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Blogs, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Monday, November 26, 2012 15:02 - 0 Comments
Blog">A Meeting of Minds: Daniel Craig jets into Camp Bastion Blog
Last weekend, James Bond star Daniel Craig paid a visit to British troops stationed at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, the latest example of leading lights from the cultural world paying homage to “our brave boys” as they ride roughshod over the dignity of the people of Afghanistan, argues Peter Warren.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, November 25, 2012 0:00 - 2 Comments
Analysis">Equal marriage: challenging the ‘redefinition argument’ Analysis
Recent debate in the UK about equal, gay or same-sex marriage centred very significantly on what its legalisation would mean for religious communities’ rights to religious freedom. However, this very focus repeatedly re-entrenched their assumed right to define marriage. How was this curious near-monopoly perpetuated? asks A.L.Shaw.
Film & TV, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, November 24, 2012 0:00 - 3 Comments
Film">Skyfall: A Bond Out of Time Film
Amidst the critical accolades and commercial success, Skyfall, the latest and most successful instalment of the James Bond franchise, unintentionally exposes the political contradictions of a changing era, argues Tony McKenna.
Blogs, Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, November 23, 2012 0:00 - 3 Comments
Blog">A moral course: Alan Dershowitz defends targeted assassinations Blog
Alan Dershowitz's latest attempt to bring his usual “proportionality” to a farcical New York Times “debate” on extra-judicial killings leaves Peter Warren unimpressed.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, November 22, 2012 13:57 - 0 Comments
Interview">Yousef Al-Helou “Attacking the media is not something new to us in Gaza” Interview
Prior to last night's ceasefire, media buildings and personel in Gaza had been tagreted by Israeli airstrikes for four consecutive days. Yesterday, independent journalist Yousef Al-Helou, who had been reporting on the events, spoke from Gaza City to Ceasefire's Alessandra Bajec.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Wednesday, November 21, 2012 0:00 - 5 Comments
Comment">When the Sun Goes Out: Death in Gaza Comment
Tom Walton says Israel's brutal assault on Gaza is a criminal act that brings shame on Western complicity and support.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, November 20, 2012 0:00 - 9 Comments
Analysis">Only real justice, not ephemeral ceasefires, can heal our Palestinian tragedy Analysis
Millions around the world watched in shock as Gaza-based blogger and activist Mohammed Suliman's interview on CNN was abruptly interrupted by an Israeli missile exploding nearby. In an exclusive piece, he reflects on the experience and provides a lucid analysis of the root causes at the heart of the Palestinian tragedy.
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire - Monday, November 19, 2012 16:53 - 4 Comments
Comment">‘Mama, why didn’t we die last time?’ Fear and Dignity in Gaza Comment
In a highly moving piece, acclaimed Palestinian writer and director Ahmed Masoud reflects on the ongoing brutal Western-backed Israeli assault on Gaza. Palestinians are breaking out of their fears, he writes, and would rather live in dignity or not at all.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, November 19, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
Special Report">Egypt’s Constitutional Dilemma Special Report
The finalising of a new constitution has become the most contentious question in Egypt, yet a much needed step for the country to move past the current transitional phase. Alessandra Bajec reports for Ceasefire.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, November 18, 2012 10:24 - 31 Comments
Blog">Did he say it? Misquoting Noam Chomsky on Gaza Blog
A recent quote attributed to Noam Chomsky, on Israel's current assault on Gaza, has been widely circulated over the past few days. Except that it is neither recent nor (entirely) by Chomsky.
