Author: Doc Jazz

Over our dead bodies

Over our dead bodies

by Tariq Shadid – Hypocrisy runs worldwide; it is known as one of mankind’s ugliest traits. However, at some points in time, at certain locations, it takes such wildly ludicrous shapes that it turns human beings into caricatures of themselves. One such example can be found at the official Israeli response to the recent desecration of 15 Muslim gravestones at...

Sailors jailed, Freedom Waves Flotilla sails on

Sailors jailed, Freedom Waves Flotilla sails on

by Tariq Shadid – The past years have seen a rise in non-violent activism against the Israeli occupation and against the blockade of Gaza. It is quite important to realize that the success or failure of these actions usually does not depend on the achievement of the direct physical aim of the protest, but much more on the indirect symbolical effects...

Sarkozy: “Netanyahu is a liar.” Obama:”I have to deal with him every day!”

Sarkozy: “Netanyahu is a liar.” Obama:”I have to deal with him every day!”

Reported by Reuters – true sentiments come out ! French President Nicolas Sarkozy told US President Barack Obama last week he was fed up with dealing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and considered him a liar. Sarkozy made the comment during a private conversation with Obama during a G20 summit in the French riviera town of Cannes last week...

BREAKING: Canadian & Irish ships challenge Israel’s illegal blockade

BREAKING: Canadian & Irish ships challenge Israel’s illegal blockade

The Canadian ship Tahrir and the Irish ship Saoirse have successfully reached international waters, marking the start of the Freedom Waves to Gaza campaign. The boats are currently in the Mediterranean Sea, on their way to Gaza.   “Flowing out of the Freedom Flotillas, the Freedom Waves to Gaza are now underway,” says Canadian Boat to Gaza organizer Ehab Lotayef...