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IDF intercepts Gaza boat trying to escape the blockade
Carrying 17 people, including university students, cancer patients, and protesters wounded by Israeli forces during the Great Return March, the Gaza boat was headed towards Cyprus before IDF gunboats intercepted it. By Meron Rapoport, Mohammed Zaanoun, and +972 Magazine Staff Israeli gunships intercepted a Palestinian boat attempting to break Israel’s naval siege of the Gaza…
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May 29, 2018
A creative Palestinian answer to Israeli checkpoints
The Israeli army has placed barricades at the entrances to Palestinian villages and towns in recent weeks. One crane operator figured out a way to help out stranded motorists. The Israel army has been utilizing collective punishment against entire Palestinian cities and villages in recent months as a response to a wave of attacks against…
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July 22, 2016
WATCH: Barbecue at the checkpoint? Why not
Following a wave of stabbing attacks in Jerusalem, Israeli security forces erected checkpoints and barriers at the entrance to many of the city’s Palestinian neighborhoods, causing untold hardship to the vast majority of residents who had nothing to do with the violence. How would you feel if you found infantry officers holding a barbecue at…
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December 10, 2015
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What Netanyahu can easily offer Obama on Gaza
Three ‘gestures’ Israel can easily make that will radically improve the lives of at least thousands of Palestinians — all without compromising one inch on its own security concerns. By Amir Rotem In the hall of mirrors that is international diplomacy, all is being polished for the Netanyahu-Obama summit. Lists of gifts the two are…
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November 9, 2015
Thousands in Gaza plan int’l protest: It’s impossible to live here
A group of young activists in Gaza are organizing an international day of solidarity to protest against the impossible conditions and human rights violations created by Israel’s and Egypt’s siege, the occupation, internal Palestinian conflicts and poverty. By Yael Marom “Life in Gaza has always been hard. But after Israel’s last attack it became impossible…
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April 19, 2015
UN aid agency to Gazans: Sorry, but there’s no money
Only $135 million of pledged donor money has been delivered to Gaza, hundreds of millions short of what’s needed, the UN agency says. As a result, it is suspending its aid programs for those most affected by the war. By Yael Marom UNRWA, the UN relief agency charged with providing aid to Palestinian refugees, announced…
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January 27, 2015
What does Israeli ‘acceptance’ of ceasefire really mean?
The Israeli cabinet voted to accept an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire Tuesday morning. Hamas, who was not consulted, is in direct discussions with Cairo but has criticized the initial proposal. What does all this mean? 1) Israel is willing to return to the status quo, a status quo that serves Israeli interests. Sure there is occasional rocket…
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Mya Guarnieri Jaradat
July 15, 2014
Palestinian and proud: Celebrating International Women’s Day in Gaza
In honor of International Women’s Day, Abeer Ayyoub pays respect to her mother, who taught her that being a woman in Gaza is as much about liberation as it is about survival. By Abeer Ayyoub Although March 8th has always marked International Woman’s Day, this year was the first time I ever felt like it…
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March 10, 2014
Head of IDF’s Gaza command: Hamas is the new policeman in Gaza
An Israeli army general says Hamas is stopping attacks against Israel and even ‘keeps the peace’ when the IDF operates along the border. Israel’s Channel 10 revealed the contents of a closed meeting between the head of the IDF’s “Gaza Command,” the top general responsible for the strip, and Israeli citizens living in the region. In…
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Noam Sheizaf
December 3, 2013
Despite recent improvements, Israeli government can do more for Gazans
The increases in movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza should serve as a reminder that Israel recognizes the need for civilian access, that the army can facilitate access when it is instructed to do so, and that more even more can be done. By Tania Hary The Coordinator of Government Activities…
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August 18, 2013
IDF prevents Gaza runners from taking part in West Bank marathon
Last month the Israeli army pointed to the cancellation of the Gaza marathon as proof of the lack of freedom under Hamas rule. Now the IDF is denying the same runners travel permits to run in the Bethlehem Marathon The first official Palestinian marathon is set to take place this Sunday, April 21, in Bethlehem.…
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Noam Sheizaf
April 15, 2013
Government releases ‘Red Lines’ document detailing Gaza food restrictions
After a three and a half year legal battle, Israeli NGO Gisha has obtained the state’s ‘Red Lines’ documents, which detail Israel’s severe restrictions on the amount of food that could enter the Gaza Strip between 2007 and 2010, including calculations of Palestinians’ caloric needs. The “Red Lines” document was based on research compiled by…
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Mya Guarnieri Jaradat
October 17, 2012
Flotilla report: So how did the activists die?
Why does Israel still refuse to show us the full footage from the Mavi Marmara? Perhaps because it knows what we’ll see Last weekend saw the release of the Palmer Report (which can be read here – a PDF file) dealing the Flotilla incident and the assault on the Mavi Marmara last year. To make…
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Yossi Gurvitz
September 7, 2011
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