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Is Facebook Censoring Information on Israel and Palestine?

Posted by Jillian York on 05/01/2009

As Facebook has increasingly become a platform for organizing and debate, many are finding their content disappearing. Jillian York examines complaints from Israeli and Arab bloggers in this post.

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Israel: Message of Peace to People of Gaza

Posted by Maya Norton on 05/01/2009

Jewlicious posts a video “to the people of Gaza from the people of Israel” in Arabic, saying, “We do not hate you. We do not rejoice in your suffering… Please urge your government to stop their violent actions against us. Show the world that you are committed to peace and a b ...

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Israel: ‘We Don't Hate You'

Posted by Maya Norton on 05/01/2009

Allison Kaplan Sommer has a message to get across: Israel does not hate its enemies nor is it trying to exact revenge. “If were bombing them, we must hate them, right? Wrong. Ive seen a lot of emotions over the past week, worry, fear, frustration, depression, and yes, maybe some anger directed ...

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Israel: First Soldier Falls in Gaza Ground War

Posted by Maya Norton on 05/01/2009

The first Israel Defense Forces soldier has fallen since entering Gaza on Saturday night. Staff Sergeant Dvir Emanuelof, may his memory be a blessing, was 22 years old. “We do not want our sons to be martyrs or heroes, only that they live long and healthy lives,” writes A Soldier's M ...

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Israel: “Suddenly Concerned About Civilian Casualties? Spare Me!”

Posted by Maya Norton on 05/01/2009

“UN Chief Ban calls for ‘immediate end to IDF ground operation!'” posts Treppenwitz's David Bogner. “Seriously, where were these useful idiots for the past few years while Israel was being pounded by rockets and mortars? Suddenly the UN is concerned about civilian ca ...

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