Romney, economic realities and one Palestinian’s story
Kristin Szremski quotes Samer Abdelnour, Board Secretary of Al-Shabaka: “In addition to funding a distorted Palestinian political system, the aid industry directly removes from Israel the burden of responsibility for the destruction of Palestinian lives, livelihood and infrastructure.”
Egypt’s Morsi begins ‘new era’ with Palestinians
To the chagrin of some Palestinians, especially in Gaza, the new [Egyptian] president has taken a more cautious stance to opening up trade with the Palestinian enclave … Nobody is certain what Mr. Morsi will do, said Nadia Hijab, the director of Al-Shabaka, a network of Palestinian policy experts. “Will Morsi and the Brothers help to lift the siege on Gaza – which makes life a misery for the Palestinians of Gaza – or have the power to do so?”
Israel Divestment Campaigns Gain Momentum in U.S.
“’In the long-running Palestinian quest for human rights, it is important not to stop at individual victories or defeats … but to track long term trends,’ said Nadia Hijab.”
The Palestinians’ Statehood Dilemma
Al-Shabaka Policy Advisor Victor Kattan quoted in Time on the Palestinian Authority’s attempt to become a UN member state.
