about Iran’s uranium program, Netanyahu addressed the American Israeli...

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January 23, 2014

Hugo Chavez and the Palestinian resistance

Well known for his anti-imperialist stance and support for oppressed people, Hugo Chavez’s death has provoked a worldwide lament. In Palestine, activists participating in demonstrations against Israeli administrative detention...

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January 23, 2014

Miliband endorses illegality to oppose legitimate resistance

Labour leader Ed Miliband has promised to protect Jewish traditions if he is elected Prime Minister. According to Britain’s Jewish Chronicle, Miliband has also declared himself to be a...

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January 23, 2014

Canada steps out of line on Palestine

In November 2012, 138 out of 193 member countries voted to upgrade Palestine’s United Nations status to that of “non-member observer state”. It was a way of symbolically supporting...

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January 23, 2014

Israel is adding obstacles to peace

Increasingly, Jewish settlements in the West Bank are defined by the international community as the biggest obstacle to a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. However, Israel is seeking...

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January 23, 2014

Sharawneh's forced deportation consolidates Israel's position as a rogue state

Palestinian hunger striker Ayman Sharawneh’s acceptance of Israel’s “conditional release” has prompted various reactions from observers and activists. The deal, approved by Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, involves...

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