June 2006
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Gaza power plant hit by Israeli airstrike is...
By Farah Stockman, Globe Staff
WASHINGTON — The Palestinian power plant bombed by Israeli forces Tuesday is insured by a US government agency, and US officials say they expect American funds to be used to pay for the damage.
The destruction of the 140-megawatt reactor, the only one in the Gaza Strip, threatens to create a humanitarian disaster because the plant supplies electricity to...
We Don't Need no Occupation, We Don't Need no...
Roger Waters challenges Israel to tear down its colonial Wall
Ramallah — Reaffirming his commitment to fighting injustice, the world renowned rock star Roger Waters explicitly challenged Israel to “tear down this wall” and end its occupation to achieve real peace. A day before his concert date, Waters paid a solidarity visit to the occupied Palestinian territory; he publicly endorsed the...