Palestine: Activism News:
VOLVO: SYMBOL OF SAFETY OR HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES?
By Adri Nieuwhof, The Electronic Intifada, 2 July 2007
The automotive manufacturer Volvo writes on its website
that is has the vision of being "the most desired and
successful premium car brand by creating the safest and
most exciting car experience," and "choosing a car is
about the comfort and safety of your passengers, most
especially your children." However, the Palestinian people
in Israel, including the Bedouins, and the occupied
territories might have another view on Volvo, whose
vehicles were used by Israel to destroy the homes of
Bedouin villagers in the Naqab (Negev). Adri Nieuwhof
reports for EI.
http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article7074.shtml
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Palestine: Human Rights:
CONSOLIDATION OF JERUSALEM ANNEXATION CONTINUES WITH THE LIGHT RAIL
Report, Al-Haq, 2 July 2007
An international tender was issued in 2000 for preliminary
qualification for the construction and operation of the
first line of the Light Rail Transportation system. As
early as 2001, land belonging to Palestinians in the East
Jerusalem neighbourhood of Shu'fat was confiscated by the
Jerusalem Municipality for the future light rail.
Utilities work was completed in 2005, and on 17 July 2005,
two French companies signed an agreement with the Israeli
government.
http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article7076.shtml
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Palestine: Human Rights:
NEW ISRAELI AIR STRIKES ON GAZA KILL SEVEN
Report, Al Mezan, 1 July 2007
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched two air
strikes on targets in the Gaza Strip yesterday. Two
attacks targeted a metal workshop in the middle Gaza
refugee camp of al-Maghazi, killing four Palestinians and
destroying the workshop. Earlier, another attack targeted
a car in south Gaza's town of Khan Younis, killing three.
According to the Center's initial investigations, at
approximately 8:10pm on Saturday, 30 June 2007, an Israeli
warplane fired a missile at a metal workshop in the
al-Maghazi Refugee Camp when the owners and workers were
inside it.
http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article7075.shtml
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Palestine: Multimedia:
AUDIO: CROSSING THE LINE INTERVIEWS USS LIBERTY SURVIVOR
Podcast, Crossing the Line, 29 June 2007
This week on Crossing The Line: June 2007 marked 40 years
of the anniversary of the 1967 War, when Israel began its
occupation of the Palestinian territories. During their
war with surrounding Arab countries, Israel also attacked
one of its closest allies in the world, the US. In an
event that has rarely been mentioned, Israel bombed the US
Navy ship, the USS Liberty, for over two straight hours
leaving Americans dead and injured. Crossing the Line host
Chris Brown speaks with retired naval officer Dave Lewis
who was aboard the USS Liberty and recalls the events
which unfolded on that day, 8 June 1967.
http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article7072.shtml
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Lebanon: Human Rights/Development:
LEBANESE ARMY FIRES ON NONVIOLENT DEMONSTRATION, KILLS TWO
By Rania Masri, Electronic Lebanon, 29 June 2007
Today, during the second day of a three-day peaceful
protest in the Palestinian refugee camp of Baddawi in
solidarity with Palestinian refugees from Nahr al-Bared,
the Lebanese army opened fire on the protesters in Baddawi
refugee camp, killing two people and injuring 25, seven
critically. A peaceful protest began within the Baddawi
Palestinian refugee camp in north Lebanon. The protesters
had signs reading "Nahr al-Bared is in our soul" and "Nahr
al-Bared, we won't forget you." The protesters were
calling for an end to the violence.
http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article7073.shtml
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Palestine: Opinion/Editorial:
TONY BLAIR: A TRUE FRIEND OF ISRAEL
By Arjan El Fassed, The Electronic Intifada, 29 June 2007
"A true friend of the State of Israel," said Israeli Prime
Minister Ehud Olmert of his outgoing British counterpart
Tony Blair. He was appointed this week as special envoy
for the Middle East Quartet with a portfolio focused on
Palestinian economic and political reform. "Tony Blair is
a very well-appreciated figure in Israel," said Israeli
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. According to an Israeli
government statement, Israel "will provide [him] with all
necessary assistance in order for him to carry out his
duties." EI's Arjan El Fassed looks at Blair's history and
finds that it does not bode well for the Middle East's
future.
http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article7071.shtm
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