Archive for July 14, 2010

Filastin Supplement

This is an excellent supplement on Palestine published by As-Safir and devoted to 1948 Palestine.

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

Death of Egypt

Comrade Khalid on the death of Egypt.

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

Zionism: only generalizations and racist stereotypes about Arabs, Muslims and Africans allowed and encouraged

“The haredi community is being portrayed as a collective that does not study the right subjects, is not enlightened enough (yet those who hate it are very much enlightened,) does not work, and lives at the government’s expense, of course.” Zionism i…

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

Cyprus is the only democracy in the Middle East

“The Knesset approved on Wednesday an initial reading of a bill calling for heavy fines to be imposed on Israeli citizens who initiate or incite boycotts against Israel. If approved into law, the fines would apply to anyone boycotting Israeli individua…

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

Saud Al-Faysal

During the years following the Hariri assassination, Prince Saud Al-Faysal directed and managed Saudi policies in Lebanon, and its policies toward Iran–despite his illness.

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

Prince Muqrin

Prince Muqrin’s influence within the ruling circle of King `Abdullah has declined over the last few months.

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

Hariri honeymoon with Damascus: how sweet it is

This is in preparation of Hariri visit to Damascus this Sunday: “A Syrian opposition activist granted refugee status by the United Nations said Tuesday that Lebanese authorities had ordered him to leave.” (thanks Olivia)

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

The Palestinians in Lebanon

Comrade Fawwaz provides a succinct, critical review of the debate on the Palestinians and their rights in Lebanon.

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad

Bashshar wants “normal relations” with Israel

“”Our position is clear: When Israel returns the entire Golan Heights, of course we will sign a peace agreement with it …. What’s the point of peace if the embassy is surrounded by security, if there is no trade and tourism between the two countries?…

Posted on July 14, 2010 by As'ad