On the Ground for Palestine - May 21, 2022

On the Ground for Palestine

Welcome to the fifth episode of a weekly podcast that will keep you updated on the news events and activism happening on the ground in Palestine and Israel. Each episode Is short, around 5 minutes long, informing you about the most important stories from the past week, and Is available as either an audio-only podcast or as a video podcast. We are very open to suggestions for how to improve the podcast. Our goal is to create something that is useful for activists for Palestine around the world. We want you to be able to stay informed so that your activism for Palestine is inspired and informed. You can provide feedback by emailing us at [e-mail].

Links for this week's show:

1. “Israel refuses to probe soldiers who killed Shireen Abu Akleh” https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/maureen-clare-murphy/israel-refuses-probe-soldiers-who-killed-shireen-abu-akleh and “House Democrats demand independent investigation into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh” https://mondoweiss.net/2022/05/house-democrats-demand-independent-investigation-into-killing-of-shireen-abu-akleh/

2. “Israel's coalition crisis: Meretz MK bolts Bennett's government” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-707128

3. “Gaza fishermen, farmers come under Israeli gunfire” https://english.wafa.ps/Pages/Details/129323

4. “Family of Killed Palestinian Activist Nizar Banat Look for Justice at International Courts” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/family-of-killed-palestinian-activist-nizar-banat-look-for-justice-at-international-courts/

5. “Settlers Leave Hebron Building They Took Over, but Say Army 'Won't Let Arabs Invade’” https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-settlers-evacuate-hebron-building-they-took-over-without-a-permit-1.10802548?lts=1653128018660

6. “Kosovo, Israel ink cooperation deal a year after Jerusalem embassy opens” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-706223

In activism:

1. “In photos: Returning to Palestine’s depopulated villages” https://www.972mag.com/photos-nakba-depopulated-villages/

2. “Canadian Food Inspection Agency Rules that Settlement ‘Product of Israel’ Labels Break Law” https://www.palestinechronicle.com/canadian-food-inspection-agency-rules-that-settlement-product-of-israel-labels-break-law/

3. “Palestinians in Germany fear new level of repression after Nakba Day crackdown” https://www.972mag.com/berlin-palestinians-nakba-protest-police/

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