Facebook briefly suspended accounts of Palestinian journalists

Last week, seven Palestinian editors from two different publications reported that they had been locked out of their personal Facebook accounts without notice or reason. The social giant told The Electronic Intifada that it was accidental and restore...

Families of terror victims in Israel sue Facebook for $1 billion

The families of five Israeli and US citizens killed by Palestinian attacks on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the West Bank are suing Facebook for $1 billion in damages, Reuters reports today. In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim the social network "played...

Activists claim break in Palestine Wall on eve of Berlin Wall anniversary is a symbolic gesture


While one wall crumbled 25 years ago, another remains up and separates Palestine from Israel. In a moment of Berlin solidarity and symbolism, Palestinians dug a hole in Israel's separation wall.Al...

White House evacuated after Breach of Security by Man


A loner had the guts to jump over the fence surrounding the White House lawns and nearly make his way to the front doorway before he was caught and immobilized by security personnel. It was a...

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem Facing Hollywood Backlash from Gaza Stance.


Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem have started to face a backlash from Hollywood over their recent criticism of Israel's offensive in Gaza.The pair signed an open letter along with dozens of other...

Jerusalem riot leaves several Palestinians wounded


A riot ensued in Jerusalem on Wednesday this week after visitors entered the religious compound known to the Jews as the Temple Mount, the holiest place in Judaism.The compound is also the third...

Israel: Pushing the Arabs into the Tech Sector


Long sidelined, Arabs see increasing efforts to include them in Israel's tech sector JERUSALEM (AP) — Ibrahim Sana worked for a global tech company, then broke off to start his own venture. Last year...