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Items by Lama Khater
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The consequences of passing the e-crimes law
The new law has a misleading name: 'electronic crimes' is not a reference to blackmail and identity theft or publishing and promoting pornography. It is a means to allow the PA to violate people’s privacy as much as it wants...
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The PA’s blocking of media sites
The bells of hatred rang in Riyadh and Abu-Dhabi and its echoes were heard in the land that is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Yes, the echoes were heard in the West Bank, where the various branches of power are being tested. The PA is exercising its power and...
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Basel’s story: the manner of his death reflected his life
From his will, that has been circulated since his death, one can get to know the martyr Basel Al-Araj. It epitomised his clarity, simplicity, and depth of his determination. However, there are some questions left behind by the death of Basel Al-Araj that are unresolved. In Basel’s case, questions...
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Two faces to the settlements
The Knesset recently passed a law allowing for expansion of settlement blocks, without any international interference, on land privately owned by Palestinians. What this means is that any house that was built by Israeli settlers in the West Bank or in Jerusalem will be protected under Israeli law. Therefore...