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Why Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Should Be Used to Target Israeli Apartheid

webmaster — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:56:46 +0000

In today’s setting, while the Occupation of the Palestinian territories is the most glaring example of the system of Israeli apartheid, it’s not the only representation, says writer Bill Fletcher, Jr. [...]

Two critiques of Norman Finkelstein

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:15:09 +0000

In recent public appearances, Norman Finkelstein, long a leader on discussion of the Israel/Palestine issue, has had differences with some activists over political questions. Mondoweiss thought it important to air these differences by publishing two posts from writers who'd attended events. [...]

Israel Turning Into A Theocracy

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:43:14 +0000

It is becoming increasingly obvious that a break between Israel and Diaspora Jewry, particularly its American variety, is fast approaching. The reason for this is that Israel is slowly but inexorably turning into a conservative theocracy while the Diaspora is largely dedicated to liberal democracy. [...]

JNF Board Member Quits Over Evictions

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:37:04 +0000

Former JNF Board member Seth Morrison explains why human rights issues and the actions of right-wing settlers caused him to re-evaluate his commitment to Zionism. [...]

IJV Appalled by Quebec-Israel Committee’s crude parody of Muslim women

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:31:20 +0000

On Oct. 22, an ally organization, Palestinian And Jewish Unity, were picketing a shoe store selling products manufactured in settlements. They have been counter protested by the Quebec Israel Committee and Réseau Liberté Québec video by chadi marouf

Independent Jewish Voices – Montreal News Release Montreal, October 25, 2011

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Up for Sale? Academic Autonomy and the Azrieli Institute

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:13:56 +0000

By Eric Shragge
The Link, Concordia University
September 26, 2011
http://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/1813

Concordia University’s recent announcement that it will be forming the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies—courtesy of a $5 million donation from the Azrieli Foundation—raises some interesting questions.

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