Author Archives: Diane Warth

gazafriends On May 14, 2010, the MV Rachel Corrie pulled out of the docks in Ireland and began her long journey down the coast of Europe to the Mediterranean. She is named after the 23 year old American, Rachel Corrie, … Continue reading →

By Shamus Cooke 16 May, 2010 Countercurrents.org When the White House is quiet as protestors are butchered in the streets of Bangkok Thailand, suspicions are raised. Silence often equals complicacy. One can only imagine what the U.S.’ response would be … Continue reading →

Interior Ministry seeking IDF approval to let American professor just into West Bank; rights group: Decision characteristic of totalitarian regime. By Amira Hass, Haaretz.com, 16 May 2010 Professor Noam Chomsky, an American linguist and left-wing activist, was denied entry into … Continue reading →

PRESS RELEASE Israel’s Intimidation Tactics Won’t Stop Us First Ship Sets Sail for Gaza! London – 14 May 2010 – At 22:45 local time tonight, the MV Rachel Corrie, a 1200-ton cargo ship, part of the eight-vessel Freedom Flotilla, set … Continue reading →

Mazin Qumsiyeh 14 May 2010 In this digest: The meaning of Nakba and the right of return, video of events in Bethlehem area including our Nakba commemoration in Al-Maasara, review of popular actions this week including in Sheikh Jarrah, Bil’in, … Continue reading →