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This week marks the 6th anniversary of the death of Rachel Corrie--a young American member of the International Solidarity Movement. Today, another ISMer, Berkeley tree-hugger, Tristan Anderson, is semi-conscious and being treated in Tel Hashomer Hospital in Israel... 184 views | 26 recommendations | 2 comments
Viva Palestina aid convoy departs London for Gaza
The Viva Palestina aid convoy, a 110-strong convoy of vehicles packed with practical aid and driven by self-financed British volunteers has departed London en route to Gaza. This remarkable convoy, born of an... Hamas demands open borders
"Hamas will not consider renewing its ceasefire with Israel on Sunday unless the Jewish state agrees to open fully its borders with the Gaza Strip, according to a senior official from the Palestinian militant... Israel lifts Gaza International press ban after troop departure
The most criticised ban on foreign journalism has been lifted by Israel as " the last IDF soldiers who took part in the ground operation against Hamas in Gaza left the area". the press restriction was enacted... World Health Organization and Hamas slash Israel blockade on Gaza
As the World Health Organization (WHO) accused Israel of providing a selective and reduced health care to Palestinians, a Hamas representative in Tehran warned that the siege of the Gaza Strip was... Israeli tanks forge into Gaza
" Israeli tanks pushed into the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, drawing mortar fire from Palestinian militants and intensifying violence that has chipped away at a tenuous cease-fire. Israel and Gaza's ruling...Gaza-Egypt Border Open for the Weekend
For two days (today and tomorrow), the Rafa crossing from Gaza into Egypt will be open, allowing students, pilgrims, and those seeking medical treatment abroad to leave the embattled territory."The border has mainly been shut by Egypt since Hamas militants seized control of...
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Palestinians storm Rafah crossing
Hundreds of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip have stormed the gate at the Rafah crossing and have clashed heavily with security forces."Palestinian youth on Wednesday threw rocks at Egyptian soldiers, who responded in kind, keeping the crowd at bay with water cannons. ...Egypt Opens Gaza's Rafah Crossing for 48 Hours
The clocks are running for anyone stuck on either side of the Gaza strip and medical services as the Rafah crossing in Egypt opens for 48 hours. The Gaza strips main access to the outside world was re-opened at 9:30am on Tuesday and will remain open until Thursday. This is to... After 7 years of Fire: Gaza ceasefire takes effect
In Israel it is now 06.19.08, 06:41 local time. Two hours ago truce takes hold on both sides of the Israeli Gaza borders. Yitai Levi, a member of "Nativ Haassara" says "that no matter who declared ... Gaza-Egypt border sealad completely
Rafah, Gaza Strip (ANTARA News) - Egyptian and Hamas forces on Monday completely sealed the Gaza-Egypt border, closing the last passage through which people were allowed to return home, an AFP correspondent saw.Dozens of Palestinians who have not yet crossed back into Gaza...Abbas Government Wants to Take Over Gaza Borders
At this point it seems like musical chairs as to who will control the Gaza borders each week. The news today is that Arab governments are backing the push by Abbas to take over.Previous NowPublic coverage of the...Egypt fires water cannons at Palestinians
The conflict over the Egypt-Gaza border continues. "Egyptian forces fired water cannons at Palestinians trying to force their way across the Gaza-Egypt border on Friday and warned over loudspeakers the...The Siege of Gaza is Broken
"The Siege is Broken The Palestinian people took their destiny in their own hands today and smashed down the wall that divided Gaza from Egypt. Hundreds of thousands of people left their prison and walked into Egypt and bought up food, fuel and everything else in sight. It... Gaza's last gasp
"Gaza's last gasp
Sonja Karkar, The Electronic Intifada, 23 January 2008
Palestinians in Gaza gather in front of the Rafah border crossing at the border with Egypt, 22 January 2008. (Wissam Nassar/MaanImages)
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