Tag: BDS

From Global Anti-Imperialism to the Dandelion Fighters, China’s Solidarity with Palestine from 1950 to 2024

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Frontier of global anti-imperialist struggle: China’s perceptions of the Palestinian struggle from 1955 to 1976
China is probably one of few states which flipped its diplomatic stance on the “Palestinian-Israeli conflict” in the most dramatic manner from the 1950s to 1970s. In only 20 years, the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s official foreign policy dramatically changed from almost establishing diplomatic relations with Israel in 1950 to denying any legitimacy of the Israeli state in the 1960s to 1970s. As I aim to demonstrate in this article, the Maoist era, especially from 1955 to 1976, established the foundation of China’s diplomatic support for the Palestinian liberation movement, and this legacy is still one of the main factors guiding China’s official stance on Palestine today.

From Global Anti-Imperialism to the Dandelion Fighters, China’s Solidarity with Palestine from 1950 to 2024

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FMC to investigate Spain’s refusal to handle US freight

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

FMC to investigate Spain’s refusal to handle US freight

Outgoing Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel told Seatrade Maritime News that yesterday’s FMC meeting debate and vote ended in agreement that there should be an investigation into whether Spain’s reticence to handle US cargo involved violations of international agreements.

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Bentzel pointed out that these contracts can be for the carriage of all sorts of cargo, not just weapons, “including humanitarian aid, in support of the Gazan population.”

Previously:

Spain to Block Maersk Ships Bound to Israel After Pressure From Activists

Spain to Block Maersk Ships Bound to Israel After Pressure From Activists

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The Spanish government has announced it will block two ships—Denver and Seletar—operated by shipping giant Maersk and carrying military cargo bound for Israel, from docking at the port of Algeciras. This decision comes just days after the Mask off Maersk campaign released a report exposing the company’s regular use of the Spanish port for transferring cargo that enables the ongoing genocide against Palestinians, despite Spain’s stated arms embargo.

Spain to Block Maersk Ships Bound to Israel After Pressure From Activists

US professor: I was censored, doxed and fired because of Gaza

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

A New York city academic explains why despite this setback, he’ll keep advocating for Palestinians and other oppressed people across the world.

US professor: I was censored, doxed and fired because of Gaza

Israel’s War on American Student Activists

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

For years the Israel on Campus Coalition—a little-known organization with links to Israeli intelligence—has used student informants to spy on pro-Palestinian campus groups.

Israel’s War on American Student Activists (archived)

Looks like those microgrants are for more than just attending pro-Israel protests.

Previously:

Pro-Israel Group Paid Students $250 Each to Attend ‘March for Israel’ Event in DC
Days After Saying ‘Every Jewish Person is a Zionist,’ ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Says Anti-Zionist Jews are a ‘Hate Group’
ADL Director sounds alarm over lack of support for Israel among ‘Gen Z’

‘No More Business As Usual’: 300+ cities Shut It Down For Palestine in Global Day of Action

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)
BreakThrough News

“No more business as usual.”

Protesters in over 300 cities protested in unison against pro-Israel corporations and institutions in a global day of action.

BT’s Kei Pritsker tracked the different protests in NYC and around the world.

The next day of action will be Nov 17, according to the initiating organizations.

‘No More Business As Usual’: 300+ cities Shut It Down For Palestine in Global Day of Action