The Electronic Intifada - Internet & Technology

An Egyptian revolution, unplugged

Aprille Muscara — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:07:27 +0000

WASHINGTON (IPS) - Despite the Hosni Mubarak regime's attempts at muzzling communication and dissent, Egyptians are still managing to get their voices heard and mobilize.

Mubarak regime shuts down Internet in futile attempt to stop protests

Cam McGrath — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:15:46 +0000

CAIRO (IPS) - Twitter was an early casualty. Then Facebook access became spotty. But when the Internet itself went down, Egyptian pro-democracy activists knew their protests were having an effect.

Despite Israeli blockade, innovation thrives in Gaza

Rami Almeghari — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:15:47 +0000

The relentless Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip has squeezed many things, but it hasn't robbed people of their ability and desire to innovate and invent.

Gaza's virtual connection to the rest of the world

Eva Bartlett — Thu, 20 May 2010 05:33:21 +0000

GAZA CITY, occupied Gaza Strip (IPS) - Defiant despite the worst of obstacles, Palestinians continue to seek ways to educate themselves, as well as to feel connected to the outside world.

Palestine's first independent think tank launched

Maureen Clare Murphy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:06:53 +0000

Al-Shabaka

Last week, Al-Shabaka, The Palestinian Policy Network, was launched (www.al-shabaka.org). Al-Shabaka, which means “The Network,” is the first independent strategy and policy-related think tank for Palestinians and by Palestinians.

Institute for Palestine Studies commemorates Nakba on the Web

Maureen Clare Murphy — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:14:47 +0000

Institute for Palestine Studies

The Institute for Palestine Studies (IPS) has created a special on-line resource to commemorate the Nakba (catastrophe) of 1948. “1948: Sixty Years On …” draws on the Institute’s rich archives and its flagship Journal of Palestine Studies to provide wide public access to incisive articles, analyses, memoirs, detailed maps, and chronologies. These materials illuminate the events leading up to and culminating in the establishment of the state of Israel and the beginning of the Palestinian tragedy.

Private TV and radio stations forced to pay massive license fees

Maureen Clare Murphy — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:31:52 +0000

Ma'an News Agency

For the first time since their launch following the establishment of the Palestinian Authority in 1993 during the Oslo process, the private TV and radio stations across the Palestinian territories are at a turning point. The majority of these stations are threatened with closure, following a decision by the ministry of communications and information technology to force these channels to pay large fees to the government, with the threat of backdated payments being demanded also. Directors and owners of these channels were stunned by the decision, considered to be beyond their means.

Middle Eastern-American comedians making Comedy Central's "The Watch List"

Maureen Clare Murphy — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:18:42 +0000

The Watch List

Can an Arab be funny? Can a Muslim tell a joke? Can an Iranian make you laugh? Find out on “The Watch List,” the groundbreaking new comedy show that will be available January 8, 2007 on Comedy Central’s Internet channel Motherload. This edgy comedy show features the country’s top Middle Eastern-American comedians performing stand up and sketch comedy. This is the only place where you can find out if “Arabs are the new blacks,” see a real virgin Palestinian-American Muslim comedian, get a taste of what its like to “fly while Muslim,” and find out if the President of Iran is high.

Still Occupied: Campaign draws attention to Gaza's plight

charlotte — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:16:27 +0000

Al Mezan Center For Human Rights

Calling to the international community to get mobilised and bring the Israeli occupation to an end, Al Mezan Centre for Human Rights has launched an international campaign to demonstrate that the Gaza Strip remains under Israeli effective control despite its claims otherwise. The campaign comes one year after the completion of the Israeli Unilateral Disengagement from Gaza in September 2005. It aims to bring about more effective international public and government involvement in the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) in an effort to repair the consequences of prolonged infringements of international law.

Israel's Foreign Ministry provides Free Internet Tool to online activists

Arjan El Fassed — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:13:51 +0000

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs understands that today's conflicts are won by public opinion. They mobilize pro-Israel activists to be active and voice "Israel's side to the world." A software company has developed The Megaphone desktop tool that sends desktop alerts on key articles on Israel and surveys, online polls where activists could click on the button to support Israel and click alerts to easily voice pro-Israel opinions. This tool helps activists to raise the profile of opinions on Israel. EI's Arjan El Fassed finds this tool also useful for those who would like to see some fair and balanced reports on the Middle East conflict. Pro-human rights and pro-peace activists will find this a useful tool as well.