Palestine 2011 on International Solidarity Day & Egyptian Elections Unravelled

Yesterday was International Solidarity with Palestine Day, how did Palestinians mark their snatched spotlight from the Egyptian elections; A complicated electoral system made some sense of; The Egyptian sense of humor comes out trumps again; And voices against Bashar al-Assad back-pedal on former support.

International Solidarity with Palestine Day, 2011. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

Kawther Salam [2]

The Story Of Palestine, Video

"In 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (resolution 32/40 B). On that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II))"

Live From Occupied Palestine Blog [3]

Dear friends

"Two Schools in Nablus: 6 remarkable films about Palestinian students, teachers and education under occupation!"

The Arabist [4]

ELECTORAL CHOICES

"To give you an idea of how complicated the voting process is because of the mixed system used — 1/3 individual candidaies with two seats per district (one each for professional and worker/peasant) and 2/3 for party lists — here are pictures of the ballots being used for a central Cairo district (the pictures were taken inside the polling station on Port Said St, Sayeda Zeinab district)."

Brick in the Head [5]

Egyptian Humor vs. Tyranny

"The brave people of Egypt in the past few months have proven, once and for all, that they have the best sense of humor among Arabs."

Waleg [6]

Asalah Attacks Bashar Al Assad

"Around a month ago, Asalah said in a press conference that she supports the Syrian revolution, but has nothing against the Syrian president, Bashar Al Assad."

Gaza Solidarity [7]

Gaza asks Turkey for assistance in rebuilding some of 34 mosques destroyed in last Israeli war

"The administration of Gaza City has requested assistance from Turkey in the construction of several mosques needed after many were destroyed or severely damaged in the 2008-2009 Gaza War, the Anatolia news agency reported Monday."

Annie's New Letters [8]

Project Peace on Earth: An iconic peace message from young Palestinians

Nude Israelis aren't the only artistic feat to emerge from the Holy Land: "Hundreds of students from United Nations schools near Jericho have created a massive aerial image of the dove of peace in conjunction with the world-renowned artist, John Quigley. Directed by Quigley, who has created mass aerial images from large groups of people for over a quarter of a century, they gathered in the dove formation at the foot of the Mount of Temptation in Jericho, reputed to be the oldest and lowest city on earth."