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Popular resistance expands in An Nabi Salih

Posted on: February 5, 2010
Protesters carry baby olive trees to plant on the annexed land.

International Solidarity Movement

5 February 2010

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10 people were injured by rubber-coated steel bullets and tear gas cannisters in today’s demonstration in An-Nabi Salih village, in the north Ramallah region, against the expansion of the illegal Halamish settlement on to village lands.

The storm clouds and cold temperatures did not deter demonstrators, as some 100 locals (approximately a fourth of the village), both male and female, were joined by 20 Israeli and international activists in the village square following … Continue reading


Updated on February 6, 2010
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Press briefing: Case closed on shooting of American citizen Tristan Anderson

Posted on: January 31, 2010

Who: Tristan Anderson’s family and attorney, Michael Sfard
What: Press briefing about the status of Tristan’s case and the planned next steps
When: Monday February 1st, 1:00 pm
Where: Alternative Information Center (AIC) – Queen Shlomzion Street 4 – Jerusalem
Why: Case closed on Tristan Anderson’s case with suspicion of negligence of investigation process – indications that police did not visit the scene of the alleged offense and most probably interviewed the wrong group of border policemen.

On Monday, February 1 at 1:00, the family of Tristan Anderson will hold a press conference at the … Continue reading


Updated on January 31, 2010
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Our last port is freedom: Sending a flotilla to break the siege of Gaza

Posted on: January 30, 2010

Free Gaza Movement

30 January 2010

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Yesterday the Free Gaza Movement and the Turkish Relief Foundation (IHH) announced a joint venture, sending 10 boats in the spring of 2010 to the besieged Gaza strip. Organizations from Greece, Ireland and Sweden have also promised to send boats to join the flotilla with the Free Gaza movement and Turkey.

Mr. Bulent Yildirim, chairman of the IHH said, “We sail in the spring to Gaza, and our last port is freedom: freedom for the 1.5 million Palestinians denied the right to rebuild their society. We will never stop sailing until Israel’s siege is … Continue reading


Updated on January 31, 2010
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Call for international day of action to re-open Shuhada street to Palestinians

Posted on: January 29, 2010
Photo by Issa Amro

Open Shuhada Street

29 January 2010

On 25 February 2010 activists and organizations from around the world will join together in solidarity with the Palestinian residents of Hebron, through local protests, and petitions to the Israeli Government. We will be calling to re-open Shuhada Street to all Palestinians, bring life back into the city of Hebron, and to end the Occupation.

Our demands:
• Open Shuhada Street to Palestinian movement and commerce
• Full civil and human rights for all Israelis and Palestinians
• End the occupation… Continue reading


Updated on February 7, 2010
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Mohammed Khatib, coordinator of West Bank Coordination Committee arrested

Posted on: January 28, 2010
Khatib during a speaking his speaking tour in Canada. Photo Credit: Tadamon!

Popular Struggle Coordination Committee
28 January 2010

At a quarter to two AM tonight, Mohammed Khatib, his wife Lamia and their four young children were woken up by Israeli soldiers storming their home, which was surrounded by a large military force. Once inside the house, the soldiers arrested Khatib, conducted a quick search and left the house.

Roughly half an hour after leaving the house, five military jeeps surrounded the house again, and six soldiers forced their way into the house … Continue reading


Updated on January 28, 2010
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Journalist arrested at peaceful tree-planting action

Posted on: January 23, 2010
Village residents come together to plant olive trees

Christian Peacemaker Team

23 January 2010

On 23 January, Israeli soldiers declared Palestinian land south of the Israeli settlement outpost Havot Ma’on (Hill 833) a closed military zone, then arrested a Palestinian journalist from Pal Media. The journalist was reporting on a demonstration organized by Palestinians from the village of At-Tuwani after the recent destruction of an olive grove. Despite the Israeli military interventions, the Palestinians successfully planted 20 olive trees during their demonstration.

While Palestinian farmers, accompanied by internationals, … Continue reading


Updated on January 28, 2010
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CJPME: Canada to withdraw its funding to UNRWA

Posted on: January 23, 2010

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

21 January 2009

Last week, the government of Canada quietly announced it would discontinue its long-standing financial contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), and redirect the monies to strengthen the judicial system of the Palestinian Authority and other food assistance programs. The news came out as UNRWA launched a special fundraising campaign to collect millions of dollars needed to support programs in the occupied Palestinian territories.

UNRWA provides assistance to 4.67 million Palestinian refugees scattered throughout the Middle East and administers programs in the areas of education, health … Continue reading


Updated on January 23, 2010
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Six Injured and Six Arrested During a Nabbi Saleh Demonstration

Posted on: January 22, 2010

Popular Struggle Co-ordination Committee

22 January 2010

Six demonstrators, including three Israeli activists, were injured today in the West Bank village of Nabbi Saleh after the army invaded the village earlier today. The soldiers launched an unprovoked attack at the center of the village, even before a scheduled demonstration began. Three women and three men from the village were arrested.

Slightly after 12:30 a large military force invaded the North Ramallah village of Nabbi Saleh and began shooting tear-gas and rubber-coated bullets at people who were gathering to demonstrate against the theft of their lands by the nearby Jewish-only settlement of Halamish. … Continue reading


Updated on November 23, 2010
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Bradford Palestine Solidarity Group hosts Palestine Awareness Week

Posted on: January 21, 2010
Bradford Palestine Solidarity Group

Bradford Palestine Solidarity Group

21 January 2010

As Palestinians continue to suffer in occupied Palestine, actions and events are being held in the UK and Europe. The University of Bradford Union (UBU), Palestine Return Centre and Let Palestinians Study are organizing Palestine Awareness Week (PAW) and remembrance in Bradford city. The week of actions coincides with the 1st Anniversary of Gaza War which has been commemorated worldwide. Events will run from 1st February to 5th February.

Palestine Awareness Week starts Monday 1st February with a live graffiti about … Continue reading


Updated on January 21, 2010
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Three more arrested in Ni’ilin night raid

Posted on: January 21, 2010

Popular Struggle Coordination Committee

21 January 2010

Three residents of Ni’ilin were arrested in a pre-dawn imilitary incursion into the village of Ni’ilin today. This is the 15th time such a raid was conducted in the past month in order to apprehend Palestinian anti-Wall activists. Today’s arrests are a continuation of a concerted assault on the popular struggle movement and its leadership.

Shortly after 3 am tonight, dozens of Israeli soldiers participated in a night-time incursion on the Wes Bank village of Ni’ilin as part of a prolonged arrest campaign against the village held by the army in the past month. Among … Continue reading


Updated on January 21, 2010
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