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Why Israel imprisoned my best friend

Posted on: September 2, 2010
Abdallah Abu Rahmah being arrested by Israeli soldiers at demonstration in Bilin in 2005. (Oren Ziv/ActiveStills)

2 September 2010 | Mohammed Khatib, The Electronic Intifada

When I was a boy I was still allowed to travel in Israel. I went to the beach and swam in the sea, something that most Palestinian children living in the West Bank today can only dream of. Israel has been restricting movement more and more over the years. We Palestinians were banned from traveling to Israel, the land where many of our parents were born. And now I find I cannot leave the West Bank. I was stopped from leaving the country on 4 August when I tried to cross … Continue reading


Updated on November 23, 2010
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Restricting freedom of movement: an Israeli attempt to silence leaders of the popular struggle

Posted on: August 5, 2010
Restricting freedom of movement: an Israeli attempt to silence leaders of the popular struggle

International Solidarity Movement

On August 4, 2010 about 1 PM, Mohammed Khatib from Bil’in was denied exit to Jordan via King Hussein Bridge. Khatib was on his way to Spain via Amman when Israeli border officials prevented him from crossing the border to Jordan. Denying the leaders of the non-violent Popular Struggle to go abroad is clearly an attempt to silence Palestinians who speak about human rights violations committed by Israel.

This is not the first time Israel has prevented leaders of the … Continue reading


Updated on August 8, 2010
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Mohammed Khatib of Bil’in’s Popular Committee prevented from going abroad despite an OK from court

Posted on: August 4, 2010

4 August 2010 | Popular Struggle

The Shin Bet prevented Mohammed Khatib of the Bil’in Popular Committee to cross the Allenby Bridge on his way to Spain today. Khatib was band despite having a permit to leave the country from the Military court.

Mohammed Khatib, a prominent member of the Bil’in Popular Committee, arrived at the Israeli-controlled Allenby Bridge between the West Bank and Jordan today, in order to fly to Spain from the Amman airport. He is scheduled to attend a number of meetings and has a few planned speaking engagements. At the crossing, Khatib was told he is not … Continue reading


Updated on August 4, 2010
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Path of the Wall in Bil’in to Be Moved

Posted on: February 12, 2010

Popular Struggle Co-ordination Committee

11 February 2010

Two and a half years after an Israeli Supreme Court decision deeming the path of the Wall on the lands of Bil’in illegal, preliminary infrastructure work to reroute the barrier in accordance with the ruling has finally began. Since the ruling, the state has twice been found in contempt of the court, for not implementing the decision.

Mohammed Khatib, the coordinator of the West Bank-wide Popular Struggle Coordination Committee and a member of the the Bil’in Popular Committee, said today that “The Supreme Court had already ruled this should happen almost three years ago and … Continue reading


Updated on February 12, 2010
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Despite increased repression, a victory

Posted on: February 9, 2010

For Immediate Release:

Legal challenges are an important battle field in non-violent resistance because often the occupation is forced to change their policies when these are held up to scrutiny. Court cases such as the one below as can determine whether or not Israeli occupation forces continue to use a particular oppressive tactic. But legal work is also quite expensive. The ISM is asking its supporters to throw fund-raising events to raise money to support the work of the ISM’s solidarity with the Palestinian movement against apartheid. You can donate by check, or online (via Paypal) see http://palsolidarity.org/donate for details.

On … Continue reading


Updated on June 1, 2010
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Mohammad Khatib released as 3 more arrested in Bil’in night raids

Posted on: February 3, 2010

Bil’in Popular Committee Against Wall and Settlements

3 February 2010

Mohammed Khatib of the Bil’in Popular Committee against the Wall and Settlements was released from jail on Wednesday night Feb. 3rd, 2010. The military had taken Khatib from his home in Bilin on January 28th for allegedly not complying with legal conditions from a arrest in 2009. He was released on a bail of 10,000 Israeli shekels, with the condition of not participating in any of the weekly protests. He must appear at the nearest Israeli police station every Friday between 12:00- 5:00pm.

The night of Khatib’s release, the Israeli military conducted their … Continue reading


Updated on February 6, 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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Palestine’s peaceful struggle

Posted on: September 11, 2009

Mohammed Khatib | The Nation

11 September 2009

A few weeks ago, in the dead of night, dozens of Israeli soldiers with painted faces burst violently into my home. If only they had knocked, I would have opened the door. They arrested me. My wife, Lamia, was left alone with our four children. My youngest, 3-year-old Khaled, woke up to the image of Israeli soldiers with painted faces who were taking his father away. He has not stopped crying since. A few nights ago he woke up in terror, sobbing: “Daddy, why did you let the soldiers take me?” That’s the … Continue reading


Updated on September 11, 2009
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