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The Dos and Don`ts of Palestine - A Poem

This poem is by Remi Kanazi; a Palestinian-American poet, writer, and activist.

(NEW YORK) - The audacity of Israel's Operation Cast Lead on the civilian population of Gaza is one of the darkest moments in the history of Israel.

The toll from what those on the ground called an obscene attack on families, included the deaths of over 400 children and Israel without any question, used weapons that are highly illegal under international treaty. These included white phosphorus and depleted uranium (DU).

Family House Shelled: Two Children, Two Adults Injured

5-year old Maisa sits barefoot in her pink track suit on the hospital bed; covered in dust from the shells that crashed through the walls of her house.

(GAZA ISM) - "I dreamt of my wife last night, she said the day would have a surprise in store for me". Nasser Abu Said is pleased: an NGO has confirmed a 2000 dollar contribution to the construction of his new house.

He often smiles, but his face is predominantly characterized with the traces of worries from his daily struggle for survival.

Israeli Drone War Crimes in Gaza Exposed

Everyday people living the best they can, suffer death and destruction under the guise of "rightful" retaliation.

(GAZA CITY / SALEM) - Israeli air strikes and artillery fire hit Gaza nine times in one of the bloodiest sprees since "Cast Lead", leaving eighteen dead.

"Just another Israeli war crime in Gaza. A mother and her four daughters preparing for the daughters wedding in a couple of weeks... and then a Israeli rocket explodes between them as they sit in their yard," Ken O'Keefe said.

APN: Palestinian Reconciliation Deal is an Opportunity for Obama

"For years the U.S. has made the mistake of opposing Palestinian reconciliation rather than encouraging it.."

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Americans for Peace Now (APN) today welcomed news of a Fatah-Hamas deal.

To the degree that the agreement provides for elections and a joint government, this is an opportunity that the Obama administration should not squander.

Holding the World Hostage

Should the world give up, bow down and pay the ransom, or should we seriously ask the daring questions?

(LONDON) - The world has almost become desensitized to hearing horrible news.

There isn't a day that passes without being bombarded with horrific reports; of some killed in a street in Pakistan, more are blown up in a village in Iraq, a drone dropped over a wedding in Afghanistan, a child shot in the back in Palestine, a bomb exploded in Libya, a "new and improved" version of an Israeli threat to Iran…etc…etc.

Cultures of Resistance Movie Debuts

As an activist, Iara has collaborated with numerous grassroots efforts

(NEW YORK) - The Cultures of Resistance feature documentary is rolling out this month across the United States, with premiere screenings in New York, Chicago, Boston, and LA.

Does each gesture really make a difference? Can music and dance be weapons of peace? In 2003, on the eve of the Iraq war, director Iara Lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction.

Thousands Celebrate the Life of Vittorio Arrigoni

This is the spirit of Vittorio Arrigoni which will beat in all of our hearts.

(ROME) - Over ten thousand people joined together on Easter Sunday to pay homage to Vittorio Arrigoni in his home town of Buciago, Italy.

The bittersweet moments were celebrated in a religious ceremony, then followed by a lay ceremony by fellow humanitarian activists, friends and one of the most tenacious women: Egidia Beretta, Vittorio’s mother.

North & South Korea Must Push Toward Peace: Window of Opportunity Still Open

The North and South need to re-unite as one people as they were in the beginning.

(SEOULE, South Korea) - North Korea went to war against South Korea in 1950. The USA assisted the South, China assisted the North, and a stalemate was declared in 1953.

There were very serious tensions between China & USA post 1953, but the two eventually became each other's biggest trade partners with the influence of very sharp American & Chinese politicians thus neutralizing any threat of war between the two nations, because of their co-dependence on each other financially.

AMP expresses deep condolences to ISM and family of Vittorio Arrigoni

May we all stand together during this difficult and painful time as we continue to work to bring justice and liberty to Palestine.

(CHICAGO) - It is with heavy hearts that the American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) offers our deepest and most sincere condolences to the members of the International Solidarity Movement and to the family and friends of ISM activist Vittorio Arrigoni.

'Vik' as he was known to his friends, was found murdered in the Gaza Strip Thursday.

Hero of Gaza: Vittorio Arrigoni, Kidnapped and Murdered

"I have seen my brother Vik's body and his death certificate, but Vik is not dead." -Ken O'Keefe

(SALEM / GAZA) - Italian Journalist Vittorio Arrigoni's body has reportedly been found in Gaza.

Those on the ground in this embattled region of Palestine say they had held out hope that he would be returned alive...