Eminent political philosopher Michael Walzer says what I’ve been saying about the flotilla, Israeli public opinion and the conduct of states: Walzer repeatedly appeals to Israelis – both the citizen committed to a shared social project and the sovereign committed to high-level international politics. “I think the sense that people have been expressing in the [...]
Archive for July, 2010
Another great use of web videos for Gaza
For whatever reason, there are several great animated shorts produced for Gaza education. Just today another came out: Yoni Goodman, the animator behind Waltz with Bashir, produced the latest one for UNWRA. His previous was “Closed Zone” for Gisha. See it and other notables below. Great Gaza Global Bounce, by Yoni Goodman, for UNWRA Closed [...]
July 26th, 2010 Filed under: Israel. 0 Comments
I have an idea to counter the right-wing funding monster
The Jewish Community Relations Councils are countering various boycotts of Israeli products, such as Ahava, with “buycotts.” The article says an entire Ahava store was sold out, so here’s my idea: if this keeps up, then sooner or later, they’ll run out of money to fund the settlements! Right, guys? Right? Guys? BDS isn’t going [...]
July 25th, 2010 Filed under: Israel. 0 Comments
Flickr & YouTube guide to my recent trip
Updated: 7/23/10 Meeting Dov Hanin of Hadash Here is the official multimedia recap of my Israel trip last week with links to Flickr, YouTube and bloggings here and elsewhere. I will update this page as more videos are uploaded and blog posts written. 7/5/10 Old City walkabout (photos) 7/6/10 Protest against home demolitions outside Jerusalem Mayor [...]
July 17th, 2010 Filed under: Israel Trip 2010. 0 Comments
VIDEO: Settler teens booted from digging on Palestinian private land
The tale of the village of Nebi Sahleh is typical: residents of this West Bank Palestinian village are prohibited from accessing major parts of their land (privately owned, with paper proof) due to invisible “buffer zones” around a nearby settlement. Not only has public land allotted for the village been appropriated by Israel to build [...]
July 15th, 2010 Filed under: Israel Trip 2010. 0 Comments
Peace out, Jerusalem
After a week and a half, I’ve reached the end of this journey. My airport shuttle hurtles through Jerusalem neighborhoods, swooping up bleary-eyed 2 am passengers airport-bound. The hills are as black as the night sky, making the highway down from the Jerusalem hills look like a rollercoaster in outer space. House lights on opposite [...]
July 13th, 2010 Filed under: Israel Trip 2010. 0 Comments
Protest against Dahamash demolitions
Protest against Dahamash demolitions, originally uploaded by Kung Fu Jew 18. In Ramle, Israeli city where Dahamash neighborhood is located. Several hundred bused in from other cities and non-violent committees.
July 13th, 2010 Filed under: Israel Trip 2010. 0 Comments
Bethlehem region Civil Administration offices
Bethlehem region Civil Administration offices, originally uploaded by Kung Fu Jew 18. This lovely building and its sterile wait room are where Palestinians come when summoned by the military. Also, this is where land appropriation notices are posted. Seven days notice are all that’s given.
July 13th, 2010 Filed under: Israel Trip 2010. 0 Comments
Jew-only streets in Hebron
Jew-only streets in Hebron, originally uploaded by Kung Fu Jew 18. See here the public street where it turns Jew-only at the barricades, just a block from the Machpela, Abraham’s Tomb.
July 13th, 2010 Filed under: Israel Trip 2010. 0 Comments
Hebron graffiti: “Halakhic state now”
Hebron graffiti: "Halakhic state now", originally uploaded by Kung Fu Jew 18. So much for democracy.
July 13th, 2010 Filed under: Israel Trip 2010. 0 Comments
