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Mar 15, 2010— Business & Economy
Why boycott Ahava? An interview with Anna

Jewish-American activist for Palestinian human rights and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Anna Baltzer discusses the reasons for boycotting Ahava; Israeli skin products produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.


Feb 21, 2010— Business & Economy
Israel accused of "tax theft"

Israel is being accused of effectively stealing more than $2.5bn in taxes from Palestinian workers. A recent report by an Israeli NGO says money was deducted from the salaries of Palestinians who were working in Israel.


Feb 17, 2010— Business & Economy
Israeli settlement building continues

Israel is continuing to build illegal settlements on Palestinian land, despite a 10-month suspension of new construction announced by the government. Peace Now, an Israeli non-governmental organisation, says work is taking place at more than 30 settlements in the occupied West Bank.


Feb 10, 2010— Business & Economy
Gaza's recycled rubble

Palestinians are finding new ways to rebuild houses destroyed during the war on Gaza a year ago.That's because an Israeli blockade is preventing construction materials from getting into the Strip.


Jan 25, 2010— Business & Economy
Valentine flowers from Gaza

The BBC describes the process by which flowers grown by Palestinians in Gaza are exported to Europe as Israeli products, just in time for Valentine's Day.


Dec 23, 2009— Business & Economy
Israel 'outsourcing' the occupation

Concern is growing among Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as Israel steps up its use of private security contractors to patrol Palestinian territories.


Oct 19, 2009— Business & Economy
West Bank Brewery celebrates success

Taybeh is a Palestinian town deeply rooted in history and cut off by Israel's separation wall, but life under occupation has not stopped them from brewing a prize-winning beer.


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