Palestinian refugee who fled Syria recounts outpouring of support from EI readers

My latest for Electronic Intifada an update on Um Mohammad and her son. “Suddenly my phone started ringing, some spoke to me in Arabic, others in broken Arabic, and one caller didn’t speak Arabic at all. Ya imi [O mother] there are still good-doers in this world,” Um Muhammad remarked with grace while we stood on the street of a busy vegetable market at the entrance … Continue reading Palestinian refugee who fled Syria recounts outpouring of support from EI readers

Palestinian refugees are not at your service

My latest: A sad experience published by Electronic Intifada Moe Ali Nayel The Electronic Intifad Beirut 17 May 2013  “Are you enjoying filming our misery? Film: it’s fine, you are like the others. You show up in the camp, film, leave, and we are still here.” I used to reply: but we want to tell the world about your story. Always, with the same sarcasm, is … Continue reading Palestinian refugees are not at your service

An Unproductive Predator Nation: israel

        israel’s true colours: racism, brainwash, and hatred. On 15/11/2012 some anti-war organizations held anti-war demonstration in Tel Aviv against the latest massacre in Gaza. this is some footage from the counter demonstration. The man giving a speech in this video is Michael Ben Ari, an Israeli Knesset member.   In photos: Gaza buries its children as Israeli attacks intensify The Electronic … Continue reading An Unproductive Predator Nation: israel

Palestinians fleeing Syria denied help in Lebanon

My story for Electronic Intifada on the harsh circumstances for Palestinian refugees from Syria taking shelter in Lebanon. “If I wasn’t running for my life I would never set foot in Lebanon,” said Um Ahmad. “We Palestinians are treated by the Lebanese as if we are not human. But we’ve learned to cope, breathe hope and live in the hope that we will finally return to our … Continue reading Palestinians fleeing Syria denied help in Lebanon