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EU officials call for international conference to discuss Palestinian state

Posted by seumasach on February 24, 2010

Paris, France, February 23, 2010 (Pal Telegraph) – French President Nicolas Sarkozy has reiterated his call for the creation of a “viable” Palestinian state but has not ruled out the possibility the international community could recognise a new state before its borders were set.

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Will European Action Follow Rhetoric?

Posted by seumasach on January 19, 2010

Rami G. Khouri
Middle-East Online

19th January, 2010
Several symbolic or rhetorical gestures in recent weeks indicate that the European Union wants at least to raise its voice and its profile on Arab-Israeli peace-making. But to have impact it must transcend verbal commitments or admonitions and venture into the realm of actions and sanctions, argues Rami G. Khouri.
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A line in the sand: Barack Obama’s treachery in the Middle East

Posted by seumasach on November 8, 2009

Uri Avnery

Redress

8th November, 2009

Uri Avnery argues that Barack Obama’s betrayal of his promise to seek a just resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has shown that he is absolutely no different from George W. Bush, and that is why Palestinian National Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has decided not to stand in the next Palestinian elections.

“…the Obama administration has shown by its actions and omissions that it is not really different from the administration of George W. Bush.

“Not only has Obama given up his claim to a complete change in US policy, but he is actually continuing the policy of Bush. And since Obama pretends to be the opposite of Bush, this is double treachery.”

Mahmoud Abbas is fed up. The day before yesterday [5 November] he withdrew his candidacy for the coming presidential election in the Palestinian Authority.

I understand him.

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On the road to justice? Why The Goldstone Report Matters

Posted by seumasach on October 10, 2009

Richard Falk

Voltairenet.org

9th October, 2009

In dissecting the Goldstone Report, Richard Falk points to a number of limitations and pitfalls which he himself would undoubtedly have averted. He nevertheless acclaims the report as an historic milestone in the struggle for Palestinian justice, which has already shaken Israel’s pedestal of impunity. As the power cards in the region are being reshuffled, it remains to be seen just how far-reaching its impact will really be. But, as it is, the “before and after” line has already been drawn.

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Endorse the Gaza Freedom March! Sign the Pledge Below!

Posted by seumasach on September 10, 2009

Israel’s blockade of Gaza is a flagrant violation of international law that has led to mass suffering. The U.S., the European Union, and the rest of the international community are complicit.

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Ahmadinejad DID NOT threaten to “wipe Israel off the map.”

Posted by smeddum on July 31, 2009

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The truth behind Depleted Uranium (DU) Contamination and its usage

Posted by seumasach on July 7, 2009

London,June 14 (Pal Telegraph) -There has been significant publicity about the use of Depleted Uranium (DU) munitions, its ability to travel very long distances and the consequences to our health.

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Obama et les arrières-pensées de la main tendue aux musulmans

Posted by seumasach on June 5, 2009

Les États-Unis ne considèrent plus les peuples musulmans comme leur ennemi parce qu’ils ne sont pas parvenus à les écraser.

Thierry Meyssan

Voltairenet.org

5th June, 2009

Le président des États-Unis a tendu la main aux musulmans lors d’un discours très médiatisé au Caire. Il entendait ainsi tourner la désastreuse page de la « croisade » bushienne au Grand Moyen-Orient. Toutefois, dans cet exercice de relations publiques, les envolées lyriques ont remplacé les clarifications nécessaires, tandis qu’apparaissaient les nouveaux appétits de Washington.

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Obama-The Cairo factor

Posted by smeddum on June 5, 2009

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Living with 75 tons of depleted uranium in Gaza

Posted by seumasach on May 27, 2009

Uruknet

25th May, 2009

Gaza is littered with the depleted uranium Israel uses to strengthen its warheads. Now there will be many children born with deformities and even more precious land beyond human habitation or farming.
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Is Obama Taking on the Israel Lobby?

Posted by smeddum on May 8, 2009

Is Obama Taking on the Israel Lobby?

It sure looks like it

by Justin Raimondo, May 08, 2009

antiwar.com

 

The elaborate pretenses that surround any discussion of Israel are fast making it impossible to say a word about that country without uttering a number of increasingly obvious lies. Read the rest of this entry »

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