The five Scottish PSC members who were arrested when they disrupted the performance of the Israeli-state-sponsored Jerusalem Quartet at last August’s Edinburgh Festival will be at Edinburgh Sheriff Court (Chambers St) on Friday from 9.30am.

In the aftermath of the Gaza massacres, in what appears to have been a demonstration of solidarity with Israel, the original charge of Breach of the Peace was swapped for one of “racially aggravated conduct”.

The five Scottish PSC members who were arrested when they disrupted the performance of the Israeli-state-sponsored Jerusalem Quartet at last August’s Edinburgh Festival will be at Edinburgh Sheriff Court (Chambers St) on Friday from 9.30am.

In the aftermath of the Gaza massacres, in what appears to have been a demonstration of solidarity with Israel, the original charge of Breach of the Peace was swapped for one of “racially aggravated conduct”.

Cnaan Liphshiz [Haaretz] 11 April 2009 -- The Netherlands must impose economic sanctions against Israel if the new government in Jerusalem thwarts the peace process with the Palestinians, the Dutch Labor party said last week.

The Dead Sea scrolls, confiscated from East Jerusalem during Israel‘s 1967 military invasion and occupation of the Palestinian West Bank, are coming to Toronto. The move is part of Israel consul general Amir Gissin‘s official "Brand Israel" campaign that attempts to ‘rebrand‘ apartheid Israel beyond its systematic repression of the Palestinian people.

The Dead Sea scrolls, confiscated from East Jerusalem during Israel‘s 1967 military invasion and occupation of the Palestinian West Bank, are coming to Toronto. The move is part of Israel consul general Amir Gissin‘s official "Brand Israel" campaign that attempts to ‘rebrand‘ apartheid Israel beyond its systematic repression of the Palestinian people.

Globes - The silent vehicle uses a powerful electric motor backed by a diesel engine.

Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI) is developing an electric version of the Hummer all-terrain vehicle. IMI's Slavin plant, which also develops and upgrades armored vehicles and tanks.
 

By Salim Vally [Links International Journal] April 2009 - There are moments in modern history when particular struggles galvanise millions around the world to act in solidarity.

This occurred during the Spanish Civil War, the struggle of the Vietnamese people against US imperialism and the liberation struggles of Southern Africa. The time has now come for progressive humanity to cut through the obfuscations, canards and calumnies and meaningfully support the resistance of the Palestinian people.