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Aug 20, 2010— Business & Economy
BDS Boycott Divestment and Sanctions

The BDS movement: boycott, divestment and sanctions used to put pressure on Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinian people and to end the occupation, is rapidly growing around the world. This video examines the economic aspects of BDS. How did BDS evolve? Can it be an effective tool against Israel? Could it hurt innocent people as well? Why BDS is better or worse than other forms of resistance? Shir Hever, economist with the AIC explains the mechanisms and background of the boycott campaign that affects products produced in Israel.


Aug 16, 2010— Business & Economy
Gaza airport destroyed by scavengers

The old international airport of Gaza was once able to handle 700,000 passengers per year and operated 24 hours and 364 days a year, closing only on Yom Kippur. The $86 million airport opened its doors in 1998, but it closed in 2001 after being severely damaged by Israeli military forces. Now hundreds of Palestinians have taken over the old landing strip of the airport, digging up the tarmac, taking away truckloads of stones to sell as construction material. Under Israel's siege only limited amounts of construction materials are allowed in for United Nations projects. So there's a booming black-market. Four years ago a tonne of sand sold for 60 dollars - now it's 600.


Aug 6, 2010— Business & Economy
Economy of the Occupation: BDS Boycott Desinvestment and Sanctions

The BDS movement: boycott, divestment and sanctions used to put pressure on Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinian people and to end the occupation, is rapidly growing around the world. This video examines the economic aspects of BDS. How did BDS evolve? Can it be an effective tool against Israel? Shir Hever, economist with the AIC explains the mechanisms and background of the boycott campaign that affects products produced in Israel.


Jul 9, 2010— Business & Economy
Economy of the Occupation: BDS Boycott Desinvestment and Sanctions

The BDS movement: boycott, divestment and sanctions used to put pressure on Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinian people and to end the occupation, is rapidly growing around the world. This video examines the economic aspects of BDS. How did BDS evolve? Can it be an effective tool against Israel?


Jul 2, 2010— Business & Economy
Israeli siege halts Gaza projects

It's three years since the international community promised Palestinians $7.7 billion at an aid conference in Paris. And on Thursday donors are meeting again. But in Gaza Al Jazeera's found that while the promised money has been delivered to international organizations, Israel's siege has meant it can't be put to use.


Jun 24, 2010— Business & Economy
Gazans unhappy with 'eased' blockade

More than 100 trucks have delivered a cargo of goods no longer banned under the rules of the Israeli blockade. But with the economy there still in ruins, for many the change will not make much difference. Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports from Gaza, has been spending time with Gazan families to find out how much of a difference the recent easing has made.


Apr 13, 2010— Business & Economy
Israel and the OECD

In this interview, economist Shir Hever of the AIC discusses the problem with Israel possibly joining the OECD.


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