News and Analysis (5/29-30/10)

As Israel prepares to use force against another humanitarian aid effort to Gaza, some Israelis complain the blockade “has done little to speed the release of Shalit or weaken Hamas’ grip on power”:

• Gaza Aid Flotilla Anticipates High-Seas Standoff with Israel (LA Times)

Serious allegations of abuse, including sexual abuse surround the 340 children still in Israeli jails:

• Israel Faces Child Abuse Claims (Al Jazeera)

Seemingly oblivious to the factors necessary for a sound currency:

• Palestinian Officials Think About Replacing Israeli Shekel with Palestine Pound (Washington Post)

“Members of the Ahmadi sect were officially declared non-Muslims in 1974 and are the generally the most persecuted of Pakistan’s minority groups”:

• Why Taliban Attacks Two Muslim-Minority Mosques in Pakistan (Christian Science Monitor)

Although the investigation demonstrates progress citing “inaccurate and unprofessional” reporting on behalf of the drone operators, little is mentioned about specific techniques to prevent further civilian causalities:

• Operators of Drones Are Faulted in Afghan Deaths (NY Times)

“It’s a seed of peace…. We believe that this is significant step in the Muslim community to counteract the hate and fanaticism in the minority of the community” – board member Rob Townley:

• NY Community Board Approves Plan for Ground Zero Mosque (AP / The Institute)

Imran

Minaret of Freedom Institute Program Assistant