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Settler and IOF violence at Sheikh Jarrah erupts into riot

Posted on: February 25, 2010
Settler and IOF violence at Sheikh Jarrah erupts into riot

International Solidarity Movement

25 February 2010

One Palestinian man arrested, one woman and child pepper sprayed and two children injured as settler provocation turns into a riot.

Spirits were high in the protest camp outside the Gawi and Al-Kurd families’ houses. Each Wednesday the community gathers for a meal, bridging the gap between the Palestinian, Israeli and international activists bringing a sense of unity crucial for an effective movement. But things change quickly in the holy land.

Just after dinner and during a lively … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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Violent Zionists Tour Sheikh Jarrah

Posted on: February 15, 2010

International Solidarity Movement

14 February 2010

At approximately 1 pm today, roughly 20 Zionist tourists entered the yard of the occupied al-Kurd home in Sheikh Jarrah as part of a settlement promotion tour. Verbally harassing both Palestinian residents and Internationals and attempting to block their cameras,  tourists listened as a guide expounded upon the religious claims which Zionists use to justify the eviction of Palestinians from their homes. After concluding with song, the tourists passed through the gate  as several verbally attacked Palestinians present. 85-year-old Rifqa al-Kurd … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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Sheikh Jarrah woman arrested as far-right MK tours settler-occupied homes

Posted on: February 14, 2010

International Solidarity Movement

14 February 2010

Sheikh Jarrah resident, 45 year old Fatima Diab was arrested by Israeli police on Saturday evening, February 13, following the provocative appearance of far-right Knesset member Micheal Bin Ari at the Al-Gawi home in solidarity with the extremist settlers occupying the house. Diab was released on a bail of 2000 shekels following an appearance in Jerusalem District Court on February 14.

Tensions were raised in the neighbourhood as MK Bin Ari arrived around 7pm, entering the occupied Al-Gawi house to inspect the state of the settler takeover, accompanied by heightened settler and police presence. Shouting broke out … Continue reading


Updated on February 16, 2010
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Sheikh Jarrah settlers threaten Palestinians with M-16 for the second time in 8 days

Posted on: February 8, 2010
A 'Stop Ethnic Cleansing' banner from a demonstration against the Sheikh Jarrah evictions.

International Solidarity Movement

8 February 2010

According to local residents, a settler was seen spray painting a swastika on the Ghawi tent. The truck driver yelled at the settler and called the police. When the police arrived they ignored the settler and accused neighborhood Palestinians of having painted the swastika. Palestinians painted over the swastika to prevent further accusations.

Later, at 5.30 the settler came back again and this time accompanied with another settler dressed in army uniform. This time they threatened the 87 years … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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Gathering to rebuild Gawi tent creates air of solidarity and support in the face of police repression and settler violence

Posted on: February 3, 2010
Resident watches as Gawi living space is confiscated.

International Solidarity Movement

2 February 2010

50 Israeli and international supporters gathered today in Sheikh Jarrah to help Palestinian residents rebuild the Gawi family tent after it was demolished by police earlier in the day. The event, called by neighborhood residents and ISM activists, created a sense of support, solidarity and community in the face of high tension and repression by authorities.

Two days earlier, Nasser Gawi was suspended from entering the neighborhood for 15 days after a settler attacked a child, punched Nasser, then … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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Sheikh Jarrah: Gawi family tent demolished as tension builds, gathering to rebuild tent today at 4PM

Posted on: February 2, 2010
Sheikh Jarrah: Gawi family tent demolished as tension builds, gathering to rebuild tent today at 4PM

International Solidarity Movement

2 February 2010

What? Gathering to rebuild Gawi family tent and show support for evicted families in Sheikh Jarrah

When? 4pm, 2 February 2010

Where? Outside occupied Gawi family house, Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem

Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem – At 4PM in a showing of solidarity with the forcefully evicted families of Sheikh Jarrah, Israeli, Palestinian and international supporters will gather to rebuild the Gawi family tent after it was demolished by police earlier today.

At 9AM police raided and removed the living space of the Gawi family in Sheikh … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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Nasser Gawi expelled from Sheikh Jarrah – settler detained, weapon seized

Posted on: February 1, 2010
Settler attacks young boy in Sheikh Jarrah.

International Solidarity Movement

31 January 2010

Video: Settler attacks Nasser Gawi with M-16

Nasser Gawi and one settler have been expelled from the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah for 15 days after the settler attacked local residents and threatened them with an M-16.

At 7PM on Sunday night a settler occupying the Palestinian Gawi family house in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah fought neighborhood residents and threatened them with an M-16 automatic rifle.

The settler first threw rocks at the tent the Gawi family has stayed in since … Continue reading


Updated on February 3, 2010
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Sheikh Jarrah: Settlers throw urine bottles, activists arrested

Posted on: January 24, 2010

International Solidarity Movement

January 24, 2010

Thursday, January 22nd, settlers occupying the Gawi and Al-Kurd family’s homes were reported to be harassing and attempting to provoke the evicted Palestinians and solidarity activists to a violent response. Other settlers stood by with film equipment, ready to record any response to their provocation. The evening’s heckling resulted in the arrest of Marwan Abu al Saber. Al Saber was released later that night.

Settler harassment of neighborhood residents continued and during the night four chairs were stolen by settlers from the Al-Kurd tent. In the last two weeks they have also stolen an ISM”ers shoes … Continue reading


Updated on January 25, 2010
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Activist Ryan Olander released from immigration detention

Posted on: January 23, 2010
A demonstrator is arrested by Israeli police during a demonstration against Jewish settlements and in solidarity with Palestinian families who were evicted from their homes in the Sheikh Jarrah.

International Solidarity Movement

23 January 2010

As the sun set behind watchtowers and barbed wire fences at Ramle prison Thursday January 15th, Ryan Olander emerged from the steel auto locking door and into the unrestricted air. … Continue reading


Updated on April 27, 2010
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Thirteen leftists detained in East Jerusalem rally

Posted on: January 16, 2010

Ronen Medzini | Ynet News

15 January 2010

Director of Association for Civil Rights in Israel among detainees in weekly protest against Jewish takeover.

Thirteen leftist activists, including the director of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, Hagai Elad, were detained Friday in a rally in east Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarah neighborhood.

About 70 Arab and Jewish leftists took part in the weekly protest to demonstrate against the Jewish takeover of homes in the neighborhood. The signs held up by protestors included “Jews and Arabs against evictions.”

Police officials said some protestors were detained because they ignored orders to disperse the unauthorized … Continue reading


Updated on March 20, 2012
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