The Freedom Theater
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- Published: 31 October 2009 31 October 2009
Through
the Freedom Theatre, the children of Jenin refugee camp have been able
to live another reality than the violence they normally endure. The
theatre's aim, through art and culture, is to help the children face
the trauma they’ve been living since during the 2002 Israeli
incursions. Jenin Refugee Camp children are largely deprived of a
normal childhood; this is why the Freedom Theatre provides them a stage
where they can develop the skills, self-knowledge and confidence which
empowers them to challenge their present realities. Mustafa Steti describes to AIC how the Theatre helped the children face their trauma.
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Life in an Israeli Prison
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- Published: 31 October 2009 31 October 2009
Mustafa Arash was in jail from 2 December 2005 until 16 April 2008. He was only 17 when he was first arrested and sentenced for 28 months.
Mustafa told the Alternative Information Center about the conditions of his detention, the interrogations he was submitted to and his daily life in prison.
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The US Administration, the American Jewish Community and the Middle East Peace Negotiations
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- Published: 31 October 2009 31 October 2009
On Tuesday, 22 September 2009, I spoke with Professor Ira Chernus about the Obama administration's latest moves regarding the Israeli/Palestinian situation. We also discussed the condition and importance of the anti-occupation movement in the United States, especially the Jewish American “peace movement,” and their work to create a platform of popular support on which president Obama can gain more freedom to put real pressure on the parties towards a negotiated settlement.
Ira is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he has been teaching for over 30 years, as well as being active in the peace and anti-occupation movements. The author of several books, he writes extensively on the Palestinian/Israeli situation and his writings have appeared in many newspapers and online publications. If you would like to read more of his publications, please go to chernus.wordpress.com.
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The Tourism Industry in Palestine, from Oslo Until Now
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- Published: 31 October 2009 31 October 2009
The AIC spoke with Majed N. Ishaq, director for marketing in the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, about how the occupation has affected tourism in Palestine.
Ishaq outlines the changes since Oslo to now, including the impacts of Israeli occupation policy, and how the wall, settlements, and control of movement are damaging the Tourism industry in Palestine.
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Assessment of the U.N. Goldstone Report and What Can Be Done
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- Published: 31 October 2009 31 October 2009
The AIC interviewed Shawan Jabarin, the director of al-Haq Center, about the U.N. Goldstone Report, which accused Israel and the Hamas of war crimes in the Gaza Strip during the last Israeli offensive in December 2008 and January 2009.
Mr. Jabarin assesses possible actions the international community should take.
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