The BBC seems to think it needs permission from Israel to broadcast a simple charity appeal for Gaza. Read more about BBC agrees to air Gaza charity appeal after getting Israel's permission 

Senator David Norris, a former presidential candidate, also called for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador from Dublin. Meanwhile, UK deputy prime minister backs arms embargo. Read more about Watch: Irish senator condemns Gaza massacre, “Nazi talk” by Israelis  

At forum of indigenous peoples in Chiapas, Comandante Tacho reiterated Zapatista solidarity with Palestinians. Read more about Zapatistas condemn Israel's "war of extermination" against Palestinians 

The executive council of the National Union of Students issued “a powerful united statement” in solidarity with Palestine Monday. Read more about UK's student union condemns Israel, calls for boycott 

A direct action group has shut down an Israeli subsidiary, saying they intend to stay there as long as possible. Read more about UK activists shut factory, demand Israel arms embargo 

Delegation head of supposedly neutral organization to speak alongside wanted Israeli war criminal. Read more about Why is Red Cross co-sponsoring event with Israeli war think tank? 

This afternoon I spoke with Karen Danczak Lyons, director of the Evanston Public Library, who confirmed that my 11 August reading has been reinstated. Read more about My reading at Evanston Public Library has been reinstated