Israel’s dogs will not keep Kufr Qaddoum from reaching justice

Israel’s dogs will not keep Kufr Qaddoum from reaching justice

by Amal

26 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

Neither the attack dog or the dogs of the Israeli court system could keep Ahmed’s spirits down. He held his head up high as he walked into the court room, even while shackled by his feet and hands. His court hearing was rescheduled for a week from now.

On Sunday, the Israeli courts will determine if Ahmed will be released or given a prison sentence. On March 17th Ahmed was the victim of Israel attack dogs as he peacefully demonstrated against the Israeli occupation and … Continue reading

Attacked and arrested: Kufr Qaddoum anticipates an even larger demonstration following Israeli violence last week

Attacked and arrested: Kufr Qaddoum anticipates an even larger demonstration following Israeli violence last week

by Jonas
21 March 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

Last Friday two people were injured and two arrested when the repression of the Israeli army came down on the regular demonstration at Kufr Qaddoum. Attack dogs were used to frighten and incapacitate protesters, besides the usual tear gas, sound bombs and skunk water. But the village is anticipating that this week’s demonstration will be even larger.

Ahmed Ashtawi’s worst nightmare came true this Friday at the demonstration against … Continue reading

When teargas and rubber bullets are not enough: Israeli soldiers release the hounds on unarmed Palestinian protesters

The jaws of Zionism locked - Click here for more photos

17 March 2012 | Ni’lin Village

The jaws of Zionism locked – Click here for more photos

 
In Kufur Qaddoum, clashes between Israeli Border Police officers who shot tear-gas projectiles and rubber-coated bullets and local youth who threw stones at the forces developed. Roughly 15 minutes later – in a scene that seemed as if it was taking place in the American South of the 1960s – Border Police officers decided to sic an army dog at a group of the demonstrators, standing several dozens of meters away. The … Continue reading