Tag Archives: Israel

Google Changes 'Palestinian Territories' to 'Palestine'

May 3, 2013, 1:50 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff and Wires
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JERUSALEM (AP) – Google is de facto recognizing a state of Palestine — at least on its local home page in the Palestinian territories. Google spokesman Nathan Tyler said Friday "We're changing the name 'Palestinian territories' to 'Palestine' across our … Continue reading »

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Muni Bus Ads Call Israel's Enemies 'Savages'

August 13, 2012, 2:33 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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If you are out and about in San Francisco, you may have noticed ads on the sides of Muni buses that refer to Israel's enemies as "savages." The ads are raising questions about the kind of advertising public agencies can … Continue reading »

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Video Replay: Interview With Israeli President Shimon Peres at Facebook

March 6, 2012, 9:12 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Israeli President Shimon Peres was at Facebook today as part of a four-day visit to Silicon Valley. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg interviewed the 88-year-old former Prime Minister. Among the topics: Israel as a technology leader. Watch a video replay: Watch … Continue reading »

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Film "Between Two Worlds" Chronicles Vitriolic Israel Debate; Interview w/ Filmmakers; Clips

August 2, 2011, 2:32 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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I once interviewed a normally outspoken media analyst who suddenly went off the record when speaking about people's reactions to the Israeli-Palestinian issue, because who needed the angry emails? In my 15 years covering news online, I have learned that … Continue reading »

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