| 15/11/04 | Update from Electronic Intifada |
| electronicIntifada.net _______________________________ 15 November 2004 Opinion/Editorial Bush and Blair, seemingly jovial over Arafat's passing, offered yet another non-starter for moving the region from its never-ending peace process to a “lasting peace.” It is said that one can fool some of the people, some of the time, but not all the people, all of the time. President Bush and Prime Minister Blair can't possibly believe Palestinians will fall for the same tricks that have been thrown at them for years now. The substance of the most recent Bush-Blair statement on November 12 is nothing more that an unmasked and feeble attempt to fool all of the Palestinians, yet again. electronicIntifada.net/v2/article3322.shtml Human Rights Today B'Tselem publishes a comprehensive report on Israel's extensive use of punitive demolitions: the demolition of homes of the relatives of Palestinians suspected of involvement in attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers. B'Tselem's research indicates that since the beginning of the al-Aqsa intifada, the IDF has demolished 628 housing units, which were home to 3,983 persons. These homes were demolished because of the acts of 333 Palestinians. electronicIntifada.net/v2/article3327.shtml Art, Music & Culture The first prize winner in the first annual Ariel Sharon Short Story contest is Katherine Ludwig. The story is based on what happened to Rachel Corrie, although the story does not require the reader to know this for it to “work.” The story moves at a clipped pace yet flows remarkably well, as it opens up space and time for a reader to reflect on “the event” at hand. Ms. Ludwig's understanding of the consciousness of these characters is evident. She is aware of the woman's (and the other protestors') possible flaws (e.g., their privelege) as perceived by the driver (e.g.”the smoothness of their pampered skin”). electronicIntifada.net/v2/article3323.shtml Diaries I am thirsty, sitting here in the wrong corner of the 'service' (pronounced 'serveece') taxi. It is hot. The seat belt is tight, scratching my neck. I am sweating. The sun is beating down on me. I am hungry. My mind meanders, searching various avenues of escape. Could I walk through the checkpoint, leaving my fellow Palestinians behind? Would I find a car on the other side? Could I pay a sum to a private car waiting in line on the other side of the dead, closed closure point? Could I persuade someone to leave the line and turn around and take me to my destination? electronicIntifada.net/v2/article3326.shtml Israel Lobby Watch The saddest thing about the American election of George Bush is that in the long run it will make the United States irrelevant in all matters save that we have the power to blow the world up, many times over, through our military might. To elect a man who has brought a great nation from astonishing surpluses to the brink of fiscal and cultural bankruptcy, whose sense of moral superiority is elitist and obscene and who in the name of Christ, whose message was to love ones enemy, has declared war on an emotion – terror – and in the process killed over 100,000 people – boggles the mind. And of course, there's always Zionist Israel and its minions pushing and prodding and mega-manipulating the message. electronicIntifada.net/v2/article3324.shtml — EI, found at electronicIntifada.net provides a needed supplement to mainstream commercial media representations of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. More information about our work can be found at To find out about other EI/eIraq lists available, see: SUPPORT OUR PROJECT: Our work needs funding. We accept donations via credit card and cheque. U.S. donations are tax deductible. More information can be found at: The following physical address is associated with this mailing list: |
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