An Optimistic Piece for Dire Times
..."this is precisely the real mission of the Gaza flotillas: While Israel wants to normalize the Gaza siege as it is currently normalizing its Occupation and Apartheid regimes, the solidarity movement has created a counter-discourse that constantly foils Israeli plans.
In other words, whether the boats arrive on the Gaza coast or are hijacked by the Israeli navy, it makes little difference."
Mission Accomplished: Why Solidarity Boats to Gaza Succeed Despite Failing to Break Siege
Palestinians ride a boat as they take part in a rally to show solidarity with Gaza-bound flotilla Oct. 5, 2016., Reuters
When "Outrageous" isn't a Big Enough Word
US cuts to UNRWA's budget already have imperiled education for refugee children and humanitarian aid. Now additional Trump Administration cuts threaten to push Gaza towards total collapse of basic sewage and hospital infrastructure….
US Slashes 200 Million in Aid to Palestinians as Gaza Hospitals Run Out of Fuel
Gaza hospitals rely on backup generators to keep the lights and life-saving devices running. (photo: Mahmoud Khattab/APA)
