Articles & Analysis
These articles, by journalists, commentators and writers from Palestine, Israel and around the world offer sharp political analyses, challenging what we think we know about Palestine and Palestinians.
We may not agree with everything they say, but they are here to make us think.
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26 August 2010
Today Palestine’s rivers run rancid - a putrid example of Israel’s occupation stunting the health and wealth of the land itself. The present danger is sickness, but it’s future threatens perpetual dependency and spoiled sources of water. ST McNeil reporting from Ramallah.
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Israel Takes Another Step Away from Democracy
2 August 2010
As the Israeli state’s fear of the international boycott grows, the Knesset attempts to put through even more extreme laws which will criminalise boycotters and delegitimize any claim Israel had to democracy. An analysis by Nicky Elliott.
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Israeli Media Allow Army To Whitewash Another Murder
31 July 2010
Another Palestinian life was ended by Israeli gunfire last week. Again it was dismissed by military spokesmen as a case of mistaken identity, again it was presented in the Israeli press as a successful security operation. Aaron Dearborn reports.
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The Slow Death of Palestinian Democracy
22 July 2010
The cancellation of municipal elections in the West Bank marks another setback for democratic institutions. That’s bad for Palestinians, and it’s bad for peace.
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The Rising Non-Violent Movement in Palestine
21 July 2010
A multi-part interview with Dr Mustafa Barghouthi on Palestinian political dynamics, Israeli occupation and peace in the Middle East.
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An End to the Occupation Is Compulsory for the Achievement of Women’s Rights in Palestine
20 July 2010
The need for a solution to the Palestine-Israeli conflict is a national issue, but it is equally an issue of women’s rights. Nicky Elliott spoke to a number of women’s rights activists about their feelings regarding the importance of a political solution for women in Palestine.
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"We Are The Accusers, Not The Accused"
3 July 2010
The trial of seven U.K peace activists who decommissioned a Brighton weapons factory during Israel’s aerial bombardment of Gaza in January 2009 ended on Friday. They were acquitted after they argued they were seeking to prevent Israeli war crimes.
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1 July 2010
One village has come to symbolise the struggle between the popular resistance and Israeli annexation. Aaron Dearborn went to find out if Al-Walaja has a future.
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Barkat Goes It Alone: Silwan The Target For Ethnic Cleansing
23 June 2010
Internal splits isolate rogue municipality from rogue state. Up to 1,000 will be displaced by proposal that draws criticism from US and Israeli adminstrations.
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Embroidery Business Empowers Hebron Women
19 June 2010
The old city market in Hebron has turned into a ghost town. Israeli settlers occupying the homes above the market, use the walkways below as their personal trash can and the constant harassment from Israeli soldiers has forced shopkeepers to move. But, there is a light of life in the old city market. It is here where you can find the Palestinian Women’s Embroidery Co-operative.
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First Bullets, Now Bulldozers: Nabi Saleh Pays The Price For Protests
16 June 2010
The village has been targeted with demolition orders in an attempt to repress the popular struggle. Nine homes are due to be demolished next month. Reporting from Nicky Elliott.
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10 June 2010
Over the past few years the Old City has witnessed new history being written. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, the Israeli government, and a settler organisation hiding behind shady offshore companies are conspiring to conquer it.
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UK Drafts New Legislation To Protect War Criminals
3 June 2010
“We cannot have a situation where Israeli politicians feel that they cannot enter this country”, Hague said. “It is absolutely my intention to act speedily.”
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How To Achieve The Right Of Return?
2 June 2010
Supporters and critics of one democratic state came together from around the world recently, indicating that alternative solutions are being actively sought as the viability of a two state solution loses support.
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BDS Is Vital For Palestine’s Freedom
29 May 2010
PSC Exclusive Inteview with Mustafa Barghouthi: "An international campaign of boycott, sanctions and divestment on Israel is vital if Palestine is ever to be free of occupation".
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29 May 2010
Over 100 Palestinian minors report being abused in IDF, police custody in 2009: 69 minors complained of being beaten, four minors reported being sexually assaulted, and 12 said they were threatened with sexual assault.
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The Big Match: Football V Occupation
25 May 2010
Palestine sits modestly at 174th in the FIFA world rankings, held jointly with the Seychelles and Somalia. But such a position belies the revolution that has taken place in Palestinian football over the last two years.
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’Nakba Law’ The Latest Threat To Civil Liberties In Israel
18 May 2010
The Israeli Knesset has passed a bill effectively criminalising the traditional Palestinian Nakba Day.
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Israel’s Tightening Grip On The Jordan Valley
12 May 2010
The Jordan Valley is an area under urgent threat of annexation. During the last few weeks Israel has considerably tightened its grip on its local Palestinian population.
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11 May 2010
Every day, hundreds of Palestinians from the West Bank enter Israel illegally. Their goal is to work, since Palestinians without permits are not allowed to work in Israel. Once they are inside, they lead lives of considerable precarity and danger, often sleeping in the open air and continually having to evading capture.
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