This week on Crossing The Line, Israel continues its policy of ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and barring internationals from documenting Israeli human rights violations, Sam Bahour will join us to talk more about this ongoing policy.

Then, a Palestinian mother of seven dies at the border as yet another casualty of Israel's border closure of the Gaza Strip, where more than a dozen critically ill patients have died as a result of collective punishment. Electronic Intifada frequent contributor and Crossing The Line correspondent, Rami Almeghari will speak more on this story.

Plus, masked Palestinian resistance fighters take over a classroom in Gaza, but they haven't  come to violate international laws, they've come to learn about them, Iyad Nasr - spokesperson for the International Committee of The Red Cross will join us to explain.

Then later in the podcast The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of the Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, it is called "Shiva" a traditional seven-day period of mourning which follows a Jewish funeral, but have supporters of the state of Israel been sitting Shiva in order to continue violations of basic Palestinian human rights? Our first guest, peace activist and psychotherapist, Rita Corriel will help answer this question.

Also this week, gasoline supplies have been cut - as well as baby formula, and flour withheld - to the Gaza Strip by the Israeli Occupation Forces, we'll speak to journalist Mohammed Omer about this latest form of collective punishment and its impact on the population.

Then we get an update from our special correspondent - Caoimhe Butterly - about the current situation in the Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr al-Bared and finally The Occupation's Impact compiled by members of the podcast collective.

This week on Crossing The Line, there are 10,000 Palestinians that live inside Israel, but those I speak of are not Palestinian Israelis residing in '48, these Palestinians live inside Israeli prisons; men, women, and children, many held without charge, denied access to lawyers or family, and some reporting being tortured at the hands of their jailers. Today we'll speak to Lisa Hajjar an advocate and law professor about Israel's dubious record of torture and the Israeli prison system towards Palestinians.

Also this week, we'll speak to a Palestinian human rights activist living in Gaza who spent 15 years of his life inside an Israeli jail. On this week's show, he'll share his own experiences of incarceration.

Then later in the podcast, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, they reside in North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, The Far East and Israel. They are doctors, lawyers, teachers, artists and politicians; Arab, Black and of Armenian descent and they are all Palestinian refugees - seven million strong and longing to go home.

Today our guests, Adam Shapiro of The International Solidarity Movement and Diana Buttu, spokesperson for the Palestinian Liberation Organization talk about the plight of Palestinian refugees and the right of return, then later in the podcast The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, after three months of fighting, scores injured and killed, and an infrastructure in tatters, residents of the Palestinian camp of Nahr al-Bared are beginning to return home, but what are they returning home to?

We'll speak to Caoimhe Butterly concerning the return of the displaced home owners.

Also this week, more residents from the Gaza Strip are left stranded at the Egyptian/Rafah crossing trying to get home, while others are refused entry into the West Bank, Israel, Egypt, and Jordan for urgent medical treatment; with the continued siege imposed by the quartet, tensions between supporters of Hamas and Fatah, and the ongoing killings by the Israeli Occupation Forces, how is life for the residents on the ground? We'll talk with Mohammed Omer a Palestinian journalist and resident of Rafah refugee camp about the situation.

Then later in the podcast, The War's Toll, compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, we continue with part two of Jerome McDonald's interview with professors John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt concerning their controversial paper on the pro-Zionist lobby, AIPAC.

Also this week, Mumia abu-Jamal shares a commentary on Iran; wars and rumors of wars. And - as always - The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent news Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, since 1967 all US presidential administrations have let Israel do as it wishes, but has there ever been a time when the US government has taken a stand against the Jewish State? Nadia Hijab, senior fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies joins us to discuss the topic.

Also this week, they have written one of the most controversial paper's on the powerful pro-Israeli lobby group AIPAC, and with it's publication in The London Review of Books, the backlash from Zionist circles has been unrelenting. Today in part one of a two-part interview we'll listen to an interview with John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt.

Then later in the podcast, The Stand Independent News Service's own, Scott Burgwin presents The War's Toll.

This week on Crossing The Line, the Israeli Occupation Forces carried out more extra-judicial assassinations in the Gaza Strip killing at least 11 Palestinians in a 24 hour period last week, and Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is threatening to re-invade Gaza after Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert labeled Gaza a "hostile entity." We'll speak with Palestinian journalist Rami Almeghari about the current situation on the ground.

Also this week, with this new label attached to the Strip what does this mean for the more than 200,000 school children who just began school in the past month, as well as the fate of university students? We'll hear from Dr. George Bisharat, professor of law at Hastings College about educational realities for not only children and young adults in Gaza, but also in the West Bank.

Then later in the podcast a commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal, and - as always - The War's Toll, compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of the Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, we continue with part two of our conversation with Joel Kovel, author, scholar, and lecturer, about Zionism and it\'s tragic legacy. Also this week, he is considered one of the best young sportswriters of his time. Today award-winning journalist Dave Zirin talks about his latest book and the issue of sport in the Israel/Palestine debate.

Then later in the podcast Mumia abu-Jamal speaks about Blackwater USA and - as always - The War\'s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, author, scholar and lecturer Joel Kovel speaks about his newest book that addresses the issue of Zionism, it's foundation, it's dangers, and the need to overcome it in order to bring about a one-state solution in Israel/Palestine. Today we'll bring you part one of a two-part interview.

Also this week, Frank Lamb, Director of Americans for Middle East Peace and senior fellow at The Institute for Middle East Policy Dialogue, speaks about the current situation of Sabra/Shatila 25 years after the horrible massacre that left at least 1,700 Palestinians dead.

Then later in the podcast a commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal.

This week on Crossing The Line, after two long years the village of Bil'in received a small victory from the Israeli High Court, the apartheid wall that was scheduled to run through most of the town's land will be rerouted.

This change came as a result of the constant protest of the village's residents, Israeli and international activists using non-violent means. But can non-violence work on the whole of the occupation? We'll speak to Huwaida Arraf a Palestinian American attorney and activist about non-violence it's history and effectiveness in Palestine.

Also this week, the siege that raged on for over 90 days in the Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr al-Bared has come to and end, but what's next for the residents; can they return home; will the camp be rebuilt? We'll speak to Caoimhe Butterly a journalist and activist who has been at the forefront of assisting the residents since the beginning of the conflict.

Then later in the podcast, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, Bill and Kathy Christinson, formally of the CIA, talk about the recent leaking of a document that makes mention of final boundaries for a Palestinian State and Israel's withdrawal to pre-1967 borders. But can this really be achieved in light of recent developments.

Then later in the podcast, Mumia abu-Jamal presents a commentary on Kenneth Foster, a man whose death sentence was commuted by the Governor of Texas; and, as always, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, Professor Don Wagner speaks about Christian Zionism and the effect Christians United For Israel or CUFI is having on the Pro-Israeli lobby.

Also this week, student activists at the University of California talk about life at the checkpoints in occupied Palestine and describe how their unique guerrilla theatre brings that reality to life for US taxpayers who fund the occupation.

Then later in the podcast Mumia abu-Jamal talks about the resignation of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. And, as always, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent news Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, we'll spend the hour talking about water. As the battle to end the occupation continues, many in the West have heard nothing regarding the need to address crucial environmental issues that Palestinians have to face. We'll hear from two voices first from Jad Ishaq a Palestinian environmental researcher and Nachy Kanfer a Canadian/American environmental activist.

Then later in the podcast The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, our special correspondent Nora Barrows-Friedman speaks about the lack of fairness in the media concerning the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, as well as her own attempts to make media with Palestinian youth.

Then we'll hear an interview Barrows-Friedman conducted with noted Palestinian negotiator and attorney Diana Buttu about the life and times of Elliot Abrams and his impact on the conflict.

Then later in the podcast, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, independent journalist Ben White talks about the revisionist writing of Israeli textbooks to acknowledge the Palestinian Nakba, but has anything really substantial been done with regards to the displacement of more than 700,000 Palestinians?

Then we'll hear from Ramzy Baroud, a Palestinian American, author and activist about Israeli/Palestinian peace talks, the divide and conquer strategy of the Israeli government and the Bush administration in the occupied territories, as well as what this might mean in a possible run-up to war with Iran.

Then later in the podcast a commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal on the war against Ward Churchill, and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, the Congressional Black Caucus was once the conscience of the Congress, but what happened to it and other African American lawmakers in particular regarding the Israel/Palestine issue? We'll speak to noted journalist Glen Ford about the absence of Black lawmakers in the debate for Palestinian self-determination. Also this week, she is one of the best young comediennes' out there. She's brilliant, uncompromising and Palestinian and Maysoon Zayid joins us on this week's show.
Then later The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, as the crisis rages on in Nahr al-Bared refugee camp, we'll hear from a nurse who was one of the last to leave, describe the conditions and events that have plagued Palestinian residents for almost three months.

Also this week we'll hear from Sousan Hammad a Palestinian American independent journalist living in Ramallah, about accompanying 20 children from Jenin refugee camp to Israel for the very first time and the emotional impact this trip had on them.

And Mumia abu-Jamal shares a commentary on faith based foreign policy.

This week on Crossing The Line, Ali Abunimah, co-founder of electronicintifada.net breaks down the hegemony of Israel and The United States in regards to supporting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah in the aftermath of Hamas' takeover of Gaza.

Plus, Dr. Marcy Newman updates us on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr al-Bared.

Then later our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal

This week on Crossing The Line, no time in the recent history of the Palestinian people have things been so devoid of hope. The Palestinian national movement is arguably at its lowest point. Osamah Kahlil will speak about the need for a revamped PLO and a radical change in course to save Palestinian unity.

Also this week I'll speak to Sami Abdelshafi a Gaza resident and businessman about life after the Hamas takeover and what might lie ahead for the strip's 1.5 million residents.

Plus, Rania Masri joins me to discuss the latest news from the troubled Palestinian camp of Nahr el-Bared in Tripoli Lebanon.

And, from Cottage Grove, OR The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent news Service.

This week on Crossing the Line, Lebanese soldiers shoot into a crowd of unarmed protesters outside the Palestinian camp of Bidawi in the north of the country, killing two and injuring scores of others we'll hear from an eyewitness, Caoimhe Butterly, in our first segment who witnessed the assault.

Plus, we'll hear a feature from our correspondent in Bethlehem, Ghassan Bannoura regarding the border crossings in Gaza.

And, as always, our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, June 2007 marked 40 years of Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, this much is known. What has gone widely unreported is another 40 year anniversary. one in which American soldiers were killed. No we're not talking about the war in Vietnam. This attack was carried out by one of America's closest allies, Israel.

Today we'll talk to a survivor of the USS Liberty, a ship that was nearly dystroyed by the Israeli army in an unprovoked attack that left 34 US navy personal dead.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, as the crisis in the Nahr El-Bared refugee camp enters its fifth week, we'll get two reports about the ongoing conflict. Also this week we'll speak to a student leader at De Paul University who is part of an ongoing protest to rescind the tenure denial of Professor Norman G. Finkelstein, and this; what do a Palestinian professor, a Holocaust survivor and a U.S. piano tuner have in common? You'll find out on this week's show.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service

This week on Crossing The Line, we'll examine the disparity in media coverage of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict with journalist Alison Weir. Also, this week we'll speak to photographer and activist Andrew Courtney about the little known community of African Palestinians and their long history within the country and conflict.

Then later in the podcast, our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent news Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, June 8th marks 40 years of Israeli occupation of Palestinian land. Today we'll speak to two women, Samira Khoury whose family was displaced on this day in the West Bank and Nadia Hijab a senior fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies. Also, we'll hear from noted author and activist Phyllis Bennis about the continuing human rights violations of the Israeli occupation army onto Palestinian land.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, the historic relationship that has existed between the African American and Jewish communities has been well documented. But what about the relationship between Blacks and Arabs? Today we'll examine this alliance and speak with author and lecturer Alex Lubin and Dr. Charles Mock

Also this week, we'll get an update on the ongoing crisis in the Nahr El-Bared Palestinian refugee camp.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all of this straight ahead.

This week on Crossing The Line, conservative estimates put the number of dead and injured at well over 100 in the Nahr al-bared Palestinian refugee camp in Tripoli; thousands are fleeing their homes, and a humanitarian crisis that already is unbearable grows worse. Today we'll get two reports on the current crisis in Lebanon.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, I continue with Pt.2 of my conversation with Israeli academic and activist Ilan Pappe.

Also this week, Professor Norman G. Finkelstein of DePaul University a noted academic scholar on Israel/Palestine, is being attacked by his old nemesis Alan Dershowitz of Harvard Law School regarding his attempts at tenure at DePaul. I'll speak to attorney Frank Menetrez who published an article regarding the long simmering fued between the two men and the danger of academic freedom on university campuses.

Then later, we'll hear from Aljazeera correspondent Laila el-Haddad about the current situation in the Gaza Strip in light of the 59th anniversary of al-Nakba "The Catastrophe"

And, as always, our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal.

This week on Crossing The Line, the ongoing debate of two states vs. one state in Israel/Palestine is nothing new. However, the debate looms larger when we talk about the issue solely in the peace movement. Today I�ll present part one of a two-part conversation with noted Israeli historian Ilan Pappe.

Also this week, as Israeli incursions onto occupied lands begin to increase, we�ll find out what the true facts are on the ground from our good friend and colleague Sam Bahour in el-Bireh.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War�s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of the Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, they are considered part of the U.S.'s total force in Iraq. They have a 7,300-acre training facility and were founded by an ultra-Christian Conservative ex-Navy seal. But until March 2004, not many people knew Blackwater USA existed. In his new book, investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill talks about the world's most powerful private mercenary army. I'll speak to him about the book and the trend that private contractors are having around the world.

Also this week, it has been four years since Rachel Corrie was murdered. Since her passing a play based on her journal writings has faced controversy from abrupt cancellation in New York City and now in South Florida. I'll speak with Lauren Enzaldo an activist with the Florida Palestine Solidarity Network about the cancellation of the play in Florida.

Then later in the podcast an update on the conditions for Palestinians and Lebanese in the South of Lebanon almost one year after Israel bombarded the southern landscape with cluster munitions and, as always, our weekly commentary by Mumia abu_Jamal.

This week on a special Crossing The Line, since 1997 the United States has sent hundreds of people away to places unknown, innocent, yet accused of having terrorist ties; they have been drugged, imprisoned and tortured. I'll speak with award-winning investigative journalist Stephen Grey about this new book that exposed the CIA's torture program.

Also this week, our special correspondent Dahr Jamail reports from Lebanon about not only the country's current political crisis and stalled recovery after the war with Israel, but also the influx of refugees from the Iraq war.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all this coming up.

Click here to download show.

Hi folks! Sorry about the problems with downloading this week's show, just click on the link above and you can download the show. Hope you'll forgive the slip-up.

Salaam

Chris

This week on Crossing The Line, professor Sami al-Arian has been incarcerated for over four years in federal custody. Although he was acquitted of all charges to ties with a Palestinian "terrorist" organization, a Federal judge remanded him indefinitely. I'll speak to Sami's wife about his current situation, and the affect that a recent 60-day hunger strike had on him and his family.

Also this week, our special correspondent Dahr Jamail reporting from Damascus will update us on the Iraqi refugee crisis and the ongoing war in Iraq.

The later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service. But first a look back at the week's press in Palestine reported by Kristin Ess.

This week on Crossing The Line, it describes itself as the most important organization affecting the US relationship with Israel. But who is AIPAC? I'll speak with award-winning investigative journalist Dave Lindorff about the lobby group whose annual budget is more than 65 million dollars and claims a membership of over 100,000. Also this week, we'll hear from our special correspondent Nora Barrows-Friedman who is currently in occupied Palestine, about the violence that raged over the most holiest weekend in the Christian calendar.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, the catastrophe of the sewage spill in the north of Gaza is yet another part of an ongoing crisis in the occupied territories. As rescue workers and aid agencies scurry to help the victims, we'll hear from Dr. Mona al-Fara about the current situation, that's coming up. Also this week, we'll hear from our special correspondent Nora Barrows-Friedman who is attending the 3rd annual International Media Forum in Doha, Qatar.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and the War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, it is not often one receives the opportunity to hear how life is really like in a refugee camp. I�ll speak with a young Palestinian woman about growing up in an environment where one is an alien within an alien environment. That�s coming up, then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War�s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line; the long winter in Palestine heats up as Israeli occupation forces stormed into Nablus injuring and killing civilians, targeting resistance fighters, and using residents as human shields. I�ll speak to Anna Baltzer an activist with IWPS who witnessed and investigated the event, that�s coming up. Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War�s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line with numerous revelations of The White House�s failed policies concerning the Near East, and in particular Palestine and Congress� complicity in appeasing Israel; why won�t journalists stand up and ask the tough questions of lawmakers? I�ll speak with Sam Husseini founder of Washingtonstakeout.com, about the lack of hard-hitting journalism concerning Israel. That�s coming up, then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War�s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand independent news Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, I'll speak to Hannah Mermelstein, co-founder of Birthright Unplugged about their alternative tours to Palestine for young Jewish men and women, thats coming up. Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand independent News Service.

The ongoing war between Israelis and Palestinians has been called the world's most intractable conflict. It is by now a commonplace that the only way to end the violence is to divide the territory and seperate the two peoples. But how can this be achieved? I'll speak to Ali Abunimah, co-founder of Electronic Intifada about his bold proposal for a one state solution, then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all this and more coming up.

On this special addition of Crossing The Line, we remember El Hajj Malik El Shabaaz, Malcolm X; whom was gunned down by assailants in The Audubon Ballroom foty-two years ago this past week;  his tireless work to free all oppressed peoples. In one of his most famous speeches, Message To The Grassroots, Malcolm extols the virtues and obligations of all people of color to rise up against global empire. His word ring true today as they did more than forty years ago.

This week on Crossing The Line, with the recent singing of a unit government deal between rival groups Hamas and Fatah, what does this mean for Palestinians and Israelis on the ground. I’ll speak to Professor Ilan Pappe a noted historian and author. Then later in the podcast, our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The WAR’S TOLL compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all of this and more coming up.

There is no description for this file!
This week on a special
Crossing The Line, I�ll speak to Dahr Jamail an
independent, award-winning journalist
about the ongoing war in Iraq and the
broader implications the conflict has on
Palestine and the region in general.
Then later in the podcast our weekly
commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and
The War�s Toll compiled and
read by Scott Burgwin, all this and more coming up

This week on Crossing The Line, I������¢���¯���¿���½���¯���¿���½ll speak to Jonathan Pollock of Anarchists Against The Wall about their continued opposition against the Wall on Palestinian land. Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal, plus The War������¢���¯���¿���½���¯���¿���½s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service; all of this coming up.

This week on Crossing The line, we hear an interview conducted by Peter Royce of The Red-Eye Collective with Phyllis Bennis who gives her assessment on Former President Jimmy Carter's controversial book, Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal plus The War�s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all of this coming up.

This week on Crossing The Line, I'll speak to Nora Barrows-Friedman reporting live from The West Bank for Flashpoints Radio about the ongoing situation in occupied Hebron, Bethlehem and her work with young Palestinian journalists in Dheishe refugee camp. Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal, plust The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

Today on Crossing The Line, I'll speak to Sam Bahour an Ohio born Palestinian businessman living in El-Bireh in The West Bank, about his recent visa problems with the Israeli government and the ongoing crisis of Palestinians from abroad being denied entry to the occupied territories.

Then later in the podcast our weekly commentary from Mumia Abu-jamal and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent news Service, all this coming up.

This week on Crossing The Line, I'll speak to Jennifer Loewenstein visiting research fellow at the Refugee Studies Center at Oxford University about the tenuous ceasefire in The Gaza Strip and the broader issues facing Palestinians. Then later in the podcast, a commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War's Toll, compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all this coming up.

This week on Crossing The Line, I'll speak to Suheir Hammad a noted spoken-word poet, activist and humanitarian. The author of three volumes of poetry, Hammad will speak about her recent trip to South Africa and the correlation between that country and Israel/Palestine. Then later in the podcast a commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal and The War's Toll, compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all of this straight ahead.

Today on Crossing The line we spend the program talking to Nadia Hijab senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Palestine Studies and the author of "CITIZENS APART: A PORTRAIT OF PALESTINIANS IN ISRAEL." Also, a brief wrap on news from The West Bank and Gaza Strip, plus; By The Numbers, stay tuned.