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The aspiration of the Media Review Network is to dispel the myths and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims and to foster bridges of understanding among the diverse people of our country. The Media Review Network believes that Muslim perspectives on issues impacting on South Africans are a prerequisite to a better appreciation of Islam.

We will not be citizens of a fascist state purporting to be Isarael

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“We will not be citizens of a fascist state purporting to be Israel” say hundreds of Israeli academics and public figures

(source: gush-shalom.org)

A protest rally against the government’s “Loyalty Oath Bill” was held outside the Tel Aviv house. There Ben-Gurion read the 1948 the Declaration of Independence. There, today, the “Declaration of Independence from Fascism” was signed.

“We are citizens of the Israel which was depicted in the Declaration of Independence, a peace-seeking country based on the principles of equality and civil liberties. We do not intend to be the citizens of a state purporting to be Israel which stops being democratic and enbarks on becoming a fascist state,” proclaimed intellectuals, public figures, and Israel Prize laureates who gathered this afternoon for a protest rally against the “Loyalty Oath Bill” approved by the government. A protest rally was held on Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard, in front of the museum building where David Ben Gurion had read the Declaration of Independence in 1948.

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Media review network honoured

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By Bibi Ayesha Laher – Media Liaison, Media Review Network

At Saturday night’s Al Quds Banquet, the Media Review Network (MRN) was honoured by being granted the “shuhada” award in recognition of efforts to lift the siege on Gaza!

The award was presented at Al Quds Foundation’s annual fundraising dinner held in Lenasia.

Key note speaker Sheik Igsaan Hendriks, who also heads the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), lauded the MRN for its sterling media advocacy in defence of human rights. He also said that the partnership forged between MJC’s media desk and MRN is a significant strategic alliance highly valued by them.

Before calling on MRN’s Iqbal Jassat to receive the award, he was asked to address the capacity audience.

In his brief talk, Jassat stressed the need for broader civil society participation in solidarity activities for oppressed people. With reference to Palestine, he pointed out that Apartheid Israel’s ideological root embedded in racist Zionism was floundering.

“’Hasbara’ or propaganda relied upon by Israel to bluff the world is experiencing major structural cracks. This is due to the fact that myths invented by Zionists are not sustainable in the face of Palestinian resistance and global solidarity”, said Jassat.

MJC’s secretary –general, Molana Abdul Khaliq Ally who presided at the function expressed gratitude for the support by residents of Lenasia, Ennerdale, Eldorado Park and surrounding areas.

 

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Application for prosecution of Isarael by ihh Turkey

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By Ibrahim Vawda – Media Review Network

Application for prosecution of Israel at the International Criminal Court (ICC) by The Foundation for Human Rights & Freedoms & Human Rights Relief (IHH) Turkey

On the 14th October 2010, an application will be submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, by the IHH Turkey, to prosecute Israel for its attack on the Mavi Marmara, the ship carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza.

A media briefing will be held after the submission, at the ICC, at 10:30am, to which the Media has been invited.

 

The Media Review Network supports this initiative by the IHH Turkey. We also advocate democracy and freedom for all the oppressed peoples of the world. Since the world is experiencing a “freedom recession”, we urge all South Africans to support any movement which endeavours to protect civil liberties and political rights.

Vist http://www.ihh.org.tr/anasayfa/en/
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Extreme right racist militia active

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An extreme right racist militia is active in Carmiel, supported by the municipality & with the approval of the police

 

(source: Gush-Shalom.org)

In a letter to the Attorney General, the Gush Shalom movement asks to disband immediately the so-called “City Guard” at Carmiel in the Galilee, which is actually a racist extreme right militia, and to launch an investigation against Deputy Mayor Oren Milstein who founded this body, as well as against police officials who helped in its establishment and operation.

The “City Guard” includes about 150 “volunteers” who turn up daily from 20.00 to 24.00 at the entrances to Carmiel and “check” incomers. The official site of the Carmiel Municipality defines the City Guard’s objectives as “increasing awareness, prevention of crime, apprehending drunk drivers, searching for drugs” and other legitimate and praiseworthy aims. However, Carmiel Deputy Mayor Oren Milstein, who was elected to the municipal council on the basis of a fiery anti-Arab campaign, candidly revealed the City Guard’s true aims.

Milstein has recently published an interview in the extreme right-wing publication “Be’Sheva”, where he said: “Carmiel is a Jewish city, plain and simple. It was founded for the purpose of Judaizing the Galilee. In my opinion it is not proper for Arab families to live here. In recent years, there are attempts by our [Arab] neighbors in the Western Galilee villages to migrate into Carmiel, and we must not ignore this phenomenon. “

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