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Why are Palestinians blamed for violence in Lebanon?

Moe Ali Nayel   The Electronic Intifada  Beirut  9 August 2013 Another contribution for e.i As Syria’s war spills over into Lebanon, and Palestinian refugees from Syria pour into Lebanon by the tens of thousands, the Palestinian refugee community in Lebanon once again finds itself scapegoated along with Syrian refugees by Lebanon’s media and political elite. Palestinians and Syrians who have fled to Lebanon have … Continue reading Why are Palestinians blamed for violence in Lebanon?

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“Time to go,” Abbas told by Palestinians in Beirut

Moe Ali Nayel The Electronic Intifada Beirut 12 November 2012   On Friday, 9 October, approximately 100 Palestinian refugees in Lebanon gathered at the Palestinian Authority’s Beirut embassy to demand PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ ouster. Demonstrators were outraged by Abbas’ recent statements on Israeli television against the right of return for Palestinian refugees. A thunderstorm, threats from members of Fatah, the dominant party in the … Continue reading “Time to go,” Abbas told by Palestinians in Beirut

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“They shot my father in the head”: interview with survivor of Sabra and Shatila massacre

My story for Electronic Intifada on the Sabra and Shatila massacre.   On Sunday, the 30th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre was commemorated by people of different nationalities around the world. In Lebanon the commemoration was only observed by Palestinians living in refugee camps; Lebanese people were not concerned. The massacre carried out by the Phalange, a Christian Maronite militia acting in full cooperation with Israel, was among … Continue reading “They shot my father in the head”: interview with survivor of Sabra and Shatila massacre

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