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Israel Proves that Flotillas Work

by SR Editor June 24, 2011

Israel’s announcement of authorization for construction materials for 1,200 homes and 18 schools in Gaza is the latest achievement by the Freedom Flotilla, scheduled to sail next week.

In the weeks leading up to the flotilla, Israel has taken a number of steps to try to address the concerns raised in the public eye by the Freedom Flotilla 2 – Stay Human initiative.

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BREAKING NEWS: Israeli Embassy in Cairo Under Siege

by SR Editor April 9, 2011

Just when the Palestinians in Gaza thought they were facing this new Israeli attacks alone and with their backs against the wall, they found out they forgot, over the years, that they had brothers in Egypt who are willing not only to accompany them in their struggle against Israel but to protect their backs as well.

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Elvis Costello cancels Israel Tour

by Haitham Sabbah May 19, 2010

It Is After Considerable Contemplation… It is after considerable contemplation that I have lately arrived at the decision that I must withdraw from the two performances scheduled in Israel on the 30th of June and the 1st of July. One lives in hope that music is more than mere noise, filling up idle time, whether [...]

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Egypt allow humanitarian group Viva Palestina to enter Gaza

by Haitham Sabbah December 24, 2009

Press release: Government of Egypt changes policy to allow humanitarian group Viva Palestina to enter Gaza December 27, 2009 Gaza Freedom March congratulates the Government of Egypt on its change of policy to allow international missions into Gaza during December with the decision to allow the Viva Palestina convoy to go into Gaza on December [...]

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Adri Nieuwhof – Boycott of Ahava Dead Sea products makes an impact

by SR Editor December 3, 2009

By Adri Nieuwhof* | Sabbah Report | www.sabbah.biz The international campaign to boycott Ahava beauty products has recently won the support of a Dutch parliamentarian and an Israeli peace group. During the past few months, activists in Canada, the UK, Ireland, Israel, the United States and the Netherlands have campaigned against the sale of Ahava [...]

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New speech by President Obama for real change

by Mazin Qumsiyeh October 12, 2009

By Mazin Qumsiyeh* Speech by President Obama delivered in Congress 2010 My fellow Americans. Millions of you and not special interest groups elected us to office on a platform of change and it is time for us all to deliver. I am laying out a program to do so but first we have to face [...]

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Israel accused of Gaza war crimes

by Haitham Sabbah September 16, 2009

In a damning report on Israel’s conduct during its invasion of the Gaza Strip, a United Nations panel on Tuesday accused its forces of war crimes and of deliberately spreading terror among civilians. Richard Goldstone, a South African jurist, who chaired the four-member panel on behalf of the UN Human Rights Council, said the alleged [...]

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James Zogby – Majority in US want Israel to be penalised

by SR Editor April 19, 2009

Despite claiming continued support for Israel, a majority of US residents want a change in policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A decisive plurality said US aid to Israel is “too much”, and a majority want to see Israel penalised for building new settlements on Palestinian land. These were some of the findings of a Zogby [...]

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Ottoman Archives Show Land Deeds Forged

by Jonathan Cook March 29, 2009

By Jonathan Cook * | Sabbah Report | www.sabbah.biz A legal battle being waged by Palestinian families to stop the takeover of their neighbourhood in East Jerusalem by Jewish settlers has received a major fillip from the recent souring of relations between Israel and Turkey. After the Israeli army’s assault on the Gaza Strip in [...]

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Mossad agent arrested over £426m UK fraud

by Haitham Sabbah January 28, 2009

Six people have been arrested by Spanish police in connection with a $600 million (£426m) fraud on the London Stock Exchange. Police said the Serious Crime Office alleged the massive swindle began in 2003 and involved the fraudulent sale of shares in a fictitious company which had assets totalling £370 million when it began trading [...]

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Stars’ Photos Removed from Leviev Website as Celebs Seek Distance from Rights Abuser

by Haitham Sabbah December 19, 2008

After letters from Adalah-NY to Eight Stars, Leviev Removes Celebrity Photos New York, NY, December 19, 2008 – Following complaints by at least four major Hollywood stars whose photos were posted on Israel diamond mogul Lev Leviev’s website, Leviev staff removed the entire celebrity photo section from his website www.leviev.com this week. The photos’ removal [...]

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UNICEF Rejects Support From Israeli Billionaire, Leviev

by Haitham Sabbah June 20, 2008

Some good news: Adalah-NY – UNICEF Rejects Support From Israeli Billionaire Known for Constructing Settlements on Palestinian Lands Diamond Mogul, Lev Leviev, Facing Increasing Pressure for Human Rights Violations A senior advisor to UNICEF’s Director said in a letter today that UNICEF will reject all partnerships with, or financial support from, Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev. [...]

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Palestine Think Tank

by Haitham Sabbah May 8, 2008

Haitham Sabbah, Mary Rizzo and Gilad Atzmon are very pleased to announce their new site, Palestine Think Tank. It is a site containing news, analysis, art and more to further the cause of justice for Palestinians. It concentrates on many aspects of the resistance, but also focuses on the issues affecting the entire Middle East. [...]

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Germans Confront the Holocaust Industry, Finally

by Haitham Sabbah February 19, 2008

German intellectuals: Israel’s creation made Palestinians victims of Holocaust Last update – 10:43 19/02/2008 | Haaretz By Cnaan Liphshiz A group of visiting German intellectuals called on Berlin on Monday to change what they termed its Holocaust-rooted blind support of Israel, saying the creation of the State of Israel turned Palestinians into victims of the [...]

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The first Saudi female soccer team, Congratulation!

by Haitham Sabbah January 25, 2008

On behalf of the Palestinian soccer fans and the Palestinian National Women Football team, I would like to congratulate the first Saudi female soccer team. The first soccer match between female teams has taken place in Alkhobbar (Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province). The match was held between two teams of university students. The Prince Mohammad bin [...]

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