THE PALESTINIANS IN ISRAEL AND OPERATION CAST LEAD: A VIEW FROM HAIFA.

The article discusses Israel's war on the Gaza Strip, known as Operation Cast Lead. The author explains that the severity of Israel's attack on the Palestinians within the Gaza Strip caused widespread popular protests. The author states that the Israeli media and state security portrayed these demonstrations as hostile. The work of the Higher Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel is detailed. Subjects of the article also include demonstrations in the city of Haifa in Israel, relief efforts for the Palestinians in Gaza, and the prevention of demonstrations through police force.