Clashes continue between Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. We spoke to the protesters to find out what motivates them to fight when they are so heavily outgunned.
Israeli Occupation
Palestine: Occupation Every Day
Clashes between stone throwers and the Israeli army aren’t new, but what is it like for people who have grown up with this happening in their streets? Dena Takruri reports from Al Bireh in the occupied West Bank.
Occupied West Bank: Life In Hebron
Hebron is the largest city in the West Bank and home to around 200,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Israeli settlers. Clashes have just broken out between palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers and Dena Takruri is at the epicenter in Hebron.
Violence In Israel And The Palestinian Territories: It’s The Occupation
When you think of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, you probably think of clashes, rockets, checkpoints and Gaza – but what’s really at the heart of the violence in Israel and Palestine?
BDS Movement Grows – Netanyahu Tries to Counter It
BDS, the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement targeting Israel, has gained momentum across American college campuses. In response, anti-BDS efforts have also intensified. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing an “offensive” against boycott efforts, while American casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson convened an emergency summit in Las Vegas to raise money to fight BDS. But can BDS be stopped? Dena Takruri explains.
When Media Coverage Of Gaza And Israel Becomes The Story
When it comes to news about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the media coverage itself often becomes the story. Dena Takruri looks at how the U.S. media got it wrong and right during the latest violence in Gaza and Israel.
Can Celebrity ‘Free Palestine’ Tweets Make A Difference?
Rihanna and Dwight Howard both tweeted #FreePalestine and then quickly deleted the posts. But does it even matter what celebrities think about the Free Palestine movement? For a growing campaign called BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions), which targets Israel, the answer might be yes.
What The Media Isn’t Telling You About Israel’s Attack on Gaza
Israel is responding to rocket attacks out of Gaza! That’s the headline you see everywhere. But AJ+ breaks down what the mainstream media isn’t telling you about this story.
Life in Gaza Explained
Gaza has been described as the world’s largest open air prison. Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip has had catastrophic results for average Palestinians living there. We look at the the unforgiving realities they face everyday.
What Happened in Israel and Palestine in June 2014
After two weeks, three Israeli teenagers who’d gone missing in the occupied West Bank were found dead. The world’s media covered their funerals, their families and their community. But what else happened that month?
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