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Julian Assange praises Netanyahu – for praising Wikileaks

Julian Assange praises Netanyahu – for praising Wikileaks

On December 2, 2010, Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz published an article quoting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in full praise of Benjamin Netanyahu, “as an example of a world leader who believes the publications will aid global diplomacy.” The statements made by Julian Assange corroborate earlier suspicions that drew attention to the peculiar position of Israel in the storm of events following...

Wikileaks leaks toxic acid in every direction, except to Israel – Tariq Shadid

Wikileaks leaks toxic acid in every direction, except to Israel – Tariq Shadid

(Published also on Palestine Think Tank) Let us ponder for a second about the meaning of ‘leaking’. When something is leaking, it is usually understood that some fluid substance that is supposed to be flowing in a certain direction, is escaping from its designed route because of a defect in the structure that was built to guide it. Usually, if...

Don’t Wait, Declare the State – Tariq Shadid

Don’t Wait, Declare the State – Tariq Shadid

Mahmoud Abbas is left with only one opportunity to change the course of a failed diplomatic strategy: he should repair the ties with Hamas immediately, and subsequently declare an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital in the West Bank and Gaza, based on the borders of June 4, 1967. He should stop addressing the Israelis, but instead...

On-stage interview with Doc Jazz at al Quds University

On-stage interview with Doc Jazz at al Quds University

On October 4th 2009, Doc Jazz gave a concert in the main auditorium at Al Quds University. “It was truly an unforgettable experience; the response from the audience was absolutely amazing. This concert was organized thanks to the interest of fans that live in the Jerusalem region, and who wished to hear me playing my songs live.” (quote from the...