Middle East Watch

The Tide Has Changed

Gilad Atzmon — 2010-02-20T05:29:39Z

London is ‘angry' over the use of stolen identities by the Dubai assassins and points its finger at the Jewish state and its notorious Mossad espionage agency. The Israeli ambassador to Britain, Ron Prosor, was summoned yesterday by the foreign minister to “share information”. In practice Britain has stopped short of accusing Israel of involvement in the scandalous assassination, however to signal its displeasure the Foreign Office ignored an Israeli plea to keep the summons secret. (…) - PRESS ROOM / Palestine, ِEntité sionisteen]Zionist entity, Lobby, Europe, Boycott, Crimes against humanity

Utopia as Alibi: Said, Barenboim and the Divan Orchestra

Raymond Dean — 2009-12-20T06:57:23Z

As a classical musician involved in pro-Palestinian activism, I frequently encounter the assumption that I am an unconditional admirer of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra (WEDO). My reservations on this score tend to produce shocked disapproval: How could I not enthuse about such an idealistic project, particularly since it was co-founded by the late Edward Said, a figure for whom I have frequently expressed respect and admiration? In truth, I have always been a little wary of Said's (…) - Documents / Palestine, ِEntité sionisteen]Zionist entity, Occupation, Palestinian society, Boycott, Arts

Belgian campaign targets bank financing Israeli settlements

Adri Nieuwhof — 2009-04-05T13:32:13Z

In a remarkably short period of time, activists in Belgium have built a strong basis for the campaign "Israel colonizes — Dexia funds," asking the bank to divest from its subsidiary Dexia Israel because of its financing of the expansion of illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The Israeli settlements violate Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, prohibiting the Occupying Power to deport or transfer parts of its civilian population into the territory it occupies, (…) - PRESS ROOM / ِEntité sionisteen]Zionist entity, Occupation, Europe, Boycott