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A Dear Jon (Voight) Letter About Gaza and the History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Dear Jon Voight, We write to you as admirers of your work for many years. We are also professors of modern Middle Eastern studies, specializing on the history and contemporary realities of Israel, Zionism and Palestine, and between the two … Continue reading

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Dr. Mads Gilbert Gives Impassioned Speech Against the Illegal Occupation of Palestine by Apartheid Israel and What We Can Do To Stop It!!!

Tromsø, Norway is the setting for this amazing speech by Dr. Mads Gilbert.  Synchronistically, Tromsø, Norway, for 11 years also happened to be the sister city with Gaza City, Palestine.  Let Dr. Gilbert take you through what its like to … Continue reading

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Nuclear Test #3: What will Follow Pyongyang’s Dangerous Atomic Gambit?

North Korea’s nuclear and rocket tests are viewed domestically as essential for national security and prestige. But they alienated even China, and may escalate tensions beyond the point of no return, which would be disastrous for everyone involved. February 12, … Continue reading

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UN Syria “Peace Plan” a Fraud

UN “peace envoy” Lakhdar Brahimi  is attempting to broker a transitional government ahead of proposed elections in Syria. For Brahimi, his efforts are not only in vain, they are entirely disingenuous. December 28, 2012 Article from Land Destroyer The proposal … Continue reading

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Why the Armed Forces of South Sudan Shot Down a UN Helicopter

On December 21, 2012—in a deeply tragic accident—military forces of South Sudan shot down a UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) MI-8 helicopter with four Russian pilots aboard. December 22, 2012 By Eric Reeves Article from  Sudan Tribune The incident … Continue reading

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Israel Rejects UN Call for Nuclear Transparency

Israel has rebuffed a UN call to adhere to the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and open itself to international inspectors, calling the suggestion a “meaningless mechanical vote” of a body that “lost all its credibility regarding Israel.” December 05, … Continue reading

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Israel Settlement Bid a ‘Fatal Blow’ to Peace

UN leader Ban Ki-moon warned Sunday that if Israel implemented its latest plan for new settlements it would deal an “almost fatal blow” to any prospects for peace with the Palestinians. December 03, 2012 Article from New Straight Times Israel’s … Continue reading

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UN Votes to Upgrade Palestinians’ Status

The UN voted overwhelmingly Thursday to recognize a Palestinian state, a long-sought victory for the Palestinians and an embarrassing diplomatic defeat for the United States. The resolution upgrading the Palestinians’ status to a nonmember observer state at the UN was … Continue reading

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