Sep 11, 2018

#LovePalestine The Bill Press Show - September 11, 2018

Bill and Peter talk about Palestine today.

Trying to tell everyone about the dogs of Palestine.

Do you have any ideas about getting the word out on this important issue.

The dogs could really use a helping hand.....there are so many of them that are on their own.

https://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/saving-dogs-in-palestine-by-diana-babish.html

https://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/cycling-countryside-of-palestine.html

#LovePalestine

Sep 7, 2018

The Bill Press Show - September 7, 2018

Deputy Editor at CQ Roll Jason Dick (FRIEND OF BILL) @jasonjdick talks White House intrigue with Bill. Will John LeCarre give us any clues about what is really going on with the anon op ed in the NYT.

Good show today.

Aug 30, 2018

Saving Dogs in Palestine by Diana Babish

I share with you our daily work for saving dogs in Bethlehem, Palestine . The situation of stray animals in the West Bank is dramatic and most people don't respect their life at all there. Animals are victims of unbelievable cruelty and tortures. Additionally the municipality wants to close our shelter. Despite of challenges we keep on working for saving as many dogs and animals as possible. At the moment we need adoptions, money and simply, food. #shelter #bethlehemshelter #bethlehem #palestine #adoptdontshop #adoptme #adoptdogs #adoptstrays #adoptiondays #dogs #straydogs #animals #foster #foreverhomes #donate #donations #pleasehelp #pleaseshare

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Aug 27, 2018

The Bill Press Show - August 27, 2018

Aug 25, 2018

Cycling The Countryside of Palestine

Go To Palestine--Ride a Bike--Get a Dog

#LovePalestine

There is a van carrying extra bikes and plenty of water and one can ride at any time.
Some went on the tour for biking--there are some steep hills---and part of our group
went on the trip for religious, political or history reasons. My thing--the food is delicious
and I loved seeing the beautiful resorts, The Jordan river and The Dead Sea, etc. We
joined another bike group and toured the streets of Jericho along with the kids from a
local school. Just couldn't stand not seeing the issues of the Middle East for myself and
this was a perfect way to do it.

The terrain reminds me of Julian with Olive groves and almond orchards instead of apples.
We also visited the Taybeh brewery. The Banksy Museum and The Walled Off hotel in Bethlehem
is an eye opener. the next trip is in Sept. George is in Italy and he loves to answers questions.
The trip is also through the Siraj Center in Bethlehem. And by the way can you please stop
at the animal shelter of Diana George Babish in Bethlehem and bring home a dog as you
get ready to head out. I have a ton of pictures and here is a post from George
......http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/be-pal-of-mine-in-palestine-bike_8.html

George is an excellent source of information as he has been teaching in Palestine for several years.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rrUgkVm3DoMT9mph2

Touring the Roman Ruins in Sebastia

Check out bikepalestine.com for more info....United has a non-stop to Tel Aviv from San Francisco.

Chloe Louise

San Diego

e-mail chloe.louise.langendorf.louis@gmail.com

316-347-9710

Nablus Shops

Learning the history of Nablus with a local guide.

Aug 24, 2018

Go To Palestine--Ride a Bike--Get a Dog #LovePalestine

Go To Palestine--Ride a Bike--Get a Dog

#LovePalestine

Just wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming bike trip to Palestine.

I have been on it two times and it is a unique way to experience the Holy Land
and meet the very friendly folks of Palestine.

George Snow runs the 8 day trip two times a year and he has a special ability
to make everyone feel included regardless of their skills on a bike.

There is a van carrying extra bikes and plenty of water and one can ride at any time.

Some went on the tour for biking--there are some steep hills---and part of our group
went on the trip for religious, political or history reasons. My thing--the food is delicious
and I loved seeing the beautiful resorts, The Jordan river and The Dead Sea, etc.

We joined another bike group and toured the streets of Jericho along with the kids from
a local school.

I could not stand not seeing the issues of the Middle East for myself and this was a
perfect way to do it.

The terrain reminds me of Julian with Olive groves and almond orchards instead of apples.

We also visited the Taybeh brewery.

The Banksy Museum and The Walled Off hotel in Bethlehem is an eye opener.

The next trip is in Sept. George is in Italy and he loves to answers questions.

The trip is also through the Siraj Center in Bethlehem.

And by the way can you please stop at the animal shelter of Diana George Babish
in Bethlehem and bring home a dog as you get ready to head out.

I have a ton of pictures and here is a post from George......
http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/be-pal-of-mine-in-palestine-bike_8.html

George is an excellent source of information as he has been teaching in Palestine for several years.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rrUgkVm3DoMT9mph2

Check out bikepalestine.com for more info....United has a non-stop to Tel Aviv from San Francisco.

Sherry McDowell

San Diego

e-mail chloe.louise.langendorf.louis@gmail.com

316-347-9710

The Bill Press Show - August 24, 2018

Aug 8, 2018

Be a Pal of Mine in Palestine--Bike Palestine

Oh give me land, lots of land under starry skies above. Don't fence me in

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Be a Pal of Mine in Palestine

OK. Let’s think about the next Bike Palestine tour starting 30^th September. It will take the usual route from Jenin to Hebron then finally to Jerusalem. Two difficult days (the support bus is at hand for those sneaky hills) and 4 delightful days including a walk across the Jerusalem Wilderness. I have it mind that we should visit the new Turkish Bath in Nablus and the new aquarium in Ramallah which I was reading about today. So much to see in so little time. If we can’t get to see everything in the official tour then consider visiting (in your own time) the splendid Yasser Arafat museum in Ramallah and the new Museum of Palestine in Birzeit.
Presently I have 5 riders signed up and, as ever, I need 8 to break even. So hopefully a few of you reading this newsletter will decide that this is the time you will actually join me.
Last May we had a very successful tour. Our regular Sharon, from California, was with us. We joined forces with the Amos Centre to organise a cycle trip around Jericho with local kids and cyclists. Great fun and widely reported.
I’ve been running this tour for almost 10 years. In that time our riders have been a truly international bunch. Europeans, Americans, Africans and Australasians. Christians, Jews and atheists. They came because they were curious and wanted to see for themselves. Yes; it’s a hard life in Palestine- but the people are so delighted to see you. That you consider sharing their experience, in my opinion, lifts their spirits. So, be a ‘Pal of Mine’ and join me at the end of September. Details, and a booking form, to be found at the Bike Palestine site. www.bikepalestine.com

George Snow

Aug 6, 2018

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Jul 13, 2018

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Ireland Draws Israel's Ire With Legislation To Ban Imports From West Bank Settlements by Dominic Dudley for Forbes #LovePalestine

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Ireland Draws Israel's Ire With Legislation To Ban Imports From West Bank Settlements

Dominic DudleyContributori

Jul 13, 2018, 07:02am 508 views

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The Israeli government has condemned a move by Irish parliamentarians to ban trade between Ireland and Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which are deemed illegal under international law by most countries.

The Seanad, the upper house of the Irish parliament, voted on July 11 by 25 votes to 20 to support a bill that would ban the import of goods or services from West Bank settlements. The legislation – the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018 – still has to go through the lower house of parliament, the Dáil, before it can become law. However, while the Irish governing party Fine Gael has officially opposed the bill, it does not have a majority in either chamber. As a result, if the parties which supported the bill in the Seanad also do so in the Dáil then the bill would pass.

Independent senator Frances Black, one of seven senators to sponsor the bill in the Seanad, welcomed the result, writing on Twitter: “This is a first step but an important one. Today we state strongly: Ireland will always stand for int humanitarian law, justice & human rights.”

Construction workers install mobile homes in Amichai, the first new Israeli government-sanctioned settlement built in the Palestinian territories in some 25 years, mear the settlement of Shiloh, between the Palestinian cities of Ramallah and Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on February 21, 2018. (Photo: AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP/Getty Images)

However, the passage of the bill through the Seanad set off a round of condemnation from the Israeli government.

The Irish ambassador to Israel, Alison Kelly, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MFA) to be told of the Israeli government’s opposition to the legislation.

In a statement issued on July 11, a spokesperson for Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the Seanad’s vote as giving support to “a populist, dangerous and extremist anti-Israel boycott initiative” which would have “a negative impact on the diplomatic process in the Middle East” and would harm the livelihoods of Palestinians who work in Israeli facilities targetted by the bill.

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The statement went on to say that Israel “will consider its response in accordance with developments regarding this legislation”, suggesting that there may be more concrete measures if the bill becomes law.

Some senior figures have already gone further though. Defense minister Avigdor Lieberman has called for Israel to close its embassy in Dublin, tweeting that “There is no point in summoning the Irish ambassador to Israel for a ‘reprimand’. With the oppressors of Israel there is nothing to argue with. Israel should immediately close the embassy in Dublin. We will not turn the other cheek to those who boycott us.”

One concern of the Israeli authorities appears to be that the Irish legislation will set give a boost to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which campaigns to isolate the Israeli economy because of the Israeli government’s promotion of settlements in the West Bank, the treatment of Palestinians and other issues.

It could also set an example that other countries around Europe might follow, something which chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat noted in his comments welcoming the Seanad vote “This courageous step builds on the historic ties between Ireland and Palestine, as well as it shows the way forward for the rest of the European Union,” he said.

Dominic Dudley is a freelance journalist with almost two decades' experience in reporting on business, economic and political stories in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.

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