The War Around Us is produced and directed by Abdallah Omeish who also co-directed Occupation 101.
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The War Around Us is produced and directed by Abdallah Omeish who also co-directed Occupation 101.
A confession: I am reminded of the Hunger Games trilogy when watching this clip – or rather, when I am reading Suzanne Collins’ futuristic dystopia written for young adults, in which the totalitarian Capitol of the fictional nation Panem, with its brutal force of ‘peacekeepers’, exacts revenge on the rebellious, impoverished and isolated districts from which no civilian can escape or seek help, I could not stop thinking of besieged Gaza. Laugh at me if you must ;)
thanks adam, this was completely off my radar. if it’s as good as occupation 101..well, that is a fantastic movie.
Israel blocked international journalist from witnessing and reporting what was happening during Cast Lead. Good example for Syria etc. Block journalist from reporting. Except more has gotten out about the brutality in Syria than got out during Israel’s brutal and deadly invasion of Gaza
The week before the inauguration I had the opportunity to attend the panel discussion at the Brookings Institute on the Gaza. I was able to mention and bring attention to Israel blocking journalist from reporting about Cast Lead
My question is at the end of the question and answer period (Kathleen Galt)
http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/events/2009/0114_gaza/0114_gaza.pdf
They did address my Israel not allowing journalist question. But no one touched the illegal settlements and illegal wall (part on Palestinian lands) question.
So I went up and asked Mr. Wrigley from the UN after the panel discussion and question and answer period ended. I asked him how important it was for Americans to understand why Hamas is launching rockets into Israel. His answer was lengthy but basically “yes” it is “critically” important for Americans to understand. He went onto say that they have “legitimate” reasons for their anger and rockets. But that using rockets is “inexcusable” Just as “inexcusable” as Israel continuing to occupy Palestinian lands.