15 December 2005

Independent Palestine – the “Third Way” - Announces List of Candidates for Legislative Elections

The list of candidates running in upcoming legislative elections as part of “Independent Palestine”, was officially announced by the head of the list, Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, at a press conference held today in East Jerusalem.

14 December 2005

Press Conference: “Independent Palestine” Coalition to Announce List of Candidates

Venue: Ambassador Hotel, East Jerusalem

Date: Thursday 15 December

Time: 10:00

14 December 2005

“Independent Palestine” Holds Peaceful Protest Against Assault on CEC

Barghouthi: Attacks on CEC destabilise democratic process and represent attack on Palestinian people

14 December 2005

Bethlehem Residents Protest Security Terminal

By Martin Patience, USA TODAY

A visit to this town where the Bible says Jesus was born 2,000 years ago has political as well as religious significance.

PNI Condemns Attacks on Central Elections Commission Offices

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative and Head of the Independent Palestine list running in upcoming legislative elections, today condemned attacks by gunmen on Central Elections Commission (CEC) offices in Nablus and the Gaza Strip.

PNI Upholds Commitment to Non-Violent Resistance

Initiative maintains presence at peaceful protests against Apartheid Wall

Barghouthi Announces “Independent Palestine” as the Third Way in Palestinian Politics

The “Independent Palestine” coalition announced its intention to run in upcoming Legislative Council elections, at a press conference held today in Ramallah.

PNI Condemns Kidnapping of Members of the Christian Peacemaker Teams in Iraq

The Initiative hails vital work of CPT in Iraq and Palestine and calls for the immediate release of the four hostages without harm.

PNI Press Conference Marking International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Focuses on Elections and the Apartheid Wall

The Palestinian National Initiative marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with a press conference in its Ramallah offices.  The conference was led by PNI General Secretary, Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, who contrasted the threat posed to the existence of an independent, viable state by Israel’s Apartheid Wall, with upcoming elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council, which represent a form of non-violent resistance to Israel’s ongoing occupation.

The Barcelona Process: Ten Years On and No Closer to Peace

A decade has passed since the Euro-Mediterranean partnership was launched in 1995.  But as European and (some) Arab leaders meet in Barcelona this weekend to mark the tenth anniversary of the Barcelona process, and as the EU re-affirms resolution of the conflict as one of its key priorities, what real progress has been made over the last ten years?

PNI to Provide Palestinians with “Third Way” in PLC Elections
The Palestinian National Initiative today reaffirmed its commitment to providing the huge majority of silent Palestinian voters with a “third way” in upcoming Palestinian Legislative Council elections, slated for 25 January 2006.

PNI Maintains Presence at Non-Violent Protests Against the Apartheid Wall
The Palestinian National Initiative maintained its regular presence at peaceful, non-violent protests against the Apartheid Wall today, when it participated in a weekly demonstration held in Abud village in the West Ramallah district.

PNI Welcomes EU Report Accusing Israel of Jeopardising Chances for Peace

The Palestinian National Initiative today welcomed an unpublished report by the EU accusing Israel of violating international law and peace agreements, and jeopardizing the future of any peace process.

PNI Condemns Israeli Plans to Expand Illegal West Bank Settlement

Israel further demonstrated its lack of commitment to any peace process today with the announcement that it plans to construct a further 350 housing units in the West Bank settlement of Ma’ale Adumim.

Sharon: Still Riding the Wave of the Disengagement
With his latest political manoeuvre, Sharon continues to ride the wave of post-disengagement glory that saw him hailed recently by British Prime Minister Tony Blair as a ‘war-hero-turned-peacemaker’.

PNI: Gaza Border Agreement Represents Continuation of Occupation under New Guise
A statement made today by the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) described yesterday’s agreement on the Gaza-Egypt border crossing as further proof of Israel’s continued control over the Gaza Strip, and yet another missed opportunity by Palestinian negotiators and international facilitators.

The PNI Addresses the Current Crisis Facing the Palestinian Political Establishment
Press coverage of a recent conference given in Gaza City by Mustafa Barghouthi, the General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI), reflected the focus he placed on the deterioration of internal and external security in the Palestinian Territory, the implications of this for any future peace process, and the failure of the Palestinian Authority to respond to the current crisis facing the Palestinian people.

Polls on the Upcoming Legislative Elections Indicate Growing Support for the Palestinian National Initiative
Results point to Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi as the Most Popular Leader of the Third Way.

The Palestinian National Initiative: A Rising Force in the Local Elections
The Palestinian National Initiative demonstrated once more its growing significance on the Palestinian political landscape on Thursday when it gained seats on the councils in 16 of the 18 communities in which its candidates ran.

Dr. Barghouthi Meets US Delegation

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, met with an American delegation from different religious organizations from Washington, D.C. The delegation included a member of the US Congress.

Writer Mario Vargas Llosa On PNI Solidarity Tour of the Apartheid Wall Around Jerusalem and Qalqiliya

Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa toured areas affected by Israel's Apartheid Wall in Jerusalem and Qaliqiliya today, led by Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, PNI General Secretary and accompanied by other PNI members.

PNI Condemns Decision Against PLC Quota for Women

The PNI strongly condemns the Palestinian Legislative Council’s decision to destroy one of the most important vehicles for promoting and protecting the rights of Palestinian women: the guarantee that a minimum of 20% of representatives in the Legislative Council and in local councils must be women.

European Delegation Meets PNI General Secretary

Delegation Gives Support to International Campaign to Impose Sanctions on Israel

PNI Tours Evacuated Settlements in Jenin District

Barghouthi: Our people seek the removal of all settlements, not just four tiny ones

“Freedom for Palestine”
Hundreds attend concert given by superstar conductor Daniel Barenboim and his international West-Eastern Divan Orchestra in Ramallah

PNI and Palestinian Civil Society Demand ICJ Resolution Against Apartheid Wall Taken to UN
The Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) renews its call to take the ICJ ruling that Israel’s Apartheid Wall is illegal directly to the United Nations so that the UN can use all methods at its disposal to ensure implementation of the decision.  The ruling states that “Israel is under obligation... to dismantle forthwith the structure [Apartheid Wall]... [and] make reparation for all damage caused.”

Maestro Daniel Barenboim Tours the Apartheid Wall
Famed Argentino-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim visited Israel’s Apartheid Wall near the Qalandia checkpoint in solidarity with the Palestinian people on Saturday, August 20, the day before his historic concert in Ramallah.

Dr. Barghouthi’s speech at the West Eastern Divan Orchestra concert

Make sure 'Gaza first' is not 'Gaza last'
Mustafa Barghouthi - International Herald Tribune

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi meets with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer,
Warns about Dangers of the Wall
Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI), met with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer in Barghouthi’s office in Ramallah today.  Other PNI members in attendance were Rajah Shehada, Riyadh Mishal, Khaled Saifi, and Mawakeb Massad.

Al Mubadara Press Conference Marks First Anniversary of Hague Ruling Against Israel’s Wall
The Palestinian National Initiative (PNI, or Al Mubadara) held a press conference regarding the continued construction of Israel’s separation Wall and its impact on the Occupied Palestinian...

Separation to the fore

Mustafa Barghouti outlines the conditions necessary to ensure democratic practices become entrenched in Palestinian society...

Thousands Participate in Al Mubadara Demonstration and Third Anniversary Festival, and A meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
More than 8,000 Palestinians, including supporters of Al Mubadara (the Palestinian National Initiative) and Independents, attended a demonstration and rally marking the Third Anniversary of the founding of the Palestinian National Initiative.

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The Palestinian National Initiative: The decision taken to delay the date of the Legislative elections hurts the democratic process
Ramallah – The Palestinian National Initiative receives with indignation the Palestinian National Authority’s decision to delay the date of the Legislative elections, previously fixed for the 17^th of July...

Over 15 people injured, including Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, by Israeli Occupation Forces during an Anti-Wall Demonstration in Bil’in
Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, the head of Al Mubadara, the Palestinian National Initiative, was amongst tens of demonstrators injured by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) at a non-violent.....

The Palestinian National Initiative achieves significant success during Local Municipality Elections
In its very first local and municipal voting participation, the Palestinian National Initiative (Almubadara) and its coalition were able to...

The Palestinian National Initiative Condemns Reactionary policies in the PLC
The Palestinian National Initiative condemns the Palestinian Legislative Council decision to refuse to adopt the new electoral system, in which half the seats are reserved to represent the parties proportionally

Israeli Violations Severely Threaten the Truce
The truce between Israel and Palestine is in imminent danger due to Israel’s unwillingness to adhere to their side of the agreement.  Contrary to their promises...

Dr. Barghouthi meets with Finnish Foreign Minister and European Parliament delegation

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative, met today with Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja and a delegation of Finnish members of parliament.

Dr. Barghouthi participates in three demonstrations organized for Land Day

Ramallah: Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, participated in three demonstrations organized in Saffa, Bil’in, and Beit Hanina villages on the twenty-ninth anniversary of Land Day.

Summary of Press Conference

Ramallah:  Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi called on Palestinians to adopt a new strategy to solve the crises related to Israel’s plans to put Gaza in a prison and expand settlements in order to annex vast areas of the West Bank and place the Palestinians in isolated ghettos and Bantustans.

The Cairo meeting is not fully representative and its agenda is limited|
The Palestinian National Initiative today issued a statement declaring that the meeting between Palestinian factions in Cairo does not include...

Dr. Barghouthi meets with Palestinian communities in the United States
Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, is currently visiting the United States, where he has met with several Palestinian diaspora communities in New York, Washington, and Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi Meets with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer

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The Palestinian National Initiative demands the immediate release of Simona Pari and Simona Torreta, the two Italian hostages in Iraq who have been working for “Bridge to Baghdad” organization to support the needs of the Iraqi children.

The Palestinian National Initiative (Al Mubadara) strongly condemns the Israeli occupation forces’ invasions of the Elections Registration Offices in East Jerusalem.
 

Dr. Barghouthi visits the hunger strike tent in Bethlehem and tours surrounding villages which are threatened by settlements and the Wall
Al Mubadara press release
 

The Palestinian National Initiative strongly condemns the continuing Israeli war crimes
Al Mubadara press release
 

The Palestinian National Initiative strongly condemns the criminal aggression against Palestinian Legislative Council member Nabil Amr
Al Mubadara press release