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Israeli Election: Time to bin Left and Right Terminologies

Israel, with not a single Jewish party that encompasses empathy towards Palestinians in its political agenda, defies the very notion of universal equality.

(LONDON) - Most commentators on Israeli politics fail to see that notions of Left and Right are pretty much irrelevant to the understanding of Israeli politics.

What Israel`s Election Outcome Means - And Doesn`t Mean

This election outcome does mean that Israel has shifted right.

(WASHINGTON DC Sabbah Report) - The ballots have been cast and counted and the Israeli election is now over. Post-election reporting and analysis have been rife with speculation and misinformation.

Many have characterized this outcome as a setback for Netanyahu. In a sense they are right in that his party has fewer seats, but his policies toward Palestinians and Palestinian territory remain largely unchallenged.

Five Ways of Looking at the Knesset

Neve Gordon examines the balance, or lack of it, in this year's Israeli elections.

(JERUSALEM) - When media joins forces with government, the public is in big trouble.

It's no surprise, but that is exactly what is taking place in Israeli media during this year's election.

Recall the Myth of Yitzhak Rabin

Political distinctions between Israel's Centre Left and Right wing parties are less apparent on certain issues.

(BETHLEHEM Al Jazeera) - With the results of Israel's election in (though the exact final breakdown is still unknown), one message has dominated: "Dead heat!"

The Knesset is being presented as split down the middle between "right-wing" and "centre-left" blocs, during discussions over how a coalition government will be formed.

Israeli Forces Continue Systematic Attacks Against Palestinian Civilians and Property in Occupied Palestinian Territory

Civilians continue to be targeted by Israel's military in Palestine.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE ) - The Israeli forces wounded 10 Palestinian civilians, including 3 children, in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

They were all wounded in an excessive use of force during peaceful protests in the West Bank or shooting incidents near the border fence in the Gaza Strip.

Human Rights Ambassador Concerned Over Arbitrary Arrest of Palestinian Human Rights Defender Hasan Karajah

Hasan Karajah was taken to Moskobiyyeh Interrogation Centre, without any formal charges.

(YORK, UK) - Human Rights Ambassador William Nicholas Gomes is concerned at the arbitrary arrest of Hasan Karajah and at due process irregularities, including refusal of access to a lawyer.

Mr. Karajah was home a few hours ago, when Israeli soldiers arrived without a search warrant at 2.30 a.m.

`Waiting for and Remembering Liberty`

Fleming draws a gossamer, tenuous analogy between Vanunu and a certain historical figure—Jesus Christ. It may not be as farfetched as some would think.

(CLERMONT, FL) - Richard Edmondson, Journalist, Novelist, Poet and Founder of the Leftwing-Christian, wrote the following book review: Waiting for... and Remembering…Liberty

Palestine solidarity activist and writer Eileen Fleming has written a new book entitled Vanunu’s Wait for Liberty: Remembering the USS Liberty and My Life as a Candidate of Conscience for US House 2012.

Gate of Dignity is Built on Lands of Beit Iksa North of Jerusalem

Israeli army now inside of the village.

(BAB AL-KARAMA, Occupied Palestine) - Palestinians in Beit Iksa overlooking Jerusalem just built a new village they called Bab Al-Karama (Gate of Dignity) on their land behind the apartheid wall that Israel has built across Palestinian land.

They are calling on Palestinians and Internationals to join them in their popular struggle to hold on to their lands.

Why Palestinian Diaspora Must Become Engaged Politically

Zionism makes its case mainly by ASSERTION. It rarely produces evidence to back its version of events.

(LONDON) - The following is the text of an address I delivered yesterday to a conference in London organized by the Palestine Return Centre on the subject of Britain’s Legacy in Palestine.

I was aware that what I was going to say would be uncomfortable listening for some in the audience, but almost all thanked for saying what has to be said.

30 years ago I crossed the Lebanese border along with an IDF...

Gilad Atzmon with Zeinab Assaffar on Al-Mayadeen TV.

(LONDON) - Gilad Atzmon says in regard to his recent appearance on Al-Mayadeen TV,