The Electronic Intifada - Contrary to the heavily-hyped image according to which the policy output of Finland is even-handed and neutral in the Israel/Palestine conflict, Finland is actually a major arms trading partner with Israel. Recent reports by the Committee of 100 in Finland, Amnesty International, as well as an article in Finland's biggest newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, all revealed Finland's deeply troubling attitude towards the actions of the State of Israel.
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Below: PACBI Statement: "British academic union deals one more blow to business-as-usual with the Israeli academy" BRICUP Statement "UCU Congress endorses boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel despite legal warning" The full text of all the motions, except for late motions and late amendments, can be read here British academic union deals one more blow to business-as-usual with the Israeli academy 27 May 2007
Once again, the membership of the University and College Union (UCU) has not let Palestinians down. The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) salutes our British colleagues for their steadfast and principled support for the cause of justice and peace in Palestine and for adopting, at the UCU’s annual congress on 27 May 2009, significant steps in the direction of applying effective pressure on Israel and holding it accountable for its colonial and apartheid policies which violate international law and fundamental human rights.
Once again, the membership of the University and College Union (UCU) has not let Palestinians down. The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) salutes our British colleagues for their steadfast and principled support for the cause of justice and peace in Palestine and for adopting, at the UCU’s annual congress on 27 May 2009, significant steps in the direction of applying effective pressure on Israel and holding it accountable for its colonial and apartheid policies which violate international law and fundamental human rights.
Globes - Russia recently announced that it was suspending the sale of combat aircraft to Syria. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is speeding up delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia after the Russian government announced last week that it was suspending the sale of its Mig 31 fighter aircraft to Syria.
Globes - The contract is worth nearly NIS 300 million over three years. Israel Military Industries Ltd. (IMI) subsidiary Ashot Ashkelon Industries Ltd. (TASE: ASHO) has signed a three-year contract with the Ministry of Defense for the manufacture and delivery of systems for armored fighting vehicles.
The Israeli chamber of commerce in Vienna (Austria) have got the permission, for the opening of the «Tel Aviv Beach » from the Mayor of Vienna (Häupl, socialist) on the Viennese Donaukanal (right bank) to honor the 100 years of Tel Aviv this year. On the 10th of May the beach has been opened to the public. In strong protest against this obscene « Tel Aviv Beach » all pro Palestinian organisations (Women in black, the anti-imperialist movement, the Austrian -Arab associations, moslem organisations,) together opened the «Gaza Beach » on the left bank of the Donaukanal.
The Israeli chamber of commerce in Vienna (Austria) have got the permission, for the opening of the «Tel Aviv Beach » from the Mayor of Vienna (Häupl, socialist) on the Viennese Donaukanal (right bank) to honor the 100 years of Tel Aviv this year. On the 10th of May the beach has been opened to the public. In strong protest against this obscene « Tel Aviv Beach » all pro Palestinian organisations (Women in black, the anti-imperialist movement, the Austrian -Arab associations, moslem organisations,) together opened the «Gaza Beach » on the left bank of the Donaukanal.
Palestine Solidarity Campaign - UK Release Israeli tourism ads are being removed from the tube, following massive pressure and complaints. Late last week, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign started to receive information from members about adverts that they had seen on the London Underground. The adverts by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism and ThinkIsrael included a map that included the West Bank, Gaza Strip and the Golan Heights .
BDS Campaign targeting MEC's ties to Israeli Apartheid Continues - On April 30th, members of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) brought a resolution to the Co-op’s Annual General meeting calling for MEC to halt business ties with Israel.
Defense Industry Daily - In April 2005, Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and Elbit Systems won an contract to supply medium endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Turkish military. Turkey’s local industry would provide sub-systems and services amounting to 30% of the contract.
[Globes] - The company will supply 12.7mm remote controlled weapon stations for jeeps. Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE: ESLT) has won a €25 million contract from the Austrian Army for the company's new 12.7mm unmanned electrically remote controlled weapon stations. Deliveries will be made over the next four years. This is Elbit Systems' third international contract within a week.