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Increasing Israeli army harassment and violence against activists in Hebron

Posted on: April 16, 2012
Increasing Israeli army harassment and violence against activists in Hebron

by Paige
16 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

In the past weeks the Israeli army has increased harassment against both Palestinian and ISM activists in Hebron (Al Khalil), a deliberate targeting  of those who oppose Israeli occupation and colonization.   This targeting includes the arrest of six international activists, including five ISM volunteers, and four arrests of Palestinian activists, all within a two week period.  The Israeli army also raided a community event in Tel a Rumeida, detained Youth Against Settlements … Continue reading


Updated on April 16, 2012
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Palestinians and internationals attacked during biking trip in Jordan Valley

Posted on: April 15, 2012
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by Joseph and Emiliano
15 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank


Palestinian and international cyclists were brutally attacked by the Israeli occupation forces on Saturday as they attempted to bike up Route 90, the main North-South highway running through the Jordan Valley. The cyclists were demonstrating against Israeli apartheid policies in the Jordan Valley, which limit Palestinian access to roadways as part of an ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing against the indigenous Bedouin communities of the Valley.

One Palestinian woman and … Continue reading


Updated on April 17, 2012
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The price of intellectual resistance

Posted on: April 14, 2012
Shayma, the daughter of Dr. Yousef, poses next to her father's portrait

by Sylvia
14 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
“Our souls are not devastated, we are hanging on”


On the 7th November 2011, founder of the Palestinian Cultural Enlightenment (Tanwer) and lecturer at the An- Najah University, Dr. Yousef Abdul Haq, was arrested from his home at two o’clock in the morning. Dr. Yousef is in his 70’s and his health has suffered from mental strain and poor prison conditions. Well known for his calm and peaceful nature, Dr. … Continue reading


Updated on April 14, 2012
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42 days of hunger strike: Take action to save Hassan Safady from dying in administrative detention

Posted on: April 13, 2012
42 days of hunger strike: Take action to save Hassan Safady from dying in administrative detention

by  Silvia and Andreas

13 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
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Today Hasan Safady entered into his 42nd day of hunger strike. Ten months ago, he was brutally arrested from his home in the old city of Nablus and has since then been kept in administrative detention. Hassan’s older brother Fouad Safady explains that their family have been denied any communication or visits to Hassan, so any information gained has … Continue reading


Updated on April 13, 2012
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Passover violence in Occupied Al Khalil

Posted on: April 10, 2012

by Paige
10 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
The Israeli army enforced a system of extensive closures, detentions, and violence against Palestinians and internationals activists during the Jewish holiday of Passover in Al Khalil (Hebron).
The army closed off the busy Beersheba road to allow Jewish settlers to visit the tomb of Othniel Ben Knaz inside of Palestinian controlled Hebron. Under the Hebron Protocol the city is divided into two parts; H1 is under complete Israeli military control and H2 is under the control of the Palestinian Authority, although the Israeli army … Continue reading


Updated on April 11, 2012
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Fadi Abu Zeitoun, killed as settlers attacked farmers

Posted on: April 9, 2012
Fadi Abu Zeitoun, killed as settlers attacked farmers

by Rana H.
9 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked and chased a group of Palestinian farmers last Thursday, causing a tractor to flip over during the chase, causing the death of the Palestinian driver.
On Thursday, April 5th, armed settlers from the illegal Israeli colony of Itamar attacked a group of Palestinians en-masse. In haste and in fear for his life, twenty-eight year old Fadi Abu Zeitoun’s tractor tipped and crushed him as he fled from the pursuing … Continue reading


Updated on April 12, 2012
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Kufr Qaddoum: “You took our fathers so today we lead the demonstration”

Posted on: April 8, 2012

by Jennifer
8 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
On Friday the 6th of April, in celebration of the Day of the Child, the weekly demonstration was held in the village Kufr Qaddoum outside of Nablus. This demonstration was particularly charged as the previous night the IOF (Israeli Occupying Forces) had violently raided houses in the village and arrested 20 men, leaving dozens of children fatherless. So this Friday the children of the village lead the demonstration, sending out a message that the resistance will live on as long as the Israelis keeps on … Continue reading


Updated on April 13, 2012
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Day of the Child: Houses overturned, 20 arrested by “American style” Israeli military

Posted on: April 8, 2012
Houses overturned during night raids - For more pictures click here

by Lydia

8 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank


April 5th marked a day to celebrate the children of Palestine. This year the Israeli military decided to contribute to the special day of the children of Kufr Qaddoum by invading the village and kidnapping 20 fathers and brothers. Boys and men were taken from their homes in a series of overly aggressive and destructive raids.
At 2 AM approximately 200 soldiers stormed the center of the village and split up in to groups of around 30 soldiers. … Continue reading


Updated on April 9, 2012
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Amani al Khandaqja released following hunger strike

Posted on: April 6, 2012
Amani al Khandaqja with her father, pose following her release

by Lydia 

6 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

“You are a very clever woman Amani, you are the first free woman from Ashkalan, this brings me great frustration.”
These are the words of the Chief of Intelligence at Huwarra Camp where Amani al Khandaqja was forced to go during her first Sunday of freedom after her 10 days of imprisonment. On the 20th of March, al Khandaqja was taken from her home, Nablus City, in a 2AM night raid, shackled, handcuffed and blindfolded, her 10 … Continue reading


Updated on April 6, 2012
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Nablus City: Family left pleading in the night for their sons’ freedom

Posted on: April 6, 2012

by Lydia
3 April 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
Essam Amer Ghassal,16 Khaled Beal Harabi, 22, Yousef Beal Harabi, 23: Three more names to be added to the political prisoner list, two more mothers to carry framed pictures of their children to prisoner awareness demonstrations.
At 2 AM, on April 2nd the Israeli soldiers invaded an apartment block on An Najjah university road, Nablus city. They arrived at the homes of Essam, 16 and Khaled,22, friends who live just two floors apart. Both families were asked to step away from their door as … Continue reading


Updated on April 9, 2012
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