Mitt Romney claimed in his trip to Israel that Palestinians aren't getting ahead because of their culture. Three videos from UNRWA show how one side of the Occupation, the Wall, holds Palestinians back.
Maher Abu Rmeileh, a Palestinian from East Jerusalem, has qualified for the Olympics in Judo & will represent Palestine, though the Occupation has thrown up roadblocks.
Demos took place in Nabi Saleh last Thursday & Friday.
Bassam Abu Muelieq of Gaza tells how his son was shot dead by the IDF when he tried to sneak into Israel to seek a better life.
A NGO has provided funds for West Bank Palestinian women to refurbish a kindergarten.
Last Saturday Israelis & African refugees protest in Tel Aviv against racism & government policy.
Religious Jews gathered at the Western Wall to mark Tisha Be'av, the date set to mourn the destruction of both the First and Second Temples.
Defense Secretary Panetta goes to Israel to pressure them not to attack Iran. Meanwhile, Richard Silverstein at his site has posted the story of how Defense Minister Ehud Barak censored the Israeli press from reporting that Chief of Staff Benny Gantz criticized any attack on Iran.
Gareth Porter on The Real News gives his take on the Bulgaria bombing & Israel's and Iran's reactions.