| The voices coming out of the Middle East are from those yelling the loudest which usually means those at the extremes. Terrible things are happening there but our newstainment agencies don't help much. Here are a couple of sites that try to get the true stories out.
shou?
A new blog by a journalist in the Netherlands with a special interest in Mid-eastern affairs.
But, reading your weblog, your columns, I do get the impression that you are anti-Israel.
I am trying to be fair to all parties in conflicts, including the conflicts in the Middle East. When you tell me exactly where and how (in a weblog post, column, any other text I wrote) you think I am not fair to a party, I will answer you. I am open for discussion and am ready to scrutinize what I wrote. Again: I am trying to be fair to all parties. When I am particularly critical of one party, that does not mean I favour the other party.
thanks to wood s lot
B'TSELEM
About B'Tselem
B'TSELEM - The Israeli Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories was established in 1989 by a group of prominent academics, attorneys, journalists, and Knesset members. It endeavors to document and educate the Israeli public and policymakers about human rights violations in the Occupied Territories, combat the phenomenon of denial prevalent among the Israeli public, and help create a human rights culture in Israel.
Unfortunately, the site uses frames and is driven by a database which makes it impossible to link within this site. There are many reports that explain what is happening in the occupied territories. In the lower left corner of the home page is a pull down menu labeled "Subjects". Check out the report on "Settlements". The settlements seem to be at the heart of the Palestinians' position.
The establishment of permanent civilian settlements contravenes international humanitarian law, which prohibits an occupying power from transferring population from its territory into territory it occupies, and from performing any act in occupied territory that is not intended to meet its military needs or benefit the local population. In addition, international law prohibits permanent changes not intended for the benefit of the local population. In their settlement policy, the various Israeli governments have violated international law and, in particular, international agreements to which Israel is a party.
thanks to shou?
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