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Qusra man left for dead after settler attack

Posted on: September 16, 2012
Akram Taysir Daoud sits half-conscious in his hospital bed

By Ellie Marton

17 September 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

Akram Taysir Daoud from the Palestinian village of Qusra, was beaten unconscious on Saturday 15,September by Israeli settlers from the illegal outpost of Aysh Kodesh. He sustained extensive injuries, including a broken arm and major damage to his eye and face.

Akram’s sister Sanora reported that the family had been farming their land, which is on the outer edge of the village of Qusra, when they heard shouts and threats from settlers. Akram urged his family to … Continue reading


Updated on September 17, 2012
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Israeli forces invade Kufr Qaddoum prior to planned protest

Posted on: September 15, 2012
Picture by Ellie Marton

By Ben Greene

14 September | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

The Israeli army and border police blocked a road in the village center. Picture by Ellie Marton

Just after noon on Friday 14th September, Israeli forces invaded the village of Kufr Qaddoum, prior to a demonstration due to begin at 1.15pm. The Israeli army and Border Police blocked a road in the village center, stopping villagers from attending Friday prayers at the mosque – this is the first time that the tactic of pre-emptive invasion has been used to suppress … Continue reading


Updated on September 15, 2012
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Settlers set Palestinian land ablaze in village of Burin

Posted on: September 15, 2012
Land belonging to villagers from Burin burns as firefighters struggle to put it out.

By Alex Marley
15 September 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
In the afternoon of Tuesday, 11 September 2012, settlers from the illegal Israeli settlement of Yitzhar burned farmers’ land containing almond trees in the Palestinian village of Burin.
Around 10 settlers came down from the nearby settlement of Yitzhar and started to burn the trees; when Palestinian shepherds came to investigate the fires they returned quickly to the settlement. They were guarded by security officers as they watched from above.. The firemen … Continue reading


Updated on September 15, 2012
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Kufr Qaddoum: Five arrested in early morning raid

Posted on: September 11, 2012
Palestinian children from the village Kufr Qadum, whose fathers were detained by Israeli soldiers, carry on the protest: "You Arrested Our Fathers, So We Lead the Demonstration Today"

By Leila
10 September 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

Palestinian children from the village Kufr Qadoum, whose fathers were detained by Israeli soldiers, carry on the protest: “You Arrested Our Fathers, So We Lead the Demonstration Today”

Five men were arrested in an early morning raid on the town of Kufr Qaddoum Tuesday by Israeli occupation forces.
At 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 100 soldiers stormed the village, apprehending 5 men: Moyyad, 57, Aws, 24, Mohammad, … Continue reading


Updated on September 11, 2012
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Kufr Qaddoum resists

Posted on: September 1, 2012
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By Paddy Clark

31 September 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

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Firas Nahar Jama, 15, was arrested after Israeli soldiers invaded the village of Kufr Qaddoum during the weekly demonstration.

Mahmood Nasir Batahan (10) was taken to the hospital after being hit by a tear-gas canister. Two others were treated on the scene after inhaling large amounts of tear-gas.

The purpose of the weekly demonstration in Kufr Qaddoum is to protest the closure of the main road that connects the village with the city of Nablus. … Continue reading


Updated on September 5, 2012
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Foreign Press Association demands investigation of incident in which soldiers beat journalists

Posted on: August 20, 2012
Foreign Press Association demands investigation of incident in which soldiers beat journalists

By Emily Greenzweig
20 August 2012 | Haaretz

The Foreign Press Association (FPA) is demanding an investigation of the incident in which soldiers beat journalists.
The FPA contacted the Prime Minister’s Office and the Israeli army following the incident in which journalists were beaten with sticks. Minister of Public Diplomacy: Expresses doubt concerning journalists who compare Israel to a dictatorship.
The Foreign Press Association today contacted the Prime Minister’s Office and the Israeli army, demanding an immediate … Continue reading


Updated on August 23, 2012
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Israeli military beats and arrests journalists, suppresses Kufr Qaddoum demonstration

Posted on: August 18, 2012
Journalist beaten and arrested by Israeli soldier

By Marshall Pinkerton and Alma Reventos

18 August | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
On Friday, August 17, 5 were injured and 8 arrested during the weekly protest in Kufr Qaddoum. Israeli soldiers fired tear-gas canisters, rubber-coated steel bullets, and beat protesters with wooden sticks. The village experienced an unprecedented amount of violence during the peaceful demonstration as the village was surounded and invaded by over 100 Israeli occupation forces, leading to several broken arms, the arrests of participants, including 6 journalists, and the asphyxiation of a 60 year-old bystander.

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Updated on August 23, 2012
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Asira al-Qibliya: terrorizing settler attacks

Posted on: August 6, 2012

By Saffron
6 August 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank
Armed Israeli settlers reinforced by the Israeli military regularly assault the villagers if Asira al-Qibliya. The settlers come from nearby colonies built in violation of International law, raid Asira al-Qibliya, throw stones, and shoot live ammunition.
The illegal settlers often enter Asira al-Qibliya, scream and knock on doors and windows simply for the psychological terror impact it has on the residents. At the same time, wheat and farmland is burned, olive trees are uprooted, and vital farmland is annexed by the illegal Israeli settlement of Yitzhar, making it … Continue reading


Updated on May 16, 2013
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One year after killings: Iraq Burin continues its struggle

Posted on: July 31, 2012

By Jonas Webber

31 July 2012 | International Solidarity Movement, West Bank

Three days before the start of Ramadan, the small mountainside town of Iraq Burin was attacked by Israeli settlers from the illegal colony of Bracha. The attackers descended from the settlement at 12:30 a.m. and were soon followed by the Israeli military, shooting tear-gas and sound grenades.

“Since Ramadan started, things have been relatively calm here,” says Yousef, a resident of Iraq Burin, “earlier we used to have trouble all the time.”

Ironically, the settler attacks are most common on Saturdays, the Jewish Sabbath, which traditionally is revered as a day of … Continue reading


Updated on July 31, 2012
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Nablus: night raids and arrests

Posted on: July 30, 2012
A Palestinian woman walks through the destroyed home of the Kharuf family | Team Palestina & Free Gaza

By Jonas Webber

30 July 2012 | International Solidarity Movement

Five Palestinian men were arrested by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) in a night raid inside the old city of Nablus on Saturday, July 28. Tear gas and sound bombs were used against families and civilians protesting the arrests. 19 young men suffered asphyxiation and were taken to hospital. Israeli soldiers remained inside the city until 6 a.m. terrorizing residents.

A Palestinian woman walks through the destroyed home of the Kharuf family | Team Palestina & … Continue reading


Updated on July 30, 2012
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